Science Snapshots: June 21, 2026
Members of a task force search structures and debris on March 16, 2011, in Kamaishi, Japan, for survivors. | Photo Credit: DVIDSHUB (CC BY) New seismic hazard spotted in Japan’s 2011 quake Following the 2011 earthquake, 15 minutes after the main shock, the ground across Japan shifted east by up to 6 mm. Using satellite […]
Academicians welcome court order to increase retirement age of profs, ETEducation
Tamil Nadu Federation of Universities Faculty Association (TANFUFA) said as many as 378 professors are set to retire from the state universities in the next two years and the vacancies may go closer to 50%. Chennai: Academicians have welcomed the Madras high court order suggesting that the state govt consider increasing the retirement age of […]
RNSB Apprentice Peon recruitment 2026: Apply online at jobs.rnsb.bank.in for Rajkot vacancies before June 27
RNSB Apprentice Peon recruitment 2026 opens for Rajkot graduates under apprenticeship scheme RNSB Apprentice Peon Recruitment 2026: Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd. (RNSB) has announced recruitment for the post of Apprentice – Peon under the Mukhyamantri Apprenticeship Scheme. The recruitment drive offers an opportunity for graduates residing in Rajkot to join the cooperative banking sector […]
The story and science behind Ferris wheels
If you start looking up “1893 Chicago” in India, then the predictive autofill suggestions provided by the search engine likely concerns three main subjects. One of these revolve around Swami Vivekananda. It was in the 1893 World’s Parliament of Religions in Chicago that Vivekananda wowed the gathered audience with his historic address – a speech […]
Re-NEET exam concludes, paper rated moderate: When will official answer key be released?
The Re-NEET UG 2026 examination has been conducted successfully across thousands of centres in India and abroad. With the test now over, candidates are eagerly awaiting the release of answer keys to estimate their scores and assess their admission prospects. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has conducted the re-NEET exam on June 21, 2026. The […]
Hypermetabolism linked to early-life adversity can be harmful in long term: Study
Mitochondria from the participants who had experienced early-life adversity were found to have a greater capacity to produce energy while under cellular stress, suggesting that cells respond to stress by producing more energy |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Mitochondria, responsible for producing energy in a cell, may have an […]
Europe Heatwave: Heat dome over Europe brings travel chaos, health alerts and wildlife stress
Heat dome over Europe brings travel chaos, health alerts and wildlife stress A severe heatwave tightened its grip across large parts of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius, prompting health alerts, transport disruptions and growing concerns about the impact on wildlife and public safety.The heat surge coincided with the summer solstice on […]
Karnataka UGCET 2026 counselling begins: KEA opens option entry portal, key seat allotment dates announced
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has started the first round of UGCET 2026 counselling, allowing eligible candidates to fill their course and college preferences. With option entry open until June 30 and seat allotment scheduled for July, students must carefully review the seat matrix, fee details and counselling guidelines before finalising their choices. The Karnataka Examinations […]
PM Modi delays airport departure to avoid traffic disruption during NEET-UG 2026 re-exam
As lakhs of medical aspirants headed to NEET-UG 2026 re-examination centres, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly postponed his airport departure to avoid adding to traffic congestion in Delhi. The decision coincided with one of the country’s largest entrance examinations, where more than 22 lakh candidates appeared amid heightened security measures introduced after the earlier test […]
CUET UG final answer key 2026 released at cuet.nta.nic.in: Direct link to download here
With the release of the CUET UG 2026 final answer key, the National Testing Agency has entered the final phase of the undergraduate admission process. The updated key reflects corrections made after reviewing candidates’ objections. Aspirants can now compare their responses, estimate their scores, and await the declaration of results, which is expected in the […]