Dung beetles prefer dog poop, but their children pay the price
Dung beetles are pivotal to many terrestrial ecosystems. | Photo Credit: File photo Dung beetles are humble insects. They feed on the faeces of other mammals. In many species, a male dung beetle flies to a fresh pile of dung, shapes a piece of it into a ball, and quickly rolls it away from the […]
Maharashtra teacher recruitment 2026: Selection list of 13,129 candidates released through Pavitra portal; check here
Maharashtra teacher recruitment selection list released through Pavitra portal, check key details Maharashtra teacher recruitment 2026: The selection list for the teacher recruitment process conducted through the Pavitra portal has been released in Maharashtra. The process covers teaching posts in local self-government bodies, government agencies and private educational institutions across the state. Education Commissioner Sachindra […]
Why India’s R&D system needs a map of where the money really goes
A recent report by NITI Aayog, about ‘Ease of Doing R&D in India’ revealed some uncomfortable truths about India’s R&D ecosystem. Together with a companion survey with inputs from more than 400 institutional leaders and 850 scientists, it reported that close to 80% of funding under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) — the flagship […]
NLSIU cancels convocation amid row over CJI Surya Kant’s attendance
NLSIU students to receive degrees in absentia after convocation is cancelled BENGALURU: Days after controversy over inviting the Chief Justice of India for convocations at law colleges, Bengaluru’s National Law School of India University (NLSIU) Thursday announced it is cancelling its Sept 12 convocation due to “unavoidable circumstances”. Students will now receive degrees in absentia.The […]
Science for all newsletter: TikTok aids scientists to report an unknown subterranean fish in the Gangetic Basin
Gangaichthys indonepalicus, the newly discovered species (This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) In 2024 a short video clip circulated on TikTok showed an unknown, tiny, colourless creature emerge from a borewell near the border between India and […]
RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Result 2026 declared for CEN 06/2025; download here
RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Result 2026 RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Result 2026: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has declared the RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2 Result 2026 for CEN 06/2025. The second-stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2) result and shortlisting status for the next stage were published on August 27, 2026, at 5 pm. […]
A student who fled violence in Brazil started his US education at community college; years later, he earned a full ride to Yale
Thalles de Souza (Credit: Business Insider) Thalles de Souza was 13 years old when police stormed into his house in Vila Kennedy, a community in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro, shouting and shooting. They were looking for a family member. He nearly got shot walking into his own kitchen.That morning did not stay contained to itself. […]
IP University PRO’s son allegedly attacked by neighbours in Dwarka, FIR not registered yet
NEW DELHI: The son of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) Public Relations Officer (PRO) Dr Nalini Ranjan was allegedly attacked by two neighbours in a Dwarka residential society on August 26.According to a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Department, the incident followed an alleged confrontation after a pet dog was set on […]
Indian Youth Employment: 7.67 crore trained, 8.7 crore youth still outside education and work: What is going wrong with India’s skilling push?
A young graduate moves out of college, with fond hopes and aspirations to secure a prestigious job. She opens a job portal fervently, only to meet disappointment. She wants digital fluency, communication, workplace readiness, and practical experience. She looks for a course. Another problem appears: Which one is actually worth it?This is the paradox that […]
Maharashtra BSc Nursing CAP 2026 registration begins: Check schedule, eligibility and key counselling dates
Maharashtra BSc Nursing CAP 2026 registration is underway: Check the complete counselling schedule, important deadlines, document requirements and CAP Round 1 and 2 admission details. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has commenced the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for admission to BSc Nursing courses for the academic year 2026–27. Candidates who have qualified in […]