Hiccups explained: Small sounds, big answers
Hiccups | Photo Credit: Freepik Hiccups are essentially involuntary contractions (or spasms) of the diaphragm, the muscle that aids us in breathing. Each contraction comes with a sudden closing of the vocal cords, creating that familiar sound we all know. There are multiple causes of hiccups. Some include eating too fast, drinking something too hot […]
CUET PG 2026 registration deadline extended: Check the last date and direct link to apply here

CUET PG 2026 registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate (CUET PG) 2026. According to the official notice, candidates who have not yet applied now get additional time to complete the application process.Earlier, the registration window was scheduled to close today, January 14, […]
Why are school buses yellow
Back to school | Photo Credit: Si-Gal A school bus approaches, and even from far away, its bright yellow coat catches your eye, gleaming in the sunlight. There’s a reason you rarely see school buses in red, blue, or green. And it’s all yellow In the VIBGYOR spectrum, yellow falls in the mid-to-long wavelength range […]
JKBOSE Class 12th result 2026 expected shortly: Official and unofficial websites to check scorecards

JKBOSE Class 12th result 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) is expected to declare the Class 12 annual examination result for the October-November 2025 session today, January 14, 2026, at around 2 PM, according to various media reports.The Board announced the Class 10 results a few hours ago and now the […]
Sky Teamwork: Why do birds fly in V formation?
Bar headed goose (Anser indicus) in a V formation. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri The V-formation we have all seen growing up is commonly seen in migratory birds like cranes, pelicans, and ducks. It consists of a bird leader up front and the others trailing behind. Each one keeps a precise position relative to the […]
MAH CET registrations start for BHMCET, BBA, BMS and other courses: Check details here

MAH CET registrations 2026 The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Mumbai, has officially started the registration process for the MAH CET 2026 for undergraduate and integrated degree programmes. The entrance examinations will be conducted for admissions to Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), […]
HTET 2026 exam postponed: Check complete details here

HTET exam postponed: The Board of School Education, Haryana (BSEH), has postponed the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2026. The examination, which was earlier tentatively scheduled for January 17 and 18, has now been delayed. The change has not been officially announced but has been noticed on the official website. The “important dates” section previously […]
Congress committee seeks public opinion on reviving student elections, ETEducation

The committee unanimously agreed that it cannot decide unilaterally whether student elections should be held, given the significant democratic, academic, and social implications. A Congress-appointed committee in Karnataka to examine the revival of student elections in colleges and universities has decided to seek public opinion to gauge sentiment on the matter. The inaugural meeting of […]
Indian Navy invites applications for 10+2 BTech Cadet Entry Scheme: Check details here

Indian Navy Cadet entry scheme Indian Navy recruitment 2026: The Indian Navy has issued a call for applications from unmarried male and female candidates for the 10+2 (B. Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme. It is one more way in which the Navy is encouraging people to be permanent commissioned officers in the Executive and Technical branches. […]
AI education dialogue calls for urgent rethink of learning systems in AI era, ETEducation

Participants examined how AI-enabled education tools can move beyond pilots to deliver measurable learning gains, particularly in low-resource and multilingual settings. A high-level dialogue, hosted by Reliance Foundation and Central Square Foundation, called for an urgent reimagining of education systems to harness artificial intelligence for equitable and scalable learning outcomes. Held at Jio Institute, Navi […]