How the moon kicked Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module into a new orbit

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On December 30, astronomer Jonathan McDowell posted on X.com: “The abandoned Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module, left in a 125000 x 305000 km orbit in 2024, had a bit of a tussle with the Moon in November and has now been found in a 365000 x 983000 km x 22 deg orbit”. Dr. McDowell is well-known for, […]

Schools to appoint nodal officers in stray dog-related issues; DoE denies assigning ‘specific roles’, ETEducation

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Teachers’ associations, however, opposed the move claiming that assigning such duties during the academic session could adversely affect teaching work, especially as pre-board examinations are currently underway in several schools. New Delhi, The Directorate of Education has directed schools in the national capital to appoint nodal officers to handle matters related to stray dogs around […]

WBP Constable result 2025 released at prb.wb.gov.in: 60,170 candidates shortlisted for PET, PMT; direct link to download here

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WBP Constable result 2025: The West Bengal Police Recruitment Board (WBPRB) has officially released the written examination result for recruitment to the post of Constable and Lady Constable in West Bengal Police 2024-2025. The result has been announced and uploaded on the official websites prb.wb.gov.in and wbpolice.gov.in.Candidates who appeared for the written examination can now […]

JEE Advanced AAT 2026 syllabus released at jeeadv.ac.in: Check topics, exam pattern here

jee advanced aat 2026 syllabus released at jeeadvacin check topics exam pattern here

JEE Advanced AAT 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the syllabus for the JEE Advanced Architecture Aptitude Test (JEE Advanced AAT) 2026. Candidates who plan to appear for the architecture aptitude test can download the syllabus from the official website, jeeadv.ac.in.AAT is conducted for students who wish to take admission to […]

STEM OPT in 2025: A year of scrutiny, survival, and shrinking certainty

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Why STEM OPT survived 2025 but became riskier for international graduates. (AI Image) You probably heard the whispers in your university hallways this year. Optional Practical Training wasn’t just another work programme anymore—it became something students worried about constantly. The programme that lets international graduates work in the US for up to 12 months, with […]

A twist in the tale: are scientists wrong about dark energy?

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All major discoveries in cosmology underline the maxim that the universe is not only stranger than we suppose but that it is stranger than we can suppose. The latest example of this is a study by researchers at the Yonsei University in South Korea that said the expansion of the universe is slowing down. The […]

Why are fewer women than men interested in promotions in the US?

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For years, the conversation around women and work followed a familiar script. Why were women missing from leadership roles? Why did boardrooms remain stubbornly male? In 2025, a more unsettling question has emerged. Why are many women no longer interested in climbing the corporate ladder at all?The shift is not anecdotal. It is now backed […]

Students no longer read to understand, they read merely to get through tests

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Students are only reading to pass tests and not for learning The long corridors of libraries. The quiet scent of books. The sense of achievement that came with finishing a favourite novel. Do these images pull you back to your school or college days? For many students, reading and discussing books was once a natural […]

AP High Court result 2025 result released at apch.gov.in: Direct link to download here

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AP High Court result 2025 AP High Court result 2025: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has begun releasing results for its 2025 recruitment for various judicial support posts. Candidates qualified for the next round of selection have already been listed in PDF format on the official website, aphc.gov.in, for the Junior Assistant and Record Assistant […]