IISER Pune PhD admissions 2027: Applications open for January session; apply by October 25

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The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune has opened applications for admission to its PhD programmes for the January 2027 session. Eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official website, iiserpune.ac.in, by October 25, 2026.The institute is offering PhD admissions in several subjects, including cognitive sciences, educational psychology, design, anthropology, […]

Scientists unearth new instance of ‘contagious cancer’ in animals

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Ordinarily, cancers are not regarded as contagious — whereas AIDS, COVID-19, tuberculosis, and malaria are. Contagious diseases spread from one person to another through direct contact, airborne droplets or through insect vectors (like mosquitoes). On the other hand, cancers originate from one of the patient’s own cells. However, so far, scientists have documented three instances […]

TNPSC group 2 hall ticket 2026 released at tnpsc.gov.in: Direct link to download here

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TNPSC group 2 hall ticket 2026 released The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the hall tickets for the Combined Civil Services Examination 2 (Group 2 and 2A Services) 2026. Candidates appearing for the preliminary examination can download their admit cards through the official websites, tnpsc.gov.in and tnpscexams.in.The preliminary examination is scheduled to […]

First Nation community in Canada uses data centre to preserve its heritage

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For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have passed down their traditions and culture through oral storytelling. Now, an Indigenous community in Canada is using a data centre to help preserve its heritage. The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory in rural Ontario installed a small data centre as part of efforts to modernise its record-keeping systems. Among the […]

Gujarat Launches AI Training Mission for 5 Lakh Students and 5,000 Educators, ETEducation

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Gujarat drafts AI mission to train 5 lakh students and 5,000 faculty members Gandhinagar: The state education department has prepared a draft policy proposing a three-tier artificial intelligence (AI) training programme for 5 lakh students across higher education institutions, ranging from basic AI literacy to discipline-specific applications and advanced, employment-oriented skills. Gujarat AI for Every […]

Tamil Nadu rain: Schools closed in Chennai and four other districts on October 21; check latest weather updates

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Tamil Nadu rain: Schools closed in Chennai and four districts Schools in Chennai and four other districts of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, following heavy overnight rainfall and forecasts of further downpours. District Collectors have declared holidays for schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Ranipet as rain continues across […]

Fmge October 2026 City Slip: FMGE October 2026 city slip expected to be released today at nbe.edu.in: Check steps to download and other details here

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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is expected to release the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) October 2026 session exam city intimation slip today, October 20. Candidates who have registered for the examination will be able to download the slip from the official website, nbe.edu.in, using their login credentials.The city intimation slip […]