IIT Guwahati team develops energy-efficient bricks
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) have developed energy-efficient bricks. | Photo Credit: The Hindu GUWAHATI A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) have developed energy-efficient bricks designed to keep buildings naturally cool, offering a solution for sustainable construction. The researchers are Bitupan Das, […]
Centre logs into chat on social media child lock, ETEducation
There has been momentum building on the issue in the country. Last week, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) called for a meeting on the issue, following which TDP MP Lavu Srikrishna Devarayulu initiated a meeting of 15 MPs to discuss the matter. The Centre has begun crystallising its stance on banning or restricting social […]
CBSE Class 12th Biology exam was “moderate, balanced and concept-driven: Here’s what experts say
The Class 12 Biology examination conducted by CBSE on March 27, 2026, left most students walking out of centres with a quiet sense of relief. For many, the paper felt familiar rather than intimidatin, something they had prepared for, not something that caught them off guard. Several students shared that they were able to finish […]
Karnataka Government Eases Class 1 Age Requirement, Plans New Regulations for LKG, UKG Admissions, ETEducation
The Minister also acknowledged ongoing issues surrounding admissions to Lower Kindergarten (LKG) and Upper Kindergarten (UKG), noting that these classes are currently not regulated under a clear legal framework. Bengaluru, Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Thursday announced a 60-day relaxation in the minimum age requirement for admission to Class 1 for the 2026-27 academic […]
Yale Jewish community remains active despite drop in official numbers
Yale Chaplain’s Office Data Shows Steady Drop in Jewish Undergraduates The proportion of Jewish students at Yale College has declined sharply over the past decade, according to data from the University Chaplain’s Office and a recent report by the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance, as reported by The Yale Daily News. While Jewish students made up […]
US Education Department headquarters set for relocation under Trump’s dismantling effort
The administration of Donald Trump will relocate the United States Department of Education from its headquarters to a smaller office in Washington, officials said on Thursday, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce the agency’s role.The department said its current headquarters building has been about 70 percent vacant following staff reductions since Trump took […]
RRB Technician Grade-I CBT 2026 answer key objection window will open on THIS date: Check details here
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will open the answer key objection window for Technician Grade 1 posts under CEN 02/2025, tomorrow, March 28, 2026. The Computer Based Test (CBT) was conducted on March 13, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination will soon be able to access their question papers, recorded responses, and official answer […]
GATE scorecards 2025 released at goaps.iitr.ac.in: Direct link to download here
GATE 2025 scorecards out today: Get yours on gate2025.iitr.ac.in The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the scorecards for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam 2026 on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who have taken the exam can visit the official website to download the scorecards. The GATE exam was held on […]
Trump administration targets Stanford, UC San Diego, Ohio State medical schools in race admissions probe
The administration of Donald Trump has opened investigations into how race is considered in admissions at three medical schools, increasing its scrutiny of higher education institutions.The United States Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it has launched inquiries into possible discrimination at medical schools affiliated with Stanford University, Ohio State University and University of […]
IITM summer internship 2026 opens: Master’s students invited for hands-on research in climate science
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has announced that it is accepting applications for its Summer Internship Programme 2026. Through this programme, Masters students will get a chance to leave classrooms and do research in actual research settings. The internship is of duration 2 to 3 months and is not an ordinary academic exercise rather […]