Decolonising and de-Nobelising science – The Hindu
‘National Science Day should become an annual day of discussion of what counts as science, including the work of technicians, field staff, nurses, lab attendants, data collectors, and others whose labour is essential to make new knowledge but is rarely commemorated.’ Photo: dst.gov.in Every February 28, India celebrates National Science Day to commemorate C.V. Raman’s […]
SC objects to NCERT’s new Class 8 textbook over mention of ‘corruption in judiciary’, ETEducation
In response, CJI Kant said he was already aware of the controversy and had received several communications from members of the judiciary expressing concern over the matter. New Delhi, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday expressed strong displeasure over references to “corruption in the judiciary” in a newly introduced Class 8 Social […]
Justice Department sues UCLA over alleged failure to address antisemitism during campus protests
Campus protests often test a university’s ability to balance speech, safety and policy. At the University of California, Los Angeles, that balance is now the subject of a federal lawsuit.The United States Department of Justice has sued the University of California, alleging that UCLA failed to protect Jewish and Israeli employees from antisemitic harassment during […]
Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns
In many animals, sex is decided by obvious physical differences in the chromosomes. But in ants, bees, and wasps, sex is often decided in a more unusual way: by whether an embryo carries two different versions of a specific DNA region or two matching ones. Two studies, one in Science Advances in 2024 and the […]
Kerala to ban religion-based names for new govt schools, colleges, ETEducation
According to sources, the move aims to ensure that government-run educational institutions remain secular and reflect the constitutional values of equality and inclusiveness. Thiruvananthapuram, New government schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions in Kerala will no longer carry religion-based names. The government on Tuesday said it has decided that no state-owned educational institution established […]
Readiness or reality? Texas schools face accountability paradox as college prep metrics come under scrutiny
Students navigating college preparation pathways as Texas education policies push higher readiness benchmarks amid growing debate over real-world outcomes. Texas has built an education accountability system where a single word, readiness, can shape a school’s reputation and resources. Campuses are graded not just on test scores but on how effectively they prepare students for life […]
‘Loose connection’ prevented NVS-02 satellite from landing in intended orbit, says panel
The NVS-02 navigation satellite set to aboard the launch vehicle GSLV-F15, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota on January 29, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI After nearly a year’s delay, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) made public the report of a committee constituted to analyse why the NVS-02 satellite, which was […]
UP Board Class 12 Chemistry Exam 2026 Analysis: Moderately Difficult Paper; Download PDF Here
UP Board Class 12 Chemistry paper held today; moderate difficulty, PDF link here The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) conducted the Class 12 Chemistry examination today, February 25, 2026, in the evening shift from 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM. The exam was held smoothly in offline mode across centres in the state. Initial reactions […]
Why don’t left-handed persons make up half the population?
Hand preference reflects how the brain organises movement control | Photo Credit: Kelly Sikkema/Unsplash — Gayatri Chandrashekar A: There’s a neural basis for handedness but it’s not due to any single part of the brain. Hand preference reflects how the brain organises movement control. In most right-handed people, the left hemisphere has stronger control over […]
Noida School Affiliation Cancelled: CBSE withdraws Noida school affiliation after High Court inquiry into harassment and salary irregularities; what it means for students
Noida school loses CBSE affiliation after harassment complaints against management In a major action against alleged workplace misconduct in a private school, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has withdrawn the affiliation of Uttarakhand Public School, Sector-56, Noida, following serious complaints of mental harassment, salary irregularities and administrative mismanagement.The decision, formalised through an order […]