For Assam tea, erratic climate and stagnant prices present a crisis
By November, as the festival lights of Diwali fade and winter approaches, Guwahati usually enjoys cooler evenings, lower humidity, and a calm that signals the close of the tea-harvesting season. But in recent years, this rhythm has grown uncertain. Persistent heat, delayed rainfall, and muggy air now linger well past October, blurring the boundaries of […]
Australia opens MATES 2025–26 registrations for Indian graduates; check who can apply and how
MATES ballot for 2025–26 now open as Australia invites Indian graduates for subclass 403 opportunities Australia has opened registrations for the 2025–26 program year under the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-Professionals Scheme (MATES), inviting applications from eligible Indian graduates and early-career professionals. The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that the ballot, which began on […]
The latest on comet 3I/ATLAS
JWST observation of Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. (This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) 3I/ATLAS is the third confirmed interstellar object to pass through the Solar System, after 1I/ʻOumuamua in 2017 and 2I/Borisov in 2019. It was first […]
UPPSC RO/ARO mains exam dates 2026 announced: Check official schedule and exam pattern here
UPPSC RO/ARO mains exam 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the schedule for the Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) Mains Examination 2023. As per the official notification, the examination will be conducted on January 31 and February 1, 2026.According to the commission, the first paper (General Studies) will […]
China’s Shenzhou-20 crew to return on November 14 after space debris delays mission
File photo of a Long March 2F rocket carrying the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Three Chinese astronauts whose return to Earth was delayed by space debris hitting their vessel last week will return to their landing site on Friday (November 14, 2025), the China Manned Space Agency said in a statement. The […]
IAF AFCAT-I 2026 registration dates revised: Check when, where, and how to apply
IAF AFCAT-I 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has revised the registration dates for AFCAT 01/2026. The online registration will now begin on 17 November, 2025 and continue until 14 December, 2025 through the official website, afcat.edcil.co.in.The AFCAT 01/2026 recruitment gives aspiring officers the opportunity to join as Group “A” Gazetted Officers in the Flying […]
Karnataka govt mandates one day of paid menstrual leave per month for working women
Karnataka government on Wednesday issued an order mandating one day of paid menstrual leave per month to all working women aged 18-52, working in permanent, contractual and outsourced jobs.The state Cabinet had last month cleared the Menstrual Leave Policy.“The concerned employers are directed to provide the facility of 12 days paid leave per annum — […]
RSSB Rajasthan VDO answer key 2025 released at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in: Check direct link and steps to raise objections here
RSSB Rajasthan VDO answer key 2025: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the Rajasthan VDO answer key 2025 for the recruitment of Village Development Officer (VDO) or Gram Vikas Adhikari posts. Candidates who appeared for the written examination held on 2 November, 2025 can now access the answer key through the official RSSB […]
ISC class 12 time table 2026 for science stream released at cisce.org: Check subject wise schedule here
ISC class 12 time table 2026 released at cisce.org The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has released the ISC Class 12 Science stream timetable for 2026. Exams will commence on 12 February 2026 and conclude by 6 April 2026, giving students nearly two months to complete all papers. This year, the schedule […]
CISCE ISC date sheet 2026 for arts stream released: Check subject wise time table for class 12 students here
CISCE ISC date sheet 2026 for arts stream released The CISCE has officially published the timetable for the 2026 Board examinations for Class 12 (ISC), and this includes the Arts/Humanities stream. The exams are set to begin on 12 February 2026 and conclude on 6 April 2026. This earlier‑start compared to previous years is crucial […]