Scrutiny eased for govt school teachers travelling abroad, ETEducation
Proposals seeking permission must reach the directorate at least 15 days prior to the date of travel Chennai: Govt school teachers looking to travel abroad for emergencies, religious or personal visits in the middle of the school term need not endure a long wait for clearances henceforth. School education department has cut down on multiple […]
AI anxiety in the workplace decoded: How innovation is making humans lose passion in the age of precision
Writers used to write. Data analysts used to process data. Designers used to design, teachers used to teach, and workers used to believe that skill was protection. But one day, a new force entered the room, silent, tireless, and unnervingly intelligent. It did not ask for a desk or a salary. It asked for relevance. […]
Researchers, families confront Huntington’s with rhythm and resolve
The Huntington’s Disease Society of India (HDSI) hosted its second annual meeting at NIMHANS, Bengaluru, in August this year, bringing together patients, caregivers, researchers, and clinicians working on Huntington’s disease (HD). “Working on laboratory models of HD doesn’t give the full picture, but meeting patients has been eye-opening for me and my students,” Sheeba Vasu, […]
The many mysterious meanings of black cats |
It’s the darkest time of the year. You’re out walking, the sun has already gone down. Suddenly, out of the shadows, a black cat darts across your path. If you’re superstitious, you might draw back uneasily, after all, black cats are seen by many as a sign of impending bad luck, especially if the cat […]
‘Learning tours’ for govt school students across state, ETEducation
The selection of students will be based on high academic performance and their willingness Lucknow: Giving a little break from their routine and to learn more, the secondary education department has introduced an exposure visit initiative for children of classes nine to 12 enrolled in govt secondary schools across the state. As per the directives, […]
40 million new roles but only 30% in services: How India’s services sector boom hides a looming jobs crisis
For long, India’s services sector has been seen as the engine of economic growth. Now, it is facing a reality check. While it contributes over half of the national output, it employs less than a third of the workforce, exposing a structural imbalance in India’s development story.According to a new report by NITI Aayog, titled […]
Hurricane Melissa a ‘beast’ among a string of monster Atlantic storms
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica with record-tying 296 kmph winds on October 28, was a beast that stood out as extreme even in a record number of monster storms spawned over the last decade in a superheated Atlantic Ocean. Melissa somehow shook off at least three different meteorological conditions that normally weaken major hurricanes and […]
Punjab NEET PG counselling 2025: Round 1 schedule out at bfuhs.ac.in, check key dates and other details here
The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot has begun the registration process for Punjab NEET PG counselling 2025. This process is being conducted for admission to Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), Postgraduate (PG) Diploma, and Diplomate of National Board (DNB) seats in medical colleges across the state.This year, admission to […]
Science quiz | Isomers: same formula, different persona
Science quiz | Isomers: same formula, different persona Visual: Name this compound. It can exist in three forms, or isomers, as shown here, differing by the relative position of the two methyl groups (-CH3) attached to it. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | Visual: Name this compound. It can exist in three forms, or […]
IISc’s 80-hour work rule triggers student protests; Students decry it as ‘oppressive’ and harmful to mental health
India’s obsession with productivity has once again come under the spotlight, this time from within one of its most prestigious academic institutions. According to media speculations, a major outrage has erupted at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru after its Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) rolled out a stringent new attendance and […]