If antibiotics are becoming less effective, why not combine them?
Every antibiotic use puts pressure on bacteria to evolve and develop resistance. Representative image. | Photo Credit: James Yarema/Unsplash It might seem logical to combine different antibiotics to create a more powerful weapon against resistant bacteria, but this approach can surprisingly backfire. Instead of becoming stronger, some antibiotic combinations can work against each other, a […]
World far off track to meet climate goals: UN
PARIS: The UN estimated Tuesday that nations’ carbon-cutting pledges imply a far-from-sufficient 10-percent emissions cut by 2035, cautioning that it was unable to provide a robust global overview after most countries failed to submit their plans on time.With just days to go before tense COP30 climate talks in Brazil, UN Climate Change provided an emissions […]
OpenAI ‘Chats for Students in India’ explained: What’s in it for our learners?
Education has always reimagined itself around its tools — the slate, the blackboard, the overhead projector, the internet. Each expanded the reach of the classroom, but none disturbed its moral core: the slow, human process of thinking. Generative AI has done just that. For Indian students, this new phase isn’t unfolding in well-funded laboratories or […]
NEET PG counselling 2025 schedule released at mcc.nic.in: Round 1 registration ends on November 5, check details
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the NEET PG 2025 counselling schedule for admission to postgraduate medical programmes under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ) and state quota seats. According to the official notice, Round 1 registration will remain open till November 5, 2025, at mcc.nic.in. The choice-filling process for MD, MS, and […]
SC gives 8 weeks for states to enforce student mental health framework: Will the reforms finally move from paper to practice?
SC gives 8 weeks for states to enforce student mental health framework The Supreme Court has given all states and Union Territories eight weeks to share updates on how they are enforcing student mental health guidelines. The Court’s move comes at a time when growing cases of student suicides have raised serious questions about the […]
JEE Main 2026 registration: When will NTA begin the Session 1 application process?
JEE Main 2026 registration: The registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 1 is expected to begin shortly, as per the official schedule released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates will be able to apply online through the official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in.The Session 1 exams will be conducted from January 21 to 30, 2026, while Session […]
NEET PG Counselling 2025: MCC to accept NRI applications till today, round-wise schedule expected shortly at mcc.nic.in
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced that the submission window for NRI quota applications in NEET PG 2025 counselling will close today, October 28, 2025, at 12 noon. Candidates seeking conversion of their category to NRI are required to email the necessary documents to nri.adgmemcc1@gmail.com before the deadline. This update comes even as the […]
Why do cyclones move towards land? | Explained
Observed (black line) and forecast track of Cyclone Montha at 11.30 pm hours on October 27, 2025. The green area depicts the cone of uncertainty. | Photo Credit: India Meteorological Department Tropical cyclones are carried by the large-scale wind patterns that govern the atmosphere. These storms form over warm ocean waters, where the sea surface […]
DSSSB TGT Recruitment 2025: Registration for 5,346 posts underway, apply before November 7 at dsssb.delhi.gov.in
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has opened applications for 5,346 Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) posts under Advt. No. 06/2025, offering a major opportunity for aspiring educators to join Delhi’s government schools. The online registration process began on October 9, 2025, and will remain open till November 7, 2025, at dsssb.delhi.gov.in. The recruitment drive […]
Heavy metals in Cauvery fish, study warns against regular intake
Heavy metals are polluting the Cauvery river and its fish, researchers from Tamil Nadu have reported. They have also cautioned against consuming “regular” or “excessive” amounts of fish from here. The study was conducted by a team at Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli and was published in the journal Environmental Earth Sciences in August. Scientists from […]