Spin Science: Explaining the Magnus effect
Magnus effect diagram | Photo Credit: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Have you ever wondered the secret to Messi’s curved free kick? Or any of our spin bowlers with their masterly bowling? It may look like magic, but it’s actually something physics calls the Magnus effect. From cricket pitches to football stadiums, this phenomenon plays an important role […]
Maharashtra skill education dept to transform ITIs into community learning centres post working hours, ETEducation
The very first batch, to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, will train 75,000 people across the state. In a symbolic gesture, every ITI will invite a craftsman of that institute to preside over the event, honouring the dignity of labour. The state’s skill education department is reimagining its industrial training […]
Uttarakhand governor gives a nod to Minority Education Bill: How it plans to mainstream Madrasas under the state
How Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill plans to mainstream Madrasas under the state board The Uttarakhand Minority Education Bill, 2025 is being hailed as a historic step in mainstreaming minority education in India. Approved by the Governor of Uttarakhand, the legislation mandates that all madrasas and minority schools dissolve the existing Madrasa Board and affiliate with […]
What is Terraforming?
Ever heard of the movie ‘The Martian’, starring Matt Damon? The astronaut, Mark Watney is stranded on Mars and must use his skills of improvisation to survive. This example provides a sneak peek into terraforming. Space agencies and research groups have been working to turn the same planet into a habitable land where every human […]
TN Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, ETEducation
The Minister pointed out that the Union Government had not allocated RTE funds for the past two years, depriving nearly 60,000 students of benefits. However, the State Government had stepped in to provide the required funds, he noted. Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi urged the Union Government on Tuesday to release funds […]
H-1B holder shares struggles of living in the US: Here’s what Indians should consider before moving back home
H-1B holder shares US struggles: What Indians should know before moving back home A recent Reddit post by an H-1B visa holder went viral, capturing the anxieties many Indians face while living in the US. The writer, despite having an approved I-140, described feeling stuck and constantly worrying about visa renewals, career uncertainty, and personal […]
Double the positivity: How are double rainbows formed?
A double rainbow | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement. Double rainbows are two arcs of colour decorating the sky – literally two for the price of one. The main rainbow is usually brighter and of the usual pattern (red on top, violet at the bottom), and the second rainbow — which is called the secondary arc […]
Trump shifts student job programs to labour department: Could this change what students learn at schools?
Trump administration moves high school career programs to labour department The Trump administration has moved career and technical education programs from the U.S. Education Department to the Labor Department. The change shifts day-to-day control of more than $1 billion in funding for high school and community college programs. Officials say the goal is to better […]
It’s popping: Why is bubble wrap so satisfying?
Bubble wrap. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT There’s no resisting the sound when our hands get on to attack some bubble wrap. It’s addictive and satisfying for anyone and everyone who wants an excuse to fidget with some bubble wrap. You get your hands on it and before you even think about it – Pop! […]
Darjeeling schools and colleges closed from October 8 to 10 amid floods and landslides: Check details |
Darjeeling schools and colleges closed from October 8 to 10 amid floods and landslides All educational institutions in Darjeeling have been ordered to remain closed from October 8 to October 10, 2025, following severe rainfall and landslides that have caused widespread damage and disrupted connectivity across the region. The decision, issued by the city’s Education […]