‘Will need to sit him down’: IIT Kanpur professor, Nisarg Adhikary spar online over Telegram ban
Picture source: X screengrab After questioning the government’s decision to restrict Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary found himself on the receiving end of a public response from IIT Kanpur professor Manindra Agrawal.The exchange began after Adhikary reacted to the government’s move to temporarily restrict Telegram and disable its message-editing […]
The case for banning paraquat in India
When 36-year-old Meenamma swallowed a small amount of herbicide after a fight with her husband, she did not expect it to kill her. “She just wanted me to realise how deeply she had been hurt,” recalled her husband, Venu. “She thought we would take her to a hospital and treat it.” What neither Meenamma nor […]
‘Failed in student life’: BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi over Kota rally ahead of NEET re-test, says students should focus on exam
The political fight over NEET and education issues intensified on Wednesday after BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his planned ‘Echo of Students’ rally in Kota, Rajasthan.Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Trivedi questioned the timing of the event, which comes just days before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for […]
The universe’s expansion is still accelerating, researchers say
The galaxy NGC 2525 located nearly 70 million light-years from earth. It is famous for its supernova SN 2018gv, which the Hubble space telescope, among others, captured in 2018. The supernova is visible in the image’s left-centre. | Photo Credit: ESA/NASA Taking a fresh look at data involving a type of exploding stars, a team […]
WBJEE JECA 2026 candidates must submit OBC certificate by June 19 for reservation benefits; check details
The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has asked eligible candidates of the Joint Entrance for Computer Applications (JECA) 2026 to submit their Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates to avail reservation benefits during admission to Master of Computer Applications (MCA) courses.Candidates can upload their OBC certificates through the official JECA website till June 19, […]
‘MCQs ill-suited for humanities’: Parliamentary committee seeks review of CUET design
Parliamentary panel questions CUET format, says MCQs may not suit humanities and social sciences A parliamentary committee has raised fresh questions over the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), arguing that its multiple-choice format may not be the best way to assess students seeking admission to humanities and social sciences courses.The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on […]
UGC NET June exam admit card 2026 released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in for June 22 to 30 exams: Check direct link to download hall tickets here
UGC NET June 2026 candidates can now download their admit cards as the National Testing Agency prepares to conduct the examination from June 22 to June 30 across the country. The hall ticket contains essential exam-day information, including venue and reporting time. Candidates have been advised to review the details thoroughly and follow all instructions […]
Sgpgi Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026: SGPGI Nursing Officer admit card 2026 released at sgpgims.org.in: Direct link to download hall tickets here
With the SGPGI Nursing Officer examination approaching, candidates are awaiting the release of their admit cards after the publication of the city intimation slip. The recruitment test, scheduled from June 19 to 23, will be conducted in computer-based mode. Aspirants are advised to check all credentials carefully and complete their travel and exam-day preparations in […]
Not binary: India can save its forests by winning the war on poverty
Traditionally, many conservationists and policymakers have seen biodiversity conservation as a choice between protecting nature and meeting human needs. Forests were often seen as places that had to be protected from people, while alleviating poverty and economic development were treated as separate concerns. A new international study has concluded that this is a harmful view. […]
GUJCET final merit list 2026 expected to be released soon at gseb.org: Check steps to download here
The GUJCET 2026 counselling process is expected to move into a crucial phase with the publication of the final merit list and mock round results on June 17. The announcement will allow registered candidates to review their standing in the admission process and make informed decisions ahead of the upcoming counselling rounds through the ACPC […]