Striped hyenas help keep India clean, but remain misunderstood
A striped hyena in Bhigwan, Maharashtra, August 2025. | Photo Credit: Tisha Mukherjee Thanks to its unusual appearance, preference for decaying meat, and nocturnal activities, the Indian striped hyena is a tragically misunderstood animal. Estimates suggest there are around 5,000 to 14,000 striped hyenas worldwide of which some 1,000 to 3,000 are in India — […]
Aiming for Quality Education in India, ETEducation
School textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 are being prepared in 22 different languages of the country, said Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi. New Delhi: Revised NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 are being prepared in mission mode, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said. The minister also said that the textbooks for classes 1 […]
MP Police SI Recruitment 2026 notification out for 504 posts: Check dates, eligibility and physical standards
MP Police SI Recruitment 2026: Check 504 vacancies, eligibility, dates and physical standards MP Police SI Recruitment 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has released the notification for MP Police Subedar and Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive will fill 504 posts across Subedar, non-technical Sub-Inspector and technical Sub-Inspector positions in the Madhya […]
AI can finetune our research if we can challenge it constantly
Each one of us has questions throughout our life. And we know the answers to only a few. Efforts of varying degrees go into getting the answer. We can ask our parents, teachers, friends, a book, an article, the internet or an expert who helps us find the answer. The process takes time, which means many failed attempts and a lot of reflections. But since 2023, we have a new answering […]
IBPS RRB 2026 registration begins for over 13,000 Group A Officers, Group B Office Assistant posts; direct link to apply here
IBPS RRB recruitment 2026 The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has started the registration process for the Common Recruitment Process for Regional Rural Banks (CRP-RRBs) XV. Candidates who want to apply for Group A Officers and Group B Office Assistants can now submit their applications through the official IBPS website, ibps.in.The registration process began […]
India Post GDS recruitment 2026: Applications open tomorrow for over 25,000 posts; check salary and how to apply
India Post GDS recruitment 2026 begins tomorrow Candidates looking for a government job after Class 10 will be able to apply for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment from tomorrow, September 2. The Department of Posts has invited applications for vacant GDS posts, including Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM) and Dak […]
IGNOU July 2026 admissions: Last date to apply for online programmes extended till September 15, check steps to apply
IGNOU has announced September 15, 2026 as the last date to apply for online programmes under the July 2026 admission cycle. Eligible candidates seeking admission for the 2026-27 academic session must complete registration through the official portal, upload the required documents and pay the applicable fee before the deadline. Applicants should keep their APAAR ID […]
Google Antigravity explained: How it differs from Gemini and what it means for software developers
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way software is written, tested and maintained. Google’s latest push in this direction is Google Antigravity, an agent-first development platform designed to help developers move beyond simply asking AI to generate code. While it works with Google’s Gemini models, Antigravity and Gemini serve different purposes. What is Google Antigravity? […]
India makes IST the sole official time reference: Here’s what changes and why
India has made Indian Standard Time mandatory across official and commercial systems, creating a common timing framework for banking, telecom, digital infrastructure and government platforms. Why in the news The Union Consumer Affairs Ministry notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026 on August 27. The rules designate Indian Standard Time (IST) as the […]
Online Mode Recognition For Heis: UGC invites applications from HEIs for ODL, online programme recognition for 2026-27: Check details here
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited applications from eligible Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) seeking recognition to offer programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and/or online mode for the 2026-27 academic year. The process will cover academic sessions beginning January-February 2027 and subsequent sessions.Eligible institutions can submit their applications through the UGC Distance Education […]