IIT Kanpur-ISKCON MoU on student well-being sparks controversy; institute deletes social media post
An agreement between the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) to conduct voluntary programmes on student well-being has triggered criticism from students, alumni and social media users, who have questioned the involvement of a religious organisation in campus initiatives.The institute had announced on Saturday that it signed […]
₹10 lakh extra salary, but no bigger savings? Bengaluru cost-of-living reality check for techies
Bengaluru’s higher salaries may look attractive to professionals considering relocation, but rising living costs can significantly reduce their actual savings. A tech professional’s comparison of Bengaluru, Delhi, Noida and Gurugram highlights expenses such as rent, food, commuting and travel home. The analysis underscores why employees should assess their net financial gains before switching cities for […]
What two districts can teach India about dealing with rural waste
On April 30, 2025, Bibhash Bormedhi looked on as a tonne of waste left Majuli on a boat across the Brahmaputra river. This was a first for the world’s largest river island. “This was the first time the waste from Majuli crossed the Brahmaputra, instead of being dumped into the river,” Mr. Bormedhi, Project Manager […]
WB NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 out at wbmcc.nic.in; check reporting dates and next steps
WB NEET UG round 1 seat allotment result 2026 out The Directorate of Medical Education has released the West Bengal National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) round 1 seat allotment result 2026 for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes.Candidates who have been allotted seats in round 1 of West Bengal NEET […]
Jolene, vaccine and cancer research — the enduring scientific legacy of Dolly Parton
In 2021 posed while getting a COVID-19 vaccine injection, quipping: “I’m old enough to get it, and I’m smart enough to get it.” Photo: Instagram/Dolly Parton Dolly Parton’s most enduring contribution to science, from a public point of view, is probably Dolly, the cloned sheep. Though that was a reference to her prominent mammaries, a fact […]
A Flood Destroyed This Karnataka School. Silicon Valley Techies Rebuilt It — And 150+ More
This Silicon Valley Engineer Believed Every Child Deserves a Dignified Classroom — So His Initiative Rebuilt 150+ Rural Schools in India In 2003, a small group of Indian engineers in Silicon Valley did what many homesick immigrants do on weekends — they formed a band, staged a drama troupe, and put on shows to raise […]
Dehradun schools, Anganwadi centres closed today amid heavy rain, lightning forecast
Dehradun schools, Anganwadi centres closed today amid heavy rain, lightning forecast Dehradun has declared a one-day holiday for all government, private and non-government schools from Classes 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centres on Tuesday, September 1, after an Orange alert was issued for heavy to very heavy rainfall, lightning and spells of extremely heavy rain […]
Rare freshwater swamps in the Western Ghats are on the cusp of extinction
In the heart of the Western Ghats lies a rare conglomeration of freshwater swamps, restricted to a patch in Kulathupuzha, Kerala: it consists of plants with pneumatophores (aerial roots that grow vertically out of water) and stilt roots adapted to waterlogged conditions and they support a plethora of fauna. They are ecologically crucial in regulating […]
IOB SO recruitment 2026: Indian Overseas Bank invites applications for 291 posts; apply by September 15
IOB SO recruitment 2026 registration begins The Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has released a recruitment notification for 291 Generalist and Specialist Officer posts in various scales. The recruitment includes posts such as Manager, Senior Manager and Assistant Manager in areas including branch management, Information Technology (IT), information security, credit, risk, database administration, network administration and […]
What goes on behind the screen when you pay through UPI? | Explained
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is India’s preeminent digital payments system. In July 2026 alone, it processed 2,366 crore transactions — or around 7,600 transactions per second — in total worth nearly ₹30 lakh crore. Across the 2025-26 financial year, UPI handled 24,160 crore transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore, accounting for 85% of the country’s […]