The first definition of the metre
What is your height? This seemingly innocuous question, if you come to think of it, doesn’t always hand you the same answer. No, I’m not talking about the numerical part of the answer that is bound to be different for different people owing to their different heights. I am, instead, drawing your attention to the […]
Can ‘floating’ solar boost India’s renewable energy uptake? | Explained
The story so far: The Union Cabinet has cleared the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY), a central-sector scheme to build 5,000 MW of floating solar photovoltaic (FSPV) capacity on India’s reservoirs and waterbodies. It carries a total outlay of ₹5,070 crore and offers Central Financial Assistance (CFA) of up to ₹1 crore per MW, […]
DU PG cut off 2026 released: Over 10,500 candidates opt for spot round-1, check minimum allocation scores here
Delhi University has published the minimum allocation scores for the first Spot Round of PG admissions 2026, along with the list of seat allotments. Among 10,577 candidates who gave consent to participate, 1,358 have been allotted seats. Candidates must confirm their admission by 4:59 PM on July 31, subject to document verification and university guidelines. […]
From H-1B to OPT: International students are Trump’s next $100,000 visa fee target
International students are Trump’s next $100,000 visa fee target The Trump administration is weighing a $100,000 fee on Optional Practical Training (OPT), the work permit that allows international students to stay in the United States after graduating from an American university, according to The Wall Street Journal. The proposal comes weeks after a federal court […]
UP TGT DV admit card released at upessc.up.gov.in: Direct link to download hall tickets here
UPESSC has released the UP TGT DV Admit Card 2026 for shortlisted candidates under the TGT Recruitment 2022, with document verification scheduled for August 10. UP TGT DV admit card 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the UP TGT Document Verification (DV) admit card 2026 for candidates shortlisted under […]
Meet the Hyderabad woman who lost her parents early, survived cancer, and now drives a cab to support her family
Nandini with her three children (left) and while driving her cab in Hyderabad (right). Credits: X A cab driver from Hyderabad is being talked about online for the life she has rebuilt after years of personal and financial struggle. Nandini’s story, shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter), covers the loss of her parents, […]
New ISL-supported English initiative focuses on literacy and employment readiness for Deaf learners
Inclusive English learning programme aims to improve education and workplace access for Deaf learners. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: A new English learning initiative tailored for Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners seeks to address longstanding barriers to literacy, education and employment by introducing accessible, visual-first teaching methods supported by Indian Sign Language (ISL). The programme […]
What recruiters want has changed; entrepreneurial mindset now ranks higher in campus hiring
Only 9% of employers say fresh graduates are job-ready on Day 1, while 68% of students believe they are. India’s shift towards skills-first hiring remains incomplete, with only 21% of companies saying they have fully moved away from using academic scores during campus recruitment, according to a new report by Careernet’s AI-powered recruitment platform HirePro. […]
Tamil Nadu Class 12 supplementary result 2026 out at tnresults.nic.in: Direct link to download HSC marks memo here
The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu has declared the Tamil Nadu Class 12 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) supplementary result 2026. Along with the Class 12 results, the board has also announced the HSC First Year (Class 11) arrear results.Students who appeared for the supplementary examinations can now check and download their provisional marksheets […]
Books are being destroyed for training AI: A technological leap or a cultural loss?
As artificial intelligence companies seek vast quantities of human-written content, concerns are mounting over reports that some rare books are being dismantled and digitised for AI training. Books are like homes. They are cauldrons of experiences, carrying within them countless lives, emotions, and memories. They have survived wars, fires, floods, censorship, and the slow decay […]