TS PGECET counselling 2025 registration deadline extended till this date: Check how to apply online here
The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has extended the registration deadline for the TS PGECET 2025 Phase I counselling to August 18, 2025. This extension provides candidates additional time to complete the registration process for admission into M.Tech, M.Pharm, M.Arch, and PharmD programs offered by various institutions in Telangana. The revised schedule also […]
Indian Navy recruitment drive 2025: Registration begins for 1,266 Civil Tradesman posts at indiannavy.gov.in, check direct link here
The Indian Navy has announced a major recruitment drive for 1,266 Civilian Tradesman Skilled positions, offering a significant opportunity for skilled workers to join one of the country’s most prestigious defence forces. The vacancies span multiple technical trades, ranging from electrical and electronics to shipbuilding and weapon systems. Eligible candidates, primarily 10th pass with ITI […]
UPPRPB UP Police Recruitment 2025: Notification released for over 4,500 SI posts; check exam pattern, syllabus, and how to apply online here
Uttar Pradesh Police has officially released a notification announcing 4,543 vacancies for the positions of Sub Inspector (Civil Police), Sub Inspector (Civil Police – Women) (PC), and Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander (Special Security Force). Aspiring candidates preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Police Sub Inspector Examination 2025 are advised to meticulously review the exam syllabus, examination pattern, […]
The US government’s bold workforce strategy to catalyse a ‘Golden Age’ of opportunity
The US Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education recently published America’s Talent Strategy: Equipping American Workers for the Golden Age, a federal report laying out a coordinated approach to workforce development. This strategy reflects the Trump Administration’s aim to align workforce policies with the broader America First economic agenda, with the goal of preparing workers […]
18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics inaugurated in Mumbai
Prof Arnab Bhattacharya, Prof Ajit Kembhavi, Chief guest Prof Ajay Kumar Sood, Prof Aniket Sule during the opening ceremony of 18th International Olymopiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai on August 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI India is ensuring that technology is the priority for Viksit Bharat, […]
New wage based H-1B rule may put entry-level international students at a serious disadvantage: Here’s how
As the US government considers replacing the traditional H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system, international students and recent graduates across the country face growing uncertainty about their future career prospects. The proposed change aims to prioritize visa applicants with higher salaries, a shift that experts warn could create significant hurdles for fresh graduates […]
Science Quiz: Overturned ideas in the history of science
Science Quiz: Overturned ideas in the history of science Visual: In the mediaeval era, astronomers defended the geocentric model of the universe using the idea of epicycles and Z, shown here as the smaller and larger dashed circles, respectively. Name Z. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | In the mediaeval era, astronomers defended the […]
Columbia University opens door to dialogue portfolios: How students can benefit during the 2025-26 admissions cycle
In a notable shift reflecting the evolving priorities of higher education, Columbia University will begin considering an applicant’s “readiness to engage in civil discourse” in the 2025-26 undergraduate admissions cycle. This initiative, reported by the Columbia Spectator, signals a move beyond traditional academic metrics toward valuing interpersonal skills that are critical in today’s polarised social […]
Why does bread become stale even if it doesn’t go mouldy?
Bread stored in the refrigerator often goes stale faster. | Photo Credit: Charles Chen/Unsplash When bread becomes stale, it loses its soft, fresh texture and becomes dry and hard. As it happens, this isn’t just because it dries out. Staling is mainly caused by a process called starch retrogradation. When bread is baked, the heat […]
Arkansas leg of Linda McMahon’s ‘Returning Education to the States’ tour draws parent protests over education policies
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s nationwide “Returning Education to the States” tour met with visible pushback during its Arkansas stop on Tuesday, as parents staged protests over the state’s recent education reforms.McMahon, joined by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Arkansas junior US Senator Tom Cotton, and state Education Secretary Jacob Oliva, toured Don R. Roberts […]