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Conservation technologist Arpit Deomurari on his experience in using tech for Nature

Wearing many hats — ecologist, GIS expert, data scientist, and conservation technologist — allows for a view of the connections between different fields




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How to bridge the gap between Engineering education and practice

Engineering education needs to go beyond the classroom if the students are to succeed in the real world




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Know your English | He puts his pants on one leg at a time

Understanding the difference between ‘breakdown’ and ‘break down’ and the pronunciation of ‘opine’ in English language




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How simulation using AR, VR can facilitate learning

Simulations in education, from earth-sun-moon system to antimicrobial resistance, enhance learning through interactive virtual experiences.




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Delhi HC quashes PIL seeking admission of Rohingya children in schools

Delhi High Court refuses plea to enroll Rohingya children in local schools, citing national security concerns




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Indian HEIs tuning to global rankings; private ones taking the lead

While government HEIs have improved their positions in THE and QS rankings, private ones that have implemented various measures for research and international engagement have done better.




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Those snatching central university teachers' right of reservation lecturing others: Kharge

RTI query has revealed that of the 18,940 sanctioned posts in 46 central universities, 27% teaching posts are vacant; 38% seats for the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) are not filled




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The gap between knowing and doing

When it comes to cultivating and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, your actions rather than your reasoning skills are what matter.




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Komal Panda on being the national winner of the James Dyson Award 2024

Her Novocarry is a portable cooling solution designed for medications like insulin that require refrigeration during transport




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Do these 5 things and the internet will deliver your dream job

Take control of your digital twin to shape your online presence and career aspirations effectively




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Bangalore University makes U-turn on 50% seats for locals condition for providing seven additional acres to NLSIU

The condition of reserving seats for students from Karnataka has been left to the discretion of the government




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All study and no play: What ails college theatre clubs in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru is home to a vibrant and dynamic amateur theatre scene, and the lifeblood of these troupes are students, a majority of whom are handpicked from college theatre clubs




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VTU offers incentives to nurture research talent among faculty and students

Incentive ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 will be given to students winning competitions at the national level, State level and hackathons or project competitions




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CBSE cracks down on ‘dummy’ schools: Affiliation of 21 schools withdrawn, six schools downgraded

Of the 21 schools whose affiliation has been withdrawn, 16 are in Delhi while five of them are in Rajasthan's coaching hubs — Kota and Sikar




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QS Asia Rankings 2025: India has highest number of institutes; focus on research paying off




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IIT Madras offers short-term courses on semiconductors, will help in getting jobs




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Putting the smartphone in its place

A mathematics teacher turned counsellor is on a mission to promote digital well-being across classrooms and homes




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NEET-UG irregularities: CBI registers fresh case, books student caught taking test for aspirant

Nishika Premprakash Yadav, a second-year medical student, allegedly appeared at the D.Y. Patil (deemed to be) University centre in Navi Mumbai on May 5 on behalf of one Mayuri Manohar Patil




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Emotions in failure: An excerpt from Productive Failure: Unlocking deeper learning through the science of failing

In his new book, learning scientist Manu Kapur discusses how to deliberately design for and transform failure into a deep learning signal




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Emerging trends in Public Policy Education in India

With Public Policy education evolving in India, there is an immediate need to adopt a more comprehensive and practical mode of teaching and learning.




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Schools disaffiliated by CBSE in Delhi continue functioning as usual; students, parents say they don’t know about the derecognition

The students from Classes 1 to 9 may not be directly impacted, those set to appear for their Board examinations may have little choice except to shift to another school in the middle of the year




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Kerala School Sports & Games 2024: KITE beams 100 hours of live feed and uploads whopping 5,000 images during week-long event

The challenge was met impressively thanks to efforts of 70 technical staff from KITE and 300 members of Little KITES, IT clubs from 31 schools in Ernakulam district




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Complaint filed with Lokayukta against DDPI citing inaction against unauthorised schools

Associated Managements of English Medium Schools in Karnataka says photographic evidence of unauthorised buildings and violations of various regulations were provided but permissions were granted




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Students stage protest demanding classrooms in the Nilgiris




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Former vice-chancellor of Bangalore University Professor M.S. Thimmappa passes away

He suffered a brain injury a month ago due to a fall in the bedroom, for which he had been undergoing treatment




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Amazon launches its first free facility to impart technological skills to underserved students in Bengaluru

The Amazon Future Engineer Makerspace aims to empower students with hands-on learning in robotics, AI, and 3D printing




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Sensex, Nifty fall for 2nd day amid foreign fund exodus, muted corporate earnings

In Asian markets, Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong settled lower while Tokyo ended in the positive territory. European markets were trading lower. Wall Street ended mostly higher




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Tatas will choose Singapore as key partner for semiconductor play: Singapore Minister Shanmugam 

Tata Sons to partner with Singapore in semiconductor industry, showcasing Singapore’s significance in global semiconductor production




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Jet Airways stock falls 5%, SBI to stay away from funding airlines




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Suzlon CEO-New Business Mangal steps down




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FM asks RRBs to develop suitable products aligning with MSME clusters

Increase disbursements in ground-level agriculture, focus on asset quality, boost digital and mobile banking service to further enhance financial inclusion: FM to PSU banks, RRBs




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Paddy procurement in Punjab going on smoothly, says Centre

Statement from Food Ministry comes in backdrop of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) going on protest against the delay in paddy procurement from the State




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Markets decline in early trade amid unabated foreign fund outflows, muted earnings

Sensex and Nifty fall due to foreign fund outflows, disappointing earnings, and weak Asian markets, impacting investor sentiment




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CCI probe: Zomato, Swiggy say committed to complying with competition law

Zomato and Swiggy termed news reports on the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) investigation "misleading", maintaining that the CCI is yet to pass its final order on the matter of unfair business practices, including alleged preferential treatment to some restaurant partners




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EAM Jaishankar emphasises trade in national currencies ahead of intergovernmental meeting with Russia

The bilateral trade between India and Russia will touch $100 billion by 2030, says External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar




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Investors see safety in India as Trump win casts shadow on emerging markets




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Sensex, Nifty close flat amid unabated foreign fund outflows, muted earnings

The stock indices close flat amid Foreign Institutional Investors selling, weak earnings, and volatile trade; Asian markets trend lower




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Stanchart opens second International Banking Centre in Chennai




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RPL stock case: SC dismisses SEBI's appeal against SAT order giving relief to Mukesh Ambani




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ONGC net profit rose 17% in Q2 to ₹11,984 crore as revenue fell 3% to ₹33,881 crore




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Norton Motorcycles announces top level changes




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India can have global food brands: Yuvraj Singh

Starts his next venture Twiddles, a guilt-free indulgence healthy food brand targeted at the youth and athletes




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RBI announces rules to reclassify FPI investment as FDI once it crosses 10% holding in Indian firms

Investment made by foreign portfolio investor along with its investor group (hereinafter referred to as ‘FPI’) shall be less than 10% of the total paid-up equity capital on a fully diluted basis




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Sensex, Nifty rally in early trade on sustained buying by DIIs

The BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 324.83 points to 79,820.98 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 100.7 points to 24,242




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In South America, Trump already losing a trade battle with China




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Sensex falls over 1% on selling pressure led by banking, auto stocks

Nifty plunges to 4.5 months low




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Weather-proofing of Budget

“While, like last year, I seek the blessings of Lord Indra to bestow on us timely and bountiful monsoons, I would pray to Goddess Lakshmi as well. I think it is a good strategy to diversify one's risks.” – Pranab Mukherjee in Budget speech 2012-13.




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Monsoon ball has been set rolling!

Expectations of a normal southwest monsoon for India are gaining ground




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Storm building in the Bay of Bengal?

Most forecasting agencies indicate the possibility of a storm building in the Southwest Bay of Bengal, just ahead of the onset of Southwest monsoon in these parts. What it holds for onset dynamics over mainland India has crucial signifcance for onward progress of seasonal rains.




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Babu Bangaram: Where are the laughs?

This nostalgic trip is far from fun to declare that ‘Bobbili Raja’ is back