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COP16: Will financial roadblocks continue to hinder conservation efforts? | Explained

While the highlight of COP16 was the engagement of Indigenous people and local communities, the event also raised red flags




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A guide to COP29 climate jargon




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Gluten: animator of the dough




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Chamarajanagar varsity to host Kannada Science Congress

The conference has been organised since 2005 by the Swadeshi Vijnana Andolana by joining hands with universities, and research and development institutions in Karnataka




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IISc scientists find a way to break down ‘biofilm barriers’ by using cow’s gut enzyme to aid entry of drugs




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Scientists uncover a magnetic misunderstanding about Uranus

Much of what we know is based on Voyager 2’s flyby of Uranus in 1986, but now it seems the probe visited at a time of unusual conditions




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Thanks to two special genes, a single atom can change the colour of a bird

New studies advance our understanding of how birds produce their colourful displays – and how these traits have evolved.




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Companies’ appetite for cheap carbon offsets stokes fears of greenwashing

When a company buys carbon offsets, it pays a project elsewhere to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on its behalf – by planting trees, for example, or generating renewable energy




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Microplastics promote cloud formation, with likely effects on weather and climate

Scientists show that microplastic particles can have the same effects, producing ice crystals at temperatures 5 to 10 degrees Celsius warmer than droplets without microplastics.




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Team at Kolkata institute engineers bacteria to solve maths problems

In a groundbreaking experiment, Saha Institute scientists have built bacterial computers that behave like artificial neural networks




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Jipmer announces entrance exam results




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Solutions for a peaceful world

Lady Shri Ram College for Women’s Conflict Transformation and Peace Building course trains students to look at ways in which conflicts can be resolved at various levels.




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How about a percentile-based rank list?

In this method of normalisation of marks, the relative merit of a student is assessed only in comparison with the other students of the same education system.




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Integrating technology into English language teaching

“I don't agree that technology has created a decline in our critical thinking skills.”




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Cracking the codes, at Penn

Challenging coding assignments, interesting projects and a happening social life… ALAGIAVANAN SARAVANAN writes about his academic journey at the University of Pennsylvania.




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Latest scholarship opportunities




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Latest scholarship opportunities




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Destination U.S. for STEM courses

The increase in the duration of the Optional Practical Training to 36 months is expected to provide better hands-on training opportunities to Indian students.




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Architecture, in the land of ideas

Field trips, hands-on experience and affordable tuition fee… Neelakshi Joshi writes about her PhD study in Germany.




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For that perfect application

Preparing a strong application is crucial for getting admission in a good overseas college. What makes it work?




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Bridging learning gaps, the app way

Stuck with a problem? Have your subject-related doubts clarified by expert tutors 24 x 7 through HashLearn Now.




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How job-ready are you?

How can graduates successfully project themselves to employers in India on completion of their studies in the U.K.?




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Are you a victim of impostorism?

If you tend to downplay your achievements or are plagued by irrational self-doubts, read on to dispel your fears.




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Earth ethics and human health

Rising technology and industrial growth have distanced us from Nature, and it is high time we reconnected with it for our own well being.




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Raising the bar in B-schools

For management education, and also higher education in general, to result in a meaningful experience for the student, the faculty and the industry, all three have to contribute, with a radical change in approach.




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Taste the flavour of success

Baking is all about the ability, artistry and knowing the right ways to make a sugar-lover happy.




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A passion for digital media

An internship at the UN headquarters, meeting global leaders, Google challenges and more, the writer has it all at NYU.




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What does discipline mean without authority?

Who are we really when we are alone? Can we be free of the need for external voices to discipline us, as we see the true joy of what we are doing?




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Cutting-edge skills for the startup space

"We are keen on seeing as many spin-out businesses as we can from the programme."




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Minority tag of AMU: Govt to withdraw plea against HC verdict




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Faculty shortage in college

Government Engineering College at Srirangam to have 1,200 students




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Expand your horizon through an LLM programme

The programmes should bring about a conceptual, interdisciplinary and research focused study.




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Engineering: What suits her best

Trends indicate women are inclined to taking up IT jobs. They can do well in non-IT disciplines too. But, to ensure a long-term career, here’s what they should consider before choosing an engineering branch.




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The French connection

The exchange programme at Université Lumière Lyon 2 allowed her to imbibe French culture, writes USHA KIRANA RAVIKULARAMAN.




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Engineer green solutions

With climate change initiatives and Smart City projects on the rise, environmental engineering is gaining ground as a promising option.




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Gain a global understanding

International Relations makes for a great career and brings one closer to politics, culture and world economics.




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Are you being impertinent?

The nuances of language can make all the difference to how one is perceived. It’s worthwhile to think about what words one should use.




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DU releases third cut-off list

No seats in BA(Hons) Political Science, BA (Hons) Sociology in general category in many colleges




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Australian universities to get tough with admissions




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Indian-American Dr. Kinshuk named US university Dean




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Mangalore University to host Open House

The programme scheduled on Mangalagangotri will showcasePG courses and laboratory facilities




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Uncertainty as 2nd round of CET counselling begins

There is still no clarity on 450 govt. quota seats in minority, deemed medical colleges




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NEET ordinance ‘quite disturbing, without taste’, Supreme Court tells Centre

However, it refuses to stay ordinance; freeze on law will trigger chaos as lakhs of students across 17 States have already written exams, it says.




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Twin advantage at University of Southampton

Hemanth Iyappa Guddanda writes about his exciting stints at the university's Malaysia and the U.K. campuses.




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Distance learning works for JEE too

Attending a coaching class is not the only way to obtain a good score. Tips to keep in mind while preparing for it from home.




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Learn German, French in varsity’s Evening College




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Chennai girl among toppers in CA examination




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MRU: focus on industry skills