United Doctors Front urges Centre to replace NTA with independent statutory body through Parliament legislation promptly. (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: The United Doctors Front (UDF) has submitted a representation to the President of India and the Prime Minister seeking the replacement of the National Testing Agency (NTA) with an independent statutory National Examination Authority constituted…
After topping JEE and joining IIT Bombay, Kabeer Chillar brings home Chemistry Olympiad gold for India For most students, securing AIR 1 in JEE Main or earning a seat in IIT Bombay‘s Computer Science programme would be the culmination of years of hard work. For Kabeer Chillar, it was only the beginning.Months after making headlines…
IIT Roorkee clarifies advisory amid social media row, says communication is not a new policy directive The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has clarified that an advisory circulated among members of the institute is not a new directive or policy, following criticism on social media over claims that students had been asked not to…
The Supreme Court has asked CBSE to implement the Orissa High Court’s directions on APAAR ID consent forms across India after noting that the Centre did not challenge the ruling. The court also directed the board to examine issues related to parental consent and data protection, while hearing a petition questioning the scheme’s Aadhaar linkage…
From IIT Madras to Vikram-1: The young engineer behind mission-critical rocket software is now heading to the Netherlands. (Photo: X Post) Some students learn programming to build apps. Others dream of working at a technology giant. Spatika Prasad chose a different path—one that took her to the heart of India’s growing private space sector.Long before…
Three IIT Delhi research innovations recognised among top ideas at Sanrachna 2026 technical textiles hackathon nationwide NEW DELHI: The Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering at IIT Delhi has secured national recognition at the Sanrachna 2026: Product Development and Design Hackathon, with three research-led innovations being selected among the top three innovative ideas in the…
From a farmer’s family to Vikram-1: How Prithvi Sanghani (inset) is shaping India’s private space revolution. (Photo: LinkedIn) As millions watched Vikram-1 rise into the sky, celebrating a landmark moment in India’s private space journey, very few knew about the engineers working quietly behind the scenes to make that launch possible.One of them was Prithvi…
Indian students win four gold medals at International Chemistry Olympiad 2026; country finishes joint first India achieved its best-ever performance at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026, with all four members of the national team winning gold medals at the competition held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from July 10 to July 19, 2026. The achievement…
BSEB has released the Sakshamta Pariksha Phase 5 Result 2026 on its official portal for candidates who appeared in the competency examination held for local body teachers and librarians. Applicants can check their qualifying status and marks by logging in with their credentials. The board has also enabled the scorecard download facility for future admission…
India’s expanding private space sector is reshaping career choices for aerospace professionals, with over 100 scientists reportedly leaving ISRO in recent months. The trend has triggered concerns over talent retention, institutional reforms and the future of India’s space ambitions, prompting a closer look at whether the agency can adapt to a rapidly evolving scientific ecosystem….