Education

National Scholarship Portal launched for agriculture students; Rs 21.35 crore released NEW DELHI: The Union Agriculture Ministry has launched the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)-Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system for agriculture students, with scholarships and fellowships worth Rs 21.35 crore released to more than 6,000 students. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched…

From a blind school in Chennai to Cambridge and IIT Madras: Prof Hemachandran Karah’s inspiring journey. (Photo: LinkedIn) For many students, the journey from school to higher education is filled with familiar challenges — examinations, competition, financial pressures and the uncertainty of choosing a career. For Prof Hemachandran Karah, the path involved an additional barrier:…

ATMA August 2026 result today: Check scorecard, cut-offs and B-school deadlines ATMA August Result 2026: The Association of Indian Management Schools (AIMS) is scheduled to release the ATMA August 2026 result today, August 12, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the computer-based examination conducted on August 9, 2026, will be able to access and download their…

he Mizoram Public Service Commission (MPSC) has indefinitely postponed several ongoing recruitment processes after an agitation by the Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) over the functioning of the commission disrupted work at its office.Members of the student organisation have been picketing outside the MPSC office since Monday, preventing staff from entering the premises. The agitation entered…

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the information bulletin and counselling scheme for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) counselling 2026. Candidates can now check the eligibility rules, counselling process, fee structure and seat allotment guidelines.The counselling will cover 50% All India Quota (AIQ) seats, 100% seats in participating…

Maryam Mirzakhani: How a ‘slow thinker’ became a mathematics legend. (Photo Courtesy: IMU) For many students, mathematics can sometimes feel like a race: solve the problem quickly, reach the answer and move on to the next question. Maryam Mirzakhani approached the subject differently. She described herself as a “slow thinker”, believing that understanding difficult mathematics…

7 skills students need to prepare for jobs in an AI-driven economy International Youth Day is being observed on August 12, 2026, under the global theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”. The United Nations is highlighting the shared aspirations of young people, including quality education, decent work, meaningful participation, opportunity and a sustainable future.The theme also…

SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 notification out with 9,766 posts; check state-wise vacancies, eligibility and application details SBI Clerk Recruitment 2026: The State Bank of India (SBI) has released the SBI Clerk Vacancy 2026 notification for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) posts. The notification was issued on August 11, 2026, with details of 9,766 vacancies…

The six techno dreamers who founded HCL in 1976: (front row, left to right) Subhash Arora, D.S. Puri, Shiv Nadar and Arjun Malhotra; (back row, right to left) Yogesh Vaidya and Ajai Chowdhry. (Photo: X post) In 1976, starting a technology company in India was nothing like launching a startup today.There were no startup accelerators,…

NEET PG 2026 city intimation slip released: Check allotted city, admit card and exam details NEET PG 2026 city intimation slip: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the NEET PG 2026 city intimation slip on August 11, 2026. Registered candidates can now log in to the official portal and check the…