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How quickly you reply to an employer could matter more than you think in your job search: What new research reveals

Waiting to reply could hurt your hiring chances, new study finds. (AI Image) You may spend hours perfecting your CV, preparing for an interview or writing a carefully worded job application. But once a potential employer sends you a message, another factor could begin influencing your chances: how quickly you reply.New research from the Cornell…

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Two cousins died after breast cancer was detected too late: How an IISc gold medallist used AI to build a possible solution

From supercomputing to breast cancer detection: Dr Geetha Manjunath’s NIRAMAI journey For Dr Geetha Manjunath, breast cancer was not initially a research problem or a startup opportunity. It became deeply personal after she lost two cousins to the disease within a short span of time.In one case, according to accounts of her journey, a mammogram…

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HPBOSE Class 12 supplementary result 2026 released, 59.07% students pass

HPBOSE Class 12 supplementary result 2026 released, check pass percentage and result details HPBOSE Class 12 supplementary result 2026: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has declared the Class 12 supplementary examination result for July 2026. A total of 3,271 candidates appeared for the examination, of whom 1,931 were declared successful, taking…

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NTA defends ₹200 answer key challenge fee, says charge is to curb frivolous objections and prevent result delays

UGC-NET 2026: NTA clarifies answer key challenge, fee refund rules The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified on X why students are being required to pay INR 200 for challenging an answer key, saying that the fee is primarily meant to discourage frivolous acts. It will also avoid the result getting delayed. The clarification came…

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TCS denies employee laptop surveillance reports after monitoring tool claims spark workplace privacy concerns

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reportedly introduced a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on company-issued laptops, sparking debate over workplace privacy and surveillance. The technology can reportedly track application usage and time spent on devices. While such tools can strengthen cybersecurity, concerns remain over data collection, employee monitoring, access controls and transparency surrounding their use….

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AP ICET counselling 2026 schedule announced at apcfss.in; registration begins August 24

AP ICET counselling 2026 schedule out The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has announced the counselling schedule for the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test (AP ICET) 2026. Candidates who have qualified for AP ICET 2026 can take part in the web counselling process for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA)…

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University of Birmingham scientists develop ‘smart’ gel that turns from solid to liquid with UV light, resets with heat and breaks down with acid

The new foldamer-based material can change its physical state in response to different triggers, while advanced NMR techniques have allowed scientists to examine its molecular structure in unprecedented detail. Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a new smart material that can repeatedly switch between a solid-like gel and a flowing, liquid-like state using…

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“The exams that feel like your life at 19 become funny trivia by 40,” says Ankur Warikoo, here’s what students need to know

A student contemplates a graded exam, bathed in ethereal light, symbolizing hopeful future paths. Do you remember the day when your Class 12th board exam results were declared? Perhaps we all do. It is a memory, bitter or sweet, that has remained engraved in our hearts. And we will keep talking about it time and…

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JEECUP counselling 2026: Round 6 choice filling begins; seat allotment on August 24

The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has started the Round 6 choice filling process for the 2026 counselling. Candidates seeking admission to diploma-level polytechnic courses in government and private colleges across Uttar Pradesh can now fill their preferred colleges and programmes.Eligible candidates can complete the choice filling process on the official website, jeecup.admissions.nic.in,…

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