Grasslands: The Hidden Pillars of Our Ecosystem Ecologist Mahesh Sankaran Highlights the Critical Role of Grasslands in Ecosystem Evolution Professor Mahesh Sankaran, a leading ecologist at the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), delivered a compelling lecture titled The Untold Story of Grasses at the Science Gallery Bengaluru. In this lecture, he explored the evolutionary … Read more
Trump Education Secretary Linda McMahon Faces Scrutiny Over WWE-Inspired Hiring Practices Education Secretary Linda McMahon, a former WWE wrestler, found herself at the center of a heated debate in the U.S. House of Representatives after being grilled by Congressman Mark Pocan over her hiring and firing practices at the Department of Education. The exchange, which … Read more
Harvard University Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Student Ban Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a policy that barred the institution from enrolling international students. The university claims the action violates the First Amendment and poses a significant threat to its academic mission. In a complaint filed in … Read more
From Ivy Dreams to Visa Nightmares: Are Indian Students Safe in US Classrooms Anymore? For decades, the United States has been a beacon of opportunity for students from around the world, offering world-class education and a gateway to success. However, the dream of a bright future in American universities is now under threat, as recent … Read more
Maa, I Didn’t Steal Chips At the heart of a tragic incident in Kolkata lies a deeply troubling encounter between a 12-year-old boy and a shopkeeper, which culminated in a devastating outcome. The story unfolds in the Panskura area of Paschim Medinipur district, where a young student, Krishendu Das, faced accusations of theft after allegedly … Read more
SBI Manager Language Row: ‘This is India, I’ll speak Hindi, not Kannada’ sparks outrage in Karnataka A recent incident at a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Karnataka has ignited a heated debate over language sensitivity in public services. The controversy centers around a female officer at the Surya Nagar branch in Anekal Taluk, … Read more
12-Year-Old Dalit Girl Gang-Raped, Filmed by 5 Schoolboys in Principal’s Office in UP Bareilly: Five schoolboys allegedly gang-raped a 12-year-old Dalit girl inside the office of a public school principal in Moradabad, according to police reports. The incident, which occurred on May 8, involved the boys giving the girl a spiked soft drink, filming the … Read more
Young Minors Confronted with Sexual Assault: A Tragic Incident in Moradabad Bareilly: A 12-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped by five schoolboys in the office of a public school principal in Moradabad, according to police statements. The incident, which occurred on May 8, was captured on video and shared online. The victim’s mother reported the … Read more
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Answer Key Released: Candidates Can Now Check GS Papers 1 and 2 The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the answer keys for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2024 preliminary exams. Candidates who appeared for the highly competitive test can now access the official answer keys for General Studies … Read more
Mizoram Becomes India’s First Fully Literate State Mizoram has officially become India’s first fully literate state, with Chief Minister Lalduhoma declaring on Wednesday (May 21) that the state has achieved a literacy rate of ight 98.2%, surpassing the Ministry of Education’s 95% benchmark for full literacy. The northeastern state, which recorded a 91.33% literacy rate … Read more