Education

Clockwise from top left: Prof. Jitendra S. Sangwai, Prof. Ramakrishnan Swaminathan, Prof. Deepa Venkitesh, Prof. Thalappil Pradeep, Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan and Prof. Sundargopal Ghosh, the six IIT Madras professors selected for the prestigious ANRF J. C. Bose Grant. For students aspiring to become scientists, engineers or researchers, prestigious fellowships are more than just awards—they recognise…

SSC CHT admit card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the admit card for the Physical Standard Test (PST) of the Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2025 on August 7, 2026. Candidates shortlisted for the PST for the post of Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will…

Jharkhand Polytechnic result 2026 out: JCECEB Jharkhand Polytechnic Entrance Competitive Examination (PECE) 2026 results have been released at the official website, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in. Students who appeared in the entrance exam can check and download their scorecards at the official website of JCECEB, jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in.Students who have qualified with marks in the entrance test will be able to…

Punjab National Bank (PNB) is accepting online applications for the recruitment of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their applications through the official PNB website, pnb.bank.in.The registration process started on July 20, 2026, and will close on August 9, 2026. Candidates…

Ashutosh Ranka’s education journey: From IIT Kanpur and LSE to becoming the CJP Co-convener For many students, education is not just about earning degrees—it is about building perspectives, developing leadership skills and understanding the world beyond classrooms. Ashutosh Ranka’s academic journey reflects this combination of technical knowledge, public policy learning and student leadership.Before becoming known…

21-year-old Tommy Cherry solves Rubik’s Cube blindfolded in 11.56 seconds to break Guinness World Record. (Photo: guinnessworldrecords.com) For most people, solving a Rubik’s Cube is already a frustrating challenge. Just getting all six sides to match can take hours of trial and error, countless YouTube tutorials and a great deal of patience. Now imagine doing…

Sravanth Gajula with his first employee. (Credit: LinkedIn/Sravanth Gajula) A LinkedIn post by Hyderabad-based founder Sravanth Gajula, recounting a hiring decision he made a decade ago, has drawn wide attention online after he revealed that the taxi driver he once hired as his first employee now leads procurement at his company.Gajula shared that ten years…

When students prepare for competitive exams, it often feels as though one rejection can define an entire future. Missing a preferred branch, failing to secure admission to a dream university or watching a startup collapse can seem like the end of the road.Aravind Srinivas’ journey tells a very different story.Long before he became the co-founder…

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has started the admission process for its Diploma of Proficiency (DOP) programme for the 2026-27 academic session.According to the official schedule, the online application process began on August 6 and will remain open until 11:50 pm on August 17, 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official JNU admissions portal.Students…

Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026 application deadline extended; KEA allows registrations until August 20 for 572 posts Karnataka VAO Recruitment 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the last date to apply for the Karnataka Village Administrative Officer (VAO) Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their online applications for 572 vacancies until August 20,…