Education

The Himachal Pradesh Directorate of School Education has instructed all government schools to remain operational on August 15, 2026, to mark Independence Day through flag hoisting, cultural events, and patriotic programmes. Schools have also been directed to join official celebrations at district, sub-divisional, and tehsil headquarters, with authorities ordered to ensure strict implementation of the…

How Mirabai Chanu’s unconventional education shaped a three-time Commonwealth Games champion. (ANI Photo) Mirabai Chanu’s “education” was built on resilience, life lessons, and unconventional learning environments rather than sitting in a traditional school classroom. While rigorous training schedules left her little time for a conventional desk education, her life story reflects a profound journey of…

August 2026 will include several important school holidays, including Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan. August 2026 will feature several important national and religious holidays across India, giving people an opportunity to celebrate cultural traditions and spend time with their families. The month includes three major occasions, Independence Day, Milad-un-Nabi, and Raksha Bandhan, which are…

The Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board (TSLPRB) has released recruitment notifications for 7,437 vacancies across several posts. The recruitment drive includes vacancies for Sub-Inspector (SI), Police Constable (PC), Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) (Fingerprint Bureau), Station Fire Officer, Deputy Jailor, Warder, Driver, and Mechanic. The board has said that the online application schedule will be announced…

Dr Krishna Chivukula’s Rs 224 crore gift to IIT Madras sets new milestone after Indo-MIM IPO debut Success is often measured by the companies entrepreneurs build. But for IIT Madras alumnus Dr Krishna Chivukula, success has also meant giving back to the institution that helped shape his journey. More than five decades after graduating from…

AP EAMCET counselling 2026 The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has released the revised schedule for the first phase of Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET) 2026 counselling. According to the revised schedule, candidates can complete online certificate verification, counselling registration and fee payment from July 20…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 drive for 410 positions at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. Aspirants can apply through the NATS portal until August 28, 2026. The recruitment covers graduate, technician and commercial apprentice roles, with candidates to be shortlisted on the basis of their academic…

An Indian AI engineer has shared how his six-year journey in the United States came to an abrupt end after his employer relocated his entire project to India, leaving him without a job on an H-1B visa. Irony rarely announces itself this loudly. An Indian AI engineer who spent six years building a career in…

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the online application window for its Group A and Group B recruitment 2026 tomorrow, July 31, 2026, at 6 pm. Eligible candidates who have not yet applied can submit their applications through the Online Recruitment Application (ORA) portal before the deadline. The recruitment drive is being conducted…

On July 29, 2026, Dilip Mahadu Gavit ran the fastest 100 metres of his career at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. He crossed the line in 10.71 seconds, a new Commonwealth Games record, and became the first Indian male athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in para athletics. The result was the latest point…