Education

From IIT Madras to Vikram-1: The young engineer behind mission-critical rocket software is now heading to the Netherlands. (Photo: X Post) Some students learn programming to build apps. Others dream of working at a technology giant. Spatika Prasad chose a different path—one that took her to the heart of India’s growing private space sector.Long before…

Three IIT Delhi research innovations recognised among top ideas at Sanrachna 2026 technical textiles hackathon nationwide NEW DELHI: The Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering at IIT Delhi has secured national recognition at the Sanrachna 2026: Product Development and Design Hackathon, with three research-led innovations being selected among the top three innovative ideas in the…

From a farmer’s family to Vikram-1: How Prithvi Sanghani (inset) is shaping India’s private space revolution. (Photo: LinkedIn) As millions watched Vikram-1 rise into the sky, celebrating a landmark moment in India’s private space journey, very few knew about the engineers working quietly behind the scenes to make that launch possible.One of them was Prithvi…

How green hydrogen can power India’s clean energy future and strengthen energy security. (Getty Images) India’s push towards clean energy received a major boost recently with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train, bringing green hydrogen technology into the spotlight. The milestone is part of the country’s broader effort to reduce dependence on fossil fuels…

BSEB has released the Sakshamta Pariksha Phase 5 Result 2026 on its official portal for candidates who appeared in the competency examination held for local body teachers and librarians. Applicants can check their qualifying status and marks by logging in with their credentials. The board has also enabled the scorecard download facility for future admission…

India’s expanding private space sector is reshaping career choices for aerospace professionals, with over 100 scientists reportedly leaving ISRO in recent months. The trend has triggered concerns over talent retention, institutional reforms and the future of India’s space ambitions, prompting a closer look at whether the agency can adapt to a rapidly evolving scientific ecosystem….

CISCE has released the ICSE Class 10 Improvement Examination Result 2026. Students can access their scorecards through the official website and results portal, while DigiLocker copies will be available from July 24. The board has confirmed that the higher score obtained between the main and improvement examinations will be treated as the final mark for…

The QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings place Delhi first globally for student affordability, while Mumbai emerges as India’s highest-ranked student destination. The report evaluates 150 cities worldwide on university quality, affordability, employability, student diversity and overall student experience. Delhi has been recognised as the world’s most affordable city for students in the QS Best…

IGNOU has announced a mega campus placement drive on July 27 and 28 to connect students, alumni and fresh graduates with leading recruiters. More than 350 job openings will be available in sectors including banking, insurance, aviation, artificial intelligence and marketing. Depending on the role and employer, selected candidates may receive salary packages of up…

The Karnataka Directorate of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT), in partnership with the Regional Institute of English, South India (RIESI), has launched a year-long academic support programme to enhance bilingual teaching in government schools. The initiative will equip nearly 65,000 teachers with classroom strategies, mentoring and continuous professional development through a phased training model…