On July 20, 1976, Viking 1’s lander touched down on Mars, achieving a successful soft landing on another planet. In the years that followed, the lander returned thousands of high-resolution images and studied the Martian surface. A.S.Ganesh takes you along to our neighbouring planet…

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Delhi University has announced its first seat allotment list for undergraduate admissions under CSAS 2025, impacting over 2.3 lakh students vying for 71,642 seats. Released on July 19, the list is accessible via the official portal, out ...more

USCIS has reached the H-1B visa cap for FY 2026, impacting international students and professionals seeking U.S. employment. The registration window saw 343,981 submissions, with 120,141 selected for petition filings. Those not selected ...more

The US Department of Education has released $1.3 billion for after-school and summer programs, offering relief after a funding freeze. This decision follows pressure from Republican lawmakers and a lawsuit filed by over 20 states. The f ...more

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Biotechnology and biomedical engineering are distinct yet impactful fields shaping healthcare's future. Biotechnology delves into biological systems for drug development and genetic breakthroughs, while biomedical engineering integrates ...more

NCERT has introduced new textbooks for Classes 5 and 8, aligning with NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023. These books emphasize conceptual understanding, real-world application, and multilingual integration. Available on NCERT's portal and Amazon ...more

The U.S. Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, vital for international students seeking work authorization, faces challenges. Critics like Vaughan and Edlow argue OPT lacks congressional approval and facilitates exploitation, advoc ...more

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Banaras Hindu University has cautioned prospective students about fraudulent WhatsApp messages offering false admission opportunities. The university clarified that official communication regarding admissions is exclusively conducted th ...more

Today marks the deadline for over 180 government job openings across India, spanning various departments like TNPSC, OFB, AIIMS, and NHM. Diverse roles, including clerks, doctors, engineers, and technicians, are available for candidates ...more

AIIMS declared the BSc Paramedical 2025 entrance exam results held on July 13, with 8,273 candidates qualifying for the first counselling round. The results, published on aiimsexams.ac.in on July 18, include a list of qualified candidat ...more

Dibrugarh University has released the results for the 2nd, 4th, and 6th semester exams for UG and PG courses for the 2024-25 academic year. Students can now access their marksheets in PDF format on the university's official website. The ...more

CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Examination Results 2025 are expected in the first week of August, following the July 15th exam. Approximately 1.29 lakh students appeared, seeking to clear pending subjects after the main exam's 88.39% pass ...more

Staff Selection Commission has announced a new rule. PwD candidates must carry original disability certificates to exam centres. This is for scribe services or extra time. The rule starts with Selection Post Phase XIII and CHSL 2025 exa ...more

The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has announced a massive recruitment drive for Assistant Central Intelligence Officers (ACIO) Grade II/Executive positions, offering 3,717 vacancies. Graduates aged 18-27 are eligible, with age relaxations ap ...more

The final phase seat allotment results for TS ECET 2025 are out on tgecet.nic.in. Candidates must pay the tuition fee and complete self-reporting by July 20 to confirm their seats. Required documents include the allotment order, TS ECET ...more