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It’s time for an Indian Spelling Bee, and the prep is starting with Shashi Tharoor

An Indian Spelling Bee should test what Indian classrooms value: spelling, meaning and pronunciation, in British English, climbing from school to city to nation.

Meet Sanskriti Sanvi, the postgraduate student whose STELLA proposal for space biology research won a ₹1 lakh national award

Sanskriti Sanvi, a postgraduate student at Chanakya University's School of Biosciences, has secured a place among the Top 10 winners of the D.E.S.I.G.N for BioE3 Challenge's September 2026 cycle. Her proposal, STELLA, outlines an indigenous simulation chamber to study how microorganisms respond to s...

UPSC CSE Mains result 2026: Scorecards expected in November, check date and steps to download PDF

The UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 is expected to be declared in November, although the commission has not confirmed an official date. Over 13,000 candidates who appeared for the written examination are awaiting the outcome. Check the expected result timeline, previous years' declaration trends, steps t...

Mars may not be volcanically dormant after all: Hydrogen chloride discovery raises questions about underground magma and possible life

Scientists have detected hydrogen chloride gas in the Martian atmosphere above fissures near Alba Mons, raising fresh questions about whether Mars still has geological activity beneath its surface. Published in Science Advances on November 4, 2026, the findings are based on observations from the Exo...

Manipur board practical exam schedule 2027 released for Classes 11 and 12; check dates here

The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur has announced the schedules for Class 11 and Class 12 practical examinations. Class 11 practical exams will occur from January 6 to February 6, 2027, while Class 12 examinations will take place from January 2 to January 30, 2027. Schools must submit...

Maharashtra hikes veterinary interns’ stipend by 64%, monthly payout raised from Rs 11,000 to Rs 18,000

The Maharashtra government has increased the monthly internship stipend for final-year veterinary students from Rs 11,000 to Rs 18,000, following a state cabinet decision on November 4, 2026. The revised amount will benefit eligible MAFSU students undertaking compulsory internships, with contributio...

SRM A.P. tops State ranking in QS Asia University Rankings 2027

SSC CHTE 2025 result out: 532 candidates recommended for identity verification

The Staff Selection Commission has declared the First Round of Tentative Allocation for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025 on November 5, 2026. A total of 532 candidates have been provisionally recommended for Identification Verification across different categories. The sliding process...

From a rural farming family to an AI degree in Australia; how National Overseas Scholarship helps 26-year-old reach Monash University

Aarav Mane, a 26-year-old from a rural farming family, has completed his master's degree in Artificial Intelligence at Australia's Monash University with support from the Indian government's National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme. Covering tuition fees, living expenses and other educational cost...

API and The Intern Group join forces to connect study abroad, internships, and career readiness

Academic Programs International (API) has announced the acquisition of The Intern Group (TIG), bringing together two leading international education providers in a move designed to create more connected pathways between study abroad, international internships and graduate career readiness. The post...

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay tells Nilekani-led panel to scrap NEET, pushes Class 12 marks-based medical admissions

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has reiterated the state's demand to abolish NEET during a meeting with Nandan Nilekani-led High Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms. The state favoured Class 12 marks-based admissions and cited the Assembly's unanimous resolution against the medical e...

SBI SO recruitment 2026: Registration window open for 77 Specialist Officer posts, apply by November 25

State Bank of India has announced a recruitment drive for Specialist Officer positions. Applications are currently open and will close on November 25, 2026. There are a total of 77 vacancies available, including Assistant Manager and Manager roles. Eligible candidates must meet specific educational...