University of Birmingham scientists develop ‘smart’ gel that turns from solid to liquid with UV light, resets with heat and breaks down with acid

The new foldamer-based material can change its physical state in response to different triggers, while advanced NMR techniques have allowed scientists to examine its molecular structure in unprecedented detail. Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a new smart material that can repeatedly switch between a solid-like gel and a flowing, liquid-like state using … Read more

CBSE CTET September 2026 city intimation slip to be released soon at ctet.nic.in: Check steps to download

CBSE CTET September 2026 city intimation slip to be out soon The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will release the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) September 2026 city intimation slip soon. The board has not announced the exact date for releasing the city slip or admit card yet.The official CTET website, ctet.nic.in, currently states … Read more

TCS deploys laptop monitoring tool for employees, sparking fresh questions over workplace surveillance

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has reportedly introduced a Digital User Experience Monitoring tool on company-issued laptops, sparking debate over workplace privacy and surveillance. The technology can reportedly track application usage and time spent on devices. While such tools can strengthen cybersecurity, concerns remain over data collection, employee monitoring, access controls and transparency surrounding their use. … Read more

NTA defends ₹200 answer key challenge fee, says charge is to curb frivolous objections and prevent result delays

UGC-NET 2026: NTA clarifies answer key challenge, fee refund rules The National Testing Agency (NTA) has clarified on X why students are being required to pay INR 200 for challenging an answer key, saying that the fee is primarily meant to discourage frivolous acts. It will also avoid the result getting delayed. The clarification came … Read more

NEET round 1 counselling seat allotment result released at mcc.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

MCC NEET UG counselling 2026 NEET round 1 counselling seat allotment result: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) round 1 seat allotment result on the official website, mcc.nic.in. A total of 29,945 MBBS and BDS seats have been allotted in the first round of counselling. … Read more

In 1971, India asked an IIT Delhi engineer to build its own sonar; decades later, his MIMO invention transformed 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi

Arogyaswami Paulraj: The Indian engineer whose MIMO breakthrough powers 4G, 5G and Wi-Fi In 1971, a naval officer was asked to solve a problem that India could not simply buy its way out of. The Indian Navy needed better anti-submarine sonar, but access to advanced foreign systems was restricted. The officer tasked with finding an … Read more

NCERT reconstitutes Class 11, 12 Political Science textbook team: Check complete details here

NCERT has formed a new team to draft Political Science textbooks for Classes 11 and 12, with a focus on Indian knowledge systems, cultural rootedness and inclusion. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has reconstituted the team responsible for preparing new Political Science textbooks for Classes 11 and 12. The new team … Read more

43 Maharashtra students visit ISRO’s Sriharikota centre, interact with scientists and explore launch pads

‘Care For You’ Foundation takes 43 students on ISRO visit PUNE: The Care For You Foundation organised an educational visit to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) centre at Sriharikota for 43 students from various childcare institutions across Maharashtra, along with 30 volunteers. The students got an opportunity to learn about India’s space missions, advanced … Read more

Do you fear speaking in front of your class? Even Warren Buffett did, here’s how he turned his biggest fear into one of his greatest strengths

“I had been terrified of public speaking. I couldn’t do it.” Can you guess who said this?When such words come from a student or a layperson, they may seem quite easy and understandable on the surface. But when they are spoken by Warren Buffett, the legendary American investor and former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, in … Read more