Findings published in Scientific Reports suggest Vasuki Indicus, which attacked its prey anaconda-style, originated in Indian subcontinent & spread to Europe, Africa 50 mn yrs ago.
This year, IIM (Lucknow) & BITS Pilani asked its alumni to help with placements. These appeals come amid a global economic slowdown, indicating a difficult job market.
Arbitrary rules and theatrics masquerade as safety measures in most higher education institutions. Demands of IIT-BHU Students’ Parliament similarly reeked of securitisation.
While first phase of construction SKA1 began in December 2022, it is expected to begin operations by 2029. This week, Union Cabinet approved India's monetary contribution to project.
University of Toronto tops list. Among 56 Indian universities featured in the rankings, DU claimed highest spot (220th) globally. IIT Bombay, IIT Madras ranked 303 and 344.
Study conducted by BiasWatchIndia published on preprint repository bioRxiv. Findings suggest women’s representation low in top-ranked STEM institutes like IISc, IITs.
K Kiran Chandra, 21, was found hanging in his hostel room Tuesday. In a statement, IIT Kharagpur says police investigation is underway. Father says Kiran was stressed about a project.
Colleagues of Laxmidhar Behera, in news for controversial remarks, admit he was always orthodox in beliefs. He relates every scientific conversation to spirituality, allege students.
Professor D. Manjunath's paper, yet to be peer reviewed, cites rise in number of students going abroad, lure of PSU jobs & ‘declining quality’ of Master’s courses as possible reasons.
Pinarayi Vijayan once called Vellappally Natesan, the general secretary of SNDP Yogam, Kerala’s Pravin Togadia. Now he is giving his hate speech a free pass.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham says bill will be 'well-timed, as Ukraine is making concessions for peace and Putin is all talk, continuing to kill the innocent'.
Islamabad-based think-tank PICSS's new report says Pakistan saw 'pronounced escalation' in violence last year, with 3,413 conflict-related deaths compared to 1,950 in previous year.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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