The BMW Group and ESMT Berlin have opened applications for the 2026 Change Maker Fellowship, offering eight scholarships across MBA and MSc programs. The initiative, now in its fifth year, targets STEM graduates from select countries including India, the United States, and Germany. The fellowships aim to train future leaders in digital transformation and mobility […]
Researchers from the University of Delaware presented findings on March 26, 2026, in Atlanta, showing how “ghost forests” are reshaping coastal ecosystems. The phenomenon, driven by sea level rise along the eastern United States, is killing salt-sensitive trees and altering underground nutrient cycles. Scientists say studying water flow through these forests could help predict how […]
As pollinators move between flowers, they are not only consuming sugar-rich nectar but also small amounts of alcohol. A new study by biologists at the University of California, Berkeley found detectable ethanol in the nectar of 26 out of 29 plant species tested. The research, published in Royal Society Open Science, represents one of the […]
No matter where we turn on social media, short videos are everywhere. Repeated exposure to this brief, information-dense, and rewarding content stimulates the brain in a way that tells us the experience is pleasurable or satisfying. Emotional processing difficulties linked to short video addiction risk The pull of short-form video platforms has become nearly unavoidable, […]
The Union government has reaffirmed the expansive scope of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, stating that the law applies to all women regardless of age, employment status, or sector of work. The clarification was provided in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for Women and Child […]
For decades, mornings on Akashvani began with a familiar sequence. The signature tune played, followed by a brief, two-stanza rendition of “Vande Mataram,” lasting just over a minute. That routine changes this week. Starting March 26, all stations of Akashvani, the national public radio service under Prasar Bharati, will broadcast the full six-stanza version of […]
For decades, the honey bee waggle dance has been treated as a near-perfect example of one-way communication in nature. A foraging bee returns to the hive, performs a patterned movement, and nearby bees decode the message to locate food. The new study challenges that long-held assumption. Researchers from the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), part […]
Confusion over cooking gas refill rules spread quickly this week, driven by viral posts claiming new waiting periods for booking LPG cylinders. The Government of India stepped in with a clarification, stating that no such revisions have been introduced. The claims, widely shared online, suggested differentiated timelines based on connection types, including Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala […]
For many women in rural India, the challenge is not producing goods but finding a reliable place to sell them. The government has announced a new initiative called Self Help Entrepreneur Marts, designed to give women led enterprises a direct link to consumers. [1] The proposal focuses on women working within Self Help Groups, or […]
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Money left untouched in bank accounts, insurance policies and investments is accumulating across India. Regulators say they are now moving to return it to rightful owners. The Reserve Bank of India, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India and the Securities and Exchange Board of India have outlined a series of measures to help […]
Fishing boats crossing invisible maritime boundaries have triggered recurring tensions along India’s eastern coast. The Union Government told the Lok Sabha that Andhra Pradesh has reported occasional illegal fishing by mechanized vessels from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry inside its territorial waters. The incidents include operations in traditional fishing zones and in the ecologically sensitive Pulicat […]
The Union Public Service Commission, India’s central recruiting agency for civil services and other government posts, has released its recruitment results for February 2026. The commission said the selection process for various positions conducted during the month has been completed, with final recommendations made. Candidates who have been recommended for appointment have been informed individually […]
A brightly colored shirt, soft to the touch and designed for everyday wear, may carry more than dye. Preliminary tests conducted by researchers at Marian University, a private university in Indianapolis, found elevated levels of lead in children’s fast fashion clothing, exceeding federal safety limits. The findings were presented March 23 at the American Chemical […]
A farmer clearing land for maize in one country, a rice field expanding in another. These local decisions, repeated millions of times, are now linked to a global pattern of forest loss. New research from Chalmers University of Technology, a Swedish research institution, finds that staple foods consumed daily are driving more deforestation than many […]
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The first sign came as two massive bodies turned toward each other just below the surface. Moments later, their heads met in a controlled strike. That interaction, recorded on drone footage between 2020 and 2022, now forms the basis of a study led by the University of St Andrews, a research university in Scotland. [1] […]
Social media platforms have become a go-to source for mental health information, especially among young users. But a new study suggests that much of what people encounter online, particularly on TikTok, may be unreliable or even misleading. Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) found that a significant share of posts related to conditions […]
There are 44 World Heritage Properties in the country, while the Government has sent the following proposals to the World Heritage Centre for consideration for inclusion in the World Heritage List two more sites: Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath (2025-26) JingkiengJri / Lyu Charai Cultural Landscape (2026-27) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) undertakes conservation and maintenance of 3,686 […]
Efforts to change strongly held opinions often hit a wall. Push too hard, and people tend to dig in further, making consensus even harder to achieve. But a new study suggests a counterintuitive approach: instead of trying to convert opponents, it may be more effective to encourage them to step back and remain neutral. Researchers […]
A quiet neighbourhood in Punjab’s Jalandhar has found itself at the centre of attention, thanks to an unexpected addition to the local skyline, a miniature replica of the iconic Statue of Liberty standing proudly atop a residential rooftop. The unusual installation, built by NRI Gurjeet Singh Matharu, has quickly turned an ordinary home into a […]
A new study from researchers at the University of São Paulo has shed light on a growing environmental concern: the presence of antibiotic residues in freshwater systems, and their impact on aquatic life and potentially human health. The research, conducted in Brazil’s Piracicaba River basin, found traces of multiple commonly used antibiotics in water, sediments, […]