JEE Main 2026 registration window to open soon: 6 recent changes engineering aspirants should know

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced six major changes for JEE Main, impacting exam pattern, marking scheme, eligibility, exam centres, tie-breaking rules, and syllabus. The registration window is opening soon, and aspirants must prepare accordingly. Key updates include removal of optional questions, negative marking for numerical questions, elimination of age limits, and fewer exam…

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CBSE launches school performance report cards, but what good is accountability without transparency?

The Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) new School Academic Performance Report Card for 2024–25 marks a major shift toward data-driven education. Offering subject-wise, gender-based, and holistic performance insights, it promises smarter academic planning. However, by keeping these reports confidential, CBSE risks diluting transparency, leaving parents unable to assess schools’ quality and accountability.

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Burmese python vomits out a whole deer in Florida: A ‘stunning survival moment’ in the wild

In Florida’s Big Cypress National Preserve, researchers documented a Burmese python regurgitating a deer due to a cold snap, marking the first such observation without human interference. This behavior, detailed in Ecology and Evolution, showcases the python’s survival instincts, preventing infection from undigested prey during slow digestion in cooler temperatures.

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INDIA bloc eyes EBC vote bank

Ahead of a crucial Congress meeting in Patna, INDIA bloc partners strategized at Tejashwi Yadav’s residence, prioritizing outreach to the Extremely Backward Classes (EBC), who constitute 36% of Bihar’s population. Leaders discussed initiatives to gain EBC support, with Rahul Gandhi expected to announce community-focused plans. The alliance addressed seat sharing and election issues, emphasizing unity…

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Actor Irshad Ali stands with Shwetha Menon; shares a sarcastic post – ‘Should I go into hiding?’

Malayalam actor Irshad Ali sarcastically voiced his support for Shwetha Menon amidst a legal controversy over alleged obscene content in her past works. He questioned the logic behind the FIR, referencing his own film and the difficulty in finding legal recourse. The Malayalam film industry has largely united in support of Menon, with many condemning…

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