Paul Devlin responded to Harvard University’s rejection letter by rejecting its rejection (Letters of Note photo) In 1981, a student who was rejected by Harvard University decided he wasn’t going to let the letter have the final word. Instead, he wrote back to reject Harvard’s rejection.Paul Devlin wrote back to Harvard a humorous letter after…
ICC explained: From Rome Statute to Venezuela’s exit, key facts for UPSC aspirants The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been in the news after Venezuela announced its decision to withdraw from the tribunal, accusing it of geographical bias against countries of the Global South. For UPSC Civil Services Examination aspirants, this development provides a useful…
NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling begins; submit preferences by August 13. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the round 1 choice filling process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. It is a crucial stage in the admission process for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programmes. Candidates…
SSC JHT admit card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the admit card for candidates shortlisted to appear in the Physical Standard Test (PST) for the Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) post under the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025.The candidates who have already qualified for the PST will now get their hall tickets downloaded from…
The Faculty of Technology at the University of Delhi (DU) has announced the modified schedule for spot admission round 1 for BTech admissions in the 2026-27 academic year. Those candidates who are applying for BTech courses under the undergraduate engineering programs can view the modified schedule of the counseling procedure through the university admission website.According…
US student visas plunge 62% for Indians Student visas issued by the United States (US) to Indian nationals dropped by 62 per cent in 2025, according to a new report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington based think tank. The report also calls for scrapping the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, arguing…
Clockwise from top left: Prof. Jitendra S. Sangwai, Prof. Ramakrishnan Swaminathan, Prof. Deepa Venkitesh, Prof. Thalappil Pradeep, Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan and Prof. Sundargopal Ghosh, the six IIT Madras professors selected for the prestigious ANRF J. C. Bose Grant. For students aspiring to become scientists, engineers or researchers, prestigious fellowships are more than just awards—they recognise…
SSC CHT admit card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the admit card for the Physical Standard Test (PST) of the Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2025 on August 7, 2026. Candidates shortlisted for the PST for the post of Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will…
Punjab National Bank (PNB) is accepting online applications for the recruitment of 545 Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts under Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I). Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can submit their applications through the official PNB website, pnb.bank.in.The registration process started on July 20, 2026, and will close on August 9, 2026. Candidates…
21-year-old Tommy Cherry solves Rubik’s Cube blindfolded in 11.56 seconds to break Guinness World Record. (Photo: guinnessworldrecords.com) For most people, solving a Rubik’s Cube is already a frustrating challenge. Just getting all six sides to match can take hours of trial and error, countless YouTube tutorials and a great deal of patience. Now imagine doing…
When students prepare for competitive exams, it often feels as though one rejection can define an entire future. Missing a preferred branch, failing to secure admission to a dream university or watching a startup collapse can seem like the end of the road.Aravind Srinivas’ journey tells a very different story.Long before he became the co-founder…
SAMS Odisha PG Round 1 allotment result today; check release time, admission schedule and next steps online SAMS Odisha PG 2026 result: The Department of Higher Education, Odisha, is set to release the first round provisional seat allotment result for SAMS Odisha PG Admissions 2026 today, August 7, 2026, at 4 pm. Candidates who registered…
