IIT report flags serious structural defects in Goa's iconic Kala Academy buildingA striking new analysis from IIT Madras uncovers alarming structural and waterproofing challenges at Goa's renowned Kala Academy. Despite r...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Alavandar Murder Case: Half head that still teaches medical students more than 70 years laterAlavandar Murder Case: A preserved human head, labeled "M 11", at Madras Medical College is a teaching tool from the 1952 C Alavandar murde...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
UPSC AIR 910 to AIR 167: How this IIT Madras graduate with no forearm climbed ranks despite repeated failuresUPSC Success Story: Kajal Raju from Kerala achieved AIR 167 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Born without a right forearm, she faced...
12 Jun, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
OSM portal was not 'thoroughly' tested for functionality and security threats before deployment: IIT panel memberThe IIT panel, constituted following the controversy surrounding the OSM portal, is expected to submit its report to the Education Ministry...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Teen hacker who exposed CBSE portal flaws joins IIT Kanpur's cybersecurity hubFollowing his exposure of technical gaps in CBSE's on-screen marking portal, 19-year-old ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary has been recruited...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Ravi Mohan divorce case update: Why the Madras HC rejected the actor's recent plea in maintenance dispute with estranged wife Aarti RaviThe Madras High Court has reportedly rejected actor Ravi Mohan's request for more time in his divorce case. His estranged wife, Aarti Ravi,...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
More the retro, less the going forwardRecent developments have cast a shadow over government telecom spectrum charges imposed over ten years ago, now being questioned in light o...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Bank auctioned pledged land after borrower defaulted but buyer took 2 years to pay 75% money; borrower cleared the dues, fought and won the case in SC to get his land backThe Supreme Court agreed with the Madras High Court's call to cancel the auction of Mr. Rama's family property. The bank was trying to sell...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Intel spinout Articul8 eyes $50 million for India heritage AI ventureArticul8, a spin-off from Intel, is raising $30-50 million to establish an India-based AI entity focused on traditional knowledge systems l...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
‘Cockroach Janta Party’ gets a new rival? Ex-Supreme court judge Markandey Katju announces ‘Ishq Karo Party’, says 'make love not war'Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju has launched the 'Ishq Karo Party,' advocating for 'Make Love Not War.' He invited youth to join...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
CBI files FIR in Rs 397-crore transformer 'scam' in Tamil NaduThe CBI has filed a case concerning a Rs 397 crore scam in Tamil Nadu. This involves the procurement of transformers between 2021 and 2023....
08 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
IIT panel approves new CBSE portal for re-evaluation after security reviewA new portal for re-evaluating CBSE answer sheets has received security clearance from an IIT panel. This comes after the previous portal d...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
CBSE retains COEMPT for answer-sheet scanning, shifts data to its own serversWhen asked about whether COEMPT will be able to scan answer sheets despite its track record, the official said, "They scanned 40 crore page...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Thiruparankundram hill lamp row: SC dismisses plea for action against officialsThe Supreme Court has upheld a Madras High Court decision. The High Court had dismissed a plea seeking action against officials. These offi...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Supreme Court upholds mandate for qualified candidates in public employmentThe Supreme Court has ruled that public jobs must go to eligible candidates in accordance with prescribed qualifications. Allowing overqual...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Over 56,000 candidates qualify in JEE (Advanced) 2026; Shubham Kumar and Arohi Deshpande are male and female toppersA total of 56,880 candidates qualified for JEE (Advanced) 2026, with Shubham Kumar and Arohi Deshpande securing the top ranks. IIT Roorkee ...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST