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Bengaluru-based IITian recalls his college days- ‘GPA fell from 8.4 to 5.5, was almost expelled..’, reveals how he bounced back: ‘What saved me was…’An IIT Madras alumnus shared his struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts due to academic pressure, despite initial high grades. He d...
In 1961, a Yale psychologist had ordinary people deliver 450-volt shocks to strangers: 65% obeyed, rewriting how we understand authorityIn a groundbreaking study conducted at Yale University in 1961, Stanley Milgram examined the phenomenon of obedience to authority. Particip...
More sleep means good health? Answer is... Study says people with diabetes face risk of developing deadly liver disease with rise in nap timeMore sleep means good health? Answer is no. Study says people with diabetes face risk of developing deadly liver disease with rise in nap t...
Haircare startup Xtovia raises Rs 6.9 crore led by V3 VenturesFounded in 2025 by entrepreneur Navneet Misra and Dr Tunga Madhu Babu, who heads research and development and holds a PhD from IIT Madras, ...
His father sold chole-kulche on Jalandhar streets, now son gets a selection call from one of the world’s richest sports bodiesArjun Rajput, son of Jalandhar street vendor Hoti Ram, has been selected for India's Under-19 squad. This achievement follows years of fina...
Meet Michael Dell, who dropped out of college to build a tech empire and later donated over $1 billion to his alma materMichael Dell, who left the University of Texas at Austin to build his tech empire, has now donated over $1 billion to the institution. His ...
In 1971, volunteers entered a mock prison basement and sparked one of psychology’s biggest debatesThe Stanford Prison Experiment, conducted in 1971, serves as a pivotal case study in understanding the effects of authority and social role...
Centre debunks claims of civil services prelims exam question paper leakThe Centre has dismissed social media claims of a leaked UPSC Civil Services prelims exam paper as fake. The Press Information Bureau's Fac...
Forget CS or AI? This once-overlooked engineering stream quietly becomes the surprise choice among IIT aspirantsCivil engineering has surprisingly surged in popularity among top-ranked students for IIT admissions in 2026, with significant rank improve...
Psychology says people who think others are lying to them may be wrong more times than they realiseA new study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that people consistently overestimate how often others lie ...
IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per yearIIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It ...
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...
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...
NLC India bags critical mineral block in TelanganaIn a stock exchange filing, the company said NLC India has been "declared as preferred bidder for critical and strategic mineral block auct...
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...
Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectivelyAI company Anthropic is launching a new program called Claude Corps. This initiative will place 1,000 fellows with non-profit organizations...
About 19 million from India and several other countries migrated to Gulf countries since 2010: StudyA new study reveals that approximately 19 million people have migrated from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh to the Middle East since 2010, ...
Delhi-NCR plans Tokyo-like growth: 8 new towns proposed, nearby city travel to reduce to just 30 minutesDelhi Master Plan 2041 Latest News: Delhi-NCR is planning for significant growth with up to eight new townships and a 30-minute commute goa...
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...
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...