Missed JEE Advanced by 2 marks, now ISRO scientist: Meerut youth who studied on YouTube without costly coaching will help power India’s space programmeMissing JEE Advanced by a mere two marks didn't deter Meerut's Sanket Kumar. He self-studied, aced the exam the following year, and joined ...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
KCET Counselling 2026: Check how to apply for KCET counselling, how to download verification slip, and when option entry will beginHow to Apply for KCET Counselling , verification slip: KCET 2026 results are out, and aspirants are gearing up for counselling. Candidates ...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Failed IIT-JEE, weighed 110 kg, felt like a disappointment. Five years later, he bought his dad a Rs 55 lakh BMW, Ankur Warikoo shares the storyAnkur Warikoo shared Shaurya Shikhar's journey from IIT-JEE rejection and self-doubt to a seven-figure income and a BMW gift for his father...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
No IIT, no mentor: Techie who survived on 1–2 samosas a day and started with just Rs 20,000 a month reveals how he rose to become one of youngest VPsIIT failure success story: Failing the IIT entrance exam twice and facing financial hardship, this tech professional's journey is a testame...
31 May, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
The billionaire shakedown: How India changed its 'default' settingsIndia's decade-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionized corporate finance, ending a 'defaulter's paradise' and recovering tril...
29 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
There are bulls and bears, and also ducks. When Warren Buffett warned against being a stock market duckWarren Buffett mentioned a metaphor that should haunt every investor who has ever felt clever during a rising market: The preening duck tha...
28 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
A 16-year-old saw performers bounce off a net and created something which is used from military training grounds, gymnastics, astronaut training, and backyard play to Olympic arenasA 16-year-old George Nissen saw circus performers bounce on nets. This observation sparked an idea for a training device. Nissen experiment...
22 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Techie, a grad from NIT, reveals how she ended up as a Rapido driver for a while: ‘Giving you a glimpse of what failure looks like…’A former NIT Durgapur graduate, Rupanjana Mitra, shared her journey of career setbacks and personal struggles online. Her candid account of...
11 May, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
'Thank God' Kiran Mazumdar Shaw did not become a doctor: When Dr Devi Shetty shared a life lesson from Biocon founder's inspiring journeyA missed medical college admission propelled Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw towards a different path, ultimately leading to the founding of Biocon. Re...
07 May, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
JEE Advanced 2026 Date: Know start and last date to apply, eligibility criteria, registration process and documents requiredJEE Advanced 2026 exam date: JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for May 17, with applications opening on April 23. The exam, comprising two pap...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
How this man, who failed to crack IIT & faced Microsoft rejection, landed a job at Google & then a high-paying role at Meta in LondonThe story of Amit Dutta highlights how failure in competitive exams like IIT does not define one’s future. After failing to clear the IIT e...
19 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
She had no choice but to go to IIT Kanpur, work at McKinsey, cofound a startup. Left all. Now, at 31, she is rebuilding her life as per her choice. Who is Kanak Agrawal?A woman from Rajasthan is gaining attention for walking away from a seemingly perfect career path, including IIT Kanpur, McKinsey, and a st...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
His dad barely earned Rs 15K per month. Son shares how he landed Rs 12 LPA job ay 21A 21-year-old techie overcame immense financial challenges, fueled by his parents' sacrifices and his own unwavering determination. He tran...
10 Sep, 2025, 03.29 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Over 200 engineering colleges fill just 10% seats; 37 get zero admissionA total of 37 engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu failed to attract any students during the two rounds of counseling this year. Out of the 4...
23 Aug, 2023, 04.23 PM IST
Delhi University announces three new B.Tech courses, registrations openThe University of Delhi has announced the opening of registration process for admissions to its Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes ...
06 Jul, 2023, 02.45 PM IST
These engineering stream may be closed down from next year. Check detailsThese streams include Aerospace Engineering, Automation and Robotics Engineering, Ceramics and Cement Technology, Environmental Engineering...
29 Aug, 2018, 02.39 PM IST
Government junks plan for common engineering entrance examinationAICTE had announced in March that a national-level common entrance examination for engineering colleges would be conducted from the next ac...
23 Aug, 2017, 05.20 PM IST