On Russia's doorstep, Norway goes 'total defence' modeNorway is now preparing for war. The nation has entered "total defence" mode. This includes upgrading air raid shelters and increasing civi...
23 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Ancient wooden tools discovered by scientists are changing what we know about early humansArchaeologists unearthed 430,000-year-old wooden tools in Greece, pushing back the timeline of sophisticated human craftsmanship. These han...
08 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
500 Years Later, Scientists Solve Leonardo da Vinci’s Human Heart MysteryFive centuries ago, Leonardo da Vinci sketched intricate heart structures. Now, modern science confirms these trabeculae are not remnants b...
08 May, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Who is Anthropic Chief Product Officer Mike Krieger and why did he resign from the Figma board? All you need to knowMike Krieger has stepped down from the Figma board. This move follows reports of Anthropic's new AI model, Opus 4.7. The model is expected ...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Is the degree dead? Why India’s next innovation wave will be driven by interdisciplinary portfoliosIndia's education system is shifting from traditional degrees to demonstrated capability. Employers now prioritize portfolios showcasing ap...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Anthropic cofounder, a humanities graduate, says studying arts helped build AI. He suggests what subjects to study in college in AI eraAnthropic cofounder Jack Clark urges students not to dismiss liberal arts in an AI-driven world. Drawing from his literature background, he...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
From Dirt to Discovery: How Cave Sediments Are Revealing Ice Age Species Without BonesResearchers are now analyzing ancient DNA found in soil to identify extinct species, revolutionizing prehistoric ecosystem research. This i...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
What are interdisciplinary courses and why are they gaining popularity?Universities are shifting towards interdisciplinary courses. These programmes blend multiple subjects, preparing students for real-world ch...
08 Apr, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
IIM Kozhikode launches flagship four-year Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours) programme at Kochi CampusIIM Kozhikode is launching a four-year Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours with Research) program at its Kochi campus, starting in the ...
25 Apr, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
DU, AMU, Visva Bharti among 105 varsities introducing 4-year UG courses from new session: UGCThe Central universities opting for the four-year UG courses are -- Delhi University, Aligarh Muslim University, Viswa Bharti university, A...
14 Jun, 2023, 05.10 PM IST
How global universities can successfully tackle the impending skills gapSeveral universities globally are taking the necessary steps to address this gap, but there is still a mismatch between the skills that stu...
18 Feb, 2023, 06.31 PM IST
How private universities are reviving liberal arts education in IndiaThe vice-chancellor of Ashoka University, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, hopes the focus on liberal arts will help break into better global ranking in...
25 Jan, 2018, 06.15 PM IST
Departments' is just too old, Bangalore University to switch to `schools'The 52-year-old university will establish schools by amalgamating related disciplines or subjects under one umbrella in a bid to foster int...
10 Oct, 2016, 02.45 PM IST
Single penny could buy over 3 hours of thought!A penny could in theory purchase 3 hours, 7 minutes & 30 seconds of thought based on basic calculations.
12 Aug, 2015, 06.56 PM IST
K J Somaiya Center for Buddhist Studies introduces course in PaliThe courses offered are Certificate courses in Elementary Pali, Pali Textual Study (Duration 10 months) and Advanced Diploma in Pali (Durat...
12 Aug, 2015, 02.41 PM IST
China's military establishes first national security think tankChina's PLA established its first think tank for national security studies with an aim to integrate military and civilian resources to prov...
10 Jul, 2015, 12.53 AM IST
Choice-based credit system will foster interdisciplinary educationThe lack of an interdisciplinary approach is one reason why we are losing many of our brightest students to universities abroad.
19 Feb, 2015, 01.45 PM IST