India’s entrance exams emulate Sorting Hat’s opaque decision-making

Fiction can get away with an unaccountable arbiter. A real education system cannot Published on: Aug 16, 2026, 21:23:29 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Remember the Sorting Hat from…

10 practical ways parents can help keep children safe in digital world

From online classes and gaming to social media and AI-powered tools, children today are growing up in a world where being online is second nature. While the internet offers endless opportunities to…

‘Have never slept with my girlfriend’: Bryan Johnson argues in favour of couples sleeping apart

Bryan Johnson, American biohacker, just shared an interesting insight about his relationship, and the internet is in shock. “I have never slept with my girlfriend”, he shared on Instagram, adding: “Kate and…

Expert Explains: India’s campaign for a UN Security Council seat in 2028-29

India recently launched its campaign to serve the two-year (2028-29) term on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). If elected, this will be India’s 9th time on the UNSC. The election will…

Scientists find why a debilitating genetic disorder affects only Eurasians

Friedreich’s ataxia, or FRDA, is a genetic disorder that progressively damages the nerves and the heart. The affected individuals typically begin to show symptoms between the ages of 5 and 15. They…

Hamas has agreed to disarm. So why is Israel still refusing to leave Gaza?

Earlier this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country was rejecting the latest peace plan for Gaza, putting forth one condition for the Israeli Defence Forces’ (IDF) withdrawal from the…

70% quota in jobs: Why Omar Abdullah warned of ‘Gen-Z trend spilling over’ to J&K

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on August 14 warned of Gen Z-like protests if his Cabinet’s proposal to tweak the reservation system in the Union Territory wasn’t acted upon. The…

‘Never pick your teeth openly’: Here’s what fine dining etiquette says

Odisha’s coastal erosion: What’s being done to save lives, livelihoods

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, in a recent reply tabled in Rajya Sabha, said that about 28% of Odisha’s 564-km coastline is undergoing erosion. This is based on…

Why retractions alone do not protect India’s scientific record

Once a journal publishes a research paper, other researchers can keep citing that work and build on it to produce more research. Sometimes, this continues even after, say, the journal withdraws the…