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Science Secrets: Warm water freezes faster than cool water

New Delhi: We all knew that warm water freezes faster than water at a lower temperature ever since Aristotle. It also has a name – Mpemba effect. But now, a team of researchers from Nanyang Technological University of Singapore have discovered ‘why’ it happens. They suggest that the secret is in the way the small […]

JEE Main 2014 displaces state-level exams of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Odisha

New Delhi: According to the latest info released by the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Apex Board, JEE Main 2014 will screen candidates for admission to undergraduate engineering programs offered by NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) and state government institutions participating in the exam. JEE Main will also serve as an eligibility test […]

IIT Roorkee: Oldest College of the Brand IIT chain!

The Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee or IIT Roorkee was established as early as 1847 – 166 years ago – as College of Engineering. It was not only the first Engineering College in the British Empire but also the first Engineering University of Independent India as well as the oldest technical institute in Asia. Seven […]

No school admissions allowed before January 2014

New Delhi: In an attempt to tighten noose on schools and make sure they comply with Right To Education (RTE) Act, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has issued a public notice that the process for school admissions for the year 2014-15 will begin on January 6 next year. By then, block education officers (BEOs) […]

Lucrative pre-placement offers sweep off IIT Kharagpur students

New Delhi: IIT-Kharagpur is the oldest IIT and one of the most prestigious institutions of India. Hence, it is not surprising that a month before the placement season starts, IIT Kharagpur students are already bagging plum pre-placement offers. Belying the claims of economic gloom and declining employment opportunities, recruiters and global giants have been sweeping […]

Know the course options in IIT Roorkee according to your rank in JEE!

Would you like to know your IIT JEE rank even before the result is declared?  Our rank predictor helps you in getting an idea about the category of rank you can expect to fall into according to your score in the JEE Advanced. That’s not all! We shall also give you the information of various […]

Mars Orbiter Mission: ISRO’s long jump in Space

New Delhi: On November 6, 2013, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also known as Mangalyaan, through PSLV C25 rocket from Sriharikota. In 44 minutes, it entered Earth’s orbit where it will stay for 25 days. On December 1, it will start its journey to Mars. It is expected […]