NTA needs reform, not replacement, says former UGC chairman

The National Testing Agency (NTA) requires deep structural strengthening to address recurring examination-security concerns, but replacing the agency altogether may not be the most useful solution, former University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar has said.Speaking to PTI, Kumar, who chairs the Review Committee for the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, said the recurring…

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IOCL recruitment 2026: Registration underway for 470 posts; check eligibility and direct link to apply

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has started the online registration process for recruitment to executive positions through a Computer Based Test (CBT).Eligible Indian candidates can apply online through the IndianOil website. The last date to submit the application is September 3, 2026, till 5 pm. The Computer Based Test is scheduled to be held on…

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UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 notification released for 80 posts; registration begins at upsconline.nic.in

UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026 notification out for 80 posts; registration begins today UPSC EPFO APFC Recruitment 2026: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the detailed notification for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) Recruitment 2026. The notification was issued on August 21, 2026, with 80 vacancies announced…

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How quickly you reply to an employer could matter more than you think in your job search: What new research reveals

Waiting to reply could hurt your hiring chances, new study finds. (AI Image) You may spend hours perfecting your CV, preparing for an interview or writing a carefully worded job application. But once a potential employer sends you a message, another factor could begin influencing your chances: how quickly you reply.New research from the Cornell…

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Two cousins died after breast cancer was detected too late: How an IISc gold medallist used AI to build a possible solution

From supercomputing to breast cancer detection: Dr Geetha Manjunath’s NIRAMAI journey For Dr Geetha Manjunath, breast cancer was not initially a research problem or a startup opportunity. It became deeply personal after she lost two cousins to the disease within a short span of time.In one case, according to accounts of her journey, a mammogram…

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