Overlearning is a study habit that feels productive but destroys retention: Here’s why and alternatives that work instead (Image: pexels) Do you think repeating formulas or practising more is always better? Neuroscience strongly disagrees. Overlearning, or continuing to study well beyond mastery, can be comforting but reams of research reveals that its benefits are majorly…
The final month of NEET preparation is a high-stakes sprint. Every hour feels amplified, every question carries weight, and every decision can tilt your performance. Yet, in this intense countdown, aspirants often stumble, not because they lack knowledge, but because of habits that silently erode their confidence and efficiency. From overloading on reference books to…
Ganesh Chaturthi is not just about clay idols, sweets, and celebrations; it is also about rediscovering the wisdom hidden in ancient Puranic tales of Lord Ganesha. For students navigating exams, careers, and life choices, these stories are more than mythology—they are timeless lessons in resilience, humility, discipline, and intellect. Each folklore reminds us that success…
New Delhi, India: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Chairman S Gopalakrishnan on Monday expressed confidence that the Commission will conduct its recruitment examinations in a fair and transparent manner going forward.Speaking to reporters, the Chairman explained the rationale behind recent changes to the examination process and reiterated SSC’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of its exams.“I…
Raghav Gupta has been named the head of education initiatives for India and the Asia Pacific at OpenAI, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to expand AI-driven learning in the region. Tasked with leading programs that integrate AI into classrooms and collaborating with institutions like IIT Madras, AICTE, and the Ministry of Education,…
Bollywood meets politics in a headline-grabbing twist: Raghav Chadha and Parineeti Chopra tied the knot in September 2023, and the couple recently took to social media to announce that they are expecting their first baby. While this breaking news has everyone talking, Chadha’s journey from an ambitious student in New Delhi to India’s youngest Rajya…
In an age where information overload is the norm, students often struggle to retain what they study. While cramming might work for a quick test, it fails when long-term memory is needed. That’s where spaced repetition comes in—a powerful learning technique backed by cognitive science that can help students remember information for weeks, months, or…
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has officially opened the registration process for the CS Executive and Professional exams scheduled for December 2025. Candidates aspiring to build a career in corporate governance and compliance can now apply online through the official portal — icsi.edu or smash.icsi.edu. The registration window begins on August 26,…
Public schools reopened Monday in Washington, D.C., amid heightened tension as thousands of National Guard troops, some now armed, and federal law enforcement officers patrolled the streets, carrying out President Donald Trump’s orders to make the capital “safer.” Parents were visibly anxious, unsure what the presence of military personnel meant for their children’s safety, according…
The US Department of Education, in coordination with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and multiple federal partners, on Monday issued new guidance warning American colleges and universities about mounting foreign threats to their research programs.The guidance, released as part of the Safeguarding Academia bulletin, outlines…
