Bhubaneswar, June 22: The Higher Education Department of Odisha has published the first merit list for undergraduate admissions for the 2026–27 academic session, with over 1.78 lakh students selected for admission across various colleges in the state. The announcement marks the beginning of the UG admission process for the new academic year, enabling shortlisted candidates to proceed with the next stages of counselling, document verification,…
IIT Roorkee, IvyCap Ventures and NuQuant Launch INR 1,000 Crore Super Endowment Initiative to Boost India’s DeepTech Ecosystem
Roorkee, June 22 :The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee , in collaboration with IvyCap Ventures & NuQuant, has announced the launch of a Super Endowment Fund with a target corpus of approximately INR 1,000 crore. As part of the Bharat Innovates initiative, Super Endowment Fund has been envisioned as a perpetual and self-sustaining source of capital to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem by creating long-term and sustainable support for deep-tech startups. The Fund aims…
OSSSC CRE-2025 Exam Rescheduled to June 28; Revised Admit Cards to Be Issued from June 24
Bhubaneswar, June 20: The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has revised the schedule for the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE)-2025. The written examination, originally set for June 20, 2026, will now be held on June 28, 2026. As per the official notification, the rescheduling has been carried out due to unavoidable overlap with the NEET (UG) 2026 examination timetable. The CRE-2025 recruitment process includes multiple posts…
From Antenna to Algorithms: Can Traditional Media Reclaim Its Lost Audience?
The Great Journey of Mass Communication: From Radio and Doordarshan to Digital Streaming There was a time when information traveled slowly but carried immense value. Families gathered around radio sets to hear news bulletins, cricket commentary, and cultural programs. Later, television became the centerpiece of every household, bringing the nation together through shared experiences. Newspapers arrived every morning as trusted sources of information, while magazines…
Govt Removes Domicile Certificate Requirement for SC and OBC Scholarships
New Delhi, June 19: The government has removed the requirement of domicile certificates for students applying for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) scholarships. The move is aimed at simplifying the application process and making it easier for eligible students to access financial assistance without facing unnecessary documentation hurdles. Officials said the decision will help reduce delays in processing scholarship applications and ensure…
VU Researcher Develops AI Models to Assessthe Emotional Impact of Art and Advertising
June 19: Researchers from the Faculty of Physics at Vilnius University have developed a theoretical model that allows atoms to be “pre-programmed” by light alone to reshape laser beams that carry both a twist and a polarization. The study by master’s student Dharma Prasetya Permana, alongside Mažena Mackoit-Sinkevičienė, Julius Ruseckas, and Hamid Reza Hamedi from the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy, opens a magnet-free…
Sambhav Launches First-Ever Sustainability E-Book for Students After Odisha Olympiad Success
Bhubaneswar, June 19: In a pioneering step to promote environmental awareness among schoolchildren, Sambhav has launched a first-of-its-kind E-book on Survival and Sustainability following the successful completion of Odisha’s inaugural Olympiad on Survival and Sustainability in Bhubaneswar. The Olympiad was held at DAV Public School, Unit-8 Campus, and saw enthusiastic participation from 147 students representing both Odia- and English-medium schools from Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The…
Talents for Tech to Bring Free AI Skills Training to Thousands Across Central and Eastern Europe Through Google.org Support and Local NGOs
Vilnius, Lithuania,June 18: Talents For Tech, an organization set to empower careers through mentorship programs and career guidance, announced it will lead a major regional AI upskilling initiative supported by Google.org as part of AI Works for Europe and the AI Opportunity Fund. With more than $2.7 million (€2.3 million) in funding, the program will help thousands of people across Central and Eastern Europe build practical AI…
NIT Rourkela Develops Low-Cost Ceramic Adsorbent for Industrial Wastewater Treatment
Rourkela, June 18 (UDN): Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed an innovative and cost-effective ceramic adsorbent capable of removing harmful dyes from industrial wastewater, offering a sustainable solution to one of the most pressing environmental challenges. Representational image The research team from the Department of Ceramic Engineering, led by Associate Professor Sunipa Bhattacharyya along with scholars Susanta Mohapatra and Sourav…
Kandhamal: Rabanaju Primary School Secures National Recognition in Green School Rating with 93.3 pc Score
G. Udayagiri, Kandhamal, June 16 (UDN): Rabanaju Primary School, located at Kanabagiri in Ward No. 12 of G. Udayagiri NAC in Kandhamal district, has earned national-level recognition in the “Swachh and Green School Rating” competition, marking a significant achievement for the district. The school secured an impressive 93.3 per cent score, ranking 11th nationally and qualifying for the national award selection list under the prestigious…