Exam level: National Level Exam Conducting Body: National Testing Agency Frequency: Twice a year. Exam duration: 3 Hours Exam mode: Online Website: https://jeemain.nic.in/webinfo/Public/Home.aspx Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) Main is the national level undergraduate engineering entrance exam organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The entrance exam is the gateway for the admission to various undergraduate engineering and […]
Celebrating the 2018 Nobel Prize Winners in Medicine, Physics and Chemistry
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Who: The Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine was awarded to James Allison of the United States and Tasuku Honjo of Japan. For what: James Allison and Tasuku Honjo were awarded the prize “for their discovery of cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation.” Their […]
Remembering Some Indian Scientists Who We Lost in 2018
The New Year brings with it new possibilities for invention and innovation in the field of science. As we look forward to all that 2019 will bring, let us take a look back and pay tribute to a few Indian scientists and innovators who we lost in the year 2018, who have made important contributions […]
2018 Science Recap (Part II)
It’s 2019 and we’re taking a look at some big and small steps that science, medicine and technology has taken in the past year. To read this article from the beginning go to the previous post here. 6. Scientists created a tiny robot which can shrink tumor. This tiny unfolding robot is 1000 times smaller than […]
2018 Science Recap (Part I)
2018 has been a great year look back at- amazing scientific, medical and technological advances have been made. The year’s research, findings and inventions have made sure that there is a lot more for us to look forward to in 2019. So as we usher in the New Year, let’s take a look at some […]
5 Things To Do To Avoid Exam Stress
It’s exam season again and stress is inevitable. For some the stress is manageable but for others stress levels can go through the roof. Whichever category you belong to, these small tips can relieve your stress and help you to be more relaxed and efficient! 1. Schedule some fun things to look forward to. Exam […]
The Best Friend of Infinity- Srinivasa Ramanujan
There are many instances of Ramanujan’s god like works that never occurred to other mathematicians. Even if they did, no one had the audacity to write the end results without any sort of proof or derivation. One such interesting mathematical feat consists of the summation of all natural numbers, it is also said to be the […]
4 Foolproof Ways to Learn Faster and Remember Better
For most of us studying is a boring routine that we’d rather avoid till exams push us to frantically cram completely new information into our heads. But what if I told you studying can be fun? Here are four interesting and creative ways in which you can learn and remember something- and for a very […]
8 Things NOT To Do During Your Exams
Examinations are an inevitable part of your life if you’re a student. You can find so much advice on how to change your routine for the better, what study tips will help you learn quicker and what you should do to score well. But what’s also important is that you know some things that you […]
7 Last Minute Exam Hacks!
It’s the dreaded old exam season yet again and stress levels are running high. The last few days before exams begin can be really frightening, but there are a few tricks and tips that can help you improve your situation and relieve your stress! 1. Get up and GO! Worry and stress can make us […]
World Energy Conservation Day, 2018
Sun in a Box, Fusion and Antimatter Collisions Most of us are familiar with the fact that conventional resources are finite. We are also aware of some existing clean alternatives such as wind, solar and tidal energy. But each of these come with their own constraints, be it lack of space, money or strain on […]
The Birth of Soil: World Soil Day
The soil on our planet, on which tall trees, lush green thickets grow, has an amazing story to tell. The soil holds the ground in shape, it holds plants and trees, it gives us water and it helps us grow our food. But where did soil come from? The story of soil doesn’t date back […]
Breaking 5 Common Myths About HIV and AIDS
AIDS is one of the world’s most serious public health issues. According to UNAIDS statistics for the year 2017, about 36.9 million people worldwide are living with HIV/AIDS. Of these 1.8 million are children under the age of 15. Thankfully, public awareness about HIV and AIDS is on the rise, yet, there are a lot of harmful and […]
A Building in the Sky
You must have heard of really tall buildings like the Burj Khalifa or the Shanghai Towers. Architecture firm Clouds Architecture Office ( CAO) has come up with a conceptual design for another such super tall building- which will be the tallest to be ever built by mankind yet. If this does not interest you, here’s something […]
Are We Alone in This Vast Universe?
The billions of stars in the night sky can give rise to the question: “Are We Alone in the Universe?” Humans have always been curious about the possibility of the existence of extraterrestrial life. Although there have been many claims of alien-sightings or UFO spotting over the years- there has never been any real proof for things […]
Rethink Food Waste: A Proposition for the Streamlining of the Food Industry
The world is a beautiful place. It has so many nice things to offer. But, for the longest time, humans have been abusing the Earth’s gifts, thinking that they were infinite in quantity. Now, in the 21st century, we stand at a crossroads, where the Earth is at the end of it’s rope, and we […]
3 Facts About Diabetes That You Should Know About
Diabetes is a common disease in India and we naturally fall into the category of being one of the nations with the highest number of diabetic patients in the world. In India over 70 million people suffer from diabetes, with an estimated 8.7% diabetic population in the age group of 20 and 70 years. So what […]
The World’s Most Difficult Problem- The story of Fermat and his last theorem.
Fermat’s Last Theorem is a theorem that even a high-school kid can understand, but whose solution had eluded the mathematical community for nearly 385 years. The theorem was even featured in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s “ most difficult mathematical problem ”. Pierre de Fermat, when not arguing cases in the French judicial courts […]
Science, a Human Right
International Science and Peace Week is celebrated every year within the week: 9th to 14th November. World Science Day for Peace and Development is held on 10th November and the theme for this year is “Science, a Human Right”- since it is the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The words “Science, a […]
Is having an identical twin the same as having a clone?
Creative people might like to wonder how well cloning would work as a multiplier of self- imagine having more than one “you”! Identical twins have the privilege of experiencing a somewhat similar feeling- yet would having a clone be the same as having an identical twin? The idea of cloning is not new in the […]
A Very Brief History of Light
The celebration of the triumph of light over darkness has been a part of Indian culture for a long time now. Today, as we celebrate light, let us do so by enriching our understanding of where the idea and concept of light first emerged, to where it is today. So let us take a look […]
What is Marine Engineering?
Marine Engineering is a category of engineering careers which has been under the covers for a long time in India and has been low-key up until recently, when it has seen a boom and a lot of exposure. A lot of marine engineering colleges have opened up and many engineering colleges have inducted marine engineering in […]
Top 10 Colleges in India for Marine Engineering
LIST OF TOP COLLEGES IN INDIA WHICH OFFER MARINE ENGINEERING AS A PART OF THEIR CURRICULUM 1.Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal (Approved by AICTE, accepting exam- MUOET) 2. Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (Approved by UGC, accepting exams-TANCET , VTUEEE) . 3. Andhra […]
4 Simple Math Problems No One Has Solved Yet
Mathematics can be really confusing sometimes so you might be forgiven for thinking that the only math problems that can’t be solved are the complicated ones. Yet, here are some problems that are so simple that although anyone with some basic knowledge of math can understand them, nobody has been able to solve these yet. 1. […]
What Makes Rain Smell So Nice?
How Can We Smell Rain? You must have noticed it at some point. You’re sitting in a classroom on a hot day feeling sticky, lazy and cranky and then suddenly you get this strangely fresh and comforting smell coming in through the windows and you know that it’s about to rain. Soon enough clouds gather […]
5 Hilarious Winners of the Ig Nobel Prize for 2018
Science, with a dash of silliness You must have heard about the Nobel Prize. It’s any one of those international prizes that are awarded annually for outstanding work in a number of fields including Medicine, Literature and Peace. There is however another kind of Nobel Prize of much importance (if you’re looking for a good […]
#3 Breaking the Myth: Depression
Breaking the Myth About Depression ( Part III) (continued from previous post) Words play an important role in the misinformation about depression. We take a look at phrases that are often told to teens showing signs of depression, and we break the myth that surrounds these phrases. #6 ” Why would my child be depressed, […]
#2 Breaking the Myth: Depression
Breaking the Myth About Depression ( Part II) Being a teenager can be tough. Amidst parental and peer pressure, maintaining an active online as well as offline social life, the pressures that come with studies and building a career, an average teen experiences stress and irritation- and it’s perfectly normal. But when this sadness or […]
#1 Invisible Illness: Why You Can’t Just “Get Over” Depression.
Mental Health Discussion: Depression (PART I) All of us feel sad from time to time. We have our bad days- it can be because of a fight with a friend, low marks in a paper or simply because our day isn’t going as planned. At times like this we often say that we are “depressed”, […]
NEET Deemed to be Mandatory for MBBS Aspirants Applying Abroad
NEET Deemed to be Mandatory for MBBS Aspirants Applying Abroad NEET is the common entrance test which on passing, qualifies a student aspiring to study medicine eligible to take admission to medical courses all throughout the country. Every year there is an estimated figure of two to three thousand students going abroad to study medicine. […]
Can You Taste Your Tongue?
Can You Taste Your Tongue? Your tongue is an incredibly important part of your body. The tongue serves as one of the primary ways we experience the world. This tiny muscular organ aids us in speaking as well as tasting and chewing our food! But have you ever wondered if the tongue can taste itself? It […]
Top 7 Colleges in India for Aeronautical Engineering
Top 7 Colleges in India for Aeronautical Engineering Aeronautical or Aerospace engineers design, develop and maintain aircrafts to ensure high level of technical precision and safe operations. They work in close coordination with aircraft maintenance engineers and in-flight and maintenance teams. Aerospace engineers may develop new technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and spacecraft. Aerospace […]
Do animals get sunburned?
Do Animals Get Sunburned? Sunburn is a common summer malady for humans. Considering how hairless, and thin-skinned we are compared to most of other animals, it comes as no surprise that ultraviolet light from the sun can easily burn our skin! But have you ever wondered if animals too get sunburned like you do? The answer is that […]
7 Top Architecture Colleges in West Bengal
7 TOP ARCHITECTURE COLLEGES IN WEST BENGAL Architecture is on its way to becoming one of the leading career options in the country and in West Bengal, giving slow but steady competition to the other main stalwarts like medicine and engineering. Architecture includes the activity of designing models of building, preparing construction’s blueprint and other physical […]
Top Government Medical Colleges in West Bengal
College-hunt can be stressful . But we’ve got you. One of the most important aspects of choosing a career is the shortlisting of the top institutes in a particular area, best suited for the desired field. Such a list is a great way to kick-start a proper college hunt! For all students looking to build […]
Is Math an Invention or Discovery?
Albert Einstein had once asked,“How is it possible that mathematics, a product of human thought, that is independent of experience, fits so excellently to objects of reality?” His words seem to suggest a question that has been a raging debate since even the time of the Pythagoreans Is mathematics an invention or a discovery? Mathematics is […]
The Best Books for NEET Preparation
The Best Books for NEET Preparation The NEET is the entrance examination for admission to MBBS programs in colleges in India and it is safe to say that it is one of the most important examinations in the life of any student planning to embark on a career in medicine. It is also one of […]
Is a Computer Self-Aware?
With rising development of the state of artificial intelligence in the world, humans are beginning to ask this question- Does a computer know it’s a computer? Meaning- Is a computer self aware? Can computers understand that they exist- can they experience consciousness like we humans do? Pop culture- be it movies or books- has tried […]
CBSE set to Reform Class X and XII Exam Pattern from 2020 Onwards
CBSE set to Reform Class X and XII Exam Pattern from 2020 Onwards According to reports and the media, the Central Board Secondary Education has decided to make some changes in the examination pattern of class 10 and class 12 from 2020 as part of an overhaul that would include changes in the examination schedule […]
Top 10 Pharmacy Colleges in West Bengal 2018
Top 10 Pharmacy Colleges in West Bengal 2018 The pharmacist is someone who plays a vital role and acts as a key chain between a physician and a patient. Pharmacists are the only authorized professionals who can handle medicines at all levels. In recent times, India has seen a drastic increase in the number of Pharmacy […]
What color is water?
What color is water? You fill a bottle up with water and look at it and the answer is evident- water is colorless, right? But that’s not quite correct. So then what color is water? It will come as a happy coincidence to you that as child you were right to reach for that blue crayon […]
7 Accidental Scientific Discoveries and Inventions that Changed the World
1. Matches Before our modern day friction matches existed, obtaining fire was no easy task. Chemical mixes that could explode into fires did exist- but there was no known way to transfer these fires onto a slow burning material like wood. In 1826, English chemist John Walker was preparing a chemical lighting mix when a stick dipped […]
7 Science Facts You Weren’t Taught in School!
1. You can prove the Pythagoras’ theorem with a liquid. If you think proving the Pythagoras’ theorem is boring then here’s a fun and unconventional way to prove it- by using a liquid! This is the Pythagorean theorem water demonstration. Notice how the two squares of water on the short sides of the right-angled triangle pour equally into […]
Best Books for JEE Mains 2019 Preparation
Finding the right JEE Main books at the right time can be a confusing and difficult task. So, here’s a list of books that are the best in the current market for JEE Main Preparation for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Physics Book Author Fundamentals of Physics Halliday, Resnick & Walker Problems in General Physics I. E. Irodov […]
10 Easy Study Techniques for Smart Learning
10 Easy Study Techniques for Creative and Smart Learning The common techniques of studying can often be boring. Although they are fundamental to learning and must not be completely discarded- one can always add fun and creatives ways of learning to their everyday routine. So, here’s a list that combines the classics as well new […]
Flying to the Sun: Parker Solar Probe
Solar probe to give Earth the closest look at sun ever. In 1977, two unique space probes were launched out into outer space- Voyager 2 and 1- to do something that had never been done before- to give Earth her first close up view of the planets of the outer solar system. Nearly 50 years […]
Scientists and Innovators who made India proud before Independence
Education builds a country– it’s importance and influence is far reaching, strong and undeniable. Amidst others, educators like scientists, innovators and inventors are the pillar of a society- and have the power to change the course of history. So this Independence Day we remember some prominent Indian scientists from before independence who are figures of […]
Are you reliving your past life?- The Science of Déjà vu
Have you ever been busy doing something like sitting in class taking notes, or talking to a friend and then suddenly a hazy wave of familiarity washes over you? You feel like you’ve been in this situation before although rationally, you know that you haven’t. Could it be that you’re reliving your past? Does it […]
Revise in just one hour!- How to use the Power Hour.
We all understand the stress of revision. Cramming information at the last moment is never helpful but revision for most people is, understandably, boring. The solution to this is- getting creative with studying and revision. Put away your old ways of mugging up information- instead get smart with charts, flashcards and video essays, it is the […]
The best private engineering institutes in West Bengal
Is college-hunt stressing you out? Don’t worry, we’ve got you. One of the most important aspects of choosing a career is the shortlisting of the top institutes in a particular area, best suited for the desired field. Such a list is a great way to kick-start a proper college hunt! For all students looking to […]
Avoid a stressful all nighter!
Exams: a phase of deprived sleep! The nights before an upcoming exam can be stressful and difficult to tackle at times. Here are a few tips which might help you avoid it! Image credits to WILEY
How indestructible is the indestructible black box?
But first, what is a black box? The Black Box, a misnomer for Flight Recorder, is a device which documents, records and preserves the details of a flight in two parts- the flight data recorder or FDR and a cockpit voice recorder or CVR. The flight data recorder (FDR) is a device that preserves the […]
The Toughest Exams in the World
EXAMS ARE DIFFICULT FOR EVERYBODY Yet some exams are more difficult than others- some take months and months of focused preparation, while others take years. Here’s a small list of 5 of the most difficult exams in the world. #5 IIT-JEE– Now known as Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced (JEE-Advanced), the Indian Institutes of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE) is an annual […]
Never forget anything again
STUDY EFFECTIVELY WITH FLASHCARDS. We all know how awful memorizing can be- especially with exams right at your doorstep, frantically knocking to be let in. Understandably, at a time like this, boredom and impatience run high- and productivity often goes out the back door. We panic and clumsily cram as much information into our […]
Why is that song stuck in your head?
THERE IS A SONG STUCK IN MY HEAD! Ever had a song repeatedly play on and on in your head? It can creep up on you when you’re brushing your teeth, sitting through a boring class or just waiting in line to get to the dentist and suddenly Justin Bieber is singing Despacito on […]