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AP OAMDC Phase 1 Counselling Registration 2025 begins at oamdc.ucanapply.com, check details here

EDUCATION

AP OAMDC Phase 1 Counselling Registration 2025 begins at oamdc.ucanapply.com, check details here

Register for AP OAMDC Phase 1 Counselling 2025 now. Check important dates, application fees, certificate verification schedule, web options, and step-by-step registration process for Andhra Pradesh degree admissions.

Bail Pola 2025: Date, Time, Rituals, and Significance

RELIGION

Bail Pola 2025: Date, Time, Rituals, and Significance

Pola 2025 will be celebrated on August 23 (Shravana Amavasya). Learn the date, time, rituals, and significance of this Marathi festival dedicated to worshipping bulls and oxen for prosperity and harvest blessings.

Pithori Amavasya 2025: Date, Time, Vrat Rituals, and Significance

RELIGION

Pithori Amavasya 2025: Date, Time, Vrat Rituals, and Significance

Pithori Amavasya 2025 will be observed on August 22. Check Amavasya Tithi timings, vrat rituals, and the spiritual significance of this auspicious day dedicated to ancestors and family well-being.

Sara Tendulkar becomes the new face of Tourism Australia for Indian travellers

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Sara Tendulkar becomes the new face of Tourism Australia for Indian travellers

Tourism Australia launches the second phase of its global ‘Come and say G’day’ campaign in India with Sara Tendulkar as brand ambassador, highlighting unique travel experiences for Indian visitors.

World Photography Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, and Significance

EDUCATION

World Photography Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, and Significance

Celebrate World Photography Day 2025 on August 19 with the theme “My Favorite Photo.” Discover its history, significance, and how photographers worldwide are marking the occasion.

UP NEET UG 2025 Round 1 seat allotment results to be OUT today at upneet.gov.in

EDUCATION

UP NEET UG 2025 Round 1 seat allotment results to be OUT today at upneet.gov.in

DGME Uttar Pradesh will release the UP NEET UG 2025 Round 1 seat allotment results for 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats today. Check steps to download allotment letters, important dates, and refund rules.

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date and Time: Janmashtami Puja Muhurat, Nishita Puja Time, Dahi Handi and Rituals

RELIGION

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 Date and Time: Janmashtami Puja Muhurat, Nishita Puja Time, Dahi Handi and Rituals

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 will be celebrated on August 15 with Nishita Puja at midnight. Check city-wise puja muhurat, rituals, mantras, Dahi Handi date, and fasting Parana timings.

DU UG Admissions 2025: Mid-entry window now open @admission.uod.ac.in; apply by August 10

EDUCATION

DU UG Admissions 2025: Mid-entry window now open @admission.uod.ac.in; apply by August 10

Delhi University opens mid-entry for UG admissions 2025 today at 5 PM. Apply by August 10 by paying Rs 1,000. Vacant seat list released; third allocation list on August 13.

Strange-Smelling Rare Stinkhorn Mushroom Spotted at IISc Campus in Bengaluru

SCIENCE

Strange-Smelling Rare Stinkhorn Mushroom Spotted at IISc Campus in Bengaluru

A strange-looking and foul-smelling stinkhorn mushroom has been spotted on the IISc Bengaluru campus, drawing curiosity among students and nature lovers.

What’s inside the secret B Vault of Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy Temple?

RELIGION

What’s inside the secret B Vault of Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy Temple?

Kerala govt’s representative calls for a decision on opening Padmanabhaswamy Temple’s mysterious Vault B. Royal family opposes move citing religious customs.

Is ancient Lord Shiva temple Kalp Kedar lost forever in Uttarakhand floods?

RELIGION

Is ancient Lord Shiva temple Kalp Kedar lost forever in Uttarakhand floods?

The ancient Kalp Kedar temple in Uttarakhand, linked to the Pandavas and Lord Shiva, was buried under debris during the August 6 Kheer Ganga flash floods. Has this sacred site been lost forever?

NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result to Be Announced Tomorrow at mcc.nic.in

EDUCATION

NEET UG 2025 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result to Be Announced Tomorrow at mcc.nic.in

The MCC will release the NEET UG 2025 Round 1 seat allotment result on August 9 at mcc.nic.in. Check steps to download, reporting process, and key updates here.

HBSE Class 10 Compartment result July 2025 declared @bseh.org.in: Here's direct link

EDUCATION

HBSE Class 10 Compartment result July 2025 declared @bseh.org.in: Here's direct link

HBSE has declared the Haryana Board Class 10 Compartment Result 2025 on August 8. Students can check their scores at bseh.org using roll number and date of birth.

BHU UG 1st Allotment 2025 Today @bhu.ac.in, check latest updates here

EDUCATION

BHU UG 1st Allotment 2025 Today @bhu.ac.in, check latest updates here

Banaras Hindu University will release the BHU UG Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2025 on August 8. Check your admission status, reporting dates, and next round schedule at bhu.ac.in.

Archaeologists find oldest evidence of humans on ‘Hobbit’s’ island neighbor – who they were remains a mystery

SCIENCE

Archaeologists find oldest evidence of humans on ‘Hobbit’s’ island neighbor – who they were remains a mystery

New stone tool discovery on Sulawesi shows early humans reached the island over 1 million years ago, long before modern humans existed — raising questions about ancient sea crossings and unknown hominin species.

Changes to El Niño occurrence causing widespread tropical insect and spider declines

SCIENCE

Changes to El Niño occurrence causing widespread tropical insect and spider declines

A new study in Nature reveals alarming declines in insect and arthropod populations in pristine tropical forests, driven by intensified El Niño events linked to climate change.

This snail can regrow its eyes — and may one day help humans do the same

SCIENCE

This snail can regrow its eyes — and may one day help humans do the same

UC Davis researchers reveal how apple snails regrow complex eyes, sharing genetic traits with humans. The study could lead to future therapies for vision restoration using gene-editing tools like CRISPR.

Hubble spots rare ‘zombie star’ born from cosmic collision: A white dwarf like no other

SCIENCE

Hubble spots rare ‘zombie star’ born from cosmic collision: A white dwarf like no other

University of Warwick astronomers have identified WD 0525+526 as a rare white dwarf formed from a stellar collision. Using Hubble's ultraviolet data, the team uncovered carbon traces revealing the star’s dramatic origin and early post-merger evolution.

Inside Japan's Cat Island – Where Cats Outnumber Humans

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Inside Japan's Cat Island – Where Cats Outnumber Humans

Discover Aoshima, Japan’s famous Cat Island in Ehime Prefecture, where over 80 cats roam freely and only four humans remain. A surreal getaway for animal lovers.

This abandoned UFO village near Taipei has a creepy history

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This abandoned UFO village near Taipei has a creepy history

Discover the chilling backstory of Taiwan’s abandoned Sanzhi UFO Village near Taipei — a sci-fi resort turned ghost town with eerie legends and mysterious deaths.

Good news for Indian aspirants as Australia raises international student cap to 295,000 by 2026

EDUCATION

Good news for Indian aspirants as Australia raises international student cap to 295,000 by 2026

Australia will welcome 295,000 international students in 2026, up by 25,000 from 2025. This move highlights Australia's student-first approach amid global visa restrictions in the UK, US, and Canada.

Reviving Culinary Memory: Inside Marriott International’s ‘Forgotten Flavors’ Series at JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa

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Reviving Culinary Memory: Inside Marriott International’s ‘Forgotten Flavors’ Series at JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa

Explore Marriott's 2025 Luxury Dining Series in Bengaluru where 5 chefs and 2 mixologists revive heritage with global flair, local ingredients, and soulful culinary storytelling.

GURET 2025 admit card released at gauhati.ac.in; Direct link here

EDUCATION

GURET 2025 admit card released at gauhati.ac.in; Direct link here

Gauhati University has released the GURET 2025 admit card at gauhati.ac.in. Candidates can download it via the SAMARTH portal. Check the direct link and how to download here.

GU B.Ed. CET 2025 Result to Be OUT Today at gauhati.ac.in – Check direct link, how to download

EDUCATION

GU B.Ed. CET 2025 Result to Be OUT Today at gauhati.ac.in – Check direct link, how to download

Gauhati University will release the GU BEDCET 2025 result today, August 1, at gauhati.ac.in. Check the direct link, step-by-step guide to download your B.Ed. entrance result.

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