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The Daksha mission at IIT Bombay aims to launch two of the world's best satellites, expanding the country’s capacity for high-energy astrophysics and space observation, making India more serious in studying the universe beyond the Fermi NASA space. Daksha with the help of ISRO and major research institutes will open new horizons in the field of high-energy astrophysics and cosmic research to India. 

What is IIT Bombay Doing? 

IIT Bombay's space mission called DAKSHA MISSION is set to revolutionize space research in India. The country will become one of the members of the global league of high-energy astrophysics and high-tech space observation. Arranged by Professor Varun Bhalerao and a group of the most elite institutes of research in India, Daksha is making international news over its radical decision to put two state-of-the-art satellites into the sky with super advanced space telescopes.

What Sets Daksha Apart?

The telescopes of Daksha are designed to observe a phenomenal 1.81 million cubic megaparsecs of the universe, nearly five times as much space as the legendary Fermi Gamma-Ray Space Telescope of NASA. This unprecedented scale will enable Indian scientists to observe and study cosmic events at a depth and scale previously unattainable in the country.

Cooperation and technological advancement

The project which started in 2018, stands as the model for Pan-India scientific collaboration.   Other important collaborators are the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Raman Research Institute (RRI), Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) and the Inter-University Centre of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA). Importantly, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) supports Daksha, including a technical background and the prospective launch services. By December 2022, the mission met all technical requirements; it is anticipated to soon clear financial and central policy requirements, indicating a high level of confidence in the project readiness and national significance.

Mission Objectives and Impact.

The main aim of Daksha is to study high-energy cosmic events, particularly, gamma-ray bursts of black holes and neutron stars that are some of the most enigmatic and intense events in the universe. The satellites shall record ultra-accurate data that will:

• Advance global understanding of the mechanisms behind cosmic explosions.
• Luminate relationships between the solar activity and the atmosphere processes on the Earth.
• Invest in collaborative work and new discoveries by Indian and foreign scientists making India the hub of new-fangled astrophysics. 

How will Daksh Benefit India? 

• Global Leadership: This is a mission that drives India to the upper rank of nations that dominate the multi-wavelength astronomy and high-energy research.
• STEM Development: Daksha will increase the number of research opportunities to Indian students, encourage foreign academic partners, and encourage a new generation of scientists.
• Scientific Diplomacy: India aims to increase its presence in the international scientific circles and missions through the creation of high-value, open-source cosmic data.

What Happens Next?

As the technical milestones are accomplished and the financial approval is expected soon, Daksha is about to become a landmark scientific achievement of the country. When these satellites become functional, the country will be in a position to become a world leader in the area of space-sciences, providing information that may redefine our perception of the universe

While criticizing the draft curriculum put out by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in the previous month, a committee set up by the government of Kerala raised the issue of "imposition of ideologically motivated content in the name of Indian knowledge system", stale content and infringement upon academic autonomy.

Based on the report of the panel presented earlier this month, the Kerala government this week declared that it had turned down the draft curriculum and informed the UGC about it. The UGC had proposed the curriculum structure for nine subjects last month and invited comments on them.

The government panel in Kerala, led by economist Prabhat Patnaik, urged a reconsideration of the very basis of the proposed framework for the curriculum, rather than making just rectifications.

The report, released on Thursday, stated that UGC's draft learning outcomes-based curriculum framework does not "respect the standards of intellectual rigour, disciplinary integrity, and academic autonomy that Universities in the State are legally required." The report stated that the curriculum frameworks encroach upon the autonomy of universities to an extent that "does not exist in any major country of the world" and is "unprecedented even in our own country".

It "arrogates to the UGC, and a group of hand-picked experts by it, the power to dictate the contents of the syllabi in every discipline to the entire academic community of the country." 

Explained | What UGC's draft curriculums for undergraduate courses say, why some states have objected to them

The panel consisted of Rajan Gurukkal, Vice Chairman, Kerala State Higher Education Council; historian and special invitee Romila Thapar; NJ Rao, former professor at the Indian Institute of Science; and Vani Kesari, Director, Prof N R Madhava Menon Interdisciplinary Centre for Research Ethics and Protocols, CUSAT, Kochi, among others.

It called the draft curriculum "an admixture of material" from British and American university textbooks, of writings which downplay the exploitative function of imperialism in the history of our society, and "of a Hindu-exclusivist vision of the Indian knowledge system.

It provides "a dash of Hindutva-inspired smugness and self-satisfaction in the name of Indian knowledge system," the panel stated. It further observed that the syllabi lack the need for what university syllabi need to do in India — such as imparting to students an awareness of the contributions "made to the Indian society by diverse ethnic, caste and religious groups.".

It added the draft becomes objectionable still further when Indian contributions are equated with Hindu contributions. "The Buddhist and Islamic contributions for example are not covered in the syllabi, nor are the Arab-Indian interactions which resulted in the spread of Indian ideas worldwide," the report had said.

The report had cited Thapar as stating: "I would also question the routine references across different contexts to something which educational organizations of our times refer to as "the Indian Knowledge System". None of them have spelled out what they mean by this, nor has there been any analytical writing about it."

"So. It will once more be anything and everything that anyone in power wants to see taught. It has also been quite rightly stated that however one tries to define it, it cannot be dealt with as a Hindu contribution alone," she stated.

Dattu Agarwal lost his sight to pneumonia at a very young age of three and then his world went into darkness. In the quotidian streets of Bidar, Karnataka, many said that he had doomed himself, that Dattu would remain a burden to his family. Yet, Pity did not define Dattu's life; instead, it is his strength and the resilience of the human spirit that truly define him.  He’s currently in his 60s and is known for his free school for blind girls! 

Against all odds, Dattu was good in school and proceeded to higher education and he later graduated with a post-graduation in Political Science. He was a professor and he was living evidence of how much can be achieved at the cost of determination. But he saw a way out into the world. Dattu became inspired by the plight of blind girls in rural India, and in 2007, he established a free residential school of blind girls called Matoshree Ambubai. He set off with only four students and hardly more than his faith but it was the start of a trip that would change dozens of lives.

Matoshree Ambubai houses more than 75 girls today, with most of them living in poor families, who had never thought of getting an opportunity to acquire education. And they are not simply taught to read and write here, but to sing and laugh and play and dare to dream of a better future than the society had ever promised them. Even as the school faces constant struggles for food, uniforms, and funds, Dattu remains steadfast, often sacrificing his own comfort to ensure the girls are safe and cared for.

The story of Dattu is unique not only in terms of the magnitude of his struggle, but also in terms of hope. Parents who used to consider the blindness of their daughters a curse, are now proud to see them grow up blooming with confidence, talents and a sense of dignity. Local communities, which were initially doubtful, contribute something, anything they manage to offer, such as groceries, used clothing, or even a word of support.  In a country where success is often measured in ranks and riches, Dattu’s courage reminds us of deeper values: that true vision is not what we see with our eyes, but the strength of our heart and our commitment to uplift others.

At Matoshree Ambubai Dattu and his pupils are currently writing a new story of India--a story where pity beats despair, and all children, regardless of the darkness, discover her light. When questioned about what drives him he whispers, Dattu, my blindness is not my weakness, it is my teacher. It demonstrated to me the strength of making others think they are valuable.

His experience is a hope to us all. In all shows of goodwill, in all dreams that are winged, India finds her own real strength, not in what we possess, but in the intensity of our feelings

 Days after a fifth-year LLB student passed away on campus, NALSAR University on Tuesday announced it will investigate lapses at the primary health centre and rectify them at the earliest so that the incidents do not repeat themselves due to "institutional lapses".

The varsity, through a release, also specified that there is no correlation between Sahastranshu Pandey's death and the Onam celebrations organized on campus on Sept 20.

"Pandey was sitting in his room with his friends watching a film when he suddenly became unconscious. Right away, they ran to seek assistance from other batchmates. Revising their stance, his friends did everything they could to revive him. They called immediately for emergency assistance from the university health centre," the release added. "The students stated that the night duty physician was not able to react effectively and was not willing to hasten to the scene and provide critical emergency treatment. After a few minutes, he was shifted to the ambulance together with his friends, and they sped to the nearest well-equipped medical facility," it further added.

The students, as per the university, pointed out that during the ambulance ride, the university doctor was never able to help Pandey and couldn't even work the oxygen cylinder, losing valuable time. "The oxygen facility in the university ambulance was unsatisfactory. It was only his friends who tried their best to make him regain consciousness till they reached," it further added.

The Nalsar administration stated that while physicians at the hospital performed required medical procedures, they regretfully were unable to save Pandey.

"The vice-chancellor and wardens arrived while he was pronounced brought dead. He was then rushed to another hospital by his friends where the emergency physicians reiterated that he sadly died. On the request and after consulting his parents, no postmortem was performed and the university helped in sending his body back to his hometown in Chhattisgarh," varsity officials said.

The VC also announced that the university administration intimated the local police and the Chief Justice of Telangana high court, who is the ex-officio chancellor of the university, regarding the incident.

Anke Gowda, a man who became a living sensation with his vision that is a reality today. At just 20, working as a bus conductor in Karnataka’s Haralahalli village, he started his journey that transformed both his own life and the lives of thousands of readers across India. He wanted to make a library that becomes a hub of knowledge accessible to everyone. He collected books, not just a handful but a truckload, under the stimulation of the encouragement of a favorite professor, and a love of books. Today, Anke Gowda is the heart and soul behind “Pustaka Mane” (Book House), a living monument to learning and sharing knowledge.

A Dream that Became a Reality 

AnkeGowda was born into a farming family in Mandya district, where he had almost no access to books as a child. This kind of early denial sparked his interest as he later found literature as a young boy. Despite a long career at a local sugar factory and years managing transport duties, he spent nearly 80% of his earnings building a personal library. The drive for knowledge was so powerful that he even sold his house in Mysuru to buy more books for his growing collection.

Pustaka Mane: A Sanctuary for Readers

Located on land specially supported by the philanthropist Sri Hari Khoday, Pustaka Mane has become a haven for bibliophiles. It currently has just under two million books spread across a purpose-built facility on 22 guntas of land. There are 500,000 rare foreign volumes. The collection has more than 5,000 dictionaries and literary manuscripts which date back to 1832. Books in more than 20 languages, from Kannada and Sanskrit to English, French, and other foreign languages, fill its shelves, making the library one of the most diverse private collections in India. 

No  Barriers, No Charges, Only Knowledge 

In an age where access to information often comes at a price, Pustaka Mane stands apart. Membership is free, no fee and no limitation. Everybody, whether he is a school child in the countryside, a student in the university, a civil service candidate, or a judge of the supreme court, will be welcome to read and study. The vision of Anke Gowda is straightforward: “I wanted to make knowledge accessible to everyone, no matter who they are.”

A Family Piety in the Face of Every Odds

Anke’s mission is a family effort. His wife, Vijayalakshmi and son, Sagar reside within the very library and cook in a corner and sleep on the floor amid the bookshelves. They dust, clean, and sort out the mountains of the books every day, side by side, even though the task is daunting. They have over 250 bags of yet-to-be-catalogued books waiting for their attention and the family also hopes to digitise collections so they can be stored away to be enjoyed long after they disappear.

The Spirit of Selflessness

The unconditional act of Anke Gowda is what makes his story touching and a lot inspiring. He proved that life is actually about being satisfied and not about business, money, or luxury. Despite limited means, he built Pustaka Mane not for profit, but to give others the opportunities he never had as a child. And to each of the students who found in these walls a new world, to each of the scholars who found a text here uncommon, the sacrifice and generosity of Anke lit the way, and it continues to date. His legacy is not just a free library, but an everlasting promise: that books, and the strength that books contain, do belong to all.

As of September 23, 2025, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) NTPC Undergraduate (UG) Result 2025 has been announced according to the latest official information of RRB and the verified news sources. Candidates who are awaiting RRB NTPC UG can go to the respective official regional RRB websites to download  the result, check cut-off and merit list. 

RRB NTPC UG 2025 Result Update

RBB NTPC UG 2025 was declared on the 19th of September, 2025. Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate) Examinations were conducted during the period between August 7 and September 9, 2025, to fill 3,445 undergraduate vacancies in Indian Railways. Each of the applicants should log into their application-region RRB portal to get their scorecards and zone-wise merit list.

Cut-Off, Merit List, and Official Answer Key 

The provisional answer key was published on September 15, 2025, and the deadline to file an objection is September 20, 2025. Those who wished to challenge the answers could pay ₹50 per question and bank charges. The result and final cut-off scores and merit list are published. Shortlisting is zonal and postal, with posts such as Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Account Clerk cum Typist, Junior Clerk cum Typist, and Trains Clerk.

Total Vacancies and Future Steps 

This recruitment initiative  aims at filling 3,445 undergraduate vacancies: 

1. Commercial cum Ticket Clerk: 2,022 posts.
2. Account Clerk cum Typist: 361 posts.
3. Junior Clerk cum Typist: 990 posts.
4. Trains Clerk: 72 posts 

Shortlisted candidates meeting the required cut-off will enter the subsequent step of the recruitment process. The application login details should be handy to download scorecards and merit lists. 

How to check RRB NTPC UG Result 2025 

• Go to the official site of the regional RRB to which one is to apply.
• Keep an eye on the notification of the RRB NTPC UG Result 2025.
• Click on the undergraduate exam official result link.
• Use the necessary log-in information to view the scorecard and the merit list.
• Save the result and download it to use further.

Candidate Advisory

One should only trust updates on official sites of RRB regions and leading news sources nationwide. The outcome and list of merits of the undergraduate posts will be announced shortly, and in the meantime, official sites are the only source of checked information.

To access additives on any updates, cut-offs, direct result links, and instructions, candidates are advised to retain the application number and regularly review both the official RRB portals and the establishment news outlets.