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More than 15 lakh students take the IIT JEE examination each year, but only a few manage to get seats in IITs. No wonder, JEE Mains and Advanced have become the toughest entrance exams for students in India. Meeting with JEE candidates as well as IITians, Captain Cool, M S Dhoni, offered some friendly advice to students on how to succeed in these kind of challenging situations, and also suggested ways in which they can prepare for difficult exams of life through hard work and determination.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, former skipper of Team India, while talking to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) students said that growth is accompanied by raised expectations. He further explained that when one gets the opportunity to perform on bigger platforms, not only the pressure but also the standards go up. Instead of running away from such situations one should be willing to accept the challenge, do whatever necessary to survive and turn the situation to his advantage for making progress and personal development.

Besides, he thinks that "starting your preparation early gives you a distinct edge over others. It offers you more time to lay a solid foundation, have consistent practice sessions, and make gradual improvements. When the time comes for you to encounter the opportunities, you are already runningv confident and well-prepared, so it becomes easier for you to do better and achieve your goals, " he added. Further he mentioned that all the students should have a starting point and also contribute a lot for other students who are preparing for the IIT Exam. He believes that changing the strategy is necessary for the success in the examination.

Moreover, he has stressed the fact that the most you cannot win every game regardless of how big the expectations are. During his talk with the students, he told them that it is that important thing to not fufu and lose yourself based on the ones fufui, but stop yourself from getting lost in the pursuit of perfection all the time.

Furthermore, he stressed the significance of being mindful of the present moment. He went on to say that if you only focus on what is within your control, the pressure of outcomes naturally reduces. This mentality makes you calm, helps you make the right decisions, and perform at your best. Moreover, he mentions that thinking about the results puts additional pressure on us and hence students should follow only the controllable things which lead to success in the examination.

Besides, he emphasized that the proper implementation of certain aspects is also very necessary for students to perform at a higher level. In doing so, he meant that students have to hold on to the choices they have made in order to get better results in the competitive exam.

Grandmaster Koneru Humpy withdrew from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 last‑minute.  “I do not feel fully secure playing in Cyprus amid the current situation,” she revealed the reason for her withdrawal. This has sparked a national conversation on safety, legacy, and what it means to be India’s No. 1 woman chess player. To the fans, this is like being at the verge of a title shot and willingly retreating. In the case of Humpy, it is about something more silent: peace of mind. She had thought about her decision a lot for obvious reasons and only then has she drawn a conclusion. 

Why is Koneru Humpy Trending?

“Humpy chess” is trending right now but the reason is more than just chasing game scores, it is for knowing the story about courage, control, and how a champion chooses to protect herself. The 2026 move that’s shaking Indian chess isn’t on the board; it’s Koneru Humpy’s decision to step down from the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament 2026 in Cyprus, ahead of what should have been one of the biggest final chapters of her career! Yes, the biggest!

Humpy Told, “It Was a Difficult Decision”

The breaking news came recently when FIDE and Indian media confirmed that Humpy had withdrawn from the Women’s Candidates, an eight‑player round‑robin event in Cyprus that leads straight to the Women’s World Championship match.

But what’s more important about this news is her words. In a short but clear note, she said that it was a very difficult decision that she took but because her security and peace of mind come first, she is choosing to withdraw from playing chess in Cyprus. She also said she respects the format and the opportunity, but also has to respect her own limits. This is where she got the  attention of the nation.

Who Will Play in Place of Humpy?

FIDE confirmed that Ukraine’s Anna Muzychuk would take her place, keeping the field at eight, but the emotional weight of the shift stayed with India.

Safety Shouldn’t Be Secondary Always

Humpy is not a random woman chess player who is stepping down, she is the No. 1 woman in India over the last 10 years, a two-time FIDE Women’s World Rapid Champion (2019 and 2024), and a winner of the Cairns Cup, one of the strongest women tournaments in the world. Her Candidacy followed a high-drama run to the 2025 Women’s World Cup runner-up after pushing India up-and-comer Divya Deshmukh to the tiebreaks before losing out.

At this point, those credentials are compared to another type of risk. Since Cyprus is in a location near West Asian tensions, the decision by Humpy to focus on safety is like a strategic move. In an informal conversation she revealed this saying: “I’ve fought enough battles on the board to know when the battlefield outside becomes too heavy. This isn’t about quitting chess; it’s about choosing the right fight.”

What It Means for Her Legacy, and for India?

After more than 20 years at the top, facing legends like Hou Yifan, winning rapid titles, and  leading India’s women’s team through multiple Olympiads, Humpy is now choosing how her story is going to be portrayed. 

Meanwhile, the game is still on. Divya Deshmukh, 19 already defeated Humpy in the 2025 Women world cup final through tiebreaks. Young players such as Vantika Agrawal and others are gradually coming up. The story of the Indian women chess is no longer Humpy vs the world, but now about Humpy and all the others who follow her legacy. It is a deeper, more textured narrative, one that causes this moment to seem less of a break, more of a transition, an evolution.

Why Humpy Chess 2026 Is Making India Talk About Safety, Sacrifice, and Legacy?

Humpy is making India emotional as it is like one is witnessing a reliable elder saying, “I am not willing to risk myself on behalf of everyone.” She has been burdened with the expectation all her life on behalf of the  Indian women’s chess. Now, with just a single, uninhibited gesture, she is prioritising herself over the spotlight.

For many chess aspirants and fans, this hits hard. They are seeing the one who has all the opportunities but is still choosing her safety. It is not a weakness, it is a statement that even the strongest can make a line, and we all must learn it. Older generations have normalised sacrificing oneself for everything but is it always necessary? The answer is no, and Humpy has just proved it. She is not giving up chess, she is just not going to play it on a board that does not seem safe. 

That is why Humpy chess 2026 is trending with such motivating emotion. It is not only about what she lost, but what she taught us, that the most courageous thing to do is not to do a thing. In a nation where athletes are commonly pressured to disregard risk, Humpy takes the risk to state, “No, I am valuable.” And that is a message that will remain with Indian students, players, and fans even when the news cycle is over.

“Humpy Chess” as a Movement

For Indian students and Gen Z fans, Humpy’s 2026 stand is turning “Humpy chess” into something bigger than search trends. It’s a conversation about how athletes show strength.  When she says: “I still love the game. I still want to contribute. But I must also make sure that I am safe when I play,” it highlights the same concerns of millions of aspiring chess players, and students regarding their own careers, decisions, and security. In a society where it is often proclaimed ‘never back down,’ Humpy is telling the world that stepping away can be its own kind of strength.

With the 2026 Candidates moving on without her, it is gradually becoming a chess story in India that is no longer about what might have happened had Humpy played, but about what now befalls Indian women chess? That’s where the next chapter begins, on the board, and in the choices that shape it.

Assam has made a great move for science education by launching the Guwahati Science City. It is a big science and learning complex developed on the outskirts of Guwahati.

The facility is set up on a large area of about 82 acres and constructed at a cost of INR 300 crore. The facility aims to bring science awareness among the students and youngsters of the region.

Science City was officially opened by Himanta Biswa Sarma at Tepesia in Sonapur of Kamrup Metropolitan district. It is a project initiated by Assam government in partnership with National Council of Science Museums, Govt. of India.

One of the largest science centres of the regionThe Guwahati Science City built on about 250 bighas of land is claimed to be even bigger than the famous Science City Kolkata say officials. The whole complex has been conceived as a first-rate science educational centre where a host of different activities and scientific demonstrations will be carried out for the visitors of all ages through interactive exhibits, immersive learning environments, and large-scale galleries.

Two big galleries, namely Eureka and Space Odyssey, have been finished, and now the place is ready for visitors. These galleries are dedicated to interactive scientific concepts and themes of space exploration which give the visitors an experience of interactive demonstrations.

Later on, Science Discovery, Science Park, and other sections may come up which will definitely add to the look of the whole complex from the education point of view.

Simulations of space and scientific discoveries

The new science city will also feature advanced attractions including a digital planetarium that allows visitors to experience simulations related to space travel, moon missions and even journeys to Mars.

On the occasion of the inauguration, the Chief Minister Sarma said that the project is one of the most significant initiatives taken by the state government for the younger generation. He added that interactive science centres have a significant role to play in fostering the curiosity of the young minds and encouraging the young to pursue a career in the field of science and technology. The Chief Minister also said that he had visited the Kolkata Science Museum during his childhood.

District science centres launched across Assam

Alongside the inauguration of the Guwahati Science City, the Chief Minister also virtually inaugurated five new district science centres located in Amingaon, Majuli, Silchar, Kaliabor and Bongaigaon. These district facilities have been constructed at a total cost of approximately ₹178 crore and are equipped with science galleries, 64-seat digital planetariums and auditoriums to support educational programmes and public engagement activities.

Officials said the network of science centres across the state is expected to make scientific learning more accessible to students in both urban and rural areas.

Boost to science education in Assam

The state of Assam is also planning to strengthen science education in the state through the development of a new science city and district centers. The state believes that these centers will help children take up science ideas through interactive methods of learning.

The Guwahati science city is likely to emerge as one of the top science education centers in northeastern India once the development of sections like Science Discovery and Science Park is complete.

During the 69th National School Games basketball tournament, a number of Under 19 players and coaches have alleged that the organizers forced them to sleep on floors and share insufficient toilet facilities, exposing athletes to sub-standard accommodation and welfare risks.

The festival of the games, masterminded by the School Games Federation of India (SGFI) and carried out by the Directorate of Secondary Education Rajasthan, took place at PM SHREE MGGS School, Barmer from 2nd to 6th January 2026.

The attendees have claimed that the accommodation provided to them was not in line with the standards set by the official regulations. The event brochure had assured the provision of a hotel or hostel stay with three athletes sharing a bedroom, two officials sharing another bedroom, and a common mess facility with a daily cost of 350.

Nonetheless, some coaches complained that the players' teams were instead housed in very crowded spaces such as the Aashirwad Bhawan, a place in the vicinity of the venue. Players reportedly were made to sleep on the floor of untidy rooms and share one single toilet among several participants, thus giving rise to concerns about the upkeep of hygiene and personal safety.

"National, level players for instance need the right amount of rest and recovery time. Sleeping on the floor and living in an environment with poor sanitation can negatively impact both health and performance, " remarked one of the coaches, who was with a team and asked to be unnamed.

Athletes also cited their grievances about dirty surroundings and the presence of rodents, among other issues, which further added to their discomfort during the competition.

In fact, this incident has stirred the memories of similar complaints made during the previous editions of the national school games held in Ludhiana and Ranchi, where the teams had once again reported the lack of sanitation and improper accommodation.

The leaders of School Games Federation of India have so far not released a formal statement in rebuttal to the accusations. There have been calls by sport administrators, coaches & others to reevaluate the existing conditions, especially in terms of infrastructure and responsibility, that are at the disposal of young athletes during national school tournaments.

Cinema loves comeback stories — but sometimes the real comeback doesn’t happen on screen. It happens in classrooms, studios, and quiet creative spaces.

In 1990, audiences across India were introduced to a four-year-old who could out-perform adults. The child actor in Anjali, directed by Mani Ratnam, moved viewers to tears and won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. That performer was Shamlee — a prodigy who would go on to act alongside giants like Chiranjeevi, Mammootty and Mohanlal across four film industries.

Through the 1990s, she became one of South India’s most recognisable child faces — appearing in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. For most young actors, that would have been the beginning of a lifelong film career.

Instead, it became the first chapter of an education story.

When Stardom Meets the “Next Step” Pressure

The difficult transition from child star to adult actor is almost a rite of passage in Indian cinema. Shamlee tried to reinvent herself with Oye! and later Veera Sivaji — but success proved elusive.

At an age when many actors double down on auditions, networking and visibility, she chose something unusual for the entertainment world: she left the industry to study.

Between 2010 and 2015, she moved to Singapore — not for a film shoot, but for academics and creative training.

In an industry obsessed with staying relevant, stepping away for education can feel like professional suicide. But for Shamlee, it became reinvention.

Film School Instead of Film Sets

She completed an undergraduate degree in Visual Communication and later pursued formal film education at LASALLE College of the Arts.
Her learning then expanded internationally:

• Creative training at Paris College of Art
  
  
• Chinese ink painting studies in Singapore
  
  
• Glass art specialisation at Accademia Riaci
  

This shift reflects a growing trend among former child actors — moving from performance to authorship. Instead of being directed, they learn to direct, design, compose and create.

Education became not a backup plan, but a creative upgrade.

The New Stage: Galleries, Not Cinemas

Today Shamlee is an exhibiting visual artist.
Her 2023 solo exhibition “SHE” in Chennai marked a decisive shift — from performing characters to expressing identity. She also showcased work internationally at World Art Dubai and in Bengaluru’s art circuits.

Her bio now reads simply: actor and artist.

It’s a striking evolution:
from being instructed on how to emote…
to studying how emotion itself is constructed in visual language.

The Education Angle: Why Her Journey Matters

In entertainment reporting, child-star narratives usually follow a predictable arc — fame, struggle, comeback or disappearance. Shamlee’s journey adds a fourth path: academic reinvention.

Her story reflects three larger changes in the film ecosystem:

1. Education as Career Reset
   Instead of fighting typecasting, artists are increasingly reskilling through formal study.
2. Multi-disciplinary Creativity
   Film performers are becoming visual artists, writers and filmmakers — blurring boundaries between industries.
3. Mental Health and Longevity
   Stepping away from constant visibility often helps child actors rebuild identity beyond public memory.

A Different Kind of Comeback

Shamlee may not headline box-office charts today — but she headlines something else: a growing belief that creative careers don’t move in straight lines.

Her journey reframes the narrative of “failed transition.”
Sometimes, the spotlight doesn’t fade.
It just moves — from cinema screens to studio lights.

And in an era where education is increasingly seen as reinvention rather than fallback, her life reads less like a vanished stardom story and more like a curriculum in artistic survival.

Right now, if you open Google, you will see the search explosion for "Avengers Doomsday trailer," "Avengers Doomsday cast," "Doctor Doom Marvel explained," "Marvel Phase 6" and even "Is Avengers Doomsday connected to Secret Wars?" But here is something interesting. People are not just looking for release dates and leaks. They are searching in understanding Doctor Doom. And that is not just the curiosity about the movie. It has to do with power, control and leadership. Let's speak about what this character actually teaches us.

The Rise of Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday

In the universe of Marvel, Doctor Doom is not a random villain out for destruction. He is a ruler, a scientist and a master strategist. Unlike impulsive villains, Doom thinks that he is the smartest man in the room. He thinks the world would be better if he controlled it. This is why search terms such as "Doctor Doom explained" and "Why is Doctor Doom so powerful?" are trending. Fans want to know what is going through his head. They want to know what makes him different from other Marvel villains. And the answer to this lies in psychology.

Certainty is the First Step to Authority

Doctor Doom is not a screamer for attention. He does not beg for approval. He speaks with certainty. That calm confidence is authoritative. In the context of real-life leadership psychology, certainty plays a huge role. When someone speaks with clarity, stands firmly and does not hesitate, people automatically assume competence. It is referred to as perceived authority bias. Even before proving anything confident behaviour makes others believe. This is why Doom is so powerful on-screen. His body language and tone dominate. And that is precisely the number of leaders that influence rooms in real life.

Vision Attracts People — Even When It Is Extreme

When people search "Avengers Doomsday plot theory" or "Doctor Doom motive explained", all they are really trying to decipher is his vision. Doom does not want random chaos. He wants order - but his kind of order. For he has true faith in his ability to create a better world. That belief is strong, clear and uncompromising. Humans are innately attracted to good vision. In times of uncertainty, leaders who provide direction rather than confusion are preferred by people. Even if the vision is strict and controversial, it is safe to feel clarity. That is why powerful fictional characters like Doom become psychologically magnetic.

Intelligence Alone Is Not Leadership

Another question on the trending list is "Is Doctor Doom smarter than Iron Man?" Intelligence is a large component of his identity. He is genius in science and strategy. But intelligence is not what makes a good leader. Leadership also requires emotional intelligence. It needs empathy. It requires an understanding of people. Doom commands respect through the fear and superiority. But he has the problem of emotional connexion. In real life, fear-based leadership works to produce short-term obedience. However, it is through trust and shared belief that long term loyalty is built. This is where the difference between a ruler and the true leader is seen.

Why Marvel Phase 6 Needs a Strong Central Figure

With searches like “Marvel Phase 6 villain” and “Avengers Doomsday cast leaks,” fans are clearly looking for stability in the Marvel universe. After years of multiverse complexity, audiences want a strong central force again. Doctor Doom provides that psychological anchor. He represents power with ideology. He stands for control versus freedom. He gives the story clear stakes. And humans love clarity, especially when the world feels complicated, people are naturally attracted to strong personalities who seem decisive and confident.

The Hidden Leadership Lesson Inside Doomsday

The biggest thing to learn from Avengers: Doomsday is simple but powerful. Power without emotional balance creates fear. Empathy-less vision leads to division. Intelligence without humility is the result of isolation. Doctor Doom is the extreme version of the leader who is brilliant, confident, strategic and dominant.But he also shows the danger of ego-driven control. Real leadership is not about controlling people. It is about influencing them with trust. 

That is why this character is trending so strongly right now. People are not just watching a movie. They are subconsciously analysing power. And maybe that is the real reason Marvel Avengers Doomsday is creating so much buzz. Because deep down, everyone wonders,  "if I had that level of power, how would I lead?"