Matthew Shoulders named MIT Chemistry head: What you need to know. (Photo courtesy: MIT News) Matthew D. Shoulders, a leading figure in protein biochemistry and synthetic biology, has been appointed head of the Department of Chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), effective January 16, 2026. A renowned educator and researcher, Shoulders currently serves…
Lucknow: In a move aimed at enhancing employability, the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) has for the first time introduced an AI-powered UP Skill Gap dashboard.This tool will assess district-wise skill needs and help training partners and industries provide the necessary training in requisite sectors, creating livelihood opportunities in their respective districts.The dashboard leverages…
Lucknow: To ensure faster and more accurate diagnosis and improved surgical outcomes, the Uttar Pradesh govt has approved a budget of Rs 13.46 crore to upgrade 20 hospitals across the state with modern medical equipment, Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak said on Friday. The funds will be used to procure digital X-ray, ECG and ultrasound…
Magnus Carlsen (L) and D Gukesh (R) had squared off at the Norway Chess. (Image: Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: The chess world is witnessing a major shake-up as FIDE officially approved a brand-new World Championship format titled “Total Chess World Championship Tour”, to be organised by Norway Chess.The idea is to find the “Total Chess…
India’s Neeraj Chopra reacts (AP Photo) Neeraj Chopra, India’s javelin throw champion, finished eighth at the World Championships in Tokyo on Thursday, marking a disappointing end to his season.Chopra, who was experiencing back pain since early this month, managed a throw of 84.03 meters before being eliminated in the fifth round of finals.Debutant Sachin Yadav…
Lucknow: In a major women-friendly reform under the Mission Shakti initiative, residents in Lucknow will no longer need to visit police stations for routine grievances. Instead, they can now approach their nearest Pink Booth to seek help on matters such as cyber fraud, lost documents, verification requests, or complaint follow-ups, in a safe and approachable…
File photo: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The opposition’s INDIA bloc has decided to field a joint candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge reaching out to allies to discuss potential names and forge a consensus. According to news agency PTI, sources within the bloc say there…
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has once again extended the registration and re-registration deadline for its July 2025 session, offering students more time to apply for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes. The latest extension comes as a relief for fresh applicants as well as continuing students who faced difficulties in meeting the…
Lucknow: Eying to attract an investment commitment of over Rs 5 lakh crore, the Uttar Pradesh govt has started preparing for the fifth Ground Breaking Ceremony (GBC 5.0). If all goes as per plan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event. Though the dates for the event are yet to be announced, it is…
Mike Hesson (Photo by TOI Sports reporter Pratyush Raj) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: India’s commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Group A clash on Sunday was overshadowed by a post-match controversy, with Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson expressing disappointment over India’s refusal to engage in the customary handshake.“We were ready to shake hands,…
