In 1895, Wilhelm Rontgen noticed a glowing screen in a dark lab, tested it on a hand, and launched modern medical imaging

Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays, and transformed hospital diagnosis forever. Image credit – Wikimedia Wilhelm Röntgen was working alone in his laboratory during late 1895 when he observed an anomalous phenomenon. An observation was made that a fluorescent screen in the laboratory glowed even after the experimental Crookes tube was wrapped up with black paper. This…

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IMA urges Centre after paper leak

NEET UG exam (Images/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Friday wrote to union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemning the alleged paper leak in NEET-UG 2026 and demanding immediate action against the National Testing Agency (NTA) and those involved in the malpractice.The organisation urged the government to decentralise the conduct of the NEET-UG…

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Why the Indian currency breached 96 against US dollar

Rupee slipped past the crucial 96-mark and hit a fresh all-time low of 96.14 against the US dollar in intraday trade on Friday, as soaring crude oil prices, escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent foreign capital outflows intensified pressure on the currency.At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.86 and weakened…

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In 1839, Charles Goodyear dropped rubber on a hot stove, noticed it hardened, and this helped transform modern transportation

Charles Goodyear accidentally discovered vulcanization. Image credit – Wikimedia Natural rubber was known for its weaknesses, such as being sticky at high temperatures and brittle at low temperatures, which made it unsuitable for extensive industrial applications. Charles Goodyear’s attempts to enhance natural rubber were underway in 1839. Then came the pivotal moment.Historical literature describes the…

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Direct link to download hall ticket

The Bihar Staff Selection Commission (BSSC) has released the admit card for the Office Attendant Main examination 2026 admit card, bssc.bihar.gov.in. The recruitment is for filling up 238 posts under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of Bihar. The Main Examination would be conducted in one shift on May 26, 2026.Those candidates who have…

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