Indian Express

27/07/2025

The insect world is replete with invisible wonders – from the praying mantis and big cats to octopuses and cuttlefish. They shape-shift to ambush and escape from predators

The insect world is replete with invisible wonders – from the praying mantis and big cats to octopuses and cuttlefish. They shape-shift to ambush and escape from preda...

27/07/2025

UPSC Mains Essays: When UPSC asked an essay on simplicity in 2020, most turned to icons like Gandhi and Kalam. But structuring those ideas well was the real challenge. This model essay not only does that — it even brings in Virus and Rancho from 3 Idiots to make it memorable. Curious how? Read on.

27/07/2025

NCERT is boosting the arts in secondary school. It must do the same for higher education

27/07/2025

Until her passing at the age of 53 from cancer, Srividya continued to fight various battles; and hence, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to title her life story, "The Tragedy of the Woman Who Loved".

27/07/2025

Lounges, wi-fi: 77 Tamil Nadu railway stations being redeveloped under Amrit Bharat scheme

27/07/2025

In a conversation with Payal Kapadia, Neeraj Ghaywan talks about Masaan turning 10, opting to end the story with hope, roping in Indian Ocean to compose its songs, and paying tribute to Urdu and Hindi poetry.

In a conversation with Payal Kapadia, Neeraj Ghaywan talks about Masaan turning 10, opting to end the story with hope, roping in Indian Ocean to compose its songs, and...

27/07/2025

Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy: A brief history of quick commerce, its rise, impact, and possible future in India

27/07/2025

Stolen producer Gaurav Dhingra, director Karan Tejpal and lead actors Abhishek Banerjee and Shubham Vardhan talk about the film's making and more.

27/07/2025

🎓 Dabs, finger hearts & BTS poses at an IIT convocation?

At ’s graduation ceremony on July 16, Director Prof Rajeev Ahuja — now fondly dubbed the ‘Pookie Professor’ — became a viral sensation for all the right reasons.

As walked up to receive their degrees, Ahuja met them with playful poses: -style victory walks, Gen-Z hand signs, and even Korean hearts.

But beyond the internet fame lies a deeper story. Since taking over in 2021, Ahuja has quietly reshaped campus culture — from initiatives and open-door policies to support and student-led clubs.

For Ahuja, a isn’t a stiff ritual — it’s a milestone meant to be felt. “If I can’t make students feel at home, what am I doing here?” he says.

With roots in and academic stints in , he’s bridging generations, one cheerful pose at a time.

From being a “guardian-like figure” to easing ’s high-pressure ecosystem, here’s how one professor redefined leadership — by simply listening.

Click on the 🔗 below to read why IIT Ropar students say they’ll never forget the man behind the shades and smiles
https://indianexpress.com/article/education/meet-the-pookie-professor-who-won-hearts-on-iit-ropars-graduation-day-10152129/

27/07/2025

PM Internship Scheme 2025: Registration, eligibility, duration & stipend —FAQs answered

27/07/2025

“Too many responses about purchasing power made me make this video to explain it,” Kristen Fischer wrote.

27/07/2025

5-year-old girl dies as speeding BMW car rams into motorcycle in Noida, 2 critically injured