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Jay Chaudhry was born in 1958 in Panoh village, located in the Una district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Coming from a family of small-scale farmers, Jay’s early life was filled with challenges. He often studied outdoors under a tree and had to walk long distances to reach his high school. Undeterred by the difficulties he faced, Jay Chaudhry's never gave up. His determination and sharp intellect led him ahead and he pursued an engineering degree from IIT BHU. He then advanced his education in the United States, where he earned a master’s degree in engineering and management from the University of Cincinnati. Jay Chaudhry embarked on his entrepreneurial journey in 1996 by founding SecureIT, a cybersecurity firm. Over the years, he launched other successful tech ventures such as CoreHarbor, CipherTrust and AirDefense, all of which were later acquired by major companies. In 2008, he founded Zscaler, a cloud security firm that quickly became a key player in the cybersecurity space. Whe...

Vinod Khosla, an IITian, Indian-American businessman and venture capitalist, is the co-founder of Sun Microsystems and the founder of Khosla Ventures. Coming from an upper-middle-class family in Pune, Maharashtra, he graduated from IIT Delhi and later forged his own path to success. Let’s take a look at his journey. Early Aspirations Born into an Indian army family with no business or technology connections, Vinod dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur from a young age. His interest was ignited at 16 when he learned about the creation of Intel, fueling his ambition to start his own tech company. Education and Early Ventures Vinod earned his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from IIT Delhi. His first entrepreneurial venture, a soy milk business aimed at helping those in India without refrigeration, was unsuccessful. Undeterred, he moved to the U.S. for further studies, obtaining a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, followed by an MBA from S...

The Seat Leaving Bond states that if a student drops out of medical or dental studies midway, they must pay a penalty to the college. The amount can range from ₹5 lakh to ₹50 lakh. This rule was also in effect in Uttar Pradesh until now, but it has changed. Following the directives of the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Uttar Pradesh government has removed the financial penalty associated with the medical Seat Leaving Bond . This means that if you leave your studies midway, you no longer need to pay any monetary fines to the college. However, a strict rule still applies: if a student leaves their seat before completing the course, they will be barred from taking NEET admission in the next academic session. This rule applies not only to MBBS and BDS but also to medical PG courses and super-specialty courses. It has also been clarified that this new rule will apply to those taking admission in the 2024-25 session and not to those who enrolled earlier.

The newest QS World University Rankings for 2025 highlight notable advancements for Indian universities. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) remains the top university worldwide for the 13th consecutive year. 46 universities in India are featured in this ranking, making it the 7th most-represented country globally and the 3rd in Asia, following 49 universities in Japan and 71 universities in China. Here is the list of top Indian Universities: 1        Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (Ranking:  118) 2        Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (Ranking: 150)  3        Indian Institute of Science (Ranking: 211) 4        Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (Ranking: 222) 5        Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (Ranking: 227) 6        Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (Ranking: 263) 7       Universit...

If you’re aspiring to enter the medical field but struggling to secure a seat in an MBBS program, consider exploring AYUSH courses. Under the National Health Mission (NHM), AYUSH physicians get recruited each year to work in rural and tribal PHCs and CHCs.  AYUSH  doctors also have government-backed research centers to encourage research and advancement in alternative medicine systems.   T he  AYUSH  market globally stands at a whopping 10 billion dollars , and the government estimates that it may increase by another 50% in the coming years. There will be an increase in the pharmaceutical sector, hospitals and research centers for the  AYUSH  discipline.   India is the second-largest exporter of alternative medicines. Hence, there is a scope for  AYUSH  doctors to become drug quality inspectors and also work in the R&D wing of such pharma companies. These fields offer unique career opportunities and can be financially rewarding. ...

  What is IGD (Internet Gaming Disorder)? Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in the DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision) for further research. This disorder involves compulsive gaming, leading to significant disruptions in daily life. The DSM-5-TR includes substance-related addictive disorders like alcohol, tobacco, stimulants, marijuana, opioids etc. Gambling disorder is the only behavioral addiction identified in DSM-5-TR. Criteria for IGD (need at least 5 out of 9 in a 12-month period): 1. Preoccupation with games 2. Withdrawal symptoms when not gaming 3. Need to spend more time gaming 4. Failed attempts to control gaming 5. Loss of interest in other activities 6. Continued gaming despite problems 7. Deceiving others about gaming time 8. Using games to escape negative feelings 9. Risking or losing relationships and opportunities due to gaming Symptoms i...