Author: Rishi Bhardwaj

The way India produces and uses energy is changing. Solar panels are appearing on rooftops. Wind farms are expanding. Electric vehicles are becoming more common. Battery storage is growing, and green hydrogen is emerging as a new area of interest. This change is creating career opportunities for students and working professionals. A career in clean energy is not limited to becoming a solar engineer. The sector needs electricians, technicians, engineers, project managers, finance professionals, sales teams, researchers, environmental experts, and many other skilled workers. MNRE also continues to support renewable-energy education, training, internships and research. Its Human Resource Development programme…

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye. These include bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, and other microscopic organisms. Microbiology may first appear to be a subject connected mainly with diseases and hospitals. But the field is much wider. Microbiologists can work in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology, food processing, agriculture, environmental testing, research institutes, and educational institutions. The ICMR has job openings for microbiology and life science experts across its research centers. These jobs are available for both medical and non-medical professionals. Why Choose Microbiology as a Career? Microbiology can…

Fish farming is no longer limited to people who own a pond or come from a farming family. Today, pisciculture has become part of a much wider industry that includes aquaculture, fish seed production, feed, fish health, technology, processing, transportation, research, and marketing. This creates different career opportunities in pisciculture for students, graduates, farmers, and people interested in starting their own business. India has a large fisheries research and education network. The ICAR coordinates research and education in fisheries and aquaculture through institutions such as the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Central Inland Fisheries Research…

If you have opened a demat account in India, you may have seen the name CDSL or NSDL somewhere in your account details. Many new investors wonder what these names mean and whether one is better than the other. The simple answer is that both are depositories. They hold your shares and other eligible securities in electronic form and help transfer them when you buy or sell investments. India has two main depositories: Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). SEBI recognises both depositories. NSDL started in 1996, and CDSL started in 1999. For most…

When most people hear the word horticulture, they think about plants, gardens, or farming. But it is much bigger than growing plants in a garden. It covers the scientific production and management of fruits, vegetables, flowers, mushrooms, spices, plantation crops, medicinal plants, and other valuable crops. It also connects with nurseries, protected cultivation, post-harvest management, food processing, research, marketing, and agribusiness. This makes a career in horticulture suitable for students who enjoy biology, plants, science, and practical work. India also has a large agricultural education and research system. The ICAR coordinates agricultural education and research across the country. ICAR currently…

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond simple chatbots. Today’s AI systems can browse websites, use software tools, write and run code, search for information, and complete tasks with limited human involvement. This growing ability also creates a new type of security concern. OpenAI has informed more than 100 organisations about incidents involving unauthorised activity linked to its AI models. The company is carrying out a broad review of model activity after a serious incident involving Hugging Face. OpenAI says the review involves around 50 petabytes of data and could take months because of its size. The news does not mean that…

A family health insurance plan is a simple way to cover your whole family with just one policy. Everyone shares the same coverage amount, and it usually costs less than buying a separate plan for each person. But things can change with time. For example, your children may grow up and need separate health insurance. Your parents may need a different type of cover. You may also feel that one family floater is no longer suitable for everyone. Can you move from a family floater to individual health insurance without losing the benefits you have already earned? The answer needs…

Starting trading can feel confusing, especially when you are not sure how to place an order or understand price movements. Many beginners also worry about losing money while learning. A trading demo account can help solve this problem. It allows you to practise trading with virtual money instead of your real savings. You can learn how orders work, observe the market, and test your trading ideas without putting actual money at risk. For example, suppose you want to buy 10 shares of a company. You can place the trade using virtual funds and then watch what happens to the position…

Buying car insurance in India can feel confusing. You see different insurance companies, different premiums, add-ons, discounts, and coverage options. One policy may cost Rs. 9,000 while another may cost Rs. 2,000. At first glance, the cheaper policy may look like the better deal. But car insurance is not just about finding the lowest premium. A cheaper policy can have a lower IDV, higher deductible, or fewer useful covers. On the other hand, a slightly more expensive policy may offer coverage that better suits your car and driving needs. The good news is that you do not need to be…

Applying for an IPO can feel exciting. You may see a company coming to the stock market and think about investing in it. But before you apply, you should first understand the company’s financial position. A company’s financial accounts can tell you a lot about its business. They show how much money the company earns, what it owns, what it owes, and whether its business is growing or facing problems. You do not need to be a finance expert to understand the basics. With a little preparation, you can check the important financial information before making an IPO application. Why…