Guides

Practical, original advice on finding, applying for and winning opportunities, written for Indian students and creators.

The seven warning signs of fake contests, scholarships and prize messages, and the checks that take two minutes.

A practical, month-by-month checklist for Indian students applying to government and private scholarships.

A clear structure, real examples of what works and a revision checklist for statements of purpose and scholarship essays.

Team formation, idea selection, scope, demo and pitch: a practical plan for students entering their first hackathon.

How TDS on contest, quiz and game winnings works under the Income-tax Act, 2025: the 30% rate, the ₹10,000 threshold and prizes in kind.

How students can convert hackathons, coding contests, design and writing competitions into proof of skill for internships and jobs.

A week-by-week plan to prepare for general knowledge, business and current affairs quiz contests.

How India's olympiad selection works, from the first national exam to international teams, and how to prepare at each stage.

A practical guide for brands and organisers on skill-based contests, official rules, free entry, prize tax and transparency.

What fellowships offer, how they differ from jobs and scholarships, and a framework for choosing the right one.