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Hans India
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- Health
- Hans India
Listening to Indian ragas can boost mental stability: IIT Mandi study
Listening to Raga Darbari - known for its soothing and uplifting qualities - before exams or important meetings may improve focus, while Raga Jogiya - a melancholic melody - could help manage emotional overwhelm or grief. The shifts observed in neural activity were not random. The data showed repeatable, consistent transitions after exposure to the ragas, suggesting Indian classical music can serve as a powerful tool for mental wellness. The EEG data consistently showed how music exposure, compared to silence, shifted the brain into more stable and functional patterns. EEG microstates offer a window into how the brain operates moment, attention, mind-wandering, or emotional engagement. What we found was that Ragas don't just evoke feelings, they actually reprogramme the brain in real time, it is remarkable to see how these ancient melodies consistently guide the brain into more stable and focused patterns Amid rising mental health challenges such as stress, burnout, and attention deficits, a new study by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi showed that Indian classical ragas can potentially enhance levels of attention, emotional regulation, and mental stability. The study, conducted in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, provides scientific validation for music as a therapeutic tool: one that is culturally resonant and non-invasive. The research, which involved 40 participants exposed to the ragas, utilised advanced electroencephalogram (EEG) microstate analysis - a real-time brain-mapping technique that captures momentary yet significant patterns of neural activity. The findings, published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, suggests that listening to Raga Darbari - known for its soothing and uplifting qualities -- before exams or important meetings may improve focus, while Raga Jogiya - a melancholic melody - could help manage emotional overwhelm or grief. The shifts observed in neural activity were not random, said first author Dr. Ashish Gupta, Assistant Professor, IIT Mandi. 'The data showed repeatable, consistent transitions after exposure to the ragas, suggesting Indian classical music can serve as a powerful tool for mental wellness. The EEG data consistently showed how music exposure, compared to silence, shifted the brain into more stable and functional patterns,' added Gupta. The EEG test employed small metal electrodes, known as 'microstates', which often last only a few milliseconds and represent the brain's transient modes of operation, such as attention, emotional engagement, or mind-wandering. Brain cells communicate through electrical impulses, and this activity is represented as wavy lines on an EEG recording. The research revealed that Raga Darbari and Raga Jogiya can fundamentally alter EEG microstates, and show fleeting but powerful neural patterns that reflect attention, emotion, and cognitive processing. 'EEG microstates offer a window into how the brain operates moment, attention, mind-wandering, or emotional engagement. What we found was that Ragas don't just evoke feelings, they actually reprogramme the brain in real time, it is remarkable to see how these ancient melodies consistently guide the brain into more stable and focused patterns,' said Prof Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi. The study also observed an overall increase in brain stability across participants, with microstates becoming longer and more grounded, indicating a calmer, more focused mind.
Mint
02-06-2025
- General
- Mint
JEE Advanced Result 2025 OUT! Check marks, qualifying status, cutoff at jeeadv.ac.in
JEE Advanced Result 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur announced the results for Joint Entrance Examination Advanced today. Those candidates who appeared for the examination can check their results at the official website - using registered mobile number, application number and date of birth. JEE Advanced 2025 Result were published on the website at 6:00 AM and can be accessed through the official result website - A day before IIT Kanpur released the JEE Advanced 2025 final answer key. As aspiring students eagerly wait for the engineering exam result, it is important to note that the scorecard will include marks, and qualifying status and 2025 cutoff. Qualifying students will be able to register for the JEE Advanced counselling 2025 - JoSAA, which will commence its application process from June 3. Follow the steps provided below to access JEE Advanced 2025 result Step 1: Visit the official website of JEE Advanced 2025 - Step 2: Navigate to the JEE Advanced result link available on the home page. Step 3: Enter JEE Advanced 2025 roll number, date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format and the 10-digit registered phone number in the required fields and click on 'Submit.' Step 4: JEE Advanced 2025 result will be displayed on the screen. Check and download scorecard, take a printout and keep the hard copy for further reference. Why is JEE Advanced 2025 Result important? The counselling and seat allotment processes will determine the students' eligibility to top engineering institutes such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other government-funded technical institutes (GFTIs).
India.com
21-04-2025
- General
- India.com
JEE Advanced Registration 2025 Begins From April 23 At jeeadv.ac.in- Check Steps To Apply Here
JEE Advanced Registration 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur will start the registration for JEE Advanced 2025 on April 23 at 10 am for students who qualified in JEE Main. Eligible candidates can apply at The registration will close on May 2 at 11:59 pm, and the last date to pay the application fee is May 5, also by 11.59 pm. IIT Kanpur will open the registration for the Architecture Aptitude Test (AAT) 2025 on June 2, and the process will end on June 3. The AAT exam is scheduled for June 5, and the results will be declared on June 8. Candidates can use the JEE Advanced 2025 mock test link to get an idea of the question types, marking scheme, and overall difficulty level of the exam. It also helps them improve time management and identify areas that need more focus. The JEE Main 2025 Session 2 results were announced on April 19, with 24 students achieving a perfect 100 percentile. JEE Advanced Registration 2025: Important dates JEE Advanced 2025 registration for JEE Main qualified candidates: April 23 to May 2 Last date to pay the application fee: May 5 Admit card download window: May 11 to May 18 (till 2:30 PM) Scribe selection for PwD candidates or those with less than 40% disability facing writing difficulties: May 17 JEE Advanced 2025 exam date: May 18 Paper 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Paper 2: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Candidate response sheet availability: May 22 Provisional answer key release: May 26 Window to submit feedback/comments on provisional answer key: May 26 to May 27 (till 5:00 PM) Final answer key and result announcement: June 2 JEE Advanced 2025: Here's how to apply Eligible candidates should go to the official website Log in using your JEE Main 2025 roll number, password, and the security pin. Fill in your personal details and choose your preferred exam centres. Upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and necessary documents. Pay the application fee to complete the process. The JEE Advanced 2025 application fee for Indian nationals is Rs 1,600 for female candidates and those belonging to SC, ST, or PwD categories. For all other candidates, the fee is Rs 3,200.
