What September 2025 Delivered: Exams, Festivals, Tech and Tax Changes

If you skimmed the site this month, you probably saw a mix of high‑stakes exams, colorful celebrations, a viral AI tool and a big tax move for farmers. Let’s break each story down so you know what matters and how you can act on it.

UPSC Engineering Services – What Happens After the Mains?

On September 10, UPSC released the ESE 2025 mains results and announced that 754 candidates have cleared the written stage. Those who made the cut now face the interview round, often called the Personality Test. The interview is a 30‑minute face‑to‑face session where you’ll be asked about your engineering knowledge, problem‑solving approach, and leadership style. If you’re one of the shortlisted candidates, start gathering your service‑related certificates, identity proof and any experience letters you might need. Remember to double‑check the dates – the interview schedule usually rolls out within two weeks of the result announcement.

For those who missed the cut, don’t lose hope. UPSC allows you to appear for the next ESE attempt after a 12‑month cooling period, and many successful engineers used the gap to gain practical experience or clear up weak topics. Use the official UPSC portal to download your scorecard and keep an eye on any additional instructions about travel or dress code for the interview venue.

Navratri Day 3: Honoring Maa Chandraghanta

Day three of Navratri 2025 is dedicated to Maa Chandraghanta, the goddess of courage and clarity. The traditional puja starts with a clean altar, a red or orange cloth, and an earthen lamp. Offerings include red roses, jaggery, and a handful of wheat grains. Light the lamp, chant the Chandraghanta mantra ("Om Chandraghante Namah"), and visualize the goddess boosting your confidence.

Many families wear saffron or red clothing on this day because the color is believed to attract the goddess’s positive energy. If you’re joining a community event, bring a small donation of sweets or fruits – it’s a simple way to share the festive spirit. After the puja, many devotees take a short walk or do gentle yoga to keep the energy flowing from sunrise to sunset.

Google Gemini’s Nano Banana AI – Turn Text Into Eye‑Popping Visuals

Google’s Gemini platform just dropped a feature called Nano Banana AI, and it’s spreading faster than a meme. The tool takes a short text prompt and spits out a vivid image or a quick video clip. No Photoshop skills needed – just type what you want to see, hit generate, and watch the AI do its magic.

What makes Nano Banana stand out is the “image‑to‑video” option powered by Veo 3. Upload a still picture, add a few words, and the AI will animate the scene – think a moving storefront or a dancing action figure. The best part? It’s free and built right into Gemini, so anyone with a Google account can try it. If you’re a content creator, you can now crank out thumbnail ideas in minutes. If you’re just curious, experiment with goofy prompts like “a cat riding a scooter on Mars” and see how surreal the results get.

GST Reform: Tractors Now Cheaper for Indian Farmers

In early September, the Centre announced a GST cut on tractors, farm machinery and related parts – the rate dropped to 5% from the earlier 12‑18% range. The move translates to savings of anywhere between ₹25,000 and ₹63,000 on a new tractor, depending on the model. Cheaper equipment means more smallholders can afford mechanization, which should boost crop yields and rural income.

Alongside the tractor cut, milk and cheese were zero‑rated while butter and ghee got a reduced rate. The tax relief is part of a broader push to speed up agricultural modernization and stimulate demand in rural markets. If you’re a farmer or dealer, check the latest CBIC notification for the exact GST slab and any documentation you’ll need to claim the lower rate at the point of sale.

September 2025 gave us a lot to talk about – from exam results that could launch engineering careers to festive rituals that lift spirits, a viral AI that democratizes creativity, and a tax reform that eases the financial load for farmers. Keep checking the site for deeper dives on each topic, and let us know which story mattered most to you.