Aravind Srinivas or Sundar Pichai: Which tech leader’s education journey is more impressive? When it comes to stories of Indian brilliance in global technology, two names shine the brightest: Aravind Srinivas, the young innovator behind Perplexity AI, and Sundar Pichai, the seasoned leader guiding Google and Alphabet Inc. Both hail from Tamil Nadu, both are…
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has entered a crucial phase of its student election cycle for 2025-26, with candidates filing their nominations today, October 27, 2025, for the November 4 polls. According to the Election Committee, nomination forms were issued on October 25, 2025, between 2 pm and 5 pm, while candidates are allowed to submit…
As Cyclone Montha intensifies over the Bay of Bengal, both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh have gone on high alert, ordering school closures and precautionary evacuations in several coastal districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of extremely heavy rainfall and gale-force winds up to 110 kmph, with the storm expected to make landfall on…
President Donald Trump’s second-term immigration policies are reshaping American higher education, and with it, the country’s long-term innovation ecosystem. Stricter visa vetting, suspended embassy interviews, and expanded travel restrictions across 19 countries have made the United States a significantly tougher destination for international students. What began as a border-control initiative is now reverberating through research…
At the University of Waterloo, students are sounding the alarm over Bill 33, warning that it could change life on campus in ways that hit close to home. From mental health services to emergency food programs and independent student newspapers, the services many rely on could be at risk. The provincial government says the bill,…
As Alberta’s education crisis enters its fourth week, the debate around classroom conditions, fair funding, and teachers’ rights has moved from legislative corridors to community streets.Over the weekend, protesters from across Alberta gathered in Calgary’s West Springs neighbourhood, part of the Calgary-Bow constituency, held by Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides since 2019. The rally, organised by…
Harvard University’s conservative student magazine, The Harvard Salient, has been temporarily suspended by its board of directors following the publication of material described as “reprehensible, abusive, and demeaning.” In an online statement on Sunday, the magazine’s 10-member board — comprising alumni and four ex officio advisers — announced that operations would be paused while an…
Harvard, MIT and US universities reduce Ph.D. intake amid international student decline US Ph.D. admissions shrink as international students and funding declines threaten STEM leadership globallyThe pipeline for Ph.D.s out of US universities is shrinking at an unprecedented rate, with spots disappearing and interest fading. Top institutions are reducing admissions in both STEM and humanities…
University of Washington professor criticises mandatory DEI statement in faculty hiring. process (Getty Images) A University of Washington professor has criticised the institution’s mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement for new faculty, warning it could discourage highly qualified candidates from applying. Stuart Reges, a non-tenured teaching professor at UW’s Paul G. Allen School of…
Amazon job secured by IIT BHU graduate, father’s brief OK sparks X reactions. (Getty Images) An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Banaras Hindu University (BHU) graduate, Shivanshu Ranjan, has secured a job at Amazon. The news, however, gained unexpected attention not because of the achievement itself, but due to his father’s understated reaction. When Ranjan…
UP Police exam city slip 2025 released at upprpb.in UP Police exam city slip 2025: The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the exam city slips for the 2025 UP Police recruitment examinations. Candidates appearing for the Sub-Inspector (SI), Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), and Computer Operator exams can now access and download…
Explained: Key reasons behind opposition to the TN Private Universities Amendment 2025. (AI Image) The Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill 2025 has faced strong reactions from academic institutions, students, and stakeholders following its passage in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The Education Minister has subsequently announced that the Bill will be reviewed, as reported…
NHPC JE admit card 2025 released: download hall ticket at nhpcindia.com now NHPC JE admit card 2025: The National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has released the NHPC JE admit card 2025 for candidates appearing in the Junior Engineer (JE) Exam. Aspirants can now download their hall tickets from the official website, nhpcindia.com, using their registration…
Work like a horse. I myself will cast aside the idea of work-life balance. I’ll work, work, work, work, and work,” said Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, during her address to the Liberal Democratic Party, as quoted by ANI. At 64, Takaichi has imprinted her name in the leaves of history. Her words…
AAI Senior Assistant admit card 2025: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has officially released the AAI Senior Assistant admit card 2025 on the official website. Candidates who have applied for the Senior Assistant post can now access the admit cards on the official AAI website, aai.aero. You can use your registration number or roll…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will close the window for List of Candidates (LOC) data correction window tomorrow, October 27, 2025. This critical step ensures that the personal and academic information of students appearing for Class 10 and 12 board examinations is accurate and complete.CBSE has opened this correction window to allow modifications…
WashU medical school faces federal civil rights complaint over alleged DEI bias in admissions, residency, and hiring America First Legal (AFL), a conservative legal advocacy group that focuses on defending civil rights and challenging federal policies, has filed a federal civil rights complaint with the US Department of Justice against Washington University School of Medicine…
University of Louisiana at Lafayette reduces staff. (Getty Images) The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL) has laid off 51 employees and vacated an additional 19 positions as part of a plan to address a $25 million structural budget deficit, the Acadiana Advocate reported. Interim University President Jaimie Hebert confirmed the reductions in an email…
Rising costs and US grant terminations drive Columbia University operating surplus lower. (Getty Images) Columbia University’s operating income fell sharply in fiscal year 2025, declining by just over 63% to $112.6 million. The Ivy League institution reported that revenue grew only modestly while expenses increased at a faster pace, putting pressure on its financial position,…
Christopher Quire poses for a portrait Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Princeton, N.J. (AP Photo) Black student enrollment at many of the nation’s most selective colleges has dropped sharply in the two years following the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action in admissions, an Associated Press analysis finds. On several campuses, Black students now represent…
