James D. Watson, the American scientist best known for co-discovering the double-helix structure of DNA alongside Francis Crick, has died aged 97. His passing was confirmed by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where he worked and led research for decades. Watson, who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Crick and Maurice Wilkins,…
The United States has introduced new guidance that could see foreign nationals denied visas or green cards on the basis of pre-existing chronic health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. While the move has been framed as an extension of the century-old “public charge” rule, its potential impact on international students, particularly those on…
Fresh off his historic victory in New York City’s mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani has announced a transition team that has both experience and reformist intent. Among those joining him is Lina Khan, a legal scholar, Columbia Law School professor, and former chair of the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Her inclusion marks a significant…
In a shift reflecting Washington’s changing posture on academic collaboration, Harvard University has introduced a new screening system for international participants, faculty, and co-sponsors in all university-affiliated educational programmes.According to an internal presentation obtained by The Harvard Crimson, the measures will apply across executive education, online courses, workshops, and conferences, signalling a significant broadening of…
Image credits: Getty Images For Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph, success was never about working round the clock. His rule was simple: every Tuesday at 5 PM, he stopped working, without exception.In an old LinkedIn post that has resurfaced on social media, Randolph reflected on his decades-long ritual of leaving the office at the same time…
More than a hundred campuses across the United States witnessed coordinated demonstrations on Friday, as students, faculty, and staff rallied against what they described as the Trump administration’s political encroachment into higher education.The protests, marked the first in a series of nationwide actions that organisers plan to escalate into student and worker strikes next May…
Cornell University has agreed to pay 60 million dollars and accept the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws in a move that ends months of investigation and restores over 250 million dollars in frozen research funding.The Ivy League institution’s president, Michael Kotlikoff, described the decision as a pragmatic balance between compliance and autonomy, one…
The US 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Olentangy Local Schools in central Ohio cannot discipline students for referring to transgender peers by their biological pronouns. In a 10-7 decision issued November 6, the court found that the district failed to demonstrate that such usage would “materially and substantially” disrupt school activities or…
A college diploma was once a near-certain ticket to career stability and upward mobility. Today, that expectation is eroding. Recent graduates are entering a workforce that increasingly demands experience, adaptability, and skills that go beyond the classroom. The promise of economic security through education alone is no longer guaranteed, leaving many young professionals questioning the…
A quiet but significant policy change in the US immigration system, announced on 20 October 2025, is sending a wave of relief and optimism through international student circles. Starting with the 2026 H-1B visa filing cycle, employers will face a new $100,000 fee when sponsoring workers from abroad. But there’s an important exception: Students already…
The US Department of Education has reached a pivotal milestone in reshaping the nation’s student loan picture, finalizing consensus on sweeping reforms under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee, after intensive deliberations over September and November, agreed on a comprehensive framework to simplify repayment, cap excessive…
They once called it the dawn of a smarter age, a time when machines would think, reason, and liberate humans from the ordinary. But as artificial intelligence slips deeper into everyday life, that promise feels tangled with uncertainty. The future Americans once imagined with fascination now evokes hesitation. Is AI enhancing humanity or quietly hollowing…
WBSSC SLST result 2025: The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has officially released the SLST Result 2025 on its portal, www.westbengalssc.com, bringing relief and excitement to thousands of aspiring educators. This announcement moves the state closer to filling 35,726 Assistant Teacher vacancies across government-aided schools for classes IX to XII.The 2nd State Level Selection…
“It’s not enough anymore to say, “I can work hard,” said Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, in a recent interview with CNN. “When you graduate, whether it’s high school, community college, or college, you need the skills to get the job. ’ In the old days, you could be in 10th grade, go get…
Technology’s advance is rewriting the rulebook of work. Artificial intelligence (AI) no longer lurks in laboratories, it’s in classrooms, offices, and even hospital corridors. As algorithms take over repetitive tasks and machines learn to mimic human reasoning, a growing sense of unease ripples across the job market: What happens when the first rung of the…
Tesla shareholders didn’t blink. Over 75% voted to hand Elon Musk a pay package that could make him the world’s first trillionaire—not because they’re dazzled, but because they’re betting on the same thing his entire career has run on: Audacity backed by systems thinking. Elon Musk’s academic grounding at the University of Pennsylvania, where he…
DSSSB Teacher recruitment 2025: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) will close the registration process for DSSSB Teacher Recruitment 2025 today, November 7. Aspiring candidates seeking teaching positions under the Delhi government must complete their applications through the official website, dsssb.delhi.gov.in before the window closes. This recruitment drive marks one of the largest teacher…
WBSSC SLST result 2025: The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) is likely to announce the WBSSC SLST result 2025 in November on its official website, www.westbengalssc.com. The long-awaited results will be released in PDF format, featuring the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for the interview stage, the next critical phase of the recruitment process….
SSC CHSL admit card 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the SSC CHSL admit card 2025 soon on its official website, ssc.gov.in. Candidates who have registered for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025 (Tier-I), will be able to access their hall tickets a few days before their examination date.According…
The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) has officially released the interview schedule for provisionally shortlisted candidates. According to the company’s notice dated November 5, 2025, the interviews are scheduled to commence on November 26, 2025 (Wednesday). The detailed list containing the names of shortlisted candidates, along with the respective interview dates and venues, has been…
