Odisha to set up 835 model primary schools in first phase of flagship scheme: Chief Minister
Bhubaneswar, India: The Odisha government will develop 835 model primary schools under the first phase of its flagship Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik Vidyalaya scheme.These high-quality primary schools will function as feeder schools for high schools across the state.The government plans to spend Rs 7 crore per school. Schools with over 100 students, classes from pre-primary […]
‘Defect to win’: science is set to be overwhelmed by fraud papers
A meticulous new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on August 4 has warned that systematic scientific fraud is no longer a fringe concern but a pervasive, organised, and rapidly growing threat that jeopardises the foundations of research worldwide. The study has revealed a fine-grained break-up of the actors, methods, […]
Rajasthan Education Minister says over 12 lakh new students enrolled in government schools
Jaipur, Rajasthan: Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar on Monday announced that more than 12 lakh new students have enrolled in government schools across the state this academic year, attributing the rise to improved standards of education in the public sector.Speaking to ANI, Dilawar said, “This time, more than 12 lakh enrollments have taken place, i.e. […]
Meta will now let candidates use AI in interviews: Is this the future of hiring in Silicon Valley?
In a move that might signal a seismic shift in how talent is evaluated, Meta has confirmed that it is actively testing AI-enabled interviews where coding candidates can use an artificial intelligence assistant during the assessment process.The update was first reported by 404 Media, which accessed an internal memo titled “AI-Enabled Interviews—Call for Mock Candidates.” […]
“Be so much better”: Accenture CEO Julie Sweet’s career lessons every student should learn early
Accenture CEO Julie Sweet The world doesn’t hand out fairness, it demands excellence. And sometimes, the most defining career lessons are born not from triumph, but from the sting of loss. At just 15 years old, Julie Sweet — now the global CEO of Accenture, stood defeated after a local speech contest. It wasn’t the […]
Adriana Kugler may return to Georgetown University as professor: A journey from academia to US Fed governor and back
When Dr. Adriana Kugler steps down from the Board of Governors of the US Federal Reserve on August 8, she is likely to return to a role that predates her central bank tenure: professor of Public Policy and Economics at Georgetown University. Kugler, the first Hispanic woman to serve on the Fed’s Board, submitted her […]
A random number generator using quantum physics and a blockchain
In September 2013, whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed that American and British intelligence agencies had successfully cracked much of the online encryption internet users used to keep their personal data private. Snowden’s solution appeared ironic to many: to adopt end-to-end encryption en masse, rendering mass surveillance prohibitively expensive and cumbersome. In end-to-end encryption, an algorithm converts […]
Andrew Tulloch education qualifications: The Sydney University medalist and Cambridge topper who said no to Meta’s $1.5 billion offer
In Silicon Valley, few stories spread faster than one involving a billionaire’s offer, and someone bold enough to refuse it. That’s exactly what happened when Andrew Tulloch, a low-key but highly respected Australian computer scientist, turned down a job offer from Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta, an offer reportedly worth up to $1.5 billion over six years, […]
10 high schools in Virginia leading in academics and holistic development
Virginia is home to some of the most academically rigorous and well-rounded high schools in the United States. Whether public or private, these institutions are shaping the future of education through their commitment to excellence, character-building, and innovation. As per the 2025 Niche rankings, here are the top 10 high schools in Virginia that are […]
US may lose 150,000 international students this fall: Here’s why global talent is pulling back
US may lose 150,000 international students this fall: Here’s why The United States could see its international student population decline by as many as 150,000 this fall, according to an alarming new projection from NAFSA: Association of International Educators, as reported by Forbes. For a nation that has long marketed itself as the global hub […]