Jitendra Malik’s education path: This Indian-origin AI expert went from IIT Kanpur to Stanford, then pioneered machine vision at UC Berkeley
Indian-origin AI expert, Jitendra Malik In the bustling town of Mathura, India, a young boy named Jitendra Malik found himself captivated by puzzles, patterns, and the invisible logic of the world. That boy would one day help teach machines to see. His journey from school classrooms in Jabalpur to the elite laboratories of UC Berkeley, […]
US higher education faces $7 billion hit as international commencements set to drop by 40% this September
US may lose 150,000 international students as visa delays threaten September commencements. (AI Image) A new analysis forecasts a significant downturn in international student commencements in the US this fall, with projected declines of 30% to 40% for September 2025. The data, jointly produced by NAFSA and research consultancy JB International, highlights a potential loss […]
Turkish city calls for help after heat tops 50 degree celsius
A choking heatwave left astonished locals in southeastern Turkey calling for state help to pay their air conditioning bills after the temperature surged past 50 degree celsius.“We cannot cope with the heat,” ice-cream maker Recep Esiyok, 59, told AFP in Silopi, where meteorologists measured 50.5C on Friday — a national record.“I’ve been living in Silopi […]
Now University of Iowa under state investigation as US intensifies DEI fight across campuses
Governor Kim Reynolds files complaint as University of Iowa faces US DEI probe. (Getty Images) The University of Iowa is currently under investigation by the Iowa Attorney General’s Office following a formal complaint filed by Governor Kim Reynolds. The action stems from a video that appears to show a university employee discussing ways staff might […]
Trump administration puts colleges on notice in new DOJ memo: End DEI programs or risk losing federal funds
President Donald Trump (File Photo) In a sweeping new move, the Trump administration has escalated its efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across U.S. institutions. A memo released Wednesday by the Department of Justice (DOJ) warns that recipients of federal funding including schools, colleges, universities, and nonprofits, could lose their funding if […]
7 Indian-origin economists in the US: A look at the schools they went to
Top Indian-origin economists in the US and their educational backgrounds. (AI Image used for representational purposes only) Indian-origin economists have been pivotal in shaping modern economic thought and policy, influencing areas ranging from development economics and international trade to behavioral economics and financial regulation. Their academic paths often start in India and extend to world-renowned […]
Back-to-school 2025: 5 smart strategies every US student should know before the first bell
As August edges into September, millions of students across the United States begin the annual pilgrimage back to classrooms—some with excitement, others with anxiety, and many with a bit of both. While the back-to-school season varies from state to state—starting as early as late July in southern districts and extending into mid-September in parts of […]
‘Station’ in Ladakh begins research to simulate life on Moon, Mars
To prepare for possible manned space missions to the Moon and potentially Mars, Protoplanet, a Bengaluru-based company involved in space science popularisation, launched human outer planet exploration (HOPE) in Tso Kar, Ladakh, according to a statement from the company. HOPE is intended to be a research station where selected ‘crew’ — beginning August 1 — […]
SWAYAM July 2025 exams to be held by NTA from 11 to 14 December; check official notice here
NTA announces SWAYAM July 2025 exam dates, tests scheduled for December NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has officially announced the examination dates for the SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) July 2025 semester. As per the public notice dated 29 July […]
A new wave of protests highlights America’s deepening career security crisis: Here’s what it means for working professionals
In New Haven, Connecticut, a crowd of nurses, teachers, service workers, and students recently filled Scantlebury Park, many wearing “union pride” T-shirts. Organised by UNITE HERE unions and New Haven Rising, the rally called attention to a growing concern shared by working-class Americans across the country: a steady decline in career security amid rising costs […]