AI-driven disruption at Intel puts 25,000 jobs at risk: What tech graduates in the US must do to remain employable
The age of AI is no longer coming, it’s here. And it’s rewriting the rules of employment across Silicon Valley. Intel’s decision to lay off 25,000 employees is just one chapter in a larger shift shaking the foundations of the US tech industry.For decades, the path into tech was clear: get a degree, learn to […]
Trump administration pushes penalties in campus antisemitism cases, using Columbia deal as roadmap
After Columbia settlement, Trump administration plans to push penalties on other institutions. The Trump administration is reshaping how US universities are held accountable for campus antisemitism, introducing a new enforcement strategy that combines financial penalties with sweeping institutional reforms. At the center of this shift is a $200 million settlement with Columbia University, now being […]
Psychology vs sociology: which degree opens more global career doors?
Psychology vs sociology: which degree opens more global career doors? As universities worldwide witness a steady rise in applications for social science programmes, two majors continue to draw significant student interest: psychology and sociology. Both explore human behaviour and social dynamics, but their academic orientation and career outcomes often lead in distinct global directions.So for […]
Kanchan trees, nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli
Kanchan trees, nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in Majuli (Image: ANI) MAJULI: In the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanchan trees along the Brahmaputra River. This sustainable and eco-friendly approach has proven to be a natural shield against the relentless forces of […]
UPSC CAPF admit card 2025 released at upsc.gov.in: Check direct link and how to download here
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the release of the CAPF Assistant Commandant Admit Card 2025 on July 25, 2025, available via the official portal upsconline.gov.in or upsc.gov.in. This latest development is a crucial milestone for candidates preparing for the CAPF written examination scheduled for August 3, 2025. With approximately 357 vacancies across […]
Uma Kanjilal appointed first woman VC of IGNOU, 4 decades after university was set up
New Delhi: Uma Kanjilal has been appointed the first woman Vice Chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), four decades after the university was established, according to education ministry officials.“With over 36 years of distinguished service in the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system, Kanjilal brings a wealth of academic leadership, digital innovation, […]
Supreme Court issues guidelines to address student suicides and mental health in educational institutions
New Delhi: Outlining the rise in suicides and mental health issues among students in educational institutions, the Supreme Court on Friday issued pan-India guidelines to combat the problem. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said there remained a “legislative and regulatory vacuum” in the country with respect to a unified, enforceable framework […]
IBPS PO, SO 2025 edit window opens on this date: Check official notice issued by the institute here
Candidates who applied for the IBPS PO/MT-XV and CRP SPL-XV 2025 recruitment process can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has officially opened a two-day edit window from July 31 to August 1, 2025, allowing applicants to modify or correct specific details in their application forms. This one-time […]
Altermagnet conducts with different charge carriers in different directions
In altermagnetic materials, atoms form a regular pattern with their spin and spatial orientation alternating on the neighbouring magnetic sites in the crystal. | Photo Credit: Libor Šmejkal (CC BY-SA) Some materials conduct electricity mainly with one kind of charge‑carrier everywhere: either negative electrons (n‑type) or positive ‘holes’ (p‑type). A rare class can breach this […]
US student visa capacity reduced in India amid new online screening norms: Will more slots be enough to ease the panic?
As the fall semester draws near, thousands of Indian students aiming to begin their studies in the United States are caught in a frustrating and uncertain situation. The US embassy and its consulates in India have reduced their student visa processing capacity, citing new security protocols introduced by the US administration on June 18, 2025. […]