Sundar Pichai or Elon Musk: Which tech billionaire’s education journey is more inspiring?
In the world of tech billionaires, few names hold as much weight as Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk. One leads Alphabet Inc., having just entered the billionaire club. The other, founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, continues to top global wealth rankings. But beyond wealth and business milestones, their academic paths tell very different stories.At […]
54% of American workers are logging in during vacations: Is rest now a luxury Silicon Valley can no longer afford?
(Representational image: iStock) Your eyes are watching the picturesque, serene beaches, the sun is perfectly warm, and the calendar says “on leave.” Yes, that is what we all crave. With memes and reels flooding our feeds about vacation days and fake sick leaves, we know this is the kind of rest we all yearn for, […]
Do you know where Sydney Sweeney studied before landing her breakout role in Euphoria?
Before Sydney Sweeney became a breakout star in Euphoria, she was just another student trying to make it work at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She wasn’t there long, but that brief stint in college says more about her than most people realise. While her Hollywood career was quietly gaining momentum, Sydney Sweeney was […]
Phoebe Gates education qualifications: How studying human biology at Stanford sparked her fight for women’s health rights
Phoebe Adele Gates grew up in a world filled with ambition, innovation, and global change-makers. As the youngest child of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, she had no shortage of role models. But when it came to carving out her own identity, Phoebe turned to something deeply personal: education.In June 2024, Phoebe graduated from […]
Community college vs university: Which path makes more career sense in 2025
In an era where degrees cost more than ever and industries demand real-world skills over academic pedigree, students in 2025 are confronting a pivotal question: Should I choose a university or a community college, and which will truly serve my career?The age-old assumption that a four-year university is the default route to success is no […]
“I can’t teach genocide in this environment,” says Columbia University scholar as campus free speech crisis deepens
Columbia University (File Photo) After nearly five decades in the classroom, Marianne Hirsch, daughter of Holocaust survivors and a renowned genocide scholar at Columbia University, is questioning whether she can continue teaching. The catalyst? Columbia’s recent adoption of a controversial definition of antisemitism, one that critics say could criminalize nuanced discussion of Israel and its […]
CETA signed between India and UK: What it means for students and young professionals in both countries
India and the the United Kingdom signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that marks a significant step forward in bilateral economic cooperation. While the headlines have largely focused on the projected $34 billion annual boost to trade and the reduction of import duties across key sectors, the long-term […]
New Zealand proves work-life balance is no longer a dream, Here are other countries getting it right
In a world forever altered by the remote revolution, the age-old equation of “live to work” has been upended. Across continents, governments, companies, and citizens are increasingly asking a different question: What if we worked to live?As burnout becomes a global epidemic and mental health a mainstream concern, the idea of a life-work balance, not […]
Why should we care about cuts to funding for science education?
Key points: The Trump administration is slashing the funding for new projects focused on STEM education and has terminated hundreds of grants focused on equitable STEM education. This will have enormous effects on education and science for decades to come. Meaningful science education is crucial for improving all of our lives, including the lives of […]
Karnataka to reduce SSLC, II PU pass marks to 33%: What students need to know
Bengaluru: The Karnataka govt has notified draft rules to change the evaluation pattern of SSLC and II PU exams starting from the 2025-26 academic year, with two key suggestions are: Reduce the pass mark and allow inclusion of internal marks to calculate the passing score.In SSLC exams, a student should secure 33% of the total […]