ICF apprentice recruitment 2025: Applications open for over 1000 posts; check direct link, eligibility and key details
The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai has announced a recruitment drive to fill 1010 Apprentice posts. The registration process is open from July 12, 2025, and the deadline for applications is August 11, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via the official ICF website, pb.icf.gov.in. This recruitment is a valuable opportunity for […]
Why are more teen girls in America betting on college, and what’s holding boys back?
At a time when many adults are questioning the value of a college degree, American teenage girls are moving in the opposite direction—with conviction. According to a new AP-NORC poll, seven in ten girls aged 13 to 17 say graduating from college is “extremely” or “very” important to them. In comparison, only 54% of boys […]
Why hundreds of US MBAs are leaving high-paying jobs to clean air ducts and fix plumbing
The US MBA shift: From corporate careers to cleaning ducts and fixing plumbing. (AI Image) A growing number of MBA graduates in the United States are choosing to leave traditional corporate careers to purchase and operate small, often unglamorous, businesses in sectors such as HVAC, plumbing, and car washing. This trend is part of a […]
7 Indian origin mathematicians in the US: Where did they study?
Manjul Bhargava, Manindra Agrawal, S. R. Srinivasa Varadhan, and Sanjeev Arora. In the field of mathematics, several Indian-origin scholars have made lasting contributions while being associated with institutions in the US. These mathematicians have shaped diverse areas ranging from number theory and statistics to optimisation and computational complexity. Their academic journeys and institutional affiliations reflect […]
Saina Nehwal studied only till class 12: A look at her journey from classroom to court
Saina Nehwal, born on March 17, 1990, in Hisar, Haryana, didn’t just smash shuttlecocks—she smashed stereotypes too. While many would expect a superstar athlete to have endless trophies and textbooks, Saina’s school story is refreshingly straightforward: She studied only till class 12. But don’t let that fool you; her journey from classrooms to global courts […]
Why Harvard is under fire for erasing its DEI presence and what it means for US students
Harvard’s digital purge of DEI resources signals shift in US university policies Harvard University has come under intense scrutiny following the removal of multiple Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) websites from its official College webpage. This digital purge included the deletion of entire offices dedicated to supporting women, LGBTQ+ students, and students of colour. The […]
Karnataka School Association Champions Three-Language Policy to Safeguard Student Rights, ET Education
It also pointed out that Karnataka is the only state that evaluates the first language paper for 125 marks Bengaluru: The Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools of Karnataka (KAMS) has appealed to the govt to uphold the three-language policy and implement key reforms to the SSLC language assessment system in the best interest […]
Up to $1.6 million lost: North Dakota’s new funding formula reshapes US Title I distribution
US Title I funds redistributed in North Dakota under new census-based formula. (AI Image) North Dakota has implemented a new method for distributing federal Title I education funds, affecting public K–12 schools across the state. The changes align the state’s funding approach with that used in 43 other US states, shifting the basis of allocation […]
EU climate VP seeks ‘fair competition’ with China on green energy
BEIJING: The European Union is seeking “fair competition” with China and not a race to the bottom in wages and environmental standards, the bloc’s vice president for the clean transition told AFP in Beijing on Monday.Deep frictions exist over economic relations between the 27-nation bloc and China.Brussels is worried that a manufacturing glut propelled by […]
Kerala Minister Sivankutty justifies longer school hours amid row over new academic calendar, ET Education
The court instructed the state to revisit the calendar, consult stakeholders, and align it with existing laws Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala General Education Minister, V Sivankutty, on Sunday defended the state’s new academic calendar for 2025-26, which includes longer school hours and select working Saturdays to meet “national and state education standards.” Under the revised timetable, high […]