What’s ailing India’s battery scheme for EVs? | Explained

The ACC PLI scheme, launched in October 2021, was designed to catalyse a domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem and reduce a near-total reliance on Chinese imports. File image for representation only. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: An ambitious ₹18,100 crore scheme to facilitate the manufacture of advanced chemistry cell batteries in India, particularly […]

Why MIT graduates are always in demand: Top industries, roles, and salaries explained

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Why MIT graduates are always in demand For students planning higher education, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is widely recognized for producing graduates who are well-prepared for careers in multiple industries. MIT graduates have been behind major breakthroughs such as 3D printing and bionic prostheses, and the university boasts among its alumni 89 Nobel […]

When visas vanish, so do career pathways: How rising H-1B fees threaten hospital hiring

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Colorado hospitals warn soaring H-1B visa costs could deepen healthcare staffing shortages Colorado’s hospitals are not scouring overseas talent pools because it’s fashionable. They are doing it because wards need nurses, labs need technicians and burnout has become a daily operational risk. For years, the H-1B visa has quietly propped up hard-to-fill roles, particularly in […]

UGC informs universities about TRAI digital connectivity rating initiative: Here’s what to know

ugc informs universities about trai digital connectivity rating initiative heres what to know

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed all universities and colleges about a new initiative by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) related to rating properties for digital connectivity.In an official communication issued on January 29, 2026, the UGC shared details of TRAI’s framework that focuses on assessing and improving digital connectivity infrastructure in […]

IAF Agniveervayu intake 01/2027 registration ends tomorrow: Direct link to apply here

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) has already started the online registration process for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme and the application process is currently underway with the registration window set to close tomorrow, February 1, 2026. Eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates can apply online.The recruitment is being conducted to select candidates […]

Why TISS is bringing back elections, but not the freedom that comes with them

why tiss is bringing back elections but not the freedom that comes with them

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is restoring student representation after a gap of nearly two years, but the return of elections has opened a new argument over neutrality, participation and control. The Students’ Council elections are scheduled to be held on February 6, 2026. For the upcoming polls, candidates have been asked to […]