Why US education no longer feels like a safe bet for Indian applicants

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Indian students rethink US plans as visa uncertainty deepens. (AI Image) For generations, studying in the United States has been a defining dream for many Indian students. With its renowned universities, global career opportunities, and a reputation for innovation, the US has long been the top destination for India’s brightest minds. But that sense of […]

Bacteria found at Rajgir hot spring shows antibacterial activity

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To live a cozy life on the earth, a temperature of around 25° to 30° C is ideal. But during a heat wave, where temperatures can cross 40° C, the consequences can be deadly. Humans and most complex multicellular organisms are not built to tolerate such heat. That doesn’t mean no living thing can, however. […]

No time for tales: Gen Z parents find reading ‘boring,’ worsening US literacy crisis

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Reading, once a favourite pastime for children, a cornerstone of growing up, is now meeting its end in the United States, a nation that champions academic excellence. The era when children ostentatiously boasted about the books read has faded into memory. While screens take over the bookshelf, the conventional practise waits for its obituary in […]

Job postings in US state of Ohio rise despite year-over-year decline, data shows

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Data shows job postings rise in US state of Ohio despite annual decline. (AI Image) Ohio’s job market showed signs of short-term recovery between March and April, with thousands of new opportunities posted across the state and in the Eastern region. The latest data from OhioMeansJobs highlights a month-over-month increase in job advertisements, signaling cautious […]

How Trump’s war on international students hurts the US more than it helps

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Why targeting international students may backfire on the US economy and trade. President Donald Trump’s administration has launched a sweeping effort to curb the presence of international students in the United States, targeting institutions like Harvard University and pausing the issuance of key student visas. While framed as a national security move, this aggressive stance […]

A ban, a split verdict, and a health concern

Women carry fodder for their cattle through a mustard field on the outskirts of Srinagar. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Rapeseed-mustard oil (hereafter ‘mustard oil’) is the third-largest edible oil consumed in India. Two executive and judicial decisions on mustard oil — one from 2021 and another from 2024 — have major public health implications, […]