Even OpenAI couldn’t escape burnout: What the shutdown says about young tech workers facing 80-hour weeks
In a move that’s as surprising as it is revealing, OpenAI, one of the world’s most influential artificial intelligence labs, announced a mandatory one-week company-wide shutdown starting this July. While on the surface, it might seem like a generous summer break, insiders say the real reason is burnout. Employees have reportedly been clocking 80-hour work […]
Why B-School graduates are back in demand, but not for old reasons
Boardrooms today are not just hiring for experience or pedigree. They are hiring for context, for systems thinking, and for a kind of intelligence that adapts faster than business models change. In this shifting terrain, business school graduates have re-emerged as valuable hires, not for the reasons they once were, but because of the strategic […]
Did you know? Aditya Roy Kapur failed Class XI before becoming a hit Bollywood star
Aditya Roy Kapur may be a known name in Bollywood today, but his journey to stardom didn’t begin with gold medals or top grades. In fact, he failed Class XI—a year that could have set him back, but ended up setting him apart.At a time when students are under immense pressure to perform academically, Kapur’s […]
The Big Beautiful Bill’s quiet revolution: Dismantling the federal role in education
While President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has drawn noisy debate over taxes and immigration, its most transformative, and potentially divisive, legacy may unfold far from the public gaze: Inside America’s classrooms. Formally known as the American Prosperity and Freedom Act, the bill runs 940 pages deep. Nestled in its dense legal language is a […]
KTET June 2025 registration begins at ktet.kerala.gov.in: Examination to be held in August, direct link to apply here
The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has opened the registration window for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) June 2025 session. Aspiring teachers across the state can now apply online at the official website — ktet.kerala.gov.in — until July 10, 2025. The KTET is a mandatory certification for candidates aiming to teach in government and aided schools […]
Graduating soon? These 4 things could make or break your job prospects
A freshly minted degree once symbolized a clear path to employment. Today, it’s just the beginning of the journey—and often, not the most important part. As the job market undergoes seismic shifts in 2025, employers are quietly redrawing the map of what makes a candidate truly valuable. Academic merit alone, once a golden ticket, is […]
7 things you should keep in mind before pursuing Software Engineering as a career
Representational image: iStock The rise of the digital economy has placed software engineering at the centre of modern innovation. From fintech to healthcare, logistics to entertainment, the invisible hands behind every smart app and seamless website belong to engineers solving problems in code. Naturally, the profession attracts attention, not just for its high salaries, but […]
Layoff anxiety grips 46% of US workforce in 2025: Has career survival now replaced ambition?
On paper, the US labour market appears relatively stable. The national unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.2%, and 139,000 new jobs were added in May, as per data released by Indeed. But a closer look reveals cracks beneath the surface. According to Glassdoor, workplace sentiment has dropped to its lowest point since the platform began […]
Schools of Excellence with more autonomy proposed in Gujarat, ET Education
Experts also state that exempting SoEs from existing fee caps — currently set at 15%, 25%, and 30% Ahmedabad: The Gujarat govt has prepared a proposal to establish ‘Schools of Excellence’ (SoE), wherein 1% of the state’s 20,000 secondary schools will be developed into SoEs by offering them “greater autonomy in fee structuring and academic […]
IISER IAT counselling 2025 registration deadline extended: Check new date and steps to apply here
IISER IAT counselling 2025 registration deadline extended till July 7. The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER) have extended the registration deadline for the IAT 2025 counselling process, offering a welcome breather for candidates who qualified through the IISER Aptitude Test. Initially scheduled to close on July 3, 2025, the registration and choice-filling […]