Sulphur-cleaning device in coal plants not necessary: Central scientific committee

A high-powered committee of experts, chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) Ajay Sood, has recommended that India do away with a decade-long policy of mandating equipment, called Flu Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units, in all coal-fired thermal power plants (TPPs), according to documents perused by The Hindu. These FGD units are required to be retro-fitted in […]
eSchool News July-September 2020

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

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

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. […]
eSchool News October-December 2020

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

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 […]
eSchool News January-March 2021

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

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 […]
eSchool News April–June 2021

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

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 […]