MacKenzie Scott gave Native Forward $50 million; it will spend $10 million on scholarships and place $40 million in a permanent endowment
Scott, 56, is one of the world’s best-known donors. (Getty images) Native Forward Scholars Fund (NFSF) has announced how it will use the entire $50 million unrestricted donation it received from philanthropist and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ former wife, MacKenzie Scott. The organisation said every dollar of the gift will go towards supporting Native students […]
The Hindu’s daily quiz on August 7, 2026
Name this astronomer. From 2017 to 2019, a star since named for her began to dim and brighten in unusual ways, exciting astronomers about the potential causes. Photo: Special Arrangements Published – August 07, 2026 06:01 pm IST Source link
Insights from Minister Joshi in Bhubaneswar, ETEducation
Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi Bhubaneswar, Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday called on BRICS countries to work together to address common challenges, saying issues such as resilience, innovation and sustainability cannot be tackled in isolation. Addressing the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting here, Joshi said India’s BRICS Chairship is guided by the […]
SSC JHT admit card 2026 released for PST at sscer.org: Direct link to download hall tickets here
SSC JHT admit card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the admit card for candidates shortlisted to appear in the Physical Standard Test (PST) for the Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) post under the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025.The candidates who have already qualified for the PST will now get their hall tickets downloaded from […]
Computer education to become mandatory in Bihar schools: CM, ETEducation
Bihar Education minister Mithilesh Tiwari told reporters that computer education would be compulsory for students from Classes VI to XII. Patna: Computer education will soon become mandatory in Bihar schools as the state govt accelerates its push towards digital governance and technology-driven development, CM Samrat Choudhary said on Thursday while addressing an artificial intelligence (AI) […]
DU BTech admission 2026: Delhi University revises spot admission schedule, spot round 1 allocation, check details here
The Faculty of Technology at the University of Delhi (DU) has announced the modified schedule for spot admission round 1 for BTech admissions in the 2026-27 academic year. Those candidates who are applying for BTech courses under the undergraduate engineering programs can view the modified schedule of the counseling procedure through the university admission website.According […]
Uttar Pradesh Establishes Research Chairs to Promote Indian Knowledge Traditions, ETEducation
The research chairs will encourage studies on the Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Jain and Buddhist philosophy, Ayurveda, yoga, Indian mathematics, astronomy, architecture, agriculture, environmental conservation and other traditional knowledge systems. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh will establish research chairs in eligible universities and colleges to promote research on India’s ancient knowledge systems, philosophy, science and culture in […]
US student visas plunge 62% for Indians, only 34% for Chinese in 2025
US student visas plunge 62% for Indians Student visas issued by the United States (US) to Indian nationals dropped by 62 per cent in 2025, according to a new report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington based think tank. The report also calls for scrapping the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, arguing […]
Karnataka Proposes Rural Quota for Government School Students in CET and NEET Admissions, ETEducation
Currently, students who have studied from Classes 1 to 10 in rural schools are eligible for a 15% reservation in CET and NEET admissions. BENGALURU: Karnataka govt is considering introducing a separate reservation for rural govt school students within the existing rural quota for admissions to professional courses. Currently, students who have studied from Classes […]
From clean water to prosthetics: Meet the six IIT Madras professors whose life-changing research earned the prestigious ANRF J.C. Bose Grant
Clockwise from top left: Prof. Jitendra S. Sangwai, Prof. Ramakrishnan Swaminathan, Prof. Deepa Venkitesh, Prof. Thalappil Pradeep, Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan and Prof. Sundargopal Ghosh, the six IIT Madras professors selected for the prestigious ANRF J. C. Bose Grant. For students aspiring to become scientists, engineers or researchers, prestigious fellowships are more than just awards—they recognise […]