Columbia reports major foreign funding of $1.2 billion as US tightens disclosure enforcement
Columbia reports major foreign funding of $1.2 billion Columbia University is among the top 10 US universities receiving foreign funding, with total disclosures reaching $1.2 billion as of January 31, 2025. The figures come from a new data dashboard released by the US Department of Education on January 2. According to reporting by The Columbia […]
Engaging Students with Game-Based Learning
Aiming to make learning more fun and engaging for students, a growing number of educators are turning to digital games and simulations to help teach core curriculum. This practice raises a number of key questions, such as: What does research say about gaming’s potential as an educational strategy? What best practices exist to help educators […]
ESIC recruitment 2026 result out for Senior Resident posts: Direct link to check merit list here
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced the result for the recruitment of Senior Resident posts on a three-year tenure basis. The result is based on the walk-in interviews held from January 20 to January 23, 2026, at ESIC Medical College & Hospital, KK Nagar, Chennai. This notice is in continuation of the earlier […]
New dragonfly species discovered in Kerala, named Lyriothemis keralensis
Researchers have discovered a new species of dragonfly from Kerala and named it Lyriothemis keralensis, recognising the State’s exceptional biodiversity. The species was recorded from Varapetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, where it inhabits vegetated pools and irrigation canals within well shaded pineapple and rubber plantations. The study was conducted by Dattaprasad Sawant of the […]
Pollution needs year-round action, says CM as Delhi gets six new air monitoring stations | Delhi News
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said pollution control requires sustained, year-round action, inaugurating six new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) stations to expand real-time tracking of air quality across the capital.She also flagged off 100 ‘Vayu Rakshak’ vehicles for stricter monitoring, and enforcement of pollution control norms.Addressing an event […]
Mobile Learning: Strategies for Success
Mobile learning allows schools to deliver a more personalized and engaging experience for students—while extending students’ education beyond the school walls. But implementing a successful mobile learning program raises key challenges for school leaders, such as managing mobile devices and ensuring equitable access to ed-tech resources for all students. With the generous support of Copernicus […]
Students’ body seeks law to prevent caste-based discrimination in educational institutions, ETEducation
The resolution on UGC Equity Regulations stated that the guidelines were the outcome of sustained student movements, Dalit-Adivasi struggles, and public pressure following the institutional death of Rohit Vemula at Hyderabad Central University in 2016. Lucknow: Resolution adopted at the 17th Uttar Pradesh State Conference of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) demanded a strong […]
Who is Irina Ghose, the IIT-BHU graduate and former Microsoft MD now leading Anthropic India?
Irina Ghose – MD of Anthropic Anthropic has named Irina Ghose as its Managing Director for India as the company prepares to set up its first office in the country. The appointment comes at a time when artificial intelligence is moving from pilot projects to large-scale deployment across sectors. With more than 30 years in […]
Elon Musk says that SpaceX has shifted focus from Mars to Moon
A file image of Elon Musk with a logo of SpaceX. | Photo Credit: Reuters SpaceX is putting its longstanding focus of sending humans to Mars on the back burner to prioritise establishing a settlement on the Moon, founder Elon Musk said Sunday (February 8, 2026). The South Africa-born billionaire’s space company has found massive […]
Best Practices in School IT Management
Having a robust and reliable IT infrastructure is mission-critical for schools today, as problems or delays in the availability of resources over their network can hinder learning. To ensure that data, applications, and other resources are available to staff and students as needed, school and district IT departments are adopting a variety of approaches—from virtualizing […]