Economic Survey: Degrees are rising, job certainty isn’t; tomorrow’s Budget gets tested here
Education sector is India’s operating system and the operating system is only as good as its handover. Image: AI generated. Tomorrow’s Union Budget will arrive with its familiar vocabulary—“skilling”, “capacity”, ‘future-ready youth’. Fine. But the Economic Survey 2025–26 has already reminded us of something budgets often forget: Education isn’t a sector you ‘announce’ for one […]
Two school districts sue Alaska over alleged failure to fund public education
Two school districts in Alaska have filed a lawsuit accusing the state of failing to meet its constitutional obligation to adequately fund public education, arguing that years of underinvestment have damaged learning conditions and student outcomes.The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District and the Kuspuk School District filed the case in Anchorage Superior Court this […]
GMCH Handwara recruitment 2026: Register online for 108 Junior Staff Nurse posts, direct link and eligibility details here
Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara has released a recruitment notification for 108 Junior Staff Nurse posts for 2026. The engagement will be on an academic arrangement basis. Eligible candidates can apply through the official online portal within the given dates. The posts are open to candidates who hold a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery […]
What’s ailing India’s battery scheme for EVs? | Explained
The ACC PLI scheme, launched in October 2021, was designed to catalyse a domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem and reduce a near-total reliance on Chinese imports. File image for representation only. | Photo Credit: PTI The story so far: An ambitious ₹18,100 crore scheme to facilitate the manufacture of advanced chemistry cell batteries in India, particularly […]
How New York City schools are using AI-powered teaching assistants to raise reading achievement
With Reading Scores Lagging, NYC Schools Pilot AI Teaching Assistants The New York City public schools are looking for innovative methods to facilitate learning in students by incorporating artificial intelligence into the classroom. According to a report by The 74, the superintendents in the Bronx and Brooklyn have tested the use of AI teaching assistants […]
APJ Abdul Kalam once said, ‘Learning gives creativity, which leads to…”: 5 lessons it teaches students
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam often spoke about education not as a race for marks, but as a chain of habits that shape how a person grows. In one short line, he mapped that chain clearly. Learning, he said, leads to creativity. Creativity leads to thinking. Thinking leads to knowledge. For students navigating exams, pressure and […]
Why MIT graduates are always in demand: Top industries, roles, and salaries explained
Why MIT graduates are always in demand For students planning higher education, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is widely recognized for producing graduates who are well-prepared for careers in multiple industries. MIT graduates have been behind major breakthroughs such as 3D printing and bionic prostheses, and the university boasts among its alumni 89 Nobel […]
When visas vanish, so do career pathways: How rising H-1B fees threaten hospital hiring
Colorado hospitals warn soaring H-1B visa costs could deepen healthcare staffing shortages Colorado’s hospitals are not scouring overseas talent pools because it’s fashionable. They are doing it because wards need nurses, labs need technicians and burnout has become a daily operational risk. For years, the H-1B visa has quietly propped up hard-to-fill roles, particularly in […]
UGC NET December result 2025 to be released on this date; check official announcement here
The National Testing Agency will soon declare the results of the UGC NET December 2025 session. The result is likely to be released by February 4, 2026, NTA has officially confirmed. Candidates who appeared for the tests conducted from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026 should keep checking the official portal of NTA UGC […]
UGC informs universities about TRAI digital connectivity rating initiative: Here’s what to know
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed all universities and colleges about a new initiative by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) related to rating properties for digital connectivity.In an official communication issued on January 29, 2026, the UGC shared details of TRAI’s framework that focuses on assessing and improving digital connectivity infrastructure in […]