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 […]
IAF Agniveervayu intake 01/2027 registration ends tomorrow: Direct link to apply here
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has already started the online registration process for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme and the application process is currently underway with the registration window set to close tomorrow, February 1, 2026. Eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates can apply online.The recruitment is being conducted to select candidates […]
Why TISS is bringing back elections, but not the freedom that comes with them
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is restoring student representation after a gap of nearly two years, but the return of elections has opened a new argument over neutrality, participation and control. The Students’ Council elections are scheduled to be held on February 6, 2026. For the upcoming polls, candidates have been asked to […]
JEE main session 2 registration dates out: Check schedule, steps to apply here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the registration for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 from February 1, 2026. Candidates who wish to appear for the April session can apply online once the portal opens. The last date to submit the application form is February 25, 2026. Students need to complete registration, upload documents, and […]
US judge signals Elon Musk’s xAI may lose lawsuit accusing Altman’s OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Lawyers for xAI and OpenAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS A U.S. federal judge signaled on Friday she may dismiss a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI accusing Sam Altman’s rival OpenAI of stealing trade secrets to gain an unfair advantage in developing AI technology. […]
CMAT 2026 answer key released at cmat.nta.nic.in: Check direct link and steps to raise objections here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and question papers of the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check the answer key on the official website cmat.nta.nic.in.Along with the answer key, NTA has also made available the question papers and recorded responses of […]
The story of dapsone: from dye to drug
India observes Anti-Leprosy Day on January 30, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. For most of history, leprosy was treated not as a medical condition but as a moral one. Across major religions and ancient traditions, people with leprosy were described as impure, cursed, or unclean. They were made to live outside towns, barred from […]
Uttarakhand lost 749 leopards, 86 tigers between 2020 & 2025: RTI | Dehradun News
Dehradun: Uttarakhand lost 749 leopards and 86 tigers over five years since 2020, according to data provided by the state forest department under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The information was shared with Amit Gupta, a Noida-based RTI activist, on Jan 19. To put the figures in perspective, around 235 tigers and around 1500 […]