Why some rivers refuse to mix

Two rivers meet, and yet, they do not become one. They run side by side, different in colour and texture, divided by a sharp, visible line that seems to defy everything we know about water. After all, place two droplets together and they merge instantly. So how can two massive, fast-moving rivers touch, and still […]

JPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: Notification for 103 vacancies released; check eligibility, exam date and more here

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JPSC Civil Services Examination 2026: 103 Vacancies Announced The Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) has announced the Combined Civil Services Competitive Examination 2025, which will fill a total of 103 vacancies in nine different state services. This recruitment process includes important administrative and police posts like Deputy Collector and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), making […]

Union Budget 2026: Experts warn funding alone won’t future-proof universities

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As Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts are urging greater investment in universities, skills, and scholarships. As India prepares for Union Budget 2026 amid global economic uncertainty, the education sector is emerging as a critical stabiliser—one that policymakers are increasingly looking to strengthen for long-term growth. With international education expenses on the rise, global mobility […]

As Washington pulls back, New York steps forward to protect college access

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Federal changes to student aid and research funding At a time when federal higher education policy is being decisively reshaped, New York is choosing a different path.Across the country, colleges are tightening budgets, shelving research plans, and recalibrating financial aid strategies as federal dollars become harder to secure. But in New York, state leaders are […]

H-1B visa freeze: How it will harm America’s higher education

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How H-1B freeze in the US could harm the higher education system in the country. American universities have long been global leaders in research and innovation, largely because they attract faculty and researchers from around the world. However, recent moves to restrict or freeze H-1B visa hiring are raising concerns that the United States may […]

Harvard University centralises summer programme deadlines under new funding office

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Harvard College has introduced a new, centralised system for summer funding and programme applications, a move that aims to bring order and equity to a process that students have long described as fragmented. According to The Harvard Crimson, the change is being implemented through the newly created Summer Funding Opportunities Office (SFO).Until last year, Harvard-sponsored […]