How performance engineering can democratise AI access in India
CPU-Based AI and Memory Optimisation: India’s Path to Scalable AI. (AI Image) If India incorporates performance engineering into its AI mission, it can turn AI from a centralised capability into a distributed resource accessible across sectors and regions, writes Yash Gupta.A high-end graphics processing unit costs more than Rs 8 lakh, roughly the monthly salary […]
Postgraduate courses drive 70% of Indian applications to Dubai: What you need to know
Dubai emerges as preferred study abroad destination for Indian students. (AI Image) Applications from Indian students to Dubai have surged sharply, with postgraduate programmes now accounting for over 70% of interest, according to recent data. The rise highlights a growing preference for advanced degrees in business, management, data science, analytics, and AI, as students seek […]
RCF Kapurthala announces recruitment for 550 Act Apprentices: Check eligibility, direct link to apply here
RCF Kapurthala Act Apprentice recruitment drive open for 550 posts Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, a unit of Indian Railways, has announced the recruitment of 550 Act Apprentices across various technical trades. The official notification was released on 9 December 2025, providing a significant opportunity for students with vocational training to gain hands-on experience in […]
Elite US colleges see record surge in low-income enrolments as new financial aid strategies take hold
Several of the United States’ most selective universities are enrolling record numbers of low-income students, marking a significant shift in admissions strategy following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ban on race-based affirmative action. According to new reporting by the Associated Press (AP), early data from top institutions indicates a widespread rise in Pell Grant–eligible students, even […]
West Virginia Board of Education approves closure of 15 schools across six counties
West Virginia Board of Education approves closure of 15 schools (Image credit: Canva) The West Virginia Board of Education on Wednesday approved the closure of 15 schools across six counties after a series of votes that reflected mounting fiscal pressures and years of enrollment decline in rural communities. The decision, first reported by WCHS News, […]
NASA loses contact with MAVEN spacecraft after a decade in Mars orbit
This illustration provided by NASA depicts the MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) spacecraft orbiting the planet Mars. | Photo Credit: AP NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that has orbited Mars for more than a decade. Also Read | MAVEN beams first images from Martian atmosphere Maven abruptly stopped communicating with ground stations […]
The illusion of work: Why ghostworking has become the silent norm inside America’s offices
The modern workplace has become a stage where employees are compelled to perform productivity long before they can truly deliver it. Screens stay active, calendars remain blocked, and status lights glow green as workers navigate a culture where visibility is often valued above output. Beneath this polished façade, however, a hidden pattern is taking root, […]
Canada unveils $1.7B plan to attract foreign researchers: What you need to know about the new initiative
Canadian universities accelerate visas for foreign researchers: How Canada is competing for global STEM talent. (Getty Images) Canada has announced a sweeping $1.7 billion plan aimed at attracting foreign researchers, including those currently holding or previously holding H-1B visas in the US. The initiative is designed to bolster the country’s research capacity, expand postdoctoral positions, […]
Three languages in schools. One big mess: Experts, ETEducation
Educationist Rajendra Ranzhane says Classes I and II are too early for such layering A state-appointed committee headed by economist and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Narendra Jadhav, tasked with reviewing Maharashtra’s proposed Trilingual Formula, has received grave warnings from 23 senior educationists. They say the draft risks pushing children into linguistic overload, widening learning […]
SAVE forbearance ending soon in the US: What student loan borrowers need to know about switching to a new IDR plan
US student loan borrowers face deadline to switch from SAVE to new IBR, PAYE, RAP options Millions of student loan borrowers in the US may soon have to resume payments as the SAVE forbearance period comes to an end. The move follows a settlement announced under the Trump administration, affecting borrowers who enrolled in the […]