Education isn’t enough: Survey shows Americans believe colleges have a bigger role in society
Americans increasingly expect universities to engage beyond teaching and research, taking active roles in addressing societal issues such as sustainability, free speech, and health, according to a new study by Cornell University, as cited by the Cornell Chronicle, the newspaper published by the university. At the same time, the public clearly draws the line at […]
Zohran Mamdani’s next big test: Can New York’s new mayor fix America’s most complex school system?
When Zohran Mamdani swept into New York’s mayoral office promising free child care for all babies and toddlers, he captured the imagination of voters with a pledge that was both bold and humane. But as the newly elected mayor prepares to take charge in January, another daunting responsibility awaits him, and that is the stewardship […]
Gun safety becomes homework: Here’s which US states now require schools to teach it
A new kind of classroom lesson is emerging across parts of the United States, one that moves beyond mathematics, science, and social studies. This school year, students as young as five in several states are being formally taught what to do if they come across a firearm.Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah have become the first states […]
SSC CHSL admit card 2025 released at ssc.gov.in: Check direct link to download Tier 1 hall ticket here
SSC CHSL admit card 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the admit card for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025, according to aspirants and various media reports. Candidates appearing for the Tier 1 exam can now access and download their SSC CHSL 2025 admit cards from the official website at ssc.gov.in.The […]
Saikat Chakrabarti education and career path: Indian-origin Democrat and Harvard grad eyes Pelosi’s seat in Congress
Saikat Chakrabarti, a 39-year-old political organiser and technologist, has emerged as one of the prominent new faces in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in the United States Congress. The Indian-origin Democrat, best known for his work alongside Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders, has long stood at the intersection of technology and progressive […]
A growing fault line: How US schools are struggling to define and confront antisemitism
In the two years since the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict have increasingly entered American classrooms. Across the United States, advocates and educators report a rise in antisemitic incidents, while others warn that the line between political criticism and hate speech is being redrawn in troubling ways.According to […]
SSC launches new site as glitches continue in old portal, examinees struggle to get result
The West Bengal School Service Commission on Saturday launched a new website to help teaching job aspirants find their result, as many of the examinees are struggling to get it from the old portal, an official said.The WBSSC released the results of the State Level Selection Test (SLST) for assistant teachers in classes 11-12 at […]
Classmate shoots at class 11 student using father’s pistol in Gurugram: Police
A class 11 student was allegedly shot by his classmate using his father’s licensed pistol in a flat in Sector 48, police said on Sunday (November 9, 2025). According to police, the bullet got lodged in the student’s neck, and his condition remains critical. He is being treated at a private hospital.An FIR has been […]
CLAT 2026 application correction window closes today: Check direct link and list of editable fields here
The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) will close the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 application correction window today, November 9. Candidates who wish to make corrections in their CLAT 2026 application forms can do so on the official website at consortiumofnlus.ac.in, until 11:59 pm.Applicants who have already registered but have not yet completed […]
MPPSC State Service Examination result for 2023 session declared: Check list of top 10 performers here
The Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission (MPPSC) has officially announced the final results of the 2023 State Services Examination, signalling a major milestone in Madhya Pradesh’s administrative recruitment process. With 229 vacancies advertised initially, the examination process spanned across preliminary tests, a descriptive mains exam, and interviews. Among thousands of aspirants, the top ranks were […]