Harvard ends women’s symposium as DEI focus shifts to gender‑neutral program
Harvard Ends Women’s Faculty Symposium, Plans Gender-Neutral Program Harvard University has decided to discontinue a long-running biannual symposium that highlighted the research of tenure-track women faculty. The decision comes after university leadership raised legal concerns about hosting single-gender events, according to reporting by The Harvard Crimson.The symposium, run for roughly 15 years by the Standing […]
Bank of Baroda Office Assistant Peon recruitment 2026: Download admit card, important points to remember before exam
The Bank of Baroda Peon Admit Card 2026 has been released for candidates appearing in the Office Assistant (Peon) recruitment exam. The exam is scheduled to be held on February 22 and 23, 2026, across multiple centres in the country. Candidates who have registered for the post can download their hall tickets from the official […]
US appeals court clears way for Ten Commandments displays in Louisiana classrooms
US appeals court allows Ten Commandments in Louisiana classrooms A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Louisiana to require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, according to a report by the Associated Press (AP News). The ruling marks a significant development in an ongoing national debate over religion in public education.The […]
Climate change adds to woes of ‘tiger widows’ of Sunderbans |
GOSABA (SUNDARBANS): Even in knee-deep murky waters, Rina Sarkar is nimble on her feet as she navigates the slippery mudbanks of Chargheri village on Satjalia island in the Sunderbans. She is one of the 150 local women who have come to the embankment, walking through a dense forest, to plant 2,000 mangrove saplings as part […]
US colleges quietly cut ties with groups helping students of colour: How it happens and why it matters
DEI crackdown reshapes PhD pathways for students of colour in the US. (Getty Images) For students dreaming of earning a doctorate and entering academia, mentorship networks and recruitment platforms often make the difference between aspiration and access. But across the United States, several universities are quietly stepping back from one such long-running nonprofit after federal […]
India among four nations driving most global pesticide toxicity: study
India is among just four countries that contribute almost 70% to the world’s total applied toxicity (TAT) in the form of pesticide, which is directed at agricultural pests, but in affect unleashes huge collateral damage among “non-target” species (that is, species that pesticides claimed as collateral). In 2022, at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, countries […]
Student loan delinquencies spike to 25% in Trump’s second term: What it means for higher education aspirants and young professionals
Student debt crisis deepens under Trump policies: How repayment changes affect borrowers As millions of students prepare for college admissions and career decisions, fresh data from the U.S. is raising serious concerns about the long-term cost of higher education. A new analysis highlights a sharp jump in student loan delinquencies during President Donald Trump’s second […]
Himachal to provide grant to daughters of widows for higher education, ETEducation
Currently, 504 girls in the 18-27 age group are availing benefits under the scheme and it is estimated that nearly 20 per cent of them may opt for professional courses under the expanded provisions, a government statement said Shimla, The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday said it has expanded the ambit of the Indira Gandhi […]
Goa Police recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 722 Group C posts, direct link to apply here
Goa Police recruitment 2026 The Goa Staff Selection Commission (GSSC) has announced the Goa Police Recruitment 2026, opening online applications for 722 Group C vacancies. This drive includes posts like Police Constable, Forest Guard, Driver, and other allied positions. Interested candidates can apply from 20th February to 13th March 2026 through the official GSSC website.The […]
Bihar: Rs 800 crore allocated for model schools in all blocks: Education Minister, ETEducation
The minister said the initiatives are part of the govt’s Saat Nishchay-3, which also envisages the establishment of an education city Patna: Education minister Sunil Kumar told the legislative council on Friday that special emphasis would be laid in the 2026-27 fiscal to expand access to education and improve its quality in schools and colleges […]