Anusandhan National Research Foundation’s SARAL tool to simplify scientific research papers
The SARAL tool would help generate lay person summaries of complex scientific research, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation’s CEO Shivkumar Kalyanaraman said. Photo: X/@ANRFIndia As part of its outreach to make scientific research more accessible, the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), India’s newest science funding agency, has developed a tool called SARAL (Simplified and Automated […]
Jane Goodall: the scientist who gave chimps names, not numbers
Jane Goodall, a primatologist and ethologist known worldwide for chronicling the life of chimpanzees in East Africa, died on October 1 at the age of 91. Goodall died of natural causes in Los Angeles while on a speaking tour of the U.S., a statement from the Jane Goodall Institute said. Goodall’s films and books reshaped […]
Why critical data literacy belongs in every K–12 classroom
Key points: An unexpected group of presenters–11th graders from Whitney M. Young Magnet High School in Chicago–made a splash at this year’s ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (FAccT). These students captivated seasoned researchers and professionals with their insights on how school environments shape students’ views of AI. “I wanted our project to serve […]
How Vishal Talreja’s Dream a Dream Is Empowering 2.2 Million Children With Life Skills
When Vishal Talreja visited Finland as a young graduate, he was struck by the dignity and confidence people carried, no matter their circumstances. Returning to India, he dreamed of building an education system that could nurture the same in children here. What began as a weekend effort with a few friends in Bengaluru is today […]
Top 10 best value colleges in US for 2026: Affordable education with strong career outcomes
Top 10 Best-Value Colleges of 2026 in the US and How They Compare to Elite Schools (Image: Pexels) For many students and families, college is one of the largest investments of time and money so, naturally, they ask which schools offer the best value. As college tuition and fees continue to soar, averaging more than […]
Jane Goodall, primate expert and wildlife advocate, dies at 91
Scientist and global activist Jane Goodall, who turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment, died on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) at 91, the institute she founded said. Dr. Goodall died of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a social media post. “Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an […]
Cabinet approves opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas, over 86,000 students to benefit, ETEducation
The total estimated requirement of funds for establishment of the 57 new KVs is Rs 5862.55 crore spread over a period of nine years from 2026-27 New Delhi, The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) which would benefit over 86,000 students, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Out of the […]
Karnataka government directs retention of guest lecturers for ongoing semester, ETEducation
Court challenges and protests by student bodies such as the ABVP and AIDSO had intensified pressure on the government, with demonstrations even staged outside the Higher Education Minister’s residence The Karnataka government has directed that guest lecturers who served last year will continue until the ongoing 2025–26 semester concludes. The decision, taken by the Higher […]
Bihar govt forms high-level committee for aided, unaided institutions, ETEducation
The committee will ensure timely release of establishment grants and review matters related to fixation of salaries and honorarium and removal of anomalies related to pay fixation and other issues from time to time Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday constituted a high-level committee, headed by the chief secretary, to address the long-standing concerns […]
Is Trump administration sacrificing students’ rights by firing civil rights enforcement staff?
US Department of Education Moves to Cut Civil Rights Enforcement Staff as Court Upholds Layoffs (Image: Canva) The US Department of Education can now move forward with firing nearly half of its civil rights enforcement staff, after a federal appeals court overturned the last remaining order blocking the layoffs. A three-judge panel of the 1st […]