Columbia University scales back proposed undergraduate expansion after criticism from faculty, students
Columbia University has reportedly scaled back its proposed plan to increase undergraduate enrollment after strong criticism from faculty members, students, and alumni who warned that such a move could strain campus resources and affect academic quality.According to a report by the Columbia Spectator, the university had initially considered expanding the student body of Columbia College […]
Highest engineering fees in Telangana capped at Rs 1.83 lakh; some colleges see cuts, ETEducation
Overall, the fee revision ranges from ‘no increase’ to about 65%, with a few colleges even witnessing reductions. The highest annual fee, earlier expected to touch Rs 3 lakh, has been fixed at Rs 1.83 lakh HYDERABAD: The state govt has fixed engineering college fees for the 2025–28 block period, bringing partial relief to students […]
NEET UG 2026 registration deadline extended to March 11: NTA issues notice, details here
NEET UG 2026 registration deadline extended The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET UG) 2026. Candidates can now submit their application forms until March 11, 2026, by 9 pm through the official website, neet.nta.nic.in. The earlier deadline was March 8, 2026.The application fee […]
Oregon Senate passes bill to review public colleges’ finances: Restructuring options to be studied
Oregon Senate passes bill to review public colleges’ finances The Oregon Senate has passed a bill that could lead to a major review of the state’s public higher education system, directing the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to examine the financial health of universities and community colleges and recommend ways to improve their long-term sustainability. The […]
Rajasthan Home Guard Physical Test Dates 2026 announced: PET/PST to begin from March 16, details here
Rajasthan Home Guard Physical Test Dates 2026 announced The Department of Home Guards, Rajasthan has announced the schedule for the Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for the Rajasthan Home Guard Recruitment 2026. Candidates who applied for the recruitment drive can now check the physical test schedule on the official portal. As […]
RSSB releases 4th Grade DV schedule 2026 at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in: Shortlisted candidates to appear for verification
RSSB releases 4th Grade DV schedule 2026 The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the document verification (DV) schedule for the Rajasthan 4th Grade recruitment 2026 on its official website, rssb.rajasthan.gov.in. Candidates who were shortlisted earlier can now check the verification dates and reporting instructions issued by the board.The recruitment drive aims to fill […]
IGNOU January 2026 registration window closing soon at ignou.ac.in: Direct link to apply here
IGNOU admission 2026: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will close the January 2026 admission cycle, opening applications for its Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Programmes. Candidates interested in enrolling in the university’s courses can now submit their applications through the official admission portals.The university has set March 15, 2026 as the […]
Patriarchy, the Matilda effect, and the erasure of women in STEM
Rosalind Franklin | Photo Credit: Special arrangement While the death of James Watson on November 6, 2025, closed a famous chapter in the history of DNA, it also opened a necessary conversation about who we choose to remember, how, and why. The discovery of the double helix structure of the DNA remains a scientific triumph […]
NEET UG 2026 registration ends today: Application correction window next, check what happens after this
NEET UG 2026 registration ends today The registration window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 will close today, March 8, bringing the application process for India’s largest medical entrance exam to an end. Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET UG is the gateway for admission to undergraduate medical […]
Why India’s ‘leaky pipeline’ in research is unlike the rest of the world
Girls and women represent half the population of the world yet their participation in scientific research is lagging. In many countries, this disparate contribution starts as early as school. In the U.S., for example, girls are less likely to take advanced calculus, physics, mathematics, and biology at high school level. In many other countries, the […]