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 […]
Speech and essay ideas for students
Gandhi Jayanti 2025 is a day of reflection. Every October 2, India honours Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. For Gandhi Jayanti 2025, reflect not only on his historical role but also on how his values of truth, non-violence and simplicity resonate in today’s fast-changing world. Here are some speech and essay ideas for you – Source […]
Humans have fingers because fish needed cloaca
Cartilaginous fish like sharks, among many vertebrate animals, have an orifice called the cloaca from which they excrete urine and faeces. | Photo Credit: Gerald Schömbs/Unsplash The transition from fins to limbs is one of the most important events in vertebrate evolution. It explains how animals that once lived in water eventually walked on land. […]
5 top immigration programs worldwide that don’t require a job offer
What Are the Best Immigration Pathways Without Employer Job Offers? (Image: Pexels) If you are looking for an immigration route that does not hinge on a single employer’s job offer, we have good news for you as many countries today are offering pathways that admit skilled workers, graduates, entrepreneurs or investors without a prior job. […]
Why is environmental surveillance important? | Explained
A laboratory technician collects river water samples to test for faecal coliform bacteria from the Ganges river in Varanasi on March 5. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The story so far: Pathogens (usually bacteria and viruses) that cause diseases in humans and animals, can be tracked in samples taken from the environment, for example, by […]
LG notifies 75 CM SHRI schools in Delhi as ‘specified category’ institutions, ETEducation
These schools, to function under the Directorate of Education, will be developed as specialised institutions aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCFSE) 2023 New Delhi, The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has notified the establishment of 75 CM SHRI Schools as “specified category” institutions under the […]
7 emerging tech hubs to watch out for: Where to build a career outside Silicon Valley
Emerging Tech Hubs: 7 Compelling Alternatives to Silicon Valley for Career Growth (Image: Canva) Silicon Valley’s dominance in the technology sector is facing unprecedented competition as emerging innovation hubs across the United States and globally are offering some compelling career alternatives. Research from leading institutions reveals that these new tech centres are not just copying […]
Polar geoengineering projects could cause severe harm, scientists say
Geoengineering is a hotly contested topic both among scientists and policymakers. While some call it an innovative solution that could buy a warming world some time, others believe it’s a reckless cop out that could further environmental exploitation. A new study, led by University of Exeter geoscience professor Martin Siegert, has now tipped the balance […]
Government invites comments on draft of Indian Statistical Institute Bill 2025, ETEducation
The ministry has invited comments and suggestions from all stakeholders and the general public as part of the pre-legislative consultation process New Delhi, The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Saturday said it has released the draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025, for public consultation from September 25. The ministry has invited comments […]