World leaders to rally climate fight ahead of Amazon summit
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and China’s vice premier Ding Xuexiang (Image credits: AP) BELEM: World leaders meet Thursday in the Brazilian Amazon in an effort to show that climate change remains a top global priority despite broken promises and the United States shunning the gathering. About 50 heads of state and government […]
Six South Carolina and two New Jersey schools win 2025 Blue Ribbon recognition, check complete list here
Six schools in South Carolina and two in New Jersey have been recognised as 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools for their academic performance and commitment to excellence. The designation highlights both public and private schools that either demonstrate consistently high student achievement or make notable progress in closing achievement gaps.State leaders in both states will honour […]
The US shutdown is hurting schools whose budgets are mostly federal money: Here’s why Native students are paying the price
US shutdown halts Impact Aid and leaves Native schools struggling for funds. (AI Image) Financial distress caused by the ongoing US government shutdown is taking a heavy toll on schools that depend largely on federal funds to operate. In Chinle, Arizona, where nearly half of the Chinle Unified School District’s budget comes from a single […]
Himachal CM Sukhu prioritises quality technical education, innovation, and EV-Tech course for employable youth
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu focuses on quality technical education and EV-Tech course for youth. (ANI Photo) SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that providing quality technical education to the students within the State was the focus of the present state government so as to equip them with market-relevant […]
More than 900 staff laid off as University of Southern California faces over $200 million deficit
The University of Southern California (USC) has confirmed that more than 900 employees have been laid off since July, marking one of the largest staff reductions in recent years. The announcement was made in a message to the campus on Monday by USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim. However, Kim clarified that the final number of […]
JNUSU elections 2025-26: Counting underway, results on November 6
Counting of votes is underway for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections, held on Tuesday amid high enthusiasm and colourful campaigning across the campus.The results are expected to be announced on November 6, according to the JNUSU Election Committee. JNU Clash: Student Union President Among 28 Detained, 6 Cops Injured During Protest Against […]
Zohran Mamdani names his transition team after historic election win: Who are these women?
The morning after his historic victory, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled a transition team. The 34-year-old democratic socialist, soon to become the city’s first Muslim mayor, has entrusted the reins of his transition to a group of seasoned women who have long shaped the city’s governance from behind the scenes. Who’s leading the […]
Talent alone won’t take you far: Here’s what Jeff Bezos says matters most for students
In 2010, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, delivered the baccalaureate address at Princeton University. His speech offered graduates a reflection that remains relevant even today. Bezos explored the difference between gifts and choices, urging students to focus on decisions that shape a meaningful life rather than rely only on natural ability.In a world where […]
Ghazala Hashmi education and career path: Indian-origin professor making history as Virginia’s first Muslim Lt governor
Democrat Ghazala Hashmi on Tuesday made history in the United States’ Virginia, becoming the state’s first Indian-American and first Muslim to win a statewide office. The former professor defeated Republican John Reid in the lieutenant governor’s race, marking a milestone that bridges continents, classrooms, and communities.As lieutenant governor, Hashmi will preside over the Virginia Senate, […]
The shutdown’s silent victims: How Arizona’s students are paying the price for Washington’s stalemate
In Chinle, Arizona, a community deep within the Navajo Nation, the consequences of the United States government shutdown are no longer abstract. They are visible in cafeterias and shuttered after-school programmes, where students once gathered not only to study but also to eat.Federal money accounts for a modest share of most school budgets across the […]