EAD extensions ended, H-1B fees hiked, citizenship test toughened: Is the US turning hostile to Indian talent?
US immigration changes: EAD, H-1B and citizenship rules affect Indian professionals. (Getty Images) The US has introduced three major immigration changes within two months, significantly affecting Indian professionals, students, and Green Card holders. These include the abrupt end of automatic Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) extensions, a steep increase in H-1B visa fees, and a tougher […]
Montana lawmakers draft first 2027 bill to curb ‘woke’ teacher conferences: Is this safeguarding education or silencing professional freedom?
Montana lawmakers draft first 2027 bill to limit ‘woke’ teacher conferences Montana Senate President Matt Regier (R-Kalispell) has requested the first draft of legislation to be introduced in the 2027 Legislature, seeking to restrict what he describes as “political agendas” at teacher professional development conferences. He announced the move after recordings from sessions at the […]
US companies cite AI and tariffs for job reductions: Are these layoffs strategic foresight or corporate short-sightedness?
Major US firms reduce staff amid AI investment and tariff uncertainty. (Getty Images) A growing number of major US companies have announced large-scale job cuts, citing the redirection of resources towards artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives and the impact of shifting tariff policies under President Donald Trump. The layoffs have created widespread uncertainty in the employment […]
Delhi govt to recognise private schools in non-conforming areas; move to add 20,000 seats for EWS, DG and CWSN students
The Delhi government has announced recognition for private unaided schools operating in non-conforming areas, addressing a decade-old issue and enabling around 20,000 new seats for students under the EWS, DG and CWSN categories. Education Minister Ashish Sood said the move ensures fairness, regulatory oversight and equitable access to education through transparent, law-aligned procedures. NEW DELHI […]
Experts urge universal access to education and healthcare, warn against commodification amid rising inequality
At a Kolkata seminar on ‘Education and Health for All,’ eminent educationists and healthcare experts called for treating basic education and healthcare as universal rights rather than market commodities. They urged stronger public systems to curb inequality and climate-driven challenges, while advocating community-based schooling and education linked to sustainable development through initiatives like micro-solar training. […]
Sundar Pichai: AI more profound than fire or electricity; why mastering it is key to survival
In Greek mythology, Prometheus stole fire from the gods, gifting humanity both power and peril. More than two millennia later, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai invoked that same imagery to describe artificial intelligence, not as a tool, but as a turning point in human history.“I’ve always thought of AI as the most profound technology humanity is […]
SEBI recruitment 2025: Registration begins for 110 Officer Grade A vacancies at sebi.gov.in, check direct link to apply here
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched its latest recruitment drive for Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager) positions across several key streams. A total of 110 vacancies have been announced, including roles in General, Legal, Information Technology, Engineering, Research and Official Language streams. The online application process has already begun, and candidates can […]
ICE crackdown leads to rising school absences in Chicago immigrant communities, widening existing gaps for English learners
ICE crackdown leads to rising school absences in Chicago immigrant communities (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Schools in immigrant neighbourhoods of Chicago are seeing a noticeable rise in absences. Students are staying home because they are afraid their parents might be detained while they are in class. Teachers say young people are volunteering to babysit younger siblings […]
Countdown begins for launch of ISRO’s heaviest communication satellite CMS-03 for military on November 2
India’s LVM3 launch vehicle is scheduled to launch the CMS-03 communication satellite in its 5th operational flight (LVM3-M5) on November 02, 2025, from Sriharikota. | Photo Credit: ANI The 24-hour countdown for the launch of over 4,000 kg communication satellite CMS-03 commenced at this spaceport on Saturday (November 1, 2025), ISRO said. The satellite weighing […]
IIT JAM 2026 form correction window opens: Submit changes by November 10 at joaps.iitb.ac.in
The IIT JAM 2026 form correction window is now open, giving applicants a final chance to review and fix any errors made in their submitted application forms. Candidates who have already registered for the Joint Admission Test for Masters can log in to the JOAPS portal at joaps.iitb.ac.in and make edits. The deadline to submit […]