Oceans struggling to absorb CO2 amid microplastic pollution: Study
NEW DELHI: Microplastics could be impacting the oceans’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) which is critical for regulating Earth’s temperature, according to a research. ‘Biological carbon pumping’ is a natural process by which an ocean transfers carbon from the atmosphere into the deep sea layers. “Microplastics (MPs) interfere with this process by reducing phytoplankton […]
Garber criticises faculty activism, argues Harvard went wrong and is restoring classroom objectivity and debate
Garber warns faculty activism weakened free speech, outlines Harvard push for neutral teaching Harvard President Alan M. Garber ’76 has said the university “went wrong” by allowing faculty members to bring personal political views into teaching, arguing that the practice has discouraged open debate and free speech on campus.In unusually candid remarks on a recently […]
Half of Utah’s third graders struggle with reading, report shows, and what steps can families and schools take?
Half of Utah’s third graders struggle with reading, report shows and what steps improve K-3 literacy outcomes. (Getty Images) About half of Utah’s third graders are failing to meet grade-level reading expectations, according to a recent analysis by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The report highlights that 50.3% of third graders achieved reading proficiency […]
Under Trump, what will the ‘American dream’ ask of international students in 2026?
The final weeks of 2025 offered little relief for international education in the United States. As the government finalised changes to the H-1B visa process and a federal court upheld a new $100,000 fee for certain H-1B petitions, it became clear that immigration policy would remain a central pressure point in 2026.The direction was already […]
RSSB Rajasthan Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026 notification released at rssb.rajasthan.gov.in; apply here
RSSB invites online applications for Rajasthan Female Supervisor posts under Recruitment 2026 The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released the notification for the Rajasthan Female Supervisor Recruitment 2026, announcing a total of 72 vacancies. The notification was issued on January 06, 2026, marking the start of the recruitment process for eligible female candidates in […]
DU UG Admission 2026: Delhi University releases prospectus, confirms CUET scores mandatory with unchanged Class 12 subject rules
Delhi University releases UG Admission 2026 prospectus, outlines CUET UG eligibility criteria Delhi University has released its prospectus for undergraduate admissions for the academic year 2026–27, outlining the eligibility criteria, subject requirements, and admission process for prospective students. The university has also uploaded its detailed information bulletin on its official admission portal.As per the notification, […]
UP chief secretary for taps in schools, anganwadis in villages, ETEducation
The meeting approved a proposal to extend the contract period with agencies for construction works under Jal Jeevan Mission till Dec 2027 Lucknow: Chief secretary SP Goyal on Monday said that schools and anganwadi centres in rural areas should be provided tap connections. Chairing the fifth meeting of the apex committee of state drinking water […]
MP Apex Bank Recruitment 2026: Notification for 2076 Computer Operator, Society Manager, Officer Grade vacancies released; apply here
MP Rajya Sahakari Bank Vacancy 2026: Officer Grade and Computer Operator Recruitment Notification Released MP Apex Bank, also known as MP Rajya Sahakari Bank, has released the official notification for the recruitment of 2076 posts, including Computer Operator, Society Manager, and Officer Grade positions across 38 District Central Cooperative Banks of Madhya Pradesh. The online […]
Maharashtra plans policy to aid education of single mothers’ children; identifies 2.23 lakh such students, ETEducation
Domestic help Seema Tasare, also a single parent, highlighted that many single mothers were not legally separated or divorced from their partners Pune: State govt has identified 2.23 lakh school-going children of single mothers through a survey, aiming to provide them with educational and other support. Sharad Gosavi, director of the state primary education department, […]
Birdev Siddhappa Done’s Inspirational Journey From Grazing Sheep to IPS Officer
Birdev Siddhappa Done’s early years unfolded far from classrooms and coaching centres. They passed in open fields in rural Maharashtra, where tending sheep was part of everyday life. Responsibility arrived early. Work shaped the day. Education had to find its place around it. He studied in government schools, carrying books alongside duties at home. Progress […]