Explained: US Congress’ H-1B wish-list to Trump and what they mean for Indian talent
Seven US lawmakers from both Republican and Democratic parties, including, Suhas Subramanyam, Sam T. Liccardo, Jay Obernolte, María Elvira Salazar, Don Bacon, and Greg Stanton, have urged President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to reconsider the administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions filed for workers outside the […]
40 strikes on academic freedom in 2025: Is US higher ed losing its nerve?
The United States, long regarded as a global leader in education and research, is now drawing concern for setting a troubling precedent. A new report by Scholars at Risk (SAR) warns that the Trump administration’s actions against universities are transforming the nation into a “model for how to dismantle” academic freedom.“We are witnessing an unprecedented […]
What is methane and what’s its role in climate change?
Representative Image (Image credits: AP) What’s colorless, odorless, is the main component of natural gas and traps massive amounts of heat in the atmosphere?The answer is methane or CH4. Over a 20-year timescale, methane traps around 84 times as much heat as carbon dioxide (CO2), which is released by burning fossil fuels and is probably […]
IIIT Delhi and TimesPro launch new PG diploma in interaction design and UX; check details here
IIIT Delhi and TimesPro launch PG Diploma in UX and Interaction Design. (AI Image) The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT Delhi) has introduced a comprehensive postgraduate diploma programme that bridges the gap between design theory and industry practice. Developed in partnership with TimesPro, this one-year course aims to prepare professionals for the rapidly […]
Google claims first ‘verifiable’ quantum advantage for Willow chip
Imagine taking a new deck of cards, perfectly ordered by suit and number. You shuffle it once. The order is disturbed but you could probably figure it out again. Now, imagine shuffling it a hundred times. The cards are now in a completely random, chaotic state. This process is a lot like what happens to […]
Explained: Who qualifies for Donald Trump’s student loan forgiveness plans
Millions of student loan borrowers in the United States may finally see “the light at the end of the tunnel,” American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten said in a statement, after the Trump administration agreed to reinstate forgiveness plans that had previously been partially blocked following legal disputes. For borrowers navigating income-driven repayment […]
Teacher suspended by LEA for Facebook posts on Kirk, files lawsuit citing First Amendment rights
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point Action, speaks during a meeting on the campus of the University of Arizona in Tucson on October 17, 2024. (Getty Images) A Georgia high school teacher and former Teacher of the Year candidate has filed a federal lawsuit against her local education authority (LEA) after being […]
Harvard University slashes PhD admissions: Here’s how it’s impacting graduate research
Harvard University plans to significantly reduce the number of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) students it admits in the next two years, according to emails obtained by The Harvard Crimson. The cuts are part of a broader effort to navigate financial pressures, including a $113 million deficit reported for fiscal year 2025 and the impact of […]
Nagaland University identifies natural compound with potential for diabetic wounds treatment
The key implications of this discovery include reducing the risk of amputation and accelerating recovery in diabetic foot ulcers and providing an affordable, natural oral therapy, improving accessibility for patients in rural and resource-limited settings |Image used for representational purpose only | Photo Credit: Getty Images Nagaland University researchers have identified a naturally occurring plant […]
TNUSRB admit card 2025 for Police Constables, Jail Warders and Firemen out at tnusrb.tn.gov.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here
TNUSRB admit card 2025: The Tamil Nadu Uniformed Services Recruitment Board (TNUSRB) has issued the admit cards for the 2025 recruitment examination for Police Constables, Jail Warders, and Firemen posts. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the official TNUSRB website at tnusrb.tn.gov.in.The written examination is scheduled to […]