8 new ways Americans are escaping the 9-to-5 grind
Are Americans Finally Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Workday? (Image: Pexels) The traditional 9-to-5 job of fixed hours, one employer and one location is no longer the default for many Americans. In the wake of Covid-19, rising platform work and changing attitudes about purpose and stability, people are inventing alternative work lives that trade rigid […]
Chicago mayor Johnson proposes $16.6 billion budget, increases funding for public schools
Chicago mayor proposes $16.6 billion budget with major boost for public schools Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a $16.6 billion city budget for 2026, allocating $552.4 million to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) — a substantial increase from the $379 million the school board projected when it passed its own $10.2 billion budget in August. […]
Journalism vs. Communications: Which degree is more suitable for young writers to build a career?
In a world driven by information, media, and digital engagement, the ability to tell compelling stories has never been more valuable. Students exploring careers in storytelling often face a crucial choice: Journalism or Communications. While both degrees revolve around crafting narratives, they differ in purpose, approach, skill sets, and career trajectories. Understanding these differences can […]
TTV opposes conversion of aided colleges into private universities, ETEducation
He cautioned that the changes would lead to the erosion of government oversight in academic, administrative, and financial matters. Chennai, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK) general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Saturday strongly opposed the Tamil Nadu government’s move to amend the Private Universities Act, 2019, which enables government-aided and self-financing colleges to be converted into […]
6 non-traditional career routes America’s Gen Z is taking instead of college
Gen Z Is Ditching College for Non-Traditional Career Paths: Six Alternatives to Consider (Image: Pexels) College is still valuable for many but a clear cohort of US Gen Zers (roughly people born 1997–2012) are choosing faster, cheaper or more flexible paths into work. America’s Gen Z is increasingly opting for non-traditional career routes instead of […]
Ideology vs education: Here’s why publishers and authors are fighting US book bans
At this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, one topic dominated discussions among publishers and literary rights advocates: escalating efforts to remove books addressing themes such as LGBTQ+ lifestyles and race relations from United States schools and public libraries. These attempts, largely driven by conservative groups, have provoked a strong pushback from publishers, authors, and advocacy organisations […]
Samples of India’s only active mud volcano in Andaman date back to 23 million years: GSI
Baratang’s mud volcano in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. | Photo Credit: Wikipedia Commons The samples collected from India’s only active mud volcano at Baratang in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands belong to the Oligocene age, which was around 23 million years ago, a Geological Survey of India (GSI) official said. The lithoclasts ejected from the […]
Who is Danny Rensch? The chess master who turned his passion into a billion-dollar business empire
In the world of chess and online gaming, few names resonate as strongly as Danny Rensch. Born Daniel “Danny” Michael Rensch on October 10, 1985, he is an American chess International Master, event organiser, lecturer, commentator, and entrepreneur. Today, he is best known as the Co-founder and Chief Chess Officer of Chess.com, one of the […]
CPI urges withdrawal of Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, cites threat to social justice, ETEducation
He added that the removal of key regulatory safeguards could allow corporate and commercial interests to dominate the education sector. Chennai, The Communist Party of India (CPI) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to withdraw the recently passed Bill amending the Tamil Nadu Private Universities Act, 2019, warning that the proposed changes could erode social […]
CAT 2025: Master the VARC section in 40 days using these strategies, high weightage topics, and study tips
The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension or VARC section in the CAT exam is often considered both an art and a science. Unlike Quantitative Ability and DILR, which focus on numerical reasoning and logic, VARC evaluates a candidate’s comprehension, critical thinking, and command over the language. It challenges aspirants to read quickly, interpret deeply, and […]