US student visas plunge 62% for Indians, only 34% for Chinese in 2025
US student visas plunge 62% for Indians Student visas issued by the United States (US) to Indian nationals dropped by 62 per cent in 2025, according to a new report by the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS), a Washington based think tank. The report also calls for scrapping the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, arguing […]
Karnataka Proposes Rural Quota for Government School Students in CET and NEET Admissions, ETEducation
Currently, students who have studied from Classes 1 to 10 in rural schools are eligible for a 15% reservation in CET and NEET admissions. BENGALURU: Karnataka govt is considering introducing a separate reservation for rural govt school students within the existing rural quota for admissions to professional courses. Currently, students who have studied from Classes […]
From clean water to prosthetics: Meet the six IIT Madras professors whose life-changing research earned the prestigious ANRF J.C. Bose Grant
Clockwise from top left: Prof. Jitendra S. Sangwai, Prof. Ramakrishnan Swaminathan, Prof. Deepa Venkitesh, Prof. Thalappil Pradeep, Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan and Prof. Sundargopal Ghosh, the six IIT Madras professors selected for the prestigious ANRF J. C. Bose Grant. For students aspiring to become scientists, engineers or researchers, prestigious fellowships are more than just awards—they recognise […]
Delhi Government Proposes Framework for Private Universities to Boost Higher Education, ETEducation
Delhi government considering framework to facilitate private universities: Minister Ashish Sood New Delhi: The Delhi government is considering a proposal to facilitate the establishment and operation of private universities in the national capital, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Friday. He also stated that there has been a widespread demand for such institutions in […]
SSC CHT admit card 2025 likely to be released today at ssc.gov.in: Check complete details here
SSC CHT admit card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the admit card for the Physical Standard Test (PST) of the Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2025 on August 7, 2026. Candidates shortlisted for the PST for the post of Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will […]
To live better, never stop learning
By building cognitive reserve and preserving functional independence, lifelong curiosity vitality to your years. | Photo Credit: Kush Dwivedi/Unsplash It is estimated that in India on an average day, about 19,500 people celebrate their 60th birthday. The size of India’s population aged 60 and above is expected to surpass the population aged 0-14 years by […]
Ashutosh Ranka’s education profile: From IIT Kanpur graduate to CJP Co-convener and public strategist
Ashutosh Ranka’s education journey: From IIT Kanpur and LSE to becoming the CJP Co-convener For many students, education is not just about earning degrees—it is about building perspectives, developing leadership skills and understanding the world beyond classrooms. Ashutosh Ranka’s academic journey reflects this combination of technical knowledge, public policy learning and student leadership.Before becoming known […]
What a water-wise city would look like – and how India can get there
Urban India’s water emergency will not be fixed by better crisis management alone. Over the coming decades, hundreds of millions more people will live and work in Indian cities, driving a sharp increase in the urban water demand. And unless we change how we design, finance, and govern water systems, we will simply scale up […]
Aravind Srinivas: Rejected by IIT Madras Computer Science, MIT and even his first startup — how setbacks shaped the Perplexity AI CEO’s success
When students prepare for competitive exams, it often feels as though one rejection can define an entire future. Missing a preferred branch, failing to secure admission to a dream university or watching a startup collapse can seem like the end of the road.Aravind Srinivas’ journey tells a very different story.Long before he became the co-founder […]
Space Wrap: Historic Vikram-1 launch puts Indian spaceflight back on track
Five minutes past noon on July 18, the launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota roared back to life after a gap of 187 days. The last launch from the space port was on January 12, 2026, involving the PSLV-C62 mission carrying the EOS-N1 earth observation satellite, which failed to complete its intended […]