MIT rejected Trump’s university reforms, and now Brown is under pressure to follow: Here is how the campus is fighting back
Brown university protests Trump’s federal education compact after MIT refusal, academic freedom at stake. (AI Image) The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has formally rejected the Trump administration’s proposed “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” becoming the first institution to publicly do so. The compact, issued by the US Department of Education, links preferential […]
Seals, birds under threat in new ‘red list’ of endangered species
ABU DHABI: Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an updated list of endangered species released Friday by the world’s top conservation body.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) said habitat loss driven by logging and agricultural expansion as a threat to […]
Indian Army DG EME Group C recruitment 2025: Apply online for MTS, clerk & washerman posts
Indian Army recruitment 2025: The Indian Army has released the notification for the DG EME Group C recruitment 2025. The Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME) has invited applications for various Group C civilian posts across multiple trades and categories.The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 69 vacancies, including posts […]
RVCE makes biography of U R Rao part of curriculum for aerospace engineering
In a tribute to the acclaimed space scientist, late Prof U R Rao, RV College of engineering has made a biographical account of the former ISRO chairman a part of the course for aerospace engineering students.RVCE adopted – ‘The Life and Times of U R Rao: From Humble Origins to Space Legend – A Biographical […]
H-1B visa now costs $100,000: Here’s why Germany might be the smarter career move for skilled workers
The cost of securing an H-1B visa in the US has surged dramatically, with the fee for new petitions now set at $100,000. This sharp increase, announced by US President Donald Trump, represents a significant shift from the previous cost of $2,000 to $5,000 per application. The new fee took effect on September 21, 2025, […]
AISSEE 2026 application open at exams.nta.nic.in; entrance exam scheduled for January
AISSEE 2026 application form released at exams.nta.nic.in; NTA to hold entrance exam in January AISSEE 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially commenced the registration process for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE) 2026. The application window opened on October 10, 2025, for students seeking admission to Classes 6 and 9 in […]
Sunil Kumar’s education drive in Bihar focuses on STET 2025, teacher hiring and school reforms
How Sunil Kumar is transforming Bihar’s education system through TRE-4, inclusion and infrastructure. (Photo courtesy: x.com) Since assuming office on March 15, 2024, Bihar’s Education Minister Sunil Kumar has introduced a series of targeted initiatives to reform the state’s education system. A former IPS officer and senior administrator, Kumar previously served as Senior Superintendent of […]
UKSSSC postpones 12 October agriculture technical posts exam amid paper leak concerns
Uttarakhand Agriculture Department Exam Postponed The Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has announced the postponement of the examination scheduled for 12 October, which was meant for technical posts in the Agriculture Department. This decision comes amid growing concerns regarding a possible paper leak linked to the exam. As per UKSSSC Chairman GS Martolia, the […]
No more single-gender schools in Maharashtra: Are co-ed classrooms a step towards equality or a cultural challenge?
Maharashtra is set to usher in a new era of schooling: the state will no longer grant permission for all-boys or all-girls schools. The directive, issued recently by the school education department, aims to foster gender equality and mutual respect among students by promoting co-education. According to the department, such an approach cultivates an environment […]
‘I thought academics would be hard, but it was everything else,’ says Indian student at MIT
Moving to a new country for higher studies is often imagined as a challenge of academics: assignments, exams, and rigorous coursework. For a master’s student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from India, the reality has been different. “I thought the biggest challenge would be academics but it turned out to be everything else. […]