Ivy league colleges that shaped Nobel Peace Prize winners
Ivy league colleges that shaped Nobel Peace Prize winners The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded annually to individuals and organisations making extraordinary contributions to global peace, stands as one of the world’s most prestigious honours. While vision, dedication, and circumstance drive laureates’ achievements, the influence of education in shaping these leaders is often under-appreciated. As the […]
Teacher strike exposes growing tensions over Alberta’s multi-million-dollar support for private schools
Alberta’s decades-long practice of partially funding private schools has come under renewed scrutiny as public schools remain closed for the third day due to a teachers’ strike. More than 700,000 students are affected while 50,000 public, Catholic, and francophone teachers remain off the job.The debate has intensified following the approval of a citizen-initiated petition by […]
Which UK universities are planning to open campuses in India?
UK universities to open campuses in India, strengthening academic ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have announced that nine British universities will be opening campuses in India, marking a major milestone in bilateral academic collaboration. This initiative not only strengthens India-UK educational ties but also offers Indian students unprecedented access […]
The challenge of writing about the science Nobel Prizes
Rich Lyons (right), chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley, hands a lifetime parking pass to John Clarke, an Emeritus Professor of Physics who won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics on October 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: AFP The Nobel Prizes were announced this week. They have become a fixture of my professional life. […]
Supreme Court emphasizes the importance of sex education for children, ETEducation
The top court made the observations while granting bail to a 15-year-old boy accused of offences under sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC, and Section 6 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Sex education should be provided to children from a younger age, […]
Serve Americans first: Ramaswamy calls for H-1B and immigration policies that protect US workers
Ramaswamy targets US immigration, H-1B, and education policies At a Montana State University event, Vivek Ramaswamy shared his vision for US immigration and the H-1B visa program. He stressed that American workers should come first. According to him, the current system often favours foreign labor over domestic talent, putting US citizens at a disadvantage. He […]
UPSC CDS II 2025 written exam results declared at upsc.gov.in: 9,085 candidates shortlisted, direct link here
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the results of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination II, 2025, conducted on September 14, 2025. This prestigious exam is a gateway for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers Training Academy (OTA). Out […]
Lok Sabha Speaker urges ethical adoption of AI to bridge the digital divide
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also announced that real-time AI systems such as, such as Sansad Bhashini, will soon enable MPs to communicate in their native languages. File | Photo Credit: Allen Egenuse J. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla called on Commonwealth parliamentarians, on Thursday (October 9, 2025), to promote the responsible and ethical use […]
Michigan approves $24 billion education budget, providing more than $10,000 per student
Michigan approves $24 billion education budget Michigan has finalized its $24 billion education budget for the 2025-26 school year, bringing relief to districts after months of uncertainty. Lawmakers missed the July 1 school aid deadline, leaving schools unsure about the level of funding they would receive. The delay forced districts to postpone decisions on hiring […]
New York waives college application fees for nearly 130 universities: Here’s what students need to know
New York waives college application fees for nearly 130 universities New York high school seniors will not have to pay college application fees at nearly 130 colleges and universities this fall. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the move on Monday. The program is in its third year. It aims to remove financial barriers and encourage more […]