From censorship to compensation: How a fired US librarian won $700K for defending free expression and why it sets a major precedent
US library director sacked in censorship row awarded $700,000 settlement. (Getty Images) A former US library director who was dismissed during a dispute over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes will receive a $700,000 settlement after taking legal action against her former employer. Terri Lesley, previously the library system director in Campbell County, Wyoming, […]
Education ministry directs officials to use Zoho Office suite citing ‘swadeshi movement’, ETEducation
Key tools include Zoho Writer for documents, Zoho Sheet for spreadsheets, and Zoho Show for presentations, all stored securely on Zoho WorkDrive. The Ministry of Education (MoE) has directed its officials to use Zoho Office Suite for official work in a push towards self-reliance and reducing dependency on foreign software, according to officials. “By embracing […]
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals and why it could devastate essential services
How Trump’s visa fee hike impacts healthcare and education in rural US communities. (AI Image) The Trump administration’s announcement of a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications is raising concerns about its impact on rural schools and hospitals across the US. The fee targets employers hiring skilled immigrant workers under the H-1B visa, a […]
Trump-era policies fuel student exodus as arrivals to the US drop 22%: Here’s how America is losing its global education edge
International student arrivals to the US drop sharply under Trump policies. (AI Image) The number of international students arriving in the US fell by nearly 22% this summer compared to the same period in 2024, according to preliminary federal data. This sharp drop, reported by the National Travel and Tourism Office, comes amid renewed visa […]
India’s invasive aliens problem complicates wait to understand scope
Conservation scientists are sounding warning bells over ‘stealth invader’ species that they say are destroying local biodiversity and changing landscapes. This has in turn posed a chicken-and-egg dilemma for researchers: should they wait to document the effects of all invasive alien species in India and then prepare a conservation plan or should they conduct the […]
US schools are losing families to homeschooling: How to bring them back
Why Are More Families Choosing Homeschooling Over Public Education in the US? (AI Image) The rise in homeschooling since 2019 shocked many educators as families who once assumed their children would attend public school are opting out and many are not coming back. Recent data from Johns Hopkins University, School of Education shows that homeschooling […]
SEBI Grade A recruitment 2025 notification released: Registration window to open on October 30
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released the official notification for SEBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025, offering 110 positions across multiple streams. This prestigious government role attracts candidates aspiring to build a career in the financial regulatory sector, providing both professional growth and a competitive salary. The recruitment covers six […]
These US universities shaped the 2025 Nobel Prize winners
These US universities shaped the 2025 Nobel Prize winners The 2025 Nobel Prizes have once again highlighted the United States as a global powerhouse of scientific innovation. From pioneering immune therapies to breakthroughs in quantum physics, American universities have nurtured some of the brightest minds whose work is set to redefine medicine, technology, and our […]
Canada Express Entry Draw: IRCC invites 4,500 French-speaking skilled workers, signals focus on bilingual workforce
Canada Express Entry Draw: IRCC invites 4,500 French-speaking skilled workers Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to strategic immigration planning by inviting 4,500 candidates in the latest Express Entry draw held on October 6, 2025. This draw reflects Canada’s ongoing efforts to align immigration selection with economic priorities, labour […]
US State Department sued by hundreds over revoked visas: Students fight to reclaim their right to travel
More than 200 international students affected by the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown are suing the US State Department to have their visas reinstated, court documents reviewed by The Hill show. While federal judges across dozens of cases forced the government to restore students’ records in the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), many continue to […]