Banaras Hindu University reviews NEP 2020 execution: Here’s what to know about the new framework for student flexibility and reforms
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) convened a review meeting to evaluate the ongoing implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and outline the next steps for its full application across the university.The meeting, held on Monday, was chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Ajit Kumar Chaturvedi and attended by Directors of Institutes, Deans of Faculties, Principals of […]
Printing towards progress: How the printing press changed society
One must never underestimate the power of technology in impacting society. Today, the revolution of AI has been making our lives easier, but over centuries ago, one machine not only came to be a technological breakthrough, but also geared society to where it is today — democratised education, individual thinking, and communication on a mass […]
Rajasthan NEET UG counselling 2025 round 3 registration closes today at rajugneet2025.in: Check direct link to apply and other details here
Today marks the final opportunity for candidates to register for the third round of Rajasthan NEET Undergraduate (UG) counselling 2025 for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programmes offered by state medical and dental colleges. The registration window will close at 11:55 pm on the […]
Iowa keeps Blue Ribbon Schools program alive after Trump ends federal recognition
When the Trump administration announced the end of the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, a four-decade tradition honoring high-performing US schools, state education leaders faced a choice: let the recognition vanish or continue it at the state level. Iowa has chosen the latter, stepping in to maintain the program and celebrate its top schools. Trump […]
These 25 US universities face a talent drought: How Trump’s H-1B visa overhaul is to blame
Columbia University. (Getty Images) A growing number of top US universities are facing an immediate threat to their ability to attract international academic talent and graduate students. New changes to the H-1B visa system under President Donald Trump’s administration, including a $100,000 fee for new applicants and a shift in lottery preference, are causing concern […]
Princeton professor says universities must resist Trump’s compact on higher education: Here’s why
Sticks are bad, but sometimes corruption through carrots is worse. Princeton University professor Jan-Werner Müller, writing in The Guardian, argues that the Trump administration’s latest offer to select universities is exactly that, a veiled attempt to trade compliance for privilege.After cutting federal funding earlier this year, the administration is now extending an offer to nine […]
How Sri Lanka protects Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh from ocean fury
Focused experiments demonstrated that the Sri Lankan Land Mass (SLLM), situated in the southeastern part of the Indian peninsula, actively blocks long-period swell waves from the Southern Ocean from reaching India’s southeast coast. Photo: Google Maps Sri Lanka, located to the south of India, acts as a natural land barrier and plays a crucial role […]
A new civil rights office will fight antisemitism in California schools: How it works and why it’s controversial
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs antisemitism law for schools. (AP Photo) California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law establishing a state-level Office of Civil Rights aimed at addressing antisemitism in public schools. The law comes amid rising concerns about antisemitic acts across the US and includes provisions for training school staff and advising […]
By reusing old genes, bats became the only mammals able to fly
Bats are the only mammals capable of true powered flight, yet their wings have evolved from the same basic five-digit limb structure found in all mammals. How, then, can they alone fly? “At first, when scientists started comparing animals, we thought big anatomical differences must come from big differences in DNA,” Christian Feregrino, a lead […]
America’s learning gap isn’t inevitable: Harvard researchers reveal 3 school strategies that actually work
3 Strategies to Close the Achievement Gap in American Education: Insights from Harvard Research (Image: Pexels) The persistent achievement gap in American education is often attributed to factors like socioeconomic status, race and innate ability. However, recent research from Harvard University suggests that the gap is not an inevitable outcome but rather a consequence of […]