Top 10 best value colleges in US for 2026: Affordable education with strong career outcomes
Top 10 Best-Value Colleges of 2026 in the US and How They Compare to Elite Schools (Image: Pexels) For many students and families, college is one of the largest investments of time and money so, naturally, they ask which schools offer the best value. As college tuition and fees continue to soar, averaging more than […]
Jane Goodall, primate expert and wildlife advocate, dies at 91
Scientist and global activist Jane Goodall, who turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment, died on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) at 91, the institute she founded said. Dr. Goodall died of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute said in a social media post. “Dr. Goodall’s discoveries as an […]
Cabinet approves opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas, over 86,000 students to benefit, ETEducation
The total estimated requirement of funds for establishment of the 57 new KVs is Rs 5862.55 crore spread over a period of nine years from 2026-27 New Delhi, The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved opening of 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) which would benefit over 86,000 students, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. Out of the […]
Karnataka government directs retention of guest lecturers for ongoing semester, ETEducation
Court challenges and protests by student bodies such as the ABVP and AIDSO had intensified pressure on the government, with demonstrations even staged outside the Higher Education Minister’s residence The Karnataka government has directed that guest lecturers who served last year will continue until the ongoing 2025–26 semester concludes. The decision, taken by the Higher […]
Bihar govt forms high-level committee for aided, unaided institutions, ETEducation
The committee will ensure timely release of establishment grants and review matters related to fixation of salaries and honorarium and removal of anomalies related to pay fixation and other issues from time to time Patna: Chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday constituted a high-level committee, headed by the chief secretary, to address the long-standing concerns […]
Is Trump administration sacrificing students’ rights by firing civil rights enforcement staff?
US Department of Education Moves to Cut Civil Rights Enforcement Staff as Court Upholds Layoffs (Image: Canva) The US Department of Education can now move forward with firing nearly half of its civil rights enforcement staff, after a federal appeals court overturned the last remaining order blocking the layoffs. A three-judge panel of the 1st […]
Speech and essay ideas for students
Gandhi Jayanti 2025 is a day of reflection. Every October 2, India honours Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. For Gandhi Jayanti 2025, reflect not only on his historical role but also on how his values of truth, non-violence and simplicity resonate in today’s fast-changing world. Here are some speech and essay ideas for you – Source […]
Humans have fingers because fish needed cloaca
Cartilaginous fish like sharks, among many vertebrate animals, have an orifice called the cloaca from which they excrete urine and faeces. | Photo Credit: Gerald Schömbs/Unsplash The transition from fins to limbs is one of the most important events in vertebrate evolution. It explains how animals that once lived in water eventually walked on land. […]
5 top immigration programs worldwide that don’t require a job offer
What Are the Best Immigration Pathways Without Employer Job Offers? (Image: Pexels) If you are looking for an immigration route that does not hinge on a single employer’s job offer, we have good news for you as many countries today are offering pathways that admit skilled workers, graduates, entrepreneurs or investors without a prior job. […]
Why is environmental surveillance important? | Explained
A laboratory technician collects river water samples to test for faecal coliform bacteria from the Ganges river in Varanasi on March 5. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The story so far: Pathogens (usually bacteria and viruses) that cause diseases in humans and animals, can be tracked in samples taken from the environment, for example, by […]