Over 26,000 people affected by floods in Gurdaspur | Chandigarh News
Gurdaspur: Over 26,000 people from 323 villages in Gurdaspur district have been affected due to the swollen Ravi river, presenting a significant challenge for the district administration in controlling the flow of water into the populated areas and simultaneously conducting relief and rescue operations.Over 250 animals have also died due to the floods so far.Confirming […]
India’s education spending divide: Urban families face nine times higher school expenses than rural households
Urban Indian families face nine times higher school expenses than rural households Education in India is often described as the great equaliser, but for millions of families, it comes at vastly different costs depending on where they live and which school they choose. The 2025 Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education (CMS: E) reveals a stark reality: […]
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Registration begins for 537 Posts at iocl.com, check how to apply here
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced a recruitment drive for 537 apprentice vacancies in its Pipelines Division. This opportunity is open to candidates with qualifications ranging from Class 12 to Diploma and Graduate degrees, offering hands-on training and a monthly stipend. The application process began on August 29, 2025, and will remain open until […]
Portland State University introduces new Chief Diversity Officer post amid nationwide DEI cuts and political pressure
At a time when many US universities are scaling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under political and financial pressures, Portland State University (PSU) has taken a bold and contrasting step. The institution is introducing a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) position, signaling its commitment to fostering inclusion even as federal scrutiny grows. While colleges […]
New US work permit fees hit foreign applicants: Here’s what you need to know about Form I-765 and I-589
US immigration updates EAD and asylum application fees under new rules. (AI Image) Foreign nationals seeking employment authorisation in the United States will now be required to pay new filing fees, including those who were previously exempt. The changes, which affect applications related to Form I-765 and Form I-589, take effect from August 21, 2025.These […]
Nvidia CEO predicts AI-driven four-day work week: Career boost or burnout for tomorrow’s professionals?
The global conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just about automation and job displacement—it’s about reimagining the future of work itself. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently suggested that AI’s rapid advancements could pave the way for shorter workweeks, potentially even four days, as productivity soars and repetitive tasks vanish. But will this vision […]
How Trump-era visa crackdowns are creating a tuition crisis at American universities and why it matters globally
How international student drop is hurting US college finances. (AI Image) US universities are facing growing financial pressure as visa restrictions introduced under President Donald Trump’s administration cause a sharp decline in international student enrolment. Several colleges, particularly smaller institutions with limited financial reserves, are reporting significant drops in tuition revenue.At the University of Central […]
West Bengal SSC recruitment 2025: Notification for 8,477 non-teaching posts released at westbengalssc.com; check details here
West Bengal SSC non-teaching recruitment 2025: Notification released for 8,477 vacancies WBSSC recruitment 2025: The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 8,477 non-teaching staff across secondary and higher secondary schools in the state. The recruitment includes posts under Group C and Group D categories.The online application […]
How Azim Premji University’s Executive MBA Prepares You for NGO & Social Sector Jobs
This article has been published in partnership with Azim Premji University How do you convince communities to embrace solutions that could change their lived realities? How do you sell them the ‘alternate dream’? These were the questions that puzzled Liby Johnson in the 1990s, when he first arrived in Odisha’s Ganjam district — then in […]
Breaking US laws can cost your student visa: What every Indian student should know
Avoiding deportation: What Indian students need to know about US visa rules. (AI Image) The US Embassy in India issued a warning via its official X account, alerting Indian students to the risks associated with violating US laws while holding a student visa. The advisory highlights that such actions can result in immediate and long-term […]