Women biotech scientists await funds for research
The DBT, which is under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), has been running the Biocare programme since 2011. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Almost five months after being selected for the DBT Biocare programme, an initiative by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) to encourage women scientists, none of the 75 chosen candidates has received […]
Telangana CM orders facial recognition attendance in govt schools and colleges for students, teachers, ETEducation
Taking stock of pending bills, the CM instructed officials to clear dues related to the mid-day meal scheme and sanitation works under Amma Adarsha Schools without delay. Chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday directed officials to make facial recognition-based attendance mandatory across govt schools, colleges, and universities for students, teachers, and staff. He also […]
Which American states are working the hardest?
In the quiet hum of factories, the clang of hammers, and the glow of late-night study lamps, America’s strongest pulses are felt. The nation’s tenacity and productivity are woven into its identity, and nowhere is that more evident than in the states that rise to the challenge of labor with unmatched vigor. Drawing upon the […]
When will ICAR Counselling start? Here’s what we know so far
The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) will commence its online counselling for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD admissions from September 2, 2025, nearly two months after the National Testing Agency (NTA) released CUET UG results on July 4, suggested by media reports. Registrations will remain open for approximately a week, followed by the rank list […]
When helping Black students becomes ‘illegal D.E.I.’ under Trump: Here’s why schools are under fire
Trump administration targets Black student success plans: How legal challenges are reshaping US education. (AI Image) School districts across the US, particularly those with programmes aimed at supporting Black students, are increasingly facing legal scrutiny under President Trump’s administration. Initiatives designed to hire more Black teachers, introduce more Black history classes, and address concepts such […]
NEET UG 2025: MCC extends round 1 seat resignation deadline to September 3
NEET UG Counselling 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has granted NEET UG 2025 candidates additional time to reconsider their choices by extending the Round 1 seat resignation deadline to September 3, 2025, 5:00 PM. This decision allows students to withdraw from their allotted seats without forfeiting the security deposit, providing relief amid the intense […]
Where Morning Prayers Teach Hygiene, Health & Hope
When District Collector Rajarshi Shah visited schools in Adilabad, what he saw shocked him. Children as young as 11 were chewing tobacco, unaware of the damage it caused. Many girls missed school every month during menstruation due to a lack of awareness and facilities. Even basic concepts like ‘stress’ or ‘hygiene’ confused students. To address […]
Federal authorities find Denver Public Schools violated Title IX over all-gender restrooms
The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has determined that Denver Public Schools (DPS) violated Title IX, the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs. This landmark investigation, launched on January 28, 2025, marked the first high-profile Title IX probe under the Trump Administration’s OCR and has ignited a national […]
Trump’s tariff war on India spills into classrooms: How LPU’s cola ban can move beyond tokenism for students
Lovely Professional University (LPU), based in Punjab, has banned American soft drinks including Coca-Cola and Pepsi from its campus. The decision was announced by LPU founder and Chancellor Ashok Kumar Mittal after the United States doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%. Calling the move “hypocrisy and bullying,” Mittal declared that the boycott marked the […]
Why the US wants future doctors to study more nutrition and how it could change chronic disease care
US officials push for more nutrition education in medical schools to tackle chronic disease. (AI Image) Federal officials in the US have called for a nationwide overhaul of nutrition education in medical training. The move, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is part of a broader public health push to […]