ICAI CA admit card 2025 released for Final and Inter exams at icai.org; download here
ICAI CA admit card 2025 released for Final and Inter exams; download at icai.org The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has released the ICAI CA admit card 2025 for candidates appearing in the September session of the Final and Intermediate examinations. The admit cards are available for download on the official ICAI website […]
Stanford chooses legacy admissions over state funding: Here’s why wealthy connections still trump California’s ban
Legacy admissions continue at Stanford as university opts out of state funding. (AI Image) Stanford University has announced it will no longer participate in California’s state-funded student aid programmes in order to maintain its practice of considering legacy and donor connections during undergraduate admissions. The move allows the university to bypass a new state law […]
On soaps and detergents: how they are made and manufactured
There is nothing like a refreshing bath after a sweaty workout or a hard day outside. The feeling of freshness and the pleasant odour after the bath is the contribution of the ubiquitous soap. In ancient India, soap nuts were crushed and used to clean, as were the bark of certain trees and specific flowers […]
Spain wildfires burn record territory this year: Monitor
MADRID: Deadly wildfires ravaging Spain have burnt the equivalent of nearly half a million football fields this year, setting a new record for the country, a European monitor said Monday.The fires have so far burnt more than 343,000 hectares (848,000 acres), according to data from the European Forest Fire Information System (Effis), surpassing the record […]
Education department delays put parenting college students in a bind: Here’s why child care funding matters more than ever
Parenting college students across the US are facing significant challenges due to delays in federal child care funding, jeopardising their ability to continue their education. The US Department of Education has postponed grant applications for several federal programmes, including the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant, which provides crucial support to student […]
Back-to-school season is here: How parents can help kids get back into routine
After weeks of late nights, movie marathons, and unstructured summer days, the first week of school can feel like a jolt — not just for students, but for parents too. Across the country, some classrooms have already opened their doors while others are about to, marking the return of the back-to-school season in full swing.The […]
Young anacondas use surprising S-shaped gait to make quick escapes
When we think of snakes, we often picture their iconic slithering, graceful, wave-like motion — a biological marvel that seems to defy friction and has fascinated zoologists for decades. That’s not the only move these elongated, limbless creatures have mastered. They are also known to climb trees, glide through the air, and navigate uneven terrain […]
81% of US teachers call student behaviour a serious problem: How it is pushing many out of the profession
Classrooms are meant to be spaces of curiosity, collaboration, and growth. Increasingly, however, they are becoming battlegrounds where teachers struggle not only to impart lessons but to manage outbursts, aggression, and rule-breaking. Across the United States, educators warn that student behaviour has quietly become the number one crisis in public education —eclipsing even pay as […]
Will schools remain closed on August 27?
August continues to be a packed month for students across India, blending academic deadlines with national festivals and state-specific observances. As schools navigate through Independence Day activities and mid-term preparations, another question looms large: Will August 27, the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, bring a school holiday? Ganesh Chaturthi and regional school closures Ganesh Chaturthi, which […]
USPS honors Jimmy Carter with forever stamp: How was the 39th US president as a student
The US Postal Service has immortalized a century of service with a new Forever stamp honouring Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. Unveiled on August 16 at the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, the stamp features a 1982 oil-on-linen portrait by Herbert E. Abrams, originally painted as a life study for Carter’s […]