70% of NIOS students fail 10th grade: Is Delhi’s lifeline turning into a conveyor belt for failure?
Delhi’s ambitious NIOS Project, launched to rescue students failing in 9th and 10th grades, is facing an unprecedented failure itself. According to data obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by PTI, nearly 70% of students registered under the scheme have failed their 10th-grade examinations over the past four years. What was meant […]
Early northeast monsoon onset creates ‘triple whammy’ in South India
The northeast monsoon has kicked in early this year, and at least four days sooner for the second year running, over Tamil Nadu. Last year, this phase of the monsoon ended with the State recording 33% more rain than the long-period average, and forecasters expect this year to go the same way as well. Historically, […]
IIT JAM 2026 registration window closing today: Check direct link to apply here
IIT JAM 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay will close the registration process for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) 2026 today, October 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Aspiring candidates who are yet to complete their applications can do so through the official portal — jam2026.iitb.ac.in, before the deadline.The JAM Online […]
SSC CGL objection window 2025 will close tomorrow: Check steps to raise challenge here
SSC CGL Tier 1 answer key 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will close the objection window for the SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier I answer key 2025 on October 21, 2025, at 11 AM. Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer key can submit their objections through the Commission’s official portal, ssc.gov.in, […]
Better future for India in medicine means embracing immunology today
Immunology has increasingly taken centerstage in modern biomedicine, powerfully capturing the popular imagination. From revolutionising vaccine development during the COVID-19 pandemic to yielding profound insights into autoimmune disorders and cancer treatment, immunological research now drives biomedical innovation more significantly than ever. The recent pandemic revealed immunology not as an esoteric branch of science but as […]
Nearly 2,000 Indians deported from Canada in 2024: Work and study prospects at risk as immigration laws tighten
Nearly 2,000 Indians were deported from Canada in 2024 The rising number of Indian nationals deported from Canada is sending ripples across professional and student communities, raising concerns about career opportunities, work visas, and study prospects. According to Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) data, nearly 1,997 Indians were forcibly removed in 2024, second only to […]
Mamdani proposes tuition assistance program to bring 1,000 new teachers annually to New York City schools
Mamdani proposes tuition plan to recruit 1,000 new teachers annually in NYC New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a plan to tackle the city’s teacher shortage by offering tuition assistance to prospective educators in exchange for a three-year commitment to teach in city schools. The plan, outlined Wednesday in Astoria, Queens, would […]
India’s medical education sees historic surge as MBBS seats reach 1,37,600: State-wise distribution here
India’s medical education sees historic surge as MBBS seats reach 1,37,600 India’s medical education sector is witnessing an unprecedented transformation, with a historic surge in MBBS seats and new medical colleges across the country. Spearheaded by the National Medical Commission (NMC), this expansion aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2024 pledge to create 75,000 new […]
NEET PG counselling 2025 registration underway: MCC to release round-wise schedule shortly at mcc.nic.in
NEET PG counselling schedule to be released shortly The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened registration for NEET PG 2025 counselling, marking the first official step in the admission process for MD, MS, and DNB programmes under the 50% All India Quota (AIQ). While candidates can now register on the MCC portal, mcc.nic.in, the detailed […]
47% of American adults lack confidence in finding a good job: Millions fear falling behind despite working
47% of American adults lack confidence in finding a good job A new AP–NORC poll (October 2025) finds that nearly half of Americans are doubtful about their ability to find a good job, reflecting rising financial stress and anxiety about the economy. The survey highlights a widening gap between economic indicators, such as low unemployment […]