What are the new green card rules for non-citizen children in the US? 5 key details students must know
Green card rules have changed for children—and the implications are far-reaching. Here is what students and families must keep in mind as they navigate the immigration system. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major update to how it calculates the age of non-citizen children applying for permanent residency through their […]
SSC SI paper 2 result released at ssc.gov.in: Direct links to download here
SSC SI exam 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced critical developments in the ongoing recruitment process for the post of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2024. On February 3, 2025, the Commission declared the results of the Physical Endurance Test/Physical Standard Test (PET/PST). A total of 24,190 […]
SSC to reconduct Phase XIII exams for 55,000 candidates: Check details here
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will reconduct the Selection Posts/Phase XIII Computer-Based Examination (CBE) 2025 for over 55,000 candidates following the discovery of gaps in the examination log data. The retest is scheduled for August 29, 2025.According to SSC, the decision was taken to ensure fairness and transparency in line with the Commission’s mandate and […]
In search of the elusive and threatened fishing cat
A fishing cat among mangroves in the Godavari river at night, 2018. | Photo Credit: Srichakra Pranav (CC BY-SA) In the wild, India has 15 species belonging to the cat family. Much attention has been given to our large cats, the lions and tigers. Not much is known of the smaller wild cats – the […]
Elite US universities including Columbia, Duke and Penn accused of colluding to hike tuition through early decision scheme
The promise of a fair shot at higher education has long been a cornerstone of the American academic ideal. Yet a new lawsuit contends that some of America’s most revered universities have been quietly undermining that principle, not through admissions quotas or test score thresholds, but by using the very mechanism designed to give students […]
Why does an elevator need three electrical phases to operate?
Elevators include components such as hydraulic lifting motors, ventilation pumps, and control panels that together demand a balanced power supply. | Photo Credit: Sung Jin Cho/Unsplash Because elevators are critical systems, downtime is expensive and dangerous. To avoid this, elevators need three-phase electrical power to meet its high power demand without compromising their reliability. Elevators […]
SSC CGL 2025 deferred, exam to be conducted in September: Check complete details here
SSC CGL Exam Date Postponed SSC CGL exam postponed 2025: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has postponed the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL) 2025, which was scheduled to commence on August 13, citing the need for a rigorous review of its examination platform and operational preparedness.The examination will now begin in the first week of […]
Trump executive order gives political appointees authority to approve, freeze, or terminate federal research grants
America’s scientific enterprise stands at a crossroads. Late Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting political appointees sweeping authority over the billions of dollars in federal grants that fuel research, innovation, and emergency response. Long hailed as a largely apolitical system built on peer review and merit, the federal grant process now faces […]
“I don’t want you to just be smart,” says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as he shares essential lessons for students
The room was brimming with aspirations and hope-filled eyes. Hundreds of Stanford students, many destined to embark on high-powered careers, sat prepared to hear from one of the world’s most influential tech leaders. They might have anticipated a talk on GPUs, AI breakthroughs, or market strategy; after all, Jensen Huang is the architect of NVIDIA’s […]
5 top New Jersey private high schools worth exploring for every student
New Jersey’s school scene stands out for its mix of top-tier public and private institutions known not just for academic success, but for fostering well-rounded students and strong community ties. Using the 2025 Niche rankings, which combine official data from the US Department of Education with thousands of real reviews from students and parents, this […]