Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s decision to invite applications for the post of Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calicut has prompted the state government on Wednesday to term it as “undemocratic” and “condemnable”.State Higher Education Minister R Bindu said that the governor’s decision was an encroachment into the universities under the control of the…
Counting of votes is underway for the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) elections, held on Tuesday amid high enthusiasm and colourful campaigning across the campus.The results are expected to be announced on November 6, according to the JNUSU Election Committee.The polls recorded a voter turnout of 67 per cent this year – a slight…
NEET SS 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially opened the registration window for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test – Super Specialty (NEET SS) 2025 from 3 PM today, November 5. Candidates aspiring for admission to Doctorate of Medicine (DM), Master of Chirurgiae (MCh), and other super specialty courses can now…
DDA Recruitment 2025: Last date today to apply online for MTS, JSA, Patwari, JE, Steno DDA Recruitment 2025: The last date to apply online for DDA Recruitment 2025 is today, November 5, 2025. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has invited applications for 1,732 vacancies across multiple posts including MTS, JSA, Patwari, JE, and Steno. Candidates…
PM Modi hails record rise of Indian universities in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that he was glad to see a record increase in the number of Indian universities in the QS Asia rankings.The prime minister shared a link to the QS Asia University Rankings-2026 report,…
Trump administration limits PSLF forgiveness: How new DOE rule affects public servants Two lawsuits have been filed challenging the Trump administration’s new Department of Education (DOE) rule that limits Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for nonprofit and government employees. The suits, filed in Massachusetts federal court, aim to preserve the programme’s existing scope, which allows…
Harvard faces $350M FAS shortfall as funding pressures and restructuring plans grow Harvard University’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) is facing an estimated structural deficit of approximately $350 million, a financial shortfall that will require significant changes to its long-term budget. The deficit, announced by FAS Dean Hopi E. Hoekstra in an email to…
Memphis schools say chronic absenteeism may drop to 26% after years of increases Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) officials say new outreach efforts are helping reduce chronic absenteeism for the first time in several years. The update was first reported by Chalkbeat Tennessee, based on statements from Stacey Davis, the district’s director of attendance and enrollment.Nearly…
Harvard reviews grading system after report shows most grades are now A Harvard University is considering changes to its grading system after an internal report from the Office of Undergraduate Education said the College is “failing to perform the key functions of grading.” The Harvard Crimson reported that the document shows a major increase in…
Dick Cheney’s life story did not unfold in a straight line. Long before he became one of the most powerful figures in Washington, he was a young student who struggled to find his footing at an elite university. His journey from leaving Yale to shaping U.S. foreign policy from inside the White House shows how…