4 Essential Skills for Students in the 21st Century driven by AI: Insights from a Landmark Cambridge Study When the future feels uncertain, given that it is reshaped by artificial intelligence, climate change and shifting global economies, teachers worldwide are in a rare agreement that the students need more than just grades to thrive. A…
The Ministry of Education has initiated a detailed analysis to evaluate the possibility of conducting the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET-UG) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, officials said. The review aims to assess whether shifting from the traditional pen-and-paper method to an online format could affect students’ performance and access to the examination.Multiple…
Starting next month, green card holders, who are permanent residents of the United States seeking citizenship, will face a revamped and more demanding naturalization test. The 2025 Naturalization Civics Test, as it is officially known, is longer and designed to probe a deeper understanding of American history and governance. History professors, or buffs might find…
United States President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday introducing a steep $100,000 fee for companies sponsoring H-1B visas, the programme that allows foreign professionals to work in specialised roles in the United States. The change could reshape opportunities for foreign professionals, especially from India, across multiple sectors in the US. With major firms…
On September 10, 2025, conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University, a shocking act that reverberated far beyond the campus where it occurred. His assassination sent waves through politics, and the media, but nowhere has the impact been more immediate or fraught than on America’s college campuses. In the days that followed,…
The Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections 2025 ended with Aryan Maan of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) winning the coveted president’s post. But the contest also put the spotlight on Joslyn Nandita Choudhary, the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) candidate who became the first woman in 17 years to contest for the…
The University of Michigan (U-M) has announced the creation of a $50 million Institute for Civil Discourse, set to open by spring 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen respectful dialogue, academic engagement, and democratic participation at a time when public life is increasingly marked by polarisation. A university-wide commitment The new institute will operate as…
California offers free preschool for all 4 year olds but why are thousands missing out? California’s decision to make Transitional Kindergarten (TK) available to all 4-year-olds starting in the 2025-26 school year marks one of the most ambitious early childhood education reforms in U.S. history. Framed as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten, TK is…
Republicans vs Democrats: Who supports international students more in the US? International students have long been a cornerstone of US higher education. They bring diverse perspectives to lecture halls, contribute billions to the economy, and often play a crucial role in cutting-edge research across STEM, business, and the arts. Yet, despite these contributions, Americans’ views…
Mark Anthony Welsh III, who recently stepped down as president of Texas A&M University, has lived a life defined by discipline, service, and leadership. His journey weaves through four decades in the U.S. Air Force, advanced education at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, corporate governance, and finally academic administration. From the Air Force…