DHS proposes fixed stay and course restrictions for US international students. (AI Image) International students on F-1 visas may soon face tighter restrictions under a proposed rule from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The proposed regulation would prohibit undergraduate F-1 visa holders from changing their academic programmes, majors, or education levels during their…
NCVT ITI Result 2025 released on SIDH portal The National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) has officially declared the NCVT ITI Result 2025. The results have been published online on the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) portal, accessible at skillindiadigital.gov.in. All students who appeared for the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) examinations can now check and…
(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to shape what American children learn, threatening to withhold federal funding from 40 states participating in a federally backed sex education programme unless they remove references to gender identity and transgender individuals. The directive casts vulnerable teens into the crossfire of a political struggle that…
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has officially confirmed that the 2026–2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available this fall, meeting the congressionally mandated October 1 deadline. In a letter to congressional leadership, McMahon certified the launch, marking a return to reliable, on-time delivery after years of mismanagement under the…
Image credit: Liam James Doyle/The New York Times Image credit: Liam James Doyle/The New York Times Image credit: Liam James Doyle/The New York Times Image credit: Liam James Doyle/The New York Times Image credit: Liam James Doyle/The New York Times Terrified students and worshippers are sharing their accounts of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic…
Memory is far more than a mental storage system; it is the engine of learning itself. Academic performance is not merely a reflection of intelligence but also of how efficiently the brain encodes, consolidates, and recalls information. Cognitive research demonstrates that memory is highly adaptable, responding to targeted interventions that reinforce neural connections. By understanding…
FILE (Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times) The recent standoff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has drawn global attention to the agency’s leadership challenges. Susan Monarez, appointed CDC director just a month ago, became the center of controversy after refusing to implement directives she considered “unscientific and reckless,” putting her at…
For much of the last century, America’s universities stood as gateways to knowledge, discovery, and opportunity. Students from every corner of the world saw the US not only as a place to earn a degree but as a launchpad for global careers and research that could shape the future. The country’s higher education system thrived…
September in India is a month deeply intertwined with traditions, community celebrations, and seasonal transitions. For students, it often marks a busy academic phase with mid-term examinations, projects, and cultural programmes. Yet, it is also a period where schools may declare holidays to accommodate significant festivals and local occasions. From Onam in the south to…
TNPSC Group 1 provisional list released 2025: The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the provisional list of candidates admitted to the Main Written Examination for the Combined Civil Services Examination-I (Group-I Services) 2025, following the Preliminary Examination conducted on June 15, 2025 (FN). The announcement marks a crucial milestone for aspirants seeking…