The Himachal Pradesh School Education Board (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has officially released the annual examination schedule for the winter vacation schools for the academic session 2025–26. The timetable applies to students of Classes 3, 5, and 8.According to the notification, the examinations will be held from 09:45 AM to 01:00 PM. Students will receive their Question…
Over 33 lakh students across India are currently enrolled in more than one lakh schools run by a single teacher, highlighting persistent challenges in achieving the mandated pupil-teacher ratio, according to official data and PTI reports. Andhra Pradesh records the highest number of such schools, while Uttar Pradesh leads in student enrolment within these institutions.According…
School holidays: As the festive season begins and important administrative tasks continue, schools across several states are observing holiday breaks. Students and teachers in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will have holidays this month, either to participate in celebrations or to support ongoing official surveys. Karnataka: Extended survey break Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that…
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has extended the registration deadline for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2026 to October 20, 2025. This entrance exam serves as a gateway for candidates seeking admission to various MSc and MS programs across IITs. Earlier, the last date for registration was October 12.The IIT JAM…
For decades, Black workers in the United States have faced structural barriers that make economic recoveries slower and more uneven. Two years after reaching a record low, joblessness among African Americans is climbing again, a trend economists warn is emblematic of persistent disparities in the labor market.The African American unemployment rate has risen from 6%…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the UGC NET December 2025 exam dates, set from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. The exam will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode across India. This examination determines eligibility for Assistant Professor positions, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions in Indian universities…
Charlie Kirk may be best remembered for his public arguments, which became a central feature of his political brand. According to a review by The New York Times, Kirk’s twice-yearly tours of universities across the United States allowed him to confront students and the public in what he called “Prove Me Wrong” debates, creating content…
Zach Yadegari is 18 years old and has already built a technology business that generates millions in revenue. His story challenges traditional ideas about college and career success. He shows that learning, persistence, and practical experience can open doors without following the usual paths. Learning to code early Yadegari started coding at seven. By ten,…
In a shocking development, the National Education Association (NEA), the United States’ largest teachers union, reportedly sent an email to its roughly 3 million members that included a map erasing Israel entirely and labeling it as Palestine. The email, which provided resources for teaching about indigenous peoples, also linked to material defending Hamas’ October 7,…
When the United States tightened visa regulations last spring, international students at Columbia University faced unprecedented uncertainty. Thousands of visas were revoked under the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on the conduct of foreign students. On campus, the presence of plainclothes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents created a palpable sense of unease, leaving students and…
