In a world where technology hubs are synonymous with urban centres, Sridhar Vembu’s journey challenges conventional narratives of success. While many entrepreneurs chase global cities for talent and resources, Vembu chose to bridge the divide between innovation and rural India. His story shows how a student from elite institutions built a global software company where…
The Ministry of Education is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the school curriculum for all students from Class 3 onwards from the 2026-27 academic session. The move aims to prepare India’s future workforce for a technology-driven economy.School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar said the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is developing a framework…
Maharashtra is set to usher in a new era of schooling: the state will no longer grant permission for all-boys or all-girls schools. The directive, issued recently by the school education department, aims to foster gender equality and mutual respect among students by promoting co-education. According to the department, such an approach cultivates an environment…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the admit cards for the re-examination of the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025. Candidates scheduled to appear for the Tier-I re-exam can now download their hall tickets through the official website: ssc.gov.inThe Commission had decided to reschedule the examination for certain candidates from specific centres after…
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has approved a chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) on campus, overruling the decision of the school’s student government that had initially voted against the establishment of the group.“As part of the process of becoming a Registered Student Organization at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the Dean…
Last month, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled a sweeping proposed regulation that could fundamentally reshape the experience of international students and scholars in the country. If enacted, the rule would replace the long-standing “duration of status” policy with fixed admission periods for F, J, and I visa holders, requiring students and…
Amid a continuing government shutdown that began on 1 October, 2025, the White House has confirmed that significant layoffs of federal employees have commenced, as part of an effort to pressure Democrats. The move comes ten days after Congress failed to pass a funding measure to keep the government open, affecting roughly 40% of the…
In the heart of Michigan State University’s campus, a nearly century-old dormitory has reopened with a distinctly modern touch and a new social debate. Campbell Hall, home to the university’s honors students, underwent a $37.1 million renovation this fall, introducing upgraded windows, common spaces, and mechanical systems. But one change, in particular, has sparked conversations…
US Department of Education sends student loan forgiveness notices despite shutdown. Despite the ongoing US government shutdown, some federal student loan borrowers have begun receiving notices that their debt will soon be discharged. These unexpected emails from the US Department of Education confirm that loan forgiveness is proceeding, even though much of the government’s operations…
Ivy League testing update: Princeton ends test-optional policy, Columbia remains test-free. (AI Image) Princeton University has announced it will require SAT or ACT scores for undergraduate applicants beginning with the fall 2027 admission cycle. This decision ends a seven-year period of test-optional admissions at the university, a policy initially introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic to…
