How Rudy Giuliani’s academic background led to a high-profile US political role. (AP File Photo) Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from US President Donald Trump, days after surviving a serious car crash in New Hampshire. Giuliani, 81, sustained spinal and limb injuries when the…
The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, announced the MHT CET CAP Round 4 provisional seat allotment result 2025 on September 1, marking a critical phase for engineering and technical aspirants across the state. Candidates who registered for the counselling process can now access their provisional allotment through the official MHT CET portal at fe2025.mahacet.org.The…
As the fall semester begins, America’s research universities face a pivotal moment. Federal policies, funding decisions, and political interventions have combined to create a landscape of uncertainty, raising urgent questions about enrollment, budgets, research funding, and faculty governance. The decisions taken in the coming months will shape the future of US higher education, affecting its…
Gurugram: Commuters make their way through a waterlogged road amid rainfall, in Gurugram. (PTI Photo) Gurugram has experienced heavy rainfall, receiving over 100 millimetres of rain until Monday evening, resulting in severe waterlogging in various parts of the city. The downpour caused significant traffic congestion, with vehicles stuck for hours on National Highway 48 (NH-48)….
FILE: (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Minouche Shafik’s tenure as president of Columbia University was brief but high-profile, placing her at the intersection of academia, politics, and public scrutiny. Appointed in July 2023, Shafik’s leadership faced immediate tests as campus protests erupted over the Israel–Hamas conflict, compelling her to make difficult decisions on free speech,…
Trump defends Chinese student visas U-turn despite MAGA backlash. (AI Image) US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to approve 600,000 visas for Chinese students, following criticism from members of his own political base. The move marks a reversal of the hardline stance previously adopted by his administration in relation to Chinese nationals studying…
For decades, the Ivy League has been synonymous with academic prestige, shaping the perception of what it means to attend a “top” university in the United States. Yet the evolving landscape of higher education tells a more nuanced story. Today, excellence is no longer confined to eight elite campuses along the Northeast corridor. The latest…
Ivy League universities are losing US students to the South: What’s behind it. (AI Image) A growing number of high-performing students in the US are turning away from elite universities in the Northeast and West Coast in favour of institutions in the Southern states. The shift is being driven by a combination of political climate,…
California, New York, and Texas are among the most attractive student destinations in the US. The United States continues to dominate the global education market, attracting 1.58 million international students in 2024, according to a recent analysis by Boundless, an immigration-focused platform that provides data-driven insights on international student trends, visa policies, and employment opportunities….
Peter Kent Navarro, born on July 15, 1949, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is widely known for his role as a trade and manufacturing adviser in the Trump administration. Yet, before his involvement in U.S. politics and global trade policy, Navarro embarked on an educational journey that combined academic rigor, international exposure, and deep exploration of economic…
