Education

For students aspiring to revolutionize healthcare through data, technology, and research, a degree in Biomedical Informatics from Harvard University represents the pinnacle of academic achievement. Graduates from this programme step into roles that bridge medicine and technology, working in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, precision medicine, and public health. Yet, as with most world-class opportunities, excellence comes with…

President Donald Trump has sharpened his offensive against California, warning that school districts refusing to comply with his administration’s transgender directives will be denied federal funding. The declaration, made through his social media platform, contained no further details, but its implications have already sent ripples through the education and political landscape.While federal dollars make up…

In a climate where the boundaries between higher education, civic engagement, and partisan politics are increasingly contested, the US Department of Education has delivered a sweeping policy reversal. By terminating the use of the Federal Work-Study (FWS) programme for political activism jobs, the department has not only redefined how taxpayer dollars are applied within universities…

In 2025, the United States continues to be a prime destination for international students seeking quality higher education and career opportunities. A significant portion of these students come from families holding H-1B visas, a visa category designed for skilled workers in specialty occupations. The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in fields…

The Trump administration is preparing to redraw the contours of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programme in a move that could fundamentally alter its reach and purpose. The Department for Education, now under Linda McMahon’s leadership, has proposed a sweeping rule that would bar borrowers from receiving loan forgiveness if their employers are deemed…

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will conduct the Civil Services Mains Examination 2025 from tomorrow, August 22, 2025, in a high-stakes test that will determine the future of India’s next cohort of top bureaucrats. The examination, to be conducted over five days, August 22, 23, 24, 30, and 31, is reserved for candidates who…

FILE – A granite Ten Commandments monument stands on the ground of the Texas Capitol, Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Texas’s bid to require the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom has collided with constitutional resistance. In a meticulously reasoned and pointedly critical opinion, US District Judge Fred Biery…

Transforming India’s higher education landscape: 8 trends shaping the future by 2030 (Image: Pexels) As India gears up for a future dominated by technology, inclusivity and global connectivity, its higher education sector is undergoing a profound transformation where major trends will shape the country’s higher education landscape by 2030. India’s higher education system is about…

As smartphones have become ubiquitous in the lives of American teenagers, classrooms across the country are grappling with a new challenge: Keeping students focused. In response, 35 states, including the District of Columbia, are introducing new rules to limit cellphone use during school hours, testing the hypothesis that less screen time could translate into better…

The new scheme focuses particularly on manufacturing whilst encompassing all sectors to boost job creation and social security measures. (AI image) At a time when employment generation dominates both political discourse and household anxieties, the government has unveiled what could be one of its most ambitious labour market interventions yet, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat…