Education

President Murmu emphasises education and innovation at Kumaun University convocation in Nainital. (ANI Photo) NAINITAL: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday graced the 20th convocation ceremony of Kumaun University at Nainital, Uttarakhand, according to a release.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that education is the foundation of any nation’s development. Therefore, education should not only…

The University of Southern California (USC) has confirmed that more than 900 employees have been laid off since July, marking one of the largest staff reductions in recent years. The announcement was made in a message to the campus on Monday by USC Interim President Beong-Soo Kim. However, Kim clarified that the final number of…

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu focuses on quality technical education and EV-Tech course for youth. (ANI Photo) SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that providing quality technical education to the students within the State was the focus of the present state government so as to equip them with market-relevant…

The morning after his historic victory, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled a transition team. The 34-year-old democratic socialist, soon to become the city’s first Muslim mayor, has entrusted the reins of his transition to a group of seasoned women who have long shaped the city’s governance from behind the scenes. Who’s leading the…

In 2010, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, delivered the baccalaureate address at Princeton University. His speech offered graduates a reflection that remains relevant even today. Bezos explored the difference between gifts and choices, urging students to focus on decisions that shape a meaningful life rather than rely only on natural ability.In a world where…

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi on Tuesday made history in the United States’ Virginia, becoming the state’s first Indian-American and first Muslim to win a statewide office. The former professor defeated Republican John Reid in the lieutenant governor’s race, marking a milestone that bridges continents, classrooms, and communities.As lieutenant governor, Hashmi will preside over the Virginia Senate,…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an important advisory for candidates who have not yet completed their registration process for the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) December 2025 examination. The registration portal will close on November 7, 2025 (up to 11:50 PM). NTA’s advisory for pending applicants As per the official…

The effort to turn a prime stretch of downtown Miami real estate into the future site of United States President Donald Trump’s presidential library has been halted, at least for now.The District Board of Trustees of Miami Dade College has filed an appeal in Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn a ruling…

In Chinle, Arizona, a community deep within the Navajo Nation, the consequences of the United States government shutdown are no longer abstract. They are visible in cafeterias and shuttered after-school programmes, where students once gathered not only to study but also to eat.Federal money accounts for a modest share of most school budgets across the…

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s decision to invite applications for the post of Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Calicut has prompted the state government on Wednesday to term it as “undemocratic” and “condemnable”.State Higher Education Minister R Bindu said that the governor’s decision was an encroachment into the universities under the control of the…