‘Soul-crushing’ report on GPA sparks outrage among Harvard students, claims OUE misrepresents workloads

Harvard students slam OUE GPA report, warn stricter grading harms mental health. (Getty Images) Harvard students have voiced strong opposition to a new report released by the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) that criticises grade inflation, arguing it misrepresents their academic experiences. The 25-page document suggested that Harvard’s grading system has become overly lenient and…

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International student approvals fall 62% this year in Canada: Can universities adapt to the shrinking intake?

Canada’s new study permit caps shrink post-secondary intake to decade low. (Representative Image, Getty Images) Canada is facing a significant decline in international student approvals, with the number of new post-secondary study permits projected to fall to just 80,000 in 2025. This represents a 62% decrease from last year and is the lowest level in…

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Shirish V. Dáte’s education and career journey: How an Indian-origin Stanford graduate became a HuffPost White House correspondent

Shirish V. Dáte education and career: From Pune to HuffPost White House correspondent Shirish V. Dáte, HuffPost’s veteran White House correspondent, recently made headlines when a question he asked about the US–Russia diplomatic meeting drew juvenile responses from Trump’s press secretary and communications director. Karoline Leavitt texted “Your mom did” in reply to Dáte’s query…

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CBSE Class 12 Board exam 2026 date sheet released: Check complete timetable here

Day Date Subjects Tuesday February 17, 2026 Biotechnology, Entrepreneurship, Shorthand (English), Shorthand (Hindi) Wednesday February 18, 2026 Physical education Thursday February 19, 2026 Engineering graphics, Horticulture, Cost accounting, Bharatanatyam – dance, Kuchipudi – dance, Odissi – dance, Manipuri – dance, Kathakali – dance Friday February 20, 2026 Physics Saturday February 21, 2026 Automotive, Fashion studies…

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AI in classrooms: Friend or foe? Benefits, boundaries, and why learning is still a human act

The arrival of AI-enabled devices in schools—often called AI PCs—marks a shift from computers as passive portals to machines that can generate explanations, draft feedback and adapt tasks in real time. That possibility excites and alarms in equal measure. Used well, AI can help teachers manage wide learning gaps and crowded classrooms. Used poorly, it…

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SEBI Grade A 2025 registration begins for Assistant Manager posts; apply online before November 28

SEBI Grade A 2025 registration opens for Assistant Manager posts; apply online before November 28 SEBI Grade A 2025 recruitment: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has started the registration process for Grade A (Assistant Manager) posts for 2025. The official notification was released on October 30, 2025, inviting applications for 110 vacancies…

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