JNU academic spend halves in 7 years amid fall in research and SC-ST intake: JNUTA

JNU sees fall in SC-ST enrolments and faculty hiring gaps, says JNUTA. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) has released a detailed report highlighting what it terms a deepening governance crisis within the university. Titled “JNU: The State of the University”, the report outlines serious concerns regarding the erosion of…

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From censorship to compensation: How a fired US librarian won $700K for defending free expression and why it sets a major precedent

US library director sacked in censorship row awarded $700,000 settlement. (Getty Images) A former US library director who was dismissed during a dispute over books with sexual content and LGBTQ+ themes will receive a $700,000 settlement after taking legal action against her former employer. Terri Lesley, previously the library system director in Campbell County, Wyoming,…

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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee threatens rural schools and hospitals and why it could devastate essential services

How Trump’s visa fee hike impacts healthcare and education in rural US communities. (AI Image) The Trump administration’s announcement of a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications is raising concerns about its impact on rural schools and hospitals across the US. The fee targets employers hiring skilled immigrant workers under the H-1B visa, a…

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California’s new law to phase out ultraprocessed school foods: Here’s why it matters for children’s health

New California law targets ultraprocessed foods in school meals. (AI Image) California has passed a groundbreaking law that will phase out certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals over the next decade. Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, this first-in-the-nation legislation aims to improve the nutritional quality of meals served to students across the state.Ultraprocessed foods—often packed…

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Nobel Prize 2025 winners in Chemistry announced: Know where they studied and what they won for

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, awarding it jointly to Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, Japan; Richard Robson of the University of Melbourne, Australia; and Omar M. Yaghi of the University of California, Berkeley, USA. The trio has been recognised for their groundbreaking work on metal-organic frameworks…

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SEBI Grade A recruitment 2025 notification released: Registration window to open on October 30

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released the official notification for SEBI Grade A (Assistant Manager) Recruitment 2025, offering 110 positions across multiple streams. This prestigious government role attracts candidates aspiring to build a career in the financial regulatory sector, providing both professional growth and a competitive salary. The recruitment covers six…

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These US universities shaped the 2025 Nobel Prize winners

These US universities shaped the 2025 Nobel Prize winners The 2025 Nobel Prizes have once again highlighted the United States as a global powerhouse of scientific innovation. From pioneering immune therapies to breakthroughs in quantum physics, American universities have nurtured some of the brightest minds whose work is set to redefine medicine, technology, and our…

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From IGCSE to Ivy League: What US educators can learn from Cambridge’s student success data

Are US Schools Failing Students? The Case for the Cambridge Curriculum to Bridge the Gap American schools have long debated how best to prepare students for college and life. Cambridge International’s pathway, from International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) through International AS and A Levels, offers a sizeable body of empirical evidence suggesting that…

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