Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025: Registration deadline extended till October 11 for nationwide student hackathon, direct link to apply here

On September 23, 2025, Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide initiative to promote innovation, creativity, and problem-solving among school students.The event, organised by the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and the All India Council…

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Rajasthan NEET UG counselling 2025 round 3 registration closes today at rajugneet2025.in: Check direct link to apply and other details here

Today marks the final opportunity for candidates to register for the third round of Rajasthan NEET Undergraduate (UG) counselling 2025 for admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programmes offered by state medical and dental colleges. The registration window will close at 11:55 pm on the…

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Nvidia to cover Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fees for new hires: Here’s what CEO Jensen Huang told staff

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirms company will cover Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fees. (Getty Images) Nvidia has confirmed it will cover the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee imposed by US President Donald Trump’s recent executive order. The company’s CEO, Jensen Huang, communicated this decision in an internal message to staff, emphasising the ongoing importance of…

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Harvard or Princeton? Here’s which Ivy League colleges reign supreme in national rankings

The Ivy League has long symbolized academic excellence, selective admissions, and pathways to influential careers. These eight private Northeastern schools have produced presidents, Nobel Prize winners, and leaders across industries. Beyond prestige, they offer world-class research resources, faculty mentorship, and a global network of alumni.But in 2026, which Ivy League universities stand out academically? According…

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Princeton professor says universities must resist Trump’s compact on higher education: Here’s why

Sticks are bad, but sometimes corruption through carrots is worse. Princeton University professor Jan-Werner Müller, writing in The Guardian, argues that the Trump administration’s latest offer to select universities is exactly that, a veiled attempt to trade compliance for privilege.After cutting federal funding earlier this year, the administration is now extending an offer to nine…

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A new civil rights office will fight antisemitism in California schools: How it works and why it’s controversial

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs antisemitism law for schools. (AP Photo) California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law establishing a state-level Office of Civil Rights aimed at addressing antisemitism in public schools. The law comes amid rising concerns about antisemitic acts across the US and includes provisions for training school staff and advising…

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America’s learning gap isn’t inevitable: Harvard researchers reveal 3 school strategies that actually work

3 Strategies to Close the Achievement Gap in American Education: Insights from Harvard Research (Image: Pexels) The persistent achievement gap in American education is often attributed to factors like socioeconomic status, race and innate ability. However, recent research from Harvard University suggests that the gap is not an inevitable outcome but rather a consequence of…

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