Students at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) have been protesting for five days against a sharp increase in annual fees, which they say will block access to higher education for many, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds. On Tuesday, the protest intensified with students marching to the district collectorate and burning an effigy of Vice Chancellor…
Uttar Pradesh Police has officially released a notification announcing 4,543 vacancies for the positions of Sub Inspector (Civil Police), Sub Inspector (Civil Police – Women) (PC), and Sub Inspector/Platoon Commander (Special Security Force). Aspiring candidates preparing for the Uttar Pradesh Police Sub Inspector Examination 2025 are advised to meticulously review the exam syllabus, examination pattern,…
The US Departments of Labor, Commerce, and Education recently published America’s Talent Strategy: Equipping American Workers for the Golden Age, a federal report laying out a coordinated approach to workforce development. This strategy reflects the Trump Administration’s aim to align workforce policies with the broader America First economic agenda, with the goal of preparing workers…
In the corridors of global power, Indian-origin leaders now stand at the helm of some of the world’s most influential organisations — from tech giants like Microsoft and Google to financial and luxury brands like Mastercard and Chanel. Their journeys are testaments to the enduring value of a strong educational foundation, blending the rigour of…
Marc Andreessen’s journey from UIUC to Netscape and the future of computing. (Getty Images) Marc Andreessen recently predicted that a revolutionary device will emerge to make smartphones feel “old and primitive,” signalling the next transformation in consumer technology. Speaking on the TBNP podcast, the venture capitalist suggested that eye-based, voice-operated, or environmental computing interfaces may…
Dismantling the Department of Education: Linda McMahon’s tour highlights Louisiana’s role. (AP Photo) Education Secretary Linda McMahon has launched a nationwide tour to promote the Trump administration’s goal of dismantling the US Department of Education and shifting control of education policy back to the states. The “Returning Education to the States Tour” begins in Louisiana,…
Parenting in the digital age: Myths and must-knows for tech in schoolwork. (AI Image) If the phrase “screen time” makes your shoulders tense, you’re not alone. Today’s classrooms increasingly blend books with bytes, and that can feel unsettling, especially when your child’s homework involves a tablet, an app, or an AI tool you’ve never used….
Why Townsend Harris High School requires handwritten essays to stop AI misuse. (AI Image) An elite high school in Queens, New York, has introduced a new policy requiring students to handwrite their summer reading essays in class, aiming to reduce the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT for cheating. Townsend Harris High…
Neal Mohan’s journey to becoming the CEO of YouTube in 2023 marked a significant milestone not only in his own career but also in the broader landscape of Indian-origin leadership in global technology companies. Born in Lafayette, Indiana, Mohan represents the blend of Indian heritage and American education that has propelled many individuals to the…
Trump nominates conservative economist E.J. Antoni to lead BLS President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has nominated E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the federal agency responsible for compiling and publishing the nation’s employment and inflation figures.Trump stated on social media, as…
