Across the United States, public education is grappling with one of its most sobering reckonings in decades. Pandemic-era learning loss has left deep scars, test scores have tumbled to historic lows, and faith in the nation’s schools has been eroded by political battles that often overshadow students’ most basic needs. From urban classrooms to rural…
More school spending doesn’t guarantee smarter students in the US, new study finds A recent study has rattled the education community and policy circles by challenging a long-held assumption: that increasing public spending on education directly boosts student achievement. Highlighted in a September 2025 New York Post article, the report uncovers a striking disconnect between…
The All India Management Association (AIMA) has officially released the admit card for the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) 2025 Paper-Based Test (PBT) on September 18, 2025. Candidates who have registered for the PBT, scheduled for September 21, 2025, can now download their hall tickets from the official website: mat.aima.in. This document is essential for entry…
In classrooms across the world, educators are grappling with the same question: How do you prepare students for a future that is unpredictable, technology-driven, and hyper-connected? Lectures, textbooks, and standardized tests have long been the backbone of education, yet they often struggle to develop the skills students need today, including critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and…
Indian H-1B worker’s Reddit post warns of 60-day grace period pitfalls The H-1B visa is often described as both a lifeline and a ticking clock. For hundreds of thousands of Indian professionals working in the United States, it offers access to some of the world’s best-paying jobs — but also comes with unforgiving rules. The…
A Bloomberg report places India at the top among nations with approved H-1B visa applications from 2020 to 2023, with 232,974 approvals, representing nearly 73.7% of all H-1B visas granted. Complementing this, a Pew Research report shows that US immigration surged by 1.6 million in 2023, the largest increase in more than two decades, with…
MCC withdraws NEET UG round 2 result due to data error The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has withdrawn the final seat allotment for Round 2 of NEET UG 2025 due to a significant data error. A government medical college inadvertently submitted double the number of available seats, leading to the allocation of non-existent seats to…
Maharashtra doctors’ strike over CCMP raises concerns about patient safety and medical education standards in India Healthcare services across Maharashtra are facing a daylong disruption as nearly 1.8 lakh allopathic doctors join a 24-hour strike organised by the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) Maharashtra chapter. The strike, reported by PTI, protests the state government’s decision to…
10 US Colleges That Are Leading the Charge for Free Speech on Campus (Image: iStock) Every year, debates about free speech and expression on college campuses grow louder as political conflicts intensify in Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine and other conflict zones, demanding immediate attention and peace interventions. From student protests to high-profile disinvitations of guest speakers,…
New Research Says Water Could Be the Missing Ingredient in Your Teen’s Study Routine (Image: iStock) It is easy to overlook water when planning study routines but a growing body of research shows that even mild dehydration can nudge attention, memory and mood in the wrong direction and for students, the result is predictable: foggy…
