These four traits can secure your spot at top US colleges

Every August, a familiar ritual unfolds in American households: High school seniors open the Common Application, brimming with equal parts excitement and dread. The prompts look deceptively straightforward: A list of activities, a personal essay, and a few test scores, but lurking behind these boxes and word limits is the question that keeps families awake…

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Authority isn’t about job titles, it’s about how you speak,” says Melody Wilding, workplace psychology expert: Here’s what professionals must learn

A New York-based workplace psychology expert, Melody Wilding, who has spent over 15 years advising leaders at Google, Amazon, and other Fortune 500 firms, recently shared insights on how professionals can sharpen their communication and command attention. Speaking to CNBC Make It, Wilding said, “Many professionals I work with are the reliable workhorses of their…

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Chancellor proposes merging Oakland’s two largest colleges into ‘Oakland City College’ amid financial strain

Oakland’s two largest community colleges could soon operate under one name. Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson of the Peralta Community College District told staff this week, according to US media reports, that she will recommend merging Laney College and Merritt College into a single institution, to be called Oakland City College.The announcement, captured in a district video…

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Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti extends JNVST Class 6 admission 2025 registration: Check direct link to apply here

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has officially extended the registration deadline for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) Class 6 Admission 2025 to August 27, 2025. Aspirants seeking admission into Class VI in Navodaya Vidyalayas can now complete the registration process online through the official NVS portal at cbseitms.rcil.gov.in.The Samiti has streamlined the application…

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UPSC EPFO registration window 2025 to close tomorrow: Direct link to apply here

UPSC EPFO recruitment registration 2025 UPSC EPFO registration 2025: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will close the registration process for the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) recruitment 2025 tomorrow, August 18, 2025. Aspirants seeking to apply for the posts of Enforcement Officer/Accounts Officer and Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner must complete their application process by…

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Princeton University trims programs and perks as Trump’s federal funding cuts bite

Princeton University is facing a new wave of financial pressure as federal funding reductions from the Trump administration coincide with broader economic uncertainties. The measures highlight the challenges elite universities confront when balancing operational costs, research priorities, and student services.For decades, Princeton has been recognized for academic excellence and robust research output, bolstered by one…

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NEET PG result 2025 expected to release soon at natboard.edu.in: Check qualifying percentages, and other key details here

NEET PG result 2025: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is expected to announce the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025. According to the official schedule, the results will be declared by September 3, 2025, marking the culmination of one of the most competitive and…

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H-1B visa dilemma: Google engineer from India weighs staying in the US or returning back home; here is why

For professionals on H-1B visas, career opportunities in the United States can be both promising and constrained. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, typically requiring advanced degrees or specialized knowledge. It is also subject to an annual cap and lottery, which can create…

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