Beyond elite universities: How Trump’s funding cuts threatened the survival of tribal colleges in the US

A sign of welcome at Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago, Nebraska. When conversations around higher education funding in the United States turn political, the spotlight usually falls on elite institutions such as Harvard or Columbia. But as The New York Times reported, this spring, the financial anxieties stirred by the Trump administration’s budget proposals…

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Trump targets racial preferences in college admissions but leaves legacy and donor advantages untouched

President Donald Trump has launched an assertive campaign to reform college admissions, presenting it as a win for meritocracy. His policies focus on standardized test scores, academic achievement, and the elimination of racial considerations, portraying a vision of higher education driven solely by measurable performance. Yet, while race is under intense scrutiny, legacy admissions and…

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UPPSC opens recruitment for 1,471 lecturer posts in government inter colleges: Check details here

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the notification for the Lecturer Government Inter College Examination 2025, inviting applications for a total of 1,471 posts. The online registration process is already underway at uppsc.up.nic.in and will remain open until September 12, 2025.The commission has earmarked vacancies separately for male and female candidates: Male…

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From Elon Musk to Mark Zuckerberg, these 5 billionaires founded schools

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg In an era where technology, globalization, and evolving job markets are rapidly reshaping the skills students need, traditional education often falls short. Classrooms bound by rigid curricula and standardized testing struggle to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills essential for the 21st century. Recognizing this gap, billionaires are establishing…

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“God is in the details,” says Steve Jobs: Here are 5 timeless lessons students can learn from this tech giant

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs distilled a lifetime of visionary creativity into a deceptively simple yet profoundly resonant maxim: “God is in the details.” These six words, now etched into the annals of design philosophy, transcend mere aesthetics; they embody a relentless pursuit of precision, an unyielding patience, and a devotion to excellence that borders on…

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NCERT says Jinnah, Congress and Mountbatten were behind India’s partition: Here’s what students must know

NCERT’s newly released special modules for the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day have stirred controversy by directly naming Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Congress, and Viceroy Lord Mountbatten as responsible for India’s 1947 Partition. The module states: “The Partition of India and the creation of Pakistan were by no means inevitable. Jinnah demanded it; the Congress accepted…

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BSE Odisha Class 10 supplementary result declared at bseodisha.ac.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

BSE Odisha Class 10 supplementary result 2025: The Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, on Friday released the Class 10 supplementary examination results for 2025. Students who appeared for the exams can access their results on the official website, bseodisha.ac.in, as well as through other authorised result portals.According to reports, a total of 3,457 students…

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasises in-person interviews: How AI is failing to pick the right talent

As AI continues to reshape recruitment, the limitations of algorithmic assessments are becoming increasingly apparent. Efficiency and speed, once hailed as the primary advantages of virtual interviews, now clash with the pressing need for authenticity and competence evaluation. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, acknowledged this growing concern, stating on the Lex Fridman podcast in June:…

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