UGC issues anti-ragging violation show cause notices to 89 top institutes including IIMs, IITs, AIIMS

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued show cause notices to 89 higher education institutions, including premier IITs, IIMs, IIITs, and AIIMS, for failing to comply with mandatory anti-ragging regulations. The list includes 17 institutes of national importance, including IITs, IIMs, and NIDs. Institutions named in the defaulter list include IIT Bombay, IIT…

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Stanford to cut $140 million from 2025-26 budget, lay off staff amid federal funding drop

Stanford to cut $140 million from 2025-26 budget Stanford University announced on Thursday that it will reduce its 2025–26 academic year budget by $140 million, citing a sharp decline in federal research funding and the looming threat of an increased endowment tax. The financial adjustment marks a significant response to mounting external pressures, including grant…

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The dark side of digital learning: Why 6 in 10 students are burned out by online study culture

Digital learning was supposed to be a game-changer. It promised freedom, flexibility, and the chance to learn on your own terms. But somewhere along the way, things got messy.Instead of feeling empowered, many students feel trapped—chained to their laptops, bombarded with notifications, and constantly expected to stay productive. The line between learning and living has…

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Rajasthan VDO recruitment 2025: Application process begins for 850 vacancies, check direct link to register here

The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 850 Village Development Officer (VDO) posts. Candidates interested in applying for the Rajasthan VDO Bharti 2025 can now submit their applications online via the official RSSB website. The application process started on June 19, 2025, and will remain open until…

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