Educational News

Campus tours can lie: 7 red flags your dream college might be hiding
College brochures can dazzle, but the truth lies beyond the gloss. From lifeless campuses and burnt-out students to robotic tours and weak faculty access, several red flags signal when a college might not live up to its promise. This guide cuts through the noise to help you spot warning signs before making one of life’s biggest decisions.
Harvard-MIT affiliated Broad Institute lays off 75 employees amid Trump administration’s research funding cuts
The Broad Institute, a prominent biomedical research center, has laid off 75 employees and implemented budget cuts due to federal research funding rollbacks. These measures, impacting administrative and scientific divisions, aim to reduce expenses by $42 million. The institute remains committed to its mission, but the changes highlight the vulnerability of research institutions to shifts in federal policy.
Not good with communication? These jobs could be your secret strength
Not everyone excels at public speaking or quick conversation—and that’s not a weakness. This story explores five fulfilling careers where precision, creativity, and analytical thinking matter more than verbal fluency. From data analysis to design and lab work, these roles prove that success isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it thrives quietly, through focus, depth, and silent strength.
5 interview etiquette rules that can land you your dream job
In today’s job market, qualifications alone won’t get you hired—interview etiquette plays a decisive role. From how you greet the receptionist to how you follow up after the conversation, subtle cues shape lasting impressions. These five essential rules help you communicate impact, build rapport, and show professionalism, turning a promising interview into a career breakthrough.
Texas may cut ties with ABA, But at what cost to future lawyers?
Texas is reconsidering its decades-old requirement that lawyers graduate from ABA-accredited law schools — a move that could reshape legal education across the country. As political skepticism of the ABA grows, law school deans warn that abandoning national accreditation would trap future graduates within state lines and jeopardize their ability to practice law beyond Texas borders.
Looking to start freelancing in the US? These 5 platforms can help you land high-paying gigs
Freelancing is reshaping the American workforce as more professionals seek flexibility and control over their careers. With over 73 million freelancers in the US and rising, platforms like Toptal, Upwork, Fiverr, LinkedIn, and We Work Remotely are opening doors to high-paying opportunities. These five sites offer structured, trusted pathways to thrive in the freelance economy.
Rishi Sunak education qualification: When Oxford bred the thinker and Stanford built the strategist
Rishi Sunak’s education journey from Winchester to Oxford to Stanford shaped his leadership beyond academics. Each institution honed a different facet — rigour, analytical thinking and global strategy. Rather than chasing prestige, he chose environments that sharpened his instincts and decision-making. His story offers a powerful reminder that intentional learning can quietly prepare one for leadership in uncertain times.
UGC directs universities to monitor WhatsApp groups for ragging, warns of disciplinary measures
The UGC has instructed higher education institutions to monitor informal WhatsApp groups used for junior harassment, classifying it as ragging. Strict action under anti-ragging rules will be taken against offenders. The UGC warned that failure to enforce anti-ragging norms could lead to withholding of grants, emphasizing student safety and condemning practices like social boycotts and verbal humiliation.

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2020 anti-CAA riots: Delhi HC reserves bail plea order in Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam case; both accused of 'masterminding violence'

The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on bail pleas of activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. The prosecution argues the riots were pre-planned, citing inflammatory speeches referencing CAA-NRC. The defense claims Imam was disconnected from the violence and highlights prolonged detention, seeking parity with other accused granted bail.

One state, 8 crore voters, one big fight: Bihar's ballot battle explodes; SIR controversy explained

Bihar's political atmosphere is tense as the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls faces strong opposition from the INDIA Bloc, alleging it favours the NDA in the upcoming assembly elections. The opposition has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the revision, citing concerns over timing, exclusionary tactics, and potential misuse of citizenship clauses.

'Doesn't send right message': Devendra Fadnavis slams Sena MLA's 'inappropriate' behaviour; 'this is serious issue'

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has denounced Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad for assaulting canteen workers at the Akashwani MLA hostel in Mumbai. Fadnavis said that such behaviour sends the wrong message, after a video went viral showing Gaikwad slapping and punching an employee. Gaikwad alleges he was served stale food and that repeated complaints about the canteen's poor quality, including claims of rodents and unsanitary conditions, were ignored.