The AI-Ready University Index: What defines readiness in higher education today?AI is changing how universities are evaluated by students, parents, employers, and industry. As expectations continue to evolve, AI readine...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Should ministers have domain expertise? Gen Z protests revive an old debateThe recent wave of protests from Gen Z has sparked significant government actions, leading to both transfers and resignations among officia...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu urges Northeast universities to become problem-solving institutionsArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has called on universities across the Northeast to move beyond degree-oriented education and f...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
India’s QS-ranked institutions rise from 11 to 52 since NIRF launchIndian institutions in QS World University Rankings grew significantly since NIRF's 2015 launch. The National Institutional Ranking Framewo...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Canada introduces new work permit exemption for foreign academic examinersCanada has published new rules for foreign academic examiners. Senior professionals with established reputations can now work without a per...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Delhi government puts forward a bill reserving 25% seat quota for local studentsDelhi's cabinet approved a bill for private universities, reserving 25% of seats for local students. This new legislation will establish a ...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosivesHoneybees trained to detect explosives: Researchers are training honeybees to detect explosives using their keen sense of smell. Drones and...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.04 AM IST
What does an online degree from O.P. Jindal Global University offer?With online education becoming increasingly popular, many professionals and graduates are looking for programmes that offer both flexibilit...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
How AI is influencing what students and parents look for in universitiesAI is influencing how students learn, how employers hire, and how universities prepare graduates for the future. As expectations from paren...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
UK expands Global Talent visa for researchers, opening more opportunities for IndiansThe United Kingdom has expanded its Global Talent visa program. More than one hundred research firms can now sponsor top scientists. This m...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: What do Nobel Prize-winning economists understand about human behavior and financial freedom? Life lessons on decision-making, mindset, wisdom, success, character, personal growth, and why their economic insights still shape smarter choices todayToday's Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz, and Paul Krugman spent...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Researchers develop chewing gum that targets HPV and microbes linked to head and neck cancerChewing gum that targets cancer-linked oral bacteria: Researchers developed bioengineered chewing gum targeting head and neck cancer microb...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.23 AM IST
America's foreign STEM worker debate has a data problemAs the Trump administration tightens immigration rules for foreign workers and students, recent academic research challenges a key premise ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg's wife Priscilla Chan invested $125 mn in a school for poor kids. Now she is shutting it down to invest in AIA free school for underprivileged children will close after the 2025-26 academic year. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is redirecting funds ...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Envoy Kwatra deepens India-US ties through talks on trade, education, investment in GeorgiaAmbassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra met Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to discuss trade. He also engaged with UPS CEO Carol Tome on economic partner...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Govt introduces Indian Statistical Institute Bill in Lok SabhaThe Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. This legislation aims to update the institute's legal framewor...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
OpenAI to offer 100,000 researchers free access to its frontier modelsOpenAI is providing free access to its advanced AI models for researchers. This initiative aims to significantly boost scientific discovery...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.56 PM IST