I will need Rs 30 lakh for my child’s studies in 3 years. Should I move my Rs 1.2 crore portfolio to safe assets?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 42 and have been investing through SIPs for over a decade. My mutual fund portfolio has grown to Rs 1.2 cror...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Two-wheelers dominate work commutes, buses lead overnight travel: NHTS surveyThe latest National Household Travel Survey reveals that two-wheelers dominate daily commuting choices, while buses make up over 50% of ove...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
China revamps higher education with three-tier university system amid jobs slowdown, ageing populationChina is initiating a significant overhaul of its higher education system to align with national and strategic goals. The new guidelines in...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
International Criminal Court unseals arrest warrants for Taliban education ministersThe warrants, for Habibullah Agha, minister of education, and Neda Mohammad Nadeem, minister of higher education, were issued on September ...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Bengal approves 14,454 govt posts, Rs 50,000 scheme for unmarried women pursuing higher educationThe government also raised the monthly remuneration of 'Karmabandhus', part-time support staff, from Rs 5,000 to Rs 8,000, while increasing...
05 Oct, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Australia tightens student visa rules, limits dependants for international studentsAustralia has put in place stricter rules for student visas to tackle issues like visa hopping and to manage onshore applications better. P...
05 Oct, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
'Bihari in me said I’ll come back when your President invites me': He left the US for Bihar, years later, Obama’s White House came callingSharad Vivek Sagar left the US after his education and returned to Bihar despite friends questioning why he would give up a high-paying Ame...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
University of Utah may cut up to 15% of workforce for ‘modernization’ as it faces ‘most significant challenges’ in 176-year historyThe University of Utah has revealed its strategy to cut up to 15% of its non-faculty and non-clinical roles. This decision is designed to a...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Degree in one hand, AI course in the other: College students aren’t waiting for classrooms to catch up with jobsAmid rapid technological advancements, college students are embracing online learning platforms like Coursera and Simplilearn to equip them...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
India, Australia aim to expedite CECA, review ECTA progress to maximize duty-free access for Indian exportersIndia and Australia are looking to accelerate negotiations on their Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, with Commerce Minister Pi...
02 Oct, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Billionaire Ken Griffin donates $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. Becomes largest individual donor in the history of US education: here's what his record gift will createRenowned billionaire investor Ken Griffin has pledged a staggering $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. This historic donation will es...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
Miami set to get a new CMU campus, thanks to $3 billion donation by Citadel founder Ken Griffin — the largest-ever gift in US higher education historyCMU is set to transform Wynwood, Miami, with a stunning $2 billion investment dedicated to establishing a new university campus. Anticipate...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Elevate Campuses shares to list today: Check GMP ahead of debutThe Rs 2,100-crore Elevate Campuses IPO has a price band of Rs 343-362 per share. The book-built issue comprises an entirely fresh issue of...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Survey by SC-appointed task force finds nine per cent students experienced suicidal thoughtsA survey conducted by the Supreme Court-appointed panel found that 15 percent of students felt overwhelmed recently. Nine percent reported ...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Jeff Thomasson built a $38 billion firm from $20,000 debt and 1,000 client meetings a year, now gives $100 million to Indiana UniversityJeff Thomasson has donated $100 million to Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Thomasson founded Oxford Financial Group at age ...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Exam reforms: Nilekani-led panel consults ex-ISRO chief who headed Radhakrishnan CommitteeThe Nandan Nilekani-led high-level task force is currently consulting various stakeholders on exam reforms. This task force was formed foll...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Men doing household chores, AI's impact: Andhra's education reforms erase gender stereotypes, focus on techAndhra Pradesh is implementing reforms in school education to address gender stereotypes and promote equality. Textbooks are being revised ...
26 Sep, 2026, 12.53 PM IST