Skill development ministry launches new framework to fast-track approvals for centres of excellenceThe Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has introduced a national empanelment framework to speed up the setting up of centre...
11 Nov, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Canada makes rural immigration programme permanent, sets aside 5,500 admission spacesCanada has made its Rural Community Immigration Pilot a permanent programme, setting aside 5,500 admission spaces under its 2027-2029 Immig...
10 Nov, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Pune teacher sells father's land to teach 10 poor students, all clear MPSC exams; now he runs a Rs 20 crore campus in his village but still lives in a rented houseAfter selling his inherited house and farmland in 2005, Pune-based teacher Yajurvendra Mahajan started educating 10 underprivileged student...
09 Nov, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Extracurricular activities for children: How much should parents spend on classes beyond academics?As parents spend more on soft skills, the challenge is to identify pursuits that offer lasting value. While the growing emphasis on extra c...
09 Nov, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Care comes at a cost: India's ageing population exposes a broken caregiving systemIndia's rapidly ageing population is driving demand for caregivers, but the sector faces a shortage of trained workers, low wages, poor wor...
08 Nov, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
This European country is offering 3 days off from work to play GTA 6, but there's a catchThe course is not a GTA 6 gaming holiday. It uses open-world games as a learning environment to teach skills that can be applied to profess...
07 Nov, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Why Big Tech companies Microsoft, Google, Meta and others are opting for voluntary buyoutsIn response to fluctuating market demands, Meta has rolled out voluntary exit packages in France aimed at workforce restructuring. This ini...
06 Nov, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Canada plans to welcome up to 622,000 new permanent residents by 2027 under the new immigration planCanada plans to grant permanent residence to up to 622,000 people by the end of 2027 through a combination of new admissions and measures t...
06 Nov, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
MSME ministry, Samsung sign MoU to train 1,600 youth in electronics, appliance repairThe MSME ministry has partnered with Samsung India Electronics under a three-year MoU to train youth in electronics, mobile phones and home...
05 Nov, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Karnataka to train 5,000 government school teachers in AI literacy under JanAI initiativeChief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the programme at the Namma Shaale, Namma Javabdarievent at Vidhana Soudha on November 4. The 12-mo...
05 Nov, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
After taking voluntary buyout offer in Google and returning laptop, she ran 7 miles home. Her 2027 prediction and unusual career journey is intriguingFormer Google employee Kristin Furdak Smart, after a fulfilling decade with the company, opted for a voluntary exit program. Joining in 200...
05 Nov, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Reels & memes are TV ads & billboardsAdvertising has evolved from traditional commercials into reels, memes and influencer content, blurring the boundaries between entertainmen...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Four UK universities in India offer early recruitment access to 250 postgraduate students graduating in 2027Four UK universities operating campuses in India are scheduling a placement week for postgraduate student recruitment. This initiative allo...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
A course for happy marriage: Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces programme to help couples understand partners and assess if they are ready for marriage amid rising cases of divorce in love marriageIn December, Goa College of Home Science will launch a new certificate course focusing on marriage preparedness aimed at young adults. This...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
US midterm election results: Indian-origin US Congressman Ro Khanna wins California election, backs H-1B visa reform and immigrant rightsIn a resounding victory, Congressman Ro Khanna, of Indian descent, has been re-elected in California's 17th District, garnering an impressi...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
FUEL SkillTech, KDEM train 568 Karnataka students in AI, coding and employability skillsFUEL SkillTech University has trained 568 students across three Karnataka institutions under the NIPUNA Karnataka initiative, run in associ...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Austria opens Working Holiday visa programme to Indians aged 18-30, including 11 other countriesYoung Indians can now embrace adventure through Austria's Working Holiday Programme, allowing them to explore the country while engaging in...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.23 PM IST