The Department of Education is grappling with an unprecedented backlog of applications for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Buyback program, creating a prolonged period of uncertainty for tens of thousands of federal student loan borrowers. The program, established in 2023 during the Biden-Harris administration, is designed to allow borrowers to make lump-sum payments so […]
Donald Trump vs. Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Who was the brighter student?
In the midst of global attention on Ukraine, the world witnessed a high-stakes gathering at the White House, where President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky alongside top European leaders. Trump announced preparations for a potential face-to-face meeting between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to explore a pathway to end Russia’s ongoing […]
Maine schools test new model for inclusive education: Will it be a changemaker?
Across the United States, debates around education increasingly pivot on one essential question: Should schools continue to separate students with disabilities into distinct spaces, or should they commit fully to the promise of shared classrooms? In Maine, where one in five children receives special education services, well above the national average, that question has become […]
Indians on H-1B: Where will they go if they lose jobs in the US?
For decades, the United States has been portrayed as the ultimate destination for ambitious professionals, a land where talent could translate into prosperity. For Indians on H-1B and L-1 visas, however, this promise is increasingly fraught with uncertainty. The H-1B visa, a non-immigrant programme allowing US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, is […]
From kitchen to nature: 7 places that teach lessons classrooms never will
Forget the classroom, these 8 places are where real learning happens (Image: TOI) Although classrooms are a powerful setting for structured learning, they are not the only location where meaningful education takes place. In fact, studies have consistently shown that some of the most valuable lessons about problem-solving, empathy, creativity and critical thinking are learnt […]
81% of US teachers report worsening student behaviour, stress at breaking point
The American classroom has long been idealized as a space of discovery and growth. Yet, today, many educators describe it as a battlefield, not against poverty wages or understaffed departments, but against a daily tide of escalating student misbehaviour. For a profession already strained by attrition, the weight of this shift is crushing.A recent survey […]
Over 200,000 women in the US have left the workforce since January: Has the land of opportunity become ‘gender selective’?
The United States has long upheld and cherished the sobriquet “land of opportunity” as a badge of honour. Yet what if the opportunity server first checks the gender of the plate before serving it? Opportunity bends and breaks along lines of privilege, and the latest labour figures reveal a stark truth: Women are once again […]
NEET PG result out at natboard.edu.in: Direct link to download here
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has declared the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 today, Tuesday, August 19. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their results on the official portals — natboard.edu.in and nbe.edu.in.The NEET PG 2025 examination comprised 200 multiple-choice […]
US revokes thousands of student visas in 2025 over alleged crimes: The new legal grey zone for ‘outsiders’ in America
In 2025, the Trump administration revoked over 6,000 student visas—a number that has sparked concern not only in immigration policy circles but also across global academic communities. Approximately 4,000 of these were attributed to alleged “criminal activity,” while an additional 200 to 300 were reportedly linked to accusations of “support for terrorism.” But behind the […]
IGNOU TEE December date sheet 2025 released at ignou.ac.in: Check complete schedule here
IGNOU TEE December date sheet 2025: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has issued the tentative date sheet for the December 2025 Term-End Examinations (TEE) covering both Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes.According to the notification, the examinations will be held from December 1, 2025, to January 8, 2026, with two sessions […]