Florida State University (FSU) is currently under legal scrutiny after a civil rights complaint was filed alleging that 32 scholarships offered by the institution discriminate on the basis of race and gender. The complaint, filed by the Equal Protection Project (EPP) with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, claims that several scholarships […]
The ugly truth of Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’: It will cut $186 billion in food aid leaving 18 million children hungry in America’s public schools
Trump’s new tax bill cuts SNAP funding and shifts costs to US states President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful” tax and spending bill, signed on 4th July, carries a devastating cost for millions of American children. The legislation slashes $186 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) over the next decade — a move that […]
The battle over Ivy League reform: How it happens and what it means for higher education’s future
How political pressures shape the future of Ivy League and US higher education. (AI Image) The Ivy League and other elite American universities find themselves at the centre of a fierce debate over how higher education should respond to political pressures and public distrust. This conflict has divided university leaders into two camps: those advocating […]
Trump orders universities to share admissions data: Does it threaten fairness in admissions?
The opaque nature of college admissions has long frustrated students, parents, and education advocates alike. The call for transparency, to reveal how institutions decide who gets in, has grown louder over time. Recently, President Trump issued a directive demanding that universities provide the Department of Education with detailed admissions data. This data is intended to […]
CBSE makes green school rating mandatory under SHVR 2025-26: All schools must comply by 30 September
All schools must complete SHVR 2025-26 self-assessment by 30 September, says CBSE. (AI Image) CBSE SHVR 2025-26: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it mandatory for all affiliated schools across India to participate in the Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR) 2025-26. The programme requires schools to complete the rating process by […]
UCLA funding freeze and civil rights crisis: A complete timeline of federal actions and settlements
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has been embroiled in a complex civil rights and funding crisis that has unfolded over the past year. At the center of the controversy are accusations by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) that the university failed to adequately address antisemitic incidents on campus. These allegations have […]
“There are problems with American Medical education system,” says Harmeet Dhillon: What is the reality?
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) It is not every day that a comment about visas rips open a conversation about the way America trains its doctors. But that’s exactly what happened when Harmeet K. Dhillon, an India-born attorney and former Trump administration official, said in a X post that, “Our medical system is broken.” She was […]
IBPS PO PET call letter 2025 released at ibps.in; download here
IBPS PO PET call letter 2025 released at ibps.in IBPS PO PET call letter 2025: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the IBPS PO PET call letter 2025 for candidates eligible for Pre-Examination Training (PET). The call letter was made available on August 11, 2025, on the official website — ibps.in.Candidates belonging […]
WB NEET UG Medical registration window 2025 closing tomorrow: Check direct link here
The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) has closed the registration window for Round 1 of the NEET UG 2025 counselling will close on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 8 PM. Aspiring medical candidates who have not yet registered for the counselling process must complete their applications on the official portal, wbmcc.nic.in, before the deadline.Following […]
Will schools be closed on August 16? Check details here
Krishna Janmashtami, the revered festival commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna, will fall on Saturday, August 16, 2025. This day is marked by fervent devotion, cultural pageantry, and elaborate rituals across the country, especially in sacred regions such as Mathura and Vrindavan, which hold profound mythological significance as the cradle of Krishna’s life and legacy.Despite […]