Picture credit: Google Gemini It is not shown with the protests in the streets or ticking headlines. All of it begins with a quiet decision made behind the embellished veils, when brilliant minds from across the globe turn away from the United States while searching for doctoral opportunities. It is witnessed when they close application…
PUDUCHERRY: Chief Minister N Rangasamy called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar here on Sunday and submitted a memorandum to him seeking a 25 per cent quota of seats in all the courses available in the Central University in Puducherry for the natives of the Union Territory.Rangasamy was accompanied by Assembly Speaker R Selvam during his…
Harvard garners widespread support in court battle over academic freedom More than 12,000 Harvard alumni, 21 state attorneys general, and 24 universities, including five Ivy League institutions, have rallied behind Harvard University in a landmark legal fight against the Trump administration. The case, centered on academic freedom, has sparked a nationwide debate as Harvard seeks…
The United States is the undisputed leader of global academia, confronting a moment of reckoning. A convergence of volatile visa policies, tightening immigration laws, and surging costs has cast doubt over its long-standing appeal among international students. Recent moves, most notably the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s certification to host foreign students, have…
In a high-stakes battle shaking the pillars of American higher education, President Donald Trump and Harvard University are locked in a tense standoff over diversity, academic freedom, and the role of international students in U.S. universities.Over the past few months, the Trump administration has escalated its campaign against Harvard, freezing approximately $2.3 billion in federal…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently mandated all affiliated schools to implement the language instruction guidelines outlined in the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-2023), effective from the academic session 2025–26. Central to the guidelines is the “mother-tongue first” approach, a directive that has garnered both admiration and apprehension. In a…
Maninder Sidhu, a name that resonates in Brampton Eastand beyond, has built a career that is a testament to the power of education, hard work, and dedication to public service. Born in April 1984, Sidhu’s roots run deep in Brampton, Ontario, where he has lived for over three decades with his wife and children.Known for…
A judge in Virginia on Wednesday ordered the immediate release of Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University who was arrested in March, after two months of detention in an immigration facility in Texas. The order, issued from the bench by Judge Patricia Giles of the Eastern District of Virginia, came as courts…
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has officially extended the admission deadline for 24 undergraduate and postgraduate courses for the 2025 academic session. The extension provides additional time for candidates seeking admission to various programs, especially those whose entrance tests are conducted by the university itself rather than through CUET.The updated schedule now offers applicants more flexibility…
In a world where international education is more accessible than ever, choosing the right city to study in can shape your academic journey and future career. Each year, QS Best Student Cities ranks destinations based on factors such as university rankings, affordability, desirability, and employer activity.The 2025 edition highlights ten cities that stand out as…