US President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor, head of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, as the next US ambassador to India. A long-time confidant of Trump, Gor is among the few aides with direct, walk-in access to him, making the appointment a significant signal for New Delhi and raising the possibility that New…
Psychology vs sociology: which degree opens more global career doors? As universities worldwide witness a steady rise in applications for social science programmes, two majors continue to draw significant student interest: psychology and sociology. Both explore human behaviour and social dynamics, but their academic orientation and career outcomes often lead in distinct global directions.So for…
A federal judge on Monday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing his plan to bar foreign nationals from entering the United States to study at Harvard University. US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston issued an injunction barring Trump’s administration from carrying out its latest bid to curtail Harvard’s ability to host international students…
Facing stricter visa rules and a less welcoming environment in the US, international students are increasingly looking at alternative destinations for higher education. Ireland, Netherlands, Germany, France, and Singapore are emerging as popular choices, attracting students with strong academic reputations, post-study opportunities, and supportive environments. These countries offer appealing prospects amid shifting global educational landscapes….
File photo: Omar Abdullah (ANI) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday linked the recent surge in terrorist activities in the Jammu region to the redeployment of army personnel to Ladakh amid Chinese incursions. He suggested that this strategic shift had created an opening for terrorist groups to exploit the security…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada on Friday made his first comments in response to President Trump’s repeated statements that he wants to annex Canada and make it the 51st state. Mr. Trudeau made clear that he did not regard Mr. Trump’s statements as having been made in jest and believes annexation is something Canada…
BENGALURU: Indian scientists have discovered a new phenomenon in nanoscience that could change how we develop electronic devices, sensors, and catalysts. The research, led by Prof Bivas Saha from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru, reveals how electrons behave differently when confined in metals at the nanoscale.The study, published in Science…
Political Boldness Pays Off: Students Gain Ivy League Spots with Bold Essays. (Getty Images) In recent years, the landscape of college admissions has been undergoing a significant shift, with a growing number of high school seniors turning to politically bold essays to strengthen their applications. This trend is gaining traction, particularly among students aiming for…
The mother lived for 42 years in a three-story house overlooking a former gas chamber and a gallows at Auschwitz, sometimes losing sleep at the thought of what had happened on the other side of her garden wall. But the house in Oswiecim, southern Poland, once the home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf…
Shafali Verma has continued her impressive run of form as she has played some incredible knocks for Team A in the ongoing Senior Women’s One-Day Challenger Trophy. On Sunday, January 5, Shafali smashed 91 off 71 with the help of 10 fours and five sixes against Team B, but Team A lost the match by…