Donald Trump (AP) Stanford University (visit.stanford.edu) Stanford University is shutting down its Office for Inclusion, Belonging and Intergroup Communication (IBIC), dismantling what was once touted as a flagship effort to build diversity and campus harmony. The closure, confirmed in internal announcements and reported by The Stanford Daily, is part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan that…
The RRB NTPC Undergraduate (UG) exam 2025 begins on August 7 and will continue till September 9. This is one of the biggest railway recruitment exams in India, with over 63 lakh candidates applying for around 3,445 UG-level posts such as Junior Clerk, Typist, and Ticket Clerk. The admit cards are now available online, and…
NEET UG Counselling revised schedule 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued a revised schedule for Round 1 of NEET UG 2025 counselling, bringing an end to the uncertainty triggered by the abrupt suspension of the choice filling and locking process earlier this week. The new timeline, published today, August 6, 2025, restores key…
Columbia University and Brown University are set to disclose detailed admissions data, including standardised test scores, grade-point averages, and racial demographics of applicants, as part of recent settlements with the Trump administration. The move, which departs from typical university-government data sharing practices, is being viewed as a significant development in the national conversation around race-conscious…
As families in Ohio continue to weigh the benefits of private education, new rankings from Niche for 2025 shed light on schools that consistently deliver strong academic outcomes while also focusing on student well-being, faculty engagement, and a culture of learning. These top 10 schools, spread across the state, are recognised not just for test…
Columbia University has regained access to over $400 million in federal research funding following a controversial settlement with the US government. The move brings temporary relief for students involved in research and federally funded programs, but questions remain, especially for international students and those planning academic careers. Why it matters to students Federal research funding…
Harvard launches new super office for gender equity and anti-discrimination Harvard University has launched a sweeping administrative overhaul by combining its gender equity and anti-discrimination efforts into a single, centralised body: the Office for Community Support, Non-Discrimination, Rights, and Responsibilities (CSNDR). The new structure brings together Harvard’s key Title IX and Title VI functions under…
Union Bank of India has launched a fresh recruitment drive to appoint 250 Specialist Officers across various departments. The online application process begins on August 5, 2025, and will remain open until August 25, 2025. Candidates must apply via the official website — unionbankofindia.co.in. To be considered, applicants must hold a full-time two-year postgraduate qualification…
Kolkata, India: The West Bengal government on Monday extended the deadline for admissions through the centralised admission portal for undergraduate courses in state-run and aided colleges for the 2025–26 academic session to August 5 (midnight).The admission portal, launched on July 17, initially faced challenges following a Calcutta High Court stay on the state’s revised OBC…
In a world racing towards artificial intelligence as the new normal, a former Google X executive is asking a question few want to confront: Will your job still exist five years from now?Mo Gawdat, who once served as Chief Business Officer at Google X and an author, has become a candid voice on the ethics,…
