Saina Nehwal studied only till class 12: A look at her journey from classroom to court

Saina Nehwal, born on March 17, 1990, in Hisar, Haryana, didn’t just smash shuttlecocks—she smashed stereotypes too. While many would expect a superstar athlete to have endless trophies and textbooks, Saina’s school story is refreshingly straightforward: She studied only till class 12. But don’t let that fool you; her journey from classrooms to global courts…

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Should you pursue Bachelors and Masters separately, or choose a 5-year integrated course? What Class 12 students need to know

Should you choose separate Bachelors and Masters or a 5-year integrated course after Class 12? Students completing Class 12 face a critical decision regarding their higher education path. Two primary options are available: pursuing a traditional Bachelors followed by a Masters degree, or enrolling in a 5-year integrated programme that combines both degrees in a…

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Amid US federal pressure, Harvard replaces DEI offices with ‘community and culture’

Harvard rebrands DEI offices amid renewed US federal scrutiny Harvard University has begun a widespread rebranding and restructuring of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) infrastructure, replacing it across several graduate schools with offices focused on “community and belonging” or “academic culture and community.” The changes come amid increased federal pressure, as the administration of…

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Trump bans undocumented immigrant children from federal preschool aid and health programs: How a decades-old policy was quietly overturned

The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to restrict access to public services by barring undocumented families from a wide range of federal aid programs. In a move that education and health advocates are calling deeply punitive, undocumented children will no longer be allowed to enroll in Head Start, a foundational preschool program that has…

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US visa can be revoked even after approval, warns embassy: 5 mistakes that can get F‑1 students deported

US Visa laws: 5 mistakes that can get F‑1 students deported The US Embassy in India has issued a stern advisory: Even after you’ve secured a visa, your stay is neither guaranteed nor untouchable. They confirmed that visa monitoring continues post‑approval—and rule‑breaking can lead to revocation and deportation.This warning comes amidst a crackdown on immigration…

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DTE Maharashtra Polytechnic Round 1 allotment result 2025 released at poly25.dtemaharashtra.gov.in: Check direct link here

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra has released the Round 1 allotment result for polytechnic diploma admissions for the academic year 2025–26. Students who applied through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) can now check their seat allotment on the official website, poly25.dtemaharashtra.gov.in. Those who got a seat in this round have to confirm it…

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Recruitment platforms Glassdoor and Indeed lay off 1,300 employees, replacing them with AI: Will there be a time when bots will be hiring bots?

In a striking turn of events, two of the world’s leading job platforms, Glassdoor and Indeed, have laid off 1,300 employees, citing a shift toward artificial intelligence. The decision comes from their parent company, Recruit Holdings, which says it’s embracing automation to simplify and speed up the hiring process.The irony isn’t lost on anyone: the…

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