Lauren Williams (Image source: The Harvard Crimson) Harvard Mathematics professor Lauren K. Williams has been named a 2025 MacArthur Fellow, the foundation announced on Wednesday, as reported by the Harvard Crimson. The award, known as the MacArthur “Genius Grant,” provides $800,000 over five years with no restrictions. It recognizes exceptional creativity and potential for future…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the final results for the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 1 Examination 2025. A total of 365 candidates have successfully cleared the examination and the subsequent Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews. The final selection is based on the written examination and SSB performance, while medical examination results were…
Chicago parents, advocates demand noncitizen school advisory board amid ICE raids Chicago parents and community groups are pressing Mayor Brandon Johnson to create a Non-Citizen Advisory Board for the city’s school system. Illinois lawmakers required the board when they established an elected school board in 2021. The law aims to give noncitizen students and parents…
The Intelligence Bureau (IB), under India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has officially released the admit card for the Junior Intelligence Officer (JIO) Grade-II/Technical Examination 2025. This exam is a key step for candidates aspiring to join India’s premier internal intelligence agency in technical roles. With the admit card now available, candidates can access crucial…
Business administration vs. Finance Business Administration and Finance are two of the most popular degrees for students aiming at high-demand careers. While both can lead to rewarding roles, they differ significantly in focus, skill development, and career paths. Business Administration is broader, emphasising management and operational leadership, while Finance is more specialised, concentrating on quantitative…
The Bihar Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) 2025 admit card has been officially released by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). This exam is designed for anyone aiming to become a teacher in Bihar’s secondary and higher secondary schools. The admit card is a mandatory document to enter the exam hall, and candidates must download…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has once again revised the NEET UG 2025 seat matrix, significantly increasing the number of MBBS seats for the upcoming academic year. A total of 9,075 new seats have been added, while 456 seats have been removed due to pending court cases. This brings the total number of MBBS seats…
In July 2026, Abhijit Banerjee and his wife, Esther Duflo, will join the University of Zurich to establish a new center for development economics. The Lemann Center for Development, Education, and Public Policy is funded by a 26 million franc donation from the Lemann Foundation. While taking on this new role, the couple will maintain…
Mass education department layoffs begin as US government shutdown persists The Trump administration has started mass layoffs of federal employees as the government shutdown reached its 10th day, as reported by Chalkbeat. The move is part of an effort to pressure Democratic lawmakers to reopen the government.Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and…
The latest data from the India Skills Report 2025 by Wheebox, a global education and talent solutions organisation, sheds light on evolving trends in men’s employability and workplace preferences across India. As organisations increasingly recognise the importance of talent optimisation, understanding where men are gravitating for professional opportunities provides insight into regional trends and career…
