Education

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…

Indian Army recruitment 2025: The Indian Army has released the notification for the DG EME Group C recruitment 2025. The Directorate General of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (DG EME) has invited applications for various Group C civilian posts across multiple trades and categories.The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 69 vacancies, including posts…

Michelle Obama’s alliance pledges $2.5 million for girls’ education: Can grassroots efforts succeed? (Getty Images) Former first lady Michelle Obama’s Girls Opportunity Alliance has pledged $2.5 million to support grassroots organisations working to improve education for adolescent girls in economically disadvantaged communities. The funding aims to help local groups cover school-related costs, challenge harmful cultural…

Vanderbilt Senate condemns US federal compact. (Getty Images) In an emergency session, the Vanderbilt Faculty Senate has formally condemned a proposed compact from the Trump administration, citing concerns over legality, academic freedom, and institutional independence.The resolution, passed by a 30-11 vote with one abstention, opposes the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” which offers…

QS World University Rankings 2025: MIT vs Carnegie Mellon in data science and AI. (AI Image) The 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject have placed the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) at the top spot in data science and artificial intelligence, with Carnegie Mellon University close behind in second place. Both institutions boast exceptional…