Nobel laureate Esther Duflo urged students at the Jaipur Literature Festival to prioritize foundational skills over fleeting job-specific training. She emphasized that rapidly evolving technology renders many current skills obsolete, advocating for a humanities-rich education that fosters critical thinking, adaptability, and lifelong learning for enduring career relevance.
The article examines leadership as an act of restraint and empathy, seen through a farewell note shared by Delhi University professor Dr Kavita K. Her words highlight the emotional labour of teaching, the impact of fast academic systems, and how senior leadership is revealed in small, voluntary gestures that value people beyond performance or timelines.
Indian higher education’s employability gap stems from a ‘silent curriculum’ largely missing for most students. Industry exposure, applied learning, certifications, and alumni networks, crucial for job readiness, remain theoretical for many. This invisible curriculum, not on transcripts, dictates outcomes, leaving degrees signaling education but not guaranteed professional readiness.
Maithili may soon be added as a language option in the CBSE-conducted CTET, according to local media reports from Bihar. The proposal has reportedly cleared the NCTE stage. If implemented, it would allow Maithili-speaking candidates to take the exam in their mother tongue, improving accessibility and inclusivity for aspirants from Mithilanchal and beyond.
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Maharashtra NEET PG 2025 Round 3 counselling opens January 19-26, 2026, following revised NBE qualifying criteria. This offers a fresh chance for candidates who missed earlier rounds, didn’t join Round 2 seats, or now meet the updated cut-off. A detailed schedule guides applicants through registration, choice filling, and physical joining, aiming to secure MD, MS,
The National Testing Agency has released the CMAT 2026 city intimation slip. Candidates can check their allotted exam city on cmat.nta.nic.in. The CMAT exam is scheduled for January 25, 2026. PwD candidates needing a scribe must submit details by January 18, 2026. The admit card with the exact exam centre will be released later.
The Supreme Court has tightened how the RTE 25 percent quota must work for children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. The quota is not new, but the Court says states cannot run it on loose guidelines and portal procedures that shut parents out. It wants binding rules, clearer seat information, help for applicants, and
The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor are launching a new partnership to align postsecondary education with workforce needs, beginning January 20, 2026. Staff will be detailed between departments to integrate grant systems and improve program coordination. This initiative aims to ensure students graduate with in-demand skills, preparing them for career readiness and economic success.
Over 800,000 federal student loan borrowers face lengthy delays for affordable repayment plans and loan forgiveness, with waits exceeding a year. Persistent bottlenecks in processing income-driven repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications are exacerbating financial pressure as defaults rise and enforcement actions resume.
The University of Arkansas rescinded its offer to Emily Suski as law school dean after state politicians objected to her views on transgender student athletes, expressed in an amicus brief. This decision highlights how political pressure is influencing faculty hiring and leadership at public universities, with some legislators threatening funding.
