Federal or private loans first? How US students should decide what to repay during SAVE forbearance

How US students should decide what to repay during SAVE forbearance With federal student loan payments still on hold through the SAVE forbearance, students and new graduates are being left with no choice but to make repayment decisions without clear guidance. Though federal student loan payments are not currently due, interest is still accruing, and…

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From academic debate to institutional scrutiny: Inside IIT Delhi’s caste conference fallout

IIT Delhi has recently been embroiled in a controversy over a conference on caste and race, prompting the institute to constitute a fact-finding committee. Image source: ANI Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has set up a fact-finding committee and sought explanations from faculty organisers after an academic conference on caste and race drew sustained criticism…

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US Education Department forms AIM committee to reform college accreditation and cut student costs

U.S. Education Department forms AIM committee The U.S. Department of Education on Monday announced the formation of the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) negotiated rulemaking committee, a major initiative aimed at reforming the nation’s higher education accreditation system. The committee will develop proposed regulations to simplify recognition of new and existing accreditors, reduce administrative burdens,…

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GSEB HSC 2026 hall ticket for practical exams out: Direct link to download Gujarat board admit card here

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has released the hall tickets for class 12 or Higher Secondary practical exams. Students who are appearing for the class 12 practical exams can now download their admit cards by visiting the board’s official website, gseb.org. As per the official date sheet, the practical exams are…

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Populism power and media dominate discourse at Mediacon 2026

BENGALURU: “Students should prepare themselves intellectually for a world where forces such as populism and authoritarianism are no longer abstract political theories but realities that influence everyday decisions,” film director Dibakar Banerjee said.He noted this while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the 10th edition of MediaCon, an international annual academic conference organised by the…

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CUET UG 2026 registration ends on this date: Here is how to apply before deadline, list of required documents

CUET UG 2026 registration ends on January 30. Registration for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) UG 2026 is closing soon. Students who wish to apply for undergraduate admissions through the National Testing Agency (NTA) must complete their registration by January 30, 2026, before 11:50 PM. The last date to pay the application fee is…

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From NDA classrooms to India’s space frontier: Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic path to Ashok Chakra

When Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla was conferred with the Ashok Chakra, it marked more than a personal milestone. It signalled a broader moment for India’s human space ambitions, a recognition of years of preparation, rigorous training, and an unwavering commitment to pushing the country’s scientific frontiers.For colleagues, he is simply “Shux”. For India, he stands…

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RSSB recruitment 2026: LDC, Forester and CET-based posts draw over 2.7 lakh applications for 13,362 vacancies; check details here

RSSB recruitment 2026 sees over 2.7 lakh applications across major drives The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is receiving an overwhelming response to its ongoing recruitment drives, with more than 2.7 lakh applications received in the five major recruitment drives so far today i.e., January 27, 2026. The various recruitment drives, ranging from clerical to…

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Padma Shri 2026: ISRO veteran Dr Muthunayagam honoured; a look at the career of India’s rocket propulsion architect

Padma Shri 2026 Dr. A E Muthunayagam (Image: X/@moiesgoi) Veteran space scientist Dr A. E. Muthunayagam, one of the principal architects of India’s liquid propulsion programme, has been awarded the Padma Shri in 2026 in the field of Science and Engineering. Dr. Muthunayagam was a pioneer in the initial space programs of India, and his…

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