Education

US Education Department warns colleges over rising student loan defaults The U.S. Department of Education has issued fresh guidance directing colleges and universities to strengthen their efforts to prevent student loan defaults. The Department reminded institutions of their shared responsibility under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) to support borrowers throughout their repayment…

Americans going back to schools The labour market may look calmer on paper. But for many Americans, it does not feel calm. After a year marked by uneven hiring and high-profile layoffs, the US employment picture began 2026 on a better-than-expected note. Fresh figures from the Department of Labor suggested some resilience, easing immediate fears…

(PTI Photo)(PTI02_18_2026_000416B) The Odisha Class 10 board examination began today, January 19, 2026 with over 5.61 lakh students appearing across the state. The exams are being conducted by the Board of Secondary Education and will continue till March 2.The High School Certificate (HSC), Madhyama and Open School Certificate examinations started at 9 am and ended…

The confidence lie: How corporate America forces workers to fake certainty while doubt eats away at their careers Picture a modern workplace, and you will see it brimming with people carrying the badge of confidence on their shoulders. While confidence was always admired, in today’s workplace, it is something that has become the mandate. Being…

Work experience or master’s degree A Reddit post doing the rounds this week reads like a private conversation many final-year students are having with themselves. The writer has a bachelor’s degree in sustainability, a stack of internships across tech, analytics and business, and a clear ambition: work in technology to solve environmental problems. Not hardcore…

Harvard to introduce Urban Studies track for undergraduates Harvard University will introduce a new “Urban Studies” track within its History and Literature concentration beginning next academic year, according to a report by The Harvard Crimson. The initiative marks the first time the College has formally structured an undergraduate pathway dedicated specifically to the academic study…

NEET MDS registrations 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will soon start the registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2026. Candidates who want to take admission in MDS courses in the country need to apply online from the official website, natboard.edu.in.NEET MDS…

An immigration judge has blocked the deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi, an organizer of the pro-Palestinian movement at Columbia University, ruling that the federal government did not meet the legal threshold required to remove him from the United States.In an order issued last week and made public on Tuesday, Judge Nina Froes said the Department of…

JEE Main paper 2 answer key released JEE Main paper 2 answer key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has uploaded the provisional answer keys along with recorded responses for Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) 2026 session 1 paper 2A (B.Arch) and Paper 2B (B.Planning) on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared in the January…

Bank of Baroda recruitment 2026: The Bank of Baroda will close the online registration window for its IT Recruitment 2026 today, February 19, 2026. This is the final chance for eligible candidates to submit their applications. After today, the portal will shut.The recruitment drive aims to fill 418 posts in the bank’s technology department. The…