When visas vanish, so do career pathways: How rising H-1B fees threaten hospital hiring

Colorado hospitals warn soaring H-1B visa costs could deepen healthcare staffing shortages Colorado’s hospitals are not scouring overseas talent pools because it’s fashionable. They are doing it because wards need nurses, labs need technicians and burnout has become a daily operational risk. For years, the H-1B visa has quietly propped up hard-to-fill roles, particularly in … Read more

APJ Abdul Kalam once said, ‘Learning gives creativity, which leads to…”: 5 lessons it teaches students

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam often spoke about education not as a race for marks, but as a chain of habits that shape how a person grows. In one short line, he mapped that chain clearly. Learning, he said, leads to creativity. Creativity leads to thinking. Thinking leads to knowledge. For students navigating exams, pressure and … Read more

UGC informs universities about TRAI digital connectivity rating initiative: Here’s what to know

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has informed all universities and colleges about a new initiative by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) related to rating properties for digital connectivity.In an official communication issued on January 29, 2026, the UGC shared details of TRAI’s framework that focuses on assessing and improving digital connectivity infrastructure in … Read more

GMCH Handwara recruitment 2026: Register online for 108 Junior Staff Nurse posts, direct link and eligibility details here

Government Medical College (GMC) Handwara has released a recruitment notification for 108 Junior Staff Nurse posts for 2026. The engagement will be on an academic arrangement basis. Eligible candidates can apply through the official online portal within the given dates. The posts are open to candidates who hold a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery … Read more

IAF Agniveervayu intake 01/2027 registration ends tomorrow: Direct link to apply here

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has already started the online registration process for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2027 under the Agnipath Scheme and the application process is currently underway with the registration window set to close tomorrow, February 1, 2026. Eligible unmarried Indian male and female candidates can apply online.The recruitment is being conducted to select candidates … Read more

Why TISS is bringing back elections, but not the freedom that comes with them

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is restoring student representation after a gap of nearly two years, but the return of elections has opened a new argument over neutrality, participation and control. The Students’ Council elections are scheduled to be held on February 6, 2026. For the upcoming polls, candidates have been asked to … Read more

Why Indian students are choosing Italy for higher education but leaving after graduation

Italy attracts Indian students with affordable degrees but struggles to retain graduates (Representative image) Walk through the corridors of public universities in Milan, Bologna, or Rome today and you’ll increasingly hear Indian languages alongside Italian. Italy, once a peripheral choice for Indian students heading overseas, is now firmly on the map as a European study … Read more

UPPSC exam calendar 2026 released: UP PCS mains scheduled for March end, more dates here

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released its official Exam Calendar for 2026. Candidates preparing for various state-level recruitments can now check dates for PCS, RO/ARO, Forest Services, and other exams. The calendar includes all Prelims, Mains, and recruitment tests from February to December 2026.The PCS Mains 2025 exam will be held from … Read more

KVS NVS answer key 2026 released for Tier-1 teaching and non-teaching jobs; check OMR and direct download link here

CBSE releases KVS NVS answer key 2026 for tier-I teaching and non-teaching exams The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti recruitment authorities have released the provisional answer keys and scanned OMR response sheets for the tier-I examination conducted for various teaching and non-teaching posts through the Central Board of Secondary Education.Candidates who appeared in … Read more