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Parliamentry panel summons NTA chief after NEET paper leak; reform in focus
NTA chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and other bureaucrats have been summoned for deliberations on May 21. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports will seek the views of top education ministry bureaucrats on the alleged paper leak and reforms of NTA, which holds centralised admission tests to various undergraduate courses, on May 21, a Rajya Sabha notice said according to PTI.
Gulf News-Y-Axis webinar to focus on permanent residency and global mobility options
As geopolitical uncertainty, economic shifts, and changing personal priorities reshape the global landscape, more professionals and families in the UAE are actively exploring permanent residency and global mobility options as part of their long-term planning.To help audiences better understand the opportunities available, Gulf News, in association with Y-Axis, will host a special webinar titled How to Get a Permanent Residency on May 31, Sunday from 5.00pm-6.30pm.The session will feature Clint K...
How a new UAE platform is giving hundreds of students from 54 universities real work experience
Dubai: More than 400 UAE university students have already begun work placements and hundreds more are set to follow through a national platform connecting higher education with real-world employment, as the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) ramps up efforts to close the gap between campus and career.A total of 1,030 students have registered on the National Work Experience Platform, with 414 already in active training, the ministry announced on Monday.A further 616 are...
Carpentry and plumbing college courses are struggling to keep up with demand as more white-collar workers ditch office jobs to learn a trade
Carpentry and plumbing college courses are struggling to keep up with demand as more white-collar workers ditch office jobs to learn a tradeGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE Do YOU have a story? E-mail tom.lawrence@dailymail.co.uk By TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:06, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 11:07, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
‘A book that should be read by all Australians’: Clare Wright wins book of the year at the NSW Literary awards
The historian won $50,000 for her nonfiction book Näku Dhäruk: The Bark Petitions, which judges praised as deeply researched, ‘highly original’ and ‘vividly alive’A “highly original” nonfiction by Melbourne historian Clare Wright, charting the creation of the Yirrkala Bark Petitions – a seminal moment in Australia’s history of land rights – has won book of the year at the NSW literary awards.The Petitions were landmark documents presented by Yolŋu elders to the Australian parliament in 1963 on p...
UAE students can study medicine in India for just Dh700 a year – here’s how
While cracking India’s fiercely competitive engineering and medical entrance exams remains a daunting challenge, students from the UAE are increasingly securing seats in reputed institutions, including IITs, NITs and government medical colleges, at fees that are often lower than monthly school tuition in the UAE.Speaking during a spotlight session at Gulf News Edufair in Abu Dhabi, A. Ameen, Head of Operations at Unique World Education, said early preparation, structured coaching, regular mock t...
Our adversaries are even using the US banking system. Here’s how they get away with it
A wire transfer originates at a bank in the United Arab Emirates, routes through a correspondent bank in Europe and lands at an American financial institution as what appears to be a routine commercial payment. The compliance team at the receiving bank sees a company with clean corporate filings, a beneficial owner whose documents check out, and a payment from a jurisdiction that carries no sanctions risk. Nothing triggers a flag. On the other end of that transaction is the Iranian government, a...
‘Be strong’ and 5 phrases parents may want to avoid with their children—and what to say instead
“Don’t cry…”But I am? Now what?Be calm. Be calm.How can I? If I could, I would.And…be strong.Be strongHow does one 'be strong' on command?For adults, it is often said instinctively' an attempt at comfort in moments of distress. But if even grown-ups struggle to define what strength looks like in the middle of emotional pain, it is worth asking what it means for a child still learning how to make sense of their feelings.Does 'being strong' mean stopping tears immediately, even when the hurt is s...
What 'mess' Google's ex-CEO talked about at University of Arizona that upset students
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos at the University of Arizona's commencement for warning graduates about the 'mess' of modern technology and AI. He acknowledged their fears about job displacement and a fractured world, urging them to adapt. This contrasts with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's optimistic view of AI creating new opportunities, particularly in skilled trades.
West Bengal raises upper age limit for state government job aspirants across all groups
The Government of West Bengal has revised upper age limits for state government recruitment across all groups. As per an official notification issued by the Finance Department, the upper age limit is now 41 years for Group A, 44 years for Group B, and 45 years for Group C and D posts. The change, effective from May 11, 2026, aims to broaden job eligibility and will apply under amended West Bengal service recruitment rules.
Mega Sale: 10 best picks for students now — backpacks, tech and more at low prices, UAE 2026
Mega Sale season is here to help the students. A backpack that survives lecture marathons, a power bank that refuses to give up and headphones that turn noisy study spots into something vaguely resembling peace, the right gear can quietly make the difference between chaos and control. From campus runs to late-night cramming sessions, these are practical picks pulled from the wider Mega Sale, chosen for how well they fit student life on the move. With prices dropping across tech and everyday ess...
Heatwave forces extended summer vacations across states; check state-wise schedule
Several Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, have announced extended summer school holidays due to severe heatwave conditions and IMD warnings of rising temperatures through June. Schools across CBSE, ICSE, private and government boards have revised schedules or shifted to morning classes to protect students from extreme heat. The report also explains why many children struggle returning to school after long holidays, citing disrupted routines, academic pressure,...
San Francisco school using AI to reimagine learning
Alpha, a new school in San Francisco, isn't just embracing AI, it's letting it take the lead. Itay Hod has more.
Primary schoolchildren told to be mindful of their ‘white privilege’ under education ‘anti-racism’ drive
Primary schoolchildren are being told to be mindful of their "white privilege" under an anti-racism drive.A coalition of Sheffield schools has developed lesson plans teaching pupils as young as seven that white people benefit from inherent privilege because of their skin colour and have a responsibility to challenge racism.In one lesson plan aimed at children aged seven to 11, pupils are given designated time for "empathy building" and says: “In Britain, white people are likely to be privileged...
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed during graduation speech about AI
Tech NewsFormer Google CEO Eric Schmidt booed during graduation speech about AISchmidt was met with boos at the University of Arizona as he likened the emergence of AI to the “technological transformation” brought about by the computer.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Eric Schmidt, CEO of Relativity Space and former CEO of Google.Stefani Reynolds / Bloomberg via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 17, 2026, 4:45 PM EDTBy Mirna Alsharif and Austin MullenFormer Googl...
Irish PM admits EU is 'preparing' for PM Nigel Farage before claiming 'Brexit damaged Britain'
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin has seemingly admitted the European Union is preparing for a scenario in which Nigel Farage becomes Prime Minister.The Reform UK leader, who has been leading in the polls since April last year, is setting his sights on No10 following back-to-back victories at local elections contested since Sir Keir Starmer swept to power in July 2024.When asked by Irish broadcaster RTE about the prospect of working with Mr Farage, Mr Martin said: "Every scenario has to be planned...
University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt delivered the commencement address at the University of Arizona on Friday. And, as his speech veered into talk of AI, he was repeatedly drowned out by boos. AI is already a contentious topic, and it's not surprising that those about to enter a ravaged job market feel particularly negative about it. Schmidt acknowledged the anxiety, according to Business Insider, saying fears "that the machines are coming, that the jobs are evaporating, that the climate is...
India’s CBSE slashes re-evaluation fees, offers refund for improved marks
Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has dramatically cut the cost of challenging Class 12 exam results, announcing that re-evaluation of answers will now cost just Rs 25 per question and that the fee will be refunded in full if a student's marks go up following the review.The announcement was made during a press briefing on Sunday, May 17, where Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy at India's Ministry of Education, addressed the media...
School Buses, Tipping, Dog Companions | BTW: Headlines You Should See
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Ex-Google CEO savaged by boos during commencement speech following harassment claims by much-younger ex-girlfriend
Ex Google CEO Eric Schmidt, 71, was met with backlash on the University of Arizona commencement stage on Saturday.