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IIT alumnus says AI can't replace the power of the right peer group

As AI makes knowledge more accessible than ever, entrepreneur Shikhar Agrawal revisits the value of his IIT Bombay education. He argues that the institution's greatest strength was never its degree or brand name, but the ambitious peer network that shaped his thinking. In the AI era, he believes such transformative learning environments remain difficult to replicate.

Has obtaining cop cover become 8th ritual for a valid marriage: HC

Madhya Pradesh High Court has cautioned lawyers against advising newlyweds to seek police protection without genuine threats, calling it a potential "eighth ritual" after marriage. The court's observation came during a hearing where a woman alleged an advocate charged Rs 40,000 for her marriage and promised police protection. The bench emphasized advocates shouldn't exploit young couples and directed an investigation into the institution arranging marriages.

2 days after giving birth, she travelled 200 km for exam, became TN's 1st tribal judge

V. Sripathy, a 23-year-old from a remote Tamil Nadu village, achieved a historic feat by clearing the civil judge examination just two days after giving birth. Battling limited infrastructure and societal expectations, her journey from a farmer's daughter to the first civil judge from her tribal community exemplifies extraordinary grit and the power of education. Her determination inspires countless young women, proving that dreams can overcome significant obstacles.

What the SCOTUS Title IX ruling could mean for lawsuits seeking damages for women impacted by trans athletes

The Supreme Court’s Tuesday decisions on trans athletes in women's sports did not award damages to any female athletes impacted.But for women suing the NCAA, universities and athletic conferences over past transgender-athlete policies, the ruling may prove to be an important turning point.Riley Gaines' lawsuit against the NCAA and Brooke Slusser's lawsuit against San Jose State and the Mountain West Conference each cases seek damages for female athletes who say they lost equal opportunities, pri...

Pastor cries 'misinformation' after shocking video showed mock firing squad at children's BIBLE school

The video, originally posted on TikTok before it was removed, showed men in military costumes storming down the aisle of Mt Olivet Baptist Church in Lexington.

Board weightage mooted in entrance exam revamp

Following the NEET-UG controversy, the Prime Minister's Office is now overseeing significant exam reforms. The Education Ministry is fast-tracking changes for board exams and entrance tests like NEET and JEE, aiming to reduce the pressure of single-attempt exams. Proposals include incorporating board marks, aligning entrance tests with school syllabi, and exploring multiple attempts and computer-based testing to enhance integrity and minimize risks.

Student drowns in River Wye while on Duke of Edinburgh’s Award trip to Wales

Body of eighteen-year-old man located after search involving Mountain Rescue, police and the fire serviceA student has drowned while on a Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) trip in Wales, police have said.Emergency services were called to the River Wye in Glasbury, Powys on Tuesday evening after it was reported an 18-year-old male had entered the water and could not be found. Continue reading...

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NET Sociology paper leaves candidates lost in typos

Sociology students are voicing their discontent with the latest UGC-NET exam, pointing out critical spelling mistakes, incorrect names of well-known theorists, and awkward translations in Hindi. Errors like confusing 'Ritzer' with 'Putzer' and translating 'social' as 'oval' have raised red flags. Many candidates suspect that certain questions seemed AI-generated, straying from the established syllabus and hindering their understanding during the exam.

‘Please think again’: fury over Exeter University plan to scrap dozens of humanities posts

Rowan Williams and Mark Kermode join campaign against proposed cuts for humanities, arts and social sciencesLeading writers, broadcasters, academics and theologians have thrown their weight behind a campaign to save 150 jobs at the University of Exeter, amid growing outrage at a sector-wide hollowing out of the humanities.In excess of 21,000 people – and counting – have signed a petition railing against the proposed redundancies at Exeter, which are expected to disproportionately fall on the hum...

As American pride hits a 25-year low, a new 9/11 education platform urges the nation to never forget

FIRST ON FOX — A new national push to preserve the memory of the September 11 terrorist attacks for generations too young to remember that day is launching this week ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.Starting July 1, the 9/11 Legacy Foundation will offer a free national curriculum on Freedom250.org to educate, increase awareness and encourage civic action. Built around an "Active Remembrance" model, the curriculum is designed to help participants not just learn about these historical events b...

Arts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2028 as measures to lower Australian university fees put on hold

Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, says he will provide advice about degree funding to the government next yearGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe man tasked with reforming the controversial Job-ready Graduates (JRG) program says he will not recommend any interim measures to reduce the $50,000 cost of arts degrees, despite calling the scheme a failure.Under the scheme introduced by the Morrison government, costs for science and maths c...

'Give statutory status to NTA': House panel suggests 'NEET in multiple phases' amid paper leak row

A Parliamentary panel has recommended conducting NEET-UG in multiple phases across states to ease logistical pressures and suggested granting statutory status to the NTA for stronger examination oversight. Officials briefed the committee on the NEET re-examination's success and discussed reforms. Concerns were raised about a potential shift to Computer-Based Tests and latecomers being denied entry.

AP EAPCET result declared: Check direct link to download rank card

JNTU Kakinada has released the AP EAPCET 2026 results today, July 1. Over 1.82 lakh students qualified in Engineering, with girls achieving a higher pass rate. More than 63,000 candidates secured ranks in Agriculture and Pharmacy. Rank cards are available for download on the official website, paving the way for upcoming counselling sessions for admissions across Andhra Pradesh.

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Trump administration threatens Kansas school district funding over transgender student policy

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would pursue enforcement action that could include withholding federal funding from Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools over its policies that the administration says prevent staff from notifying parents of a transgender student's gender identity.The Education Department said that Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools’ policy of not disclosing a student's transgender status to their parents violated the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.The agency...

TNEA result released: 53 candidates secure perfect cut-off, counselling begins July 13

The TNEA Rank List 2026 has been released for 2,36,017 engineering aspirants, with Akshitha N of Dharmapuri securing the top rank and 53 candidates achieving a perfect 200 cut-off. Special category counselling will be held on July 13–14, followed by online counselling from July 20 to 30 for admissions across Tamil Nadu.

Why is CA Day celebrated on July 1? History, significance and key facts explained

Every year on July 1, India celebrates Chartered Accountants Day to mark the foundation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in 1949. The day recognises the invaluable contribution of Chartered Accountants in ensuring financial transparency, ethical governance and regulatory compliance, while tracing the profession's history, significance, ICAI's motto, and the occasion's importance.

Academy school leaders in England face pay cap to curb ‘banker-style’ salaries

Nearly 100 academy chief executives earn more than £200,000 a year, and at least one more than £500,000The era of academy school leaders in England receiving “banker-style salaries” and hefty annual increases may soon be over, with the government to introduce limits on executive pay.Nearly 100 academy chief executives earn more than £200,000 a year, with pay in academy trusts equating to anything from less than £5 a pupil to more than £150. Only a quarter of the high-earners were women. Continue...

Gojek co-founder, turned Indonesian Education Minister jailed for 10 years

Gojek co-founder and former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.