Which college did Nalini Joshi, the first mathematician to be named New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year, attend?

Indian-origin mathematician Nalini Joshi named New South Wales’ Scientist of the Year For much of modern history, mathematics has worked in silence. It does not stage revolutions with dramatic announcements, nor does it announce its presence with visible machines or laboratory breakthroughs. Its influence is subterranean, embedded in fibre-optic cables, encrypted messages, climate simulations, and…

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Beyond Minneapolis: How federal ICE actions are impacting students nationwide

How federal ICE actions are impacting students nationwide (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP) Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) has introduced optional remote learning through February 12, 2026, following a fatal federal immigration enforcement operation and clashes near Roosevelt High School. The decision was made after a number of school closures throughout the district in the…

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Malayalam Language Bill 2025: What happens when language laws enter schools

The Malayalam Language Bill 2025 seeks to formalise Malayalam as Kerala’s official language for official purposes. A language Bill in Kerala has become a schooling dispute between two states, not because Malayalam needs defending in Kerala, but because border classrooms do.On January 9, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wrote to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan objecting…

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NIOS Class 10, 12 Result 2025 for October–November exams declared: Direct link to check scorecard, correction rules here

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) has announced the Class 10 and Class 12 results for the October–November 2025 public examinations. The result is now available on the official NIOS websites. Students who appeared for the secondary and senior secondary exams can check their marks using their enrolment number. The online scorecard shows subject-wise…

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CUET PG 2026 registration ends next week: Check all the important dates, application details, and eligibility here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory urging candidates to complete the CUET PG 2026 registration process on or before January 14, 2026. The application portal for the Common University Entrance Test for postgraduate admissions will close at 11:50 PM on the last date, and no extensions have been announced so far.CUET PG…

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UPSC to use face authentication at exam centres: What changes at the entry gate for candidates

UPSC to use face authentication at exam centres The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to introduce mandatory face authentication for all candidates appearing in its recruitment examinations, marking a significant shift in how identity verification will be carried out at exam centres. Officials said the move is intended to strengthen the integrity of…

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SPDC scholarship explained: Who can apply, eligibility rules, seats and income limits

The Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) is a central government scheme aimed at encouraging students of Indian origin, currently living or educated abroad, to pursue undergraduate studies in India. The scheme targets a limited and clearly defined group: children of NRIs, PIOs, OCIs and Indian workers employed in Emigration Check Required (ECR) countries.Only 150…

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