Times of India

Arti Dogra, standing at just 3.5 feet, defied societal assumptions through education, determination, and resilience. From excelling in school and completing a Master’s degree at Delhi University to clearing the rigorous UPSC exam, she carved an extraordinary career in the IAS. Today, as a senior administrator, her journey inspires UPSC aspirants, proving that knowledge and perseverance can overcome any obstacle.

Spending just ten minutes a day can significantly improve vocabulary using five simple strategies. Backed by studies, these include spaced repetition with flashcards, keeping a vocabulary journal through reading, learning word roots and affixes, using gamified mobile apps, and applying new words in speech or writing. Research from journals such as Applied Cognitive Psychology and the Global Journal of Foreign Language Teaching confirms the effectiveness of these techniques for long-term language retention and vocabulary expansion.

BSEB SAV admission 2026: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has commenced online registration for Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya (SAV) Class 6 admissions for the 2026–27 academic session. Applications are open from September 1 to September 15, 2025, via the official portal, biharsimultala.com. A total of 120 seats—60 for boys and 60 for girls—are available. Selection will be through a two-stage entrance exam. Candidates must complete the form, upload documents, and submit online before the deadline.

Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) has opened registrations for UG admissions 2025 for vacant seats. Aspirants can apply online via lnmu.ac.in, selecting preferred colleges and completing the application with required credentials. The spot admission selection list will be published on September 4, with successful candidates required to complete admission formalities between September 8 and 10.

The National Statistics Office (NSO) has released findings from the Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education (CMS:E) 2025, highlighting gender-wise differences in education expenditure across India. The survey shows that boys' education expenses are consistently higher than girls' in both rural and urban areas, covering government and private schools. Spending on tuition fees, uniforms, transport, textbooks, and private coaching was examined, with urban averages significantly higher. The report provides detailed comparisons by level of enrolment and type of school.

The Ayush Admissions Central Counselling Committee (AACCC) will close registrations today for the first round of NEET UG 2025 counselling for all India quota AYUSH seats. Applicants have until 2 PM to register, 5 PM to pay fees, and 11:55 PM to lock choices. Seat allotment results will be declared on September 4, followed by reporting from September 5–12.

IGNOU has extended the admission deadline for its July 2025 session to 15th September, applicable to all ODL and Online programmes except certificate courses. Prospective students can apply via the official portals: ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in for ODL and ignouiop.samarth.edu.in for Online programmes. The extension allows additional time for applicants to complete their submissions. Certificate programmes will follow the original schedule and are excluded from this extension.

The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will soon declare the Class 10 and 12 supplementary exam results 2025 on its official websites. Held from August 6 to 8, these exams offered a second chance to students who failed in one or more subjects. Results, accessible with roll numbers, will decide academic progression or require reappearance next year.

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has opened online applications for the IBPS RRB 14th Recruitment 2025 for 13,217 vacancies across Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II & III posts. Eligible candidates can apply at www.ibps.in from September 1 to September 21, 2025. The selection process includes Preliminary, Mains, Interview, and Document Verification stages. Applicants must check eligibility, pay fees online, and follow the prescribed steps to complete the application process.

The State Bank of India (SBI) is set to announce the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2025 results, a key step in its competitive recruitment for 541 positions. Candidates can check section-wise scores and qualifying status via the official website. Clearing the prelims is essential to advance to mains, interviews, and final selection in one of India’s most prestigious banking roles.

Before Hurricane Katrina, teaching in New Orleans offered stability, status, and deep community roots, particularly for Black educators protected by a powerful union. In August 2005, over 7,000 teachers were abruptly dismissed, erasing decades of experience. The city rebuilt with a younger, more diverse workforce, but challenges in retention, cultural connection, and educational equity continue to shape its schools today.

California State University’s preliminary fall 2025 enrollment reached around 465,000, marking a modest increase of 4,000 students. Growth was driven by in-state students and transfer applicants, aided by targeted outreach programs, while out-of-state and international numbers declined. The uneven recovery reflects demographic shifts, policy challenges, and post-pandemic adjustments, underscoring the complex balance public universities face today.

The Trump administration has proposed a new immigration rule limiting international students’ stays in the US to a fixed four-year period. The change replaces the current duration of status system, restricting programme transfers and adding visa extension requirements for Optional Practical Training (OPT). Educators warn this could reduce international enrolment and harm US universities. The rule, justified on national security grounds, faces criticism for its potential impact on research and academic freedom.

As AI permeates college campuses, higher education faces an unprecedented challenge. Assignments once meant to cultivate critical thinking are increasingly completed by machines, threatening the core purpose of learning. Investigative journalist James D. Walsh highlights how colleges risk losing their human-centric mission, urging institutions to defend authentic thinking, reflection, and community in order to preserve the essence of higher education.

WBJEE counselling 2025: WBJEE counselling 2025 registration and choice-filling ends today on wbjeeb.nic.in. Eligible candidates must complete registration using their WBJEE 2025 application or roll number, submit personal and academic details, pay the application fee, and select at least 20 course and college options. The first round of seat allotment results will be announced on September 3. Over 51,000 BTech seats are available across government engineering colleges, universities, and pharmacy institutes in West Bengal.

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a US-based AI tool that identified over 1,000 potentially fake scientific journals by analysing website features such as editorial board credibility, citation patterns, and publishing frequency. Trained on data from the Directory of Open Access Journals, the AI flagged over 1,400 suspicious journals out of 15,200 assessed. Human experts later confirmed the majority were predatory. The system is intended to assist in safeguarding academic publishing from fraudulent practices.

President Donald Trump's second term is reshaping US higher education, with Gen Z students in Ohio responding to sweeping changes in policy. DEI programmes are being shut down, academic freedom restricted under Senate Bill 1, and student loan reforms are limiting access to graduate studies. International students and first-generation scholars are reconsidering their futures. Cleveland.com reports rising concerns among students about education, funding, and freedom of expression across Ohio's public universities.

International students have long been the financial and cultural backbone of American universities, funding scholarships, infrastructure, and academic programmes. A sharp decline in their enrollment, driven by restrictive visa policies and uncertainty abroad, now threatens budgets, campus diversity, and the broader educational ecosystem. Institutions face mounting fiscal pressures while the vibrancy of higher education hangs in the balance.

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has released the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary results for 2025 on its official website, hpbose.org. Students who appeared for compartment, supplementary, or improvement exams can now check their results using their roll numbers. The scorecards are also accessible via SMS and DigiLocker. The online result is provisional, and original mark sheets will be issued by schools. A local topper was also recognised under a district initiative.

Business management has emerged as a pillar of career growth, equipping individuals with leadership, strategy, and adaptability skills. While Ivy League universities remain aspirational, global rankings highlight the rise of other US institutions. MIT, Berkeley, NYU, Northwestern, and the University of Chicago exemplify academic rigor, research impact, and employer recognition, offering world-class opportunities for future leaders beyond traditional elite schools.