A student who fled violence in Brazil started his US education at community college; years later, he earned a full ride to Yale

Thalles de Souza (Credit: Business Insider) Thalles de Souza was 13 years old when police stormed into his house in Vila Kennedy, a community in Bangu, Rio de Janeiro, shouting and shooting. They were looking for a family member. He nearly got shot walking into his own kitchen.That morning did not stay contained to itself….

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NIT Rourkela placement drive records 1,340 offers, highest B.Tech CTC reaches Rs 1.31 crore

NIT Rourkela records 1,340 placement offers in 2025-26 NIT Rourkela placement 2025-26: National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela students received 1,340 placement offers during the 2025-26 placement drive, along with 364 six-month internship offers. Pre-final-year students also secured 258 summer internships, the highest number of such offers recorded in the institute’s history.The B.Tech programme recorded…

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IP University PRO’s son allegedly attacked by neighbours in Dwarka, FIR not registered yet

NEW DELHI: The son of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) Public Relations Officer (PRO) Dr Nalini Ranjan was allegedly attacked by two neighbours in a Dwarka residential society on August 26.According to a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Department, the incident followed an alleged confrontation after a pet dog was set on…

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Indian Youth Employment: 7.67 crore trained, 8.7 crore youth still outside education and work: What is going wrong with India’s skilling push?

A young graduate moves out of college, with fond hopes and aspirations to secure a prestigious job. She opens a job portal fervently, only to meet disappointment. She wants digital fluency, communication, workplace readiness, and practical experience. She looks for a course. Another problem appears: Which one is actually worth it?This is the paradox that…

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DU One-Year PG Admission 2026: Round 2 seat allocation out, check deadlines for acceptance and fee payment

DU One-Year PG Admission 2026: Round 2 seats announced as candidates race to complete acceptance, verification and fee payment formalities The University of Delhi (DU) has announced the Round-II/III admission schedule for its One-Year Postgraduate (PG) programmes for the 2026-27 academic session. The university has published the detailed admission notice on its official admission portal,…

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ICSI CS Executive, Professional December 2026 exam form released: Check key dates, fees and other details

ICSI CS Executive, Professional December 2026 exam form out The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has opened the exam enrolment window for the Company Secretary (CS) Executive and Professional December 2026 session. Candidates can submit the exam form through the official ICSI website, icsi.edu.The last date to submit the exam form without a…

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FMGE 2026: NBEMS to conduct additional exam by October-end after foreign medical graduates’ protest

NBEMS will conduct an additional FMGE by October-end 2026, giving eligible foreign medical graduates an earlier chance to clear the screening test. The decision follows eight days of protests over the June FMGE results, with candidates seeking reduced qualifying marks and greater transparency. NBEMS has retained the existing qualifying standard and announced no compensation for…

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