India receives billions in remittances but fails to track its migrant workers imprisoned abroad, highlighting a critical data gap in protecting citizens overseas. Read the full analysis.
Four migrant workers from Purulia, assaulted in Chhattisgarh, return home. Police confirm no criminal records. Details on the wage dispute and alleged Bajrang Dal attack inside.
Karnataka's Labour Minister announces a proposed 1-1.5% welfare fee on aggregators to fund gig worker benefits. Official notification expected within a week.
For Indian students targeting the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand, choosing the right course is key to future employability. Discover how STEM, Business, and Liberal Arts degrees align with the evolving global economy.
Abu Dhabi makes history with first CRISPR gene therapy injection for blood disorders in UAE. Learn how this treatment offers a potential cure for sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.
Scientists have identified a key molecule that can rejuvenate the gut's healing ability in older individuals. This discovery could transform treatments for age-related digestive issues. Read more about this medical breakthrough.
Over 15 lakh students across India will take the National STEM Quiz 4.0 preliminary test online from January 7 to 10. The initiative offers Rs 2 crore in scholarships and aims to foster scientific curiosity.
Xiaomi's free electric vehicle plant tours in Beijing see over 100,000 applicants for 200 slots, sparking a craze among parents and influencers. Discover China's industrial tourism boom.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha defends gig workers' strike, accuses platforms of exploitation and politicizing fair pay demands. He calls for a nationwide debate on worker rights. Read more.
Indian professionals in Germany earn the highest median monthly salary at €5,393, a new study reveals. The success is driven by high-skill STEM roles, not nationality. Discover the structural reasons behind this economic trend.
Nasscom Foundation partners with Applied Materials India to set up 7 advanced STEM labs in Malur, Kolar. The initiative targets classes 8-12, bringing hands-on learning to underserved areas. Read more.
A planned strike by app-based gig workers in Bengaluru saw low participation, failing to disrupt services. Unions cite fear of retaliation as a key reason. Read more on the state of gig worker protests.
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot demands a national gig worker welfare law based on Rajasthan's landmark Act. He criticizes state BJP govt for delaying rules, forcing workers to strike. Read more.
As Indian delivery workers strike on Dec 31, we examine how countries worldwide have acted on gig worker rights for predictable pay, social security, and safety. Where does India stand?
Gig workers' unions demand removal of 10-minute delivery and old payout restoration. Nationwide strike on Dec 31 after 40,000 protested on Dec 25, causing major delays.
Author Malcolm Gladwell warns science students against elite universities where they might rank low. His 'big fish, small pond' theory suggests better success at second-choice colleges. Essential reading for 2025-26 aspirants.
The US Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme faced political attacks & fraud crackdowns in 2025, jeopardising careers for over 240,000 international graduates. Discover the impact on Indian students and the uncertain future of US work opportunities.
While STEM dominates study-abroad choices, experts warn human skills like leadership and critical thinking are key to future success. Discover emerging fields for Indian students.
Russia is emerging as a major destination for India's skilled workers like welders and tailors. Hiring has surged 60% in 4 years, driven by a new labour pact and Russia's demographic crisis. Explore the opportunities and challenges.
Nine Uttar Pradesh workers, trapped in Kyrgyzstan for 3 months in a job scam, are home. Three remain. Officials are coordinating their return and investigating the fraud.
Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain deported thousands of Indian nationals in 2025 for visa overstays and work permit issues. Learn the key reasons and how to avoid deportation.
Avishkaar Makeathon 2025 empowers students with robotics & AI challenges. Discover how this national event is shaping future innovators. Read more!
More than 70 sanitation workers in Fatehabad, Haryana, protest sudden termination by private contractor. They demand reinstatement and probe into irregularities. Full story inside.
IT Secretary S Krishnan states India faces lower AI disruption to cognitive jobs than Western economies due to fewer white-collar roles. Discover how Stem jobs create new opportunities.
Nasscom highlights concerns that the new H-1B visa wage-level selection policy could disadvantage Indian IT professionals and recent US graduates in STEM fields. Learn about the potential impact.
Food delivery workers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are on strike demanding fair wages, social security, and regulated hours. State-wide token strike observed. Read about their demands and the government's response.
Delivery workers across India, led by major unions, are striking on December 25 and 31, demanding fair pay and better safety equipment from platforms like Zomato and Swiggy. Read more.
Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar moves to terminate the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, calling it a costly loophole. The move could significantly impact Indian students in STEM fields. Explore the debate and data.
Over 16,000 gig workers in Maharashtra will strike on December 25, disrupting food deliveries. They demand fair wages, social security, and an end to exploitative practices in India's app-based economy.
Students from Berhampur's private schools excel at the National Urja Mela in New Delhi. Chinmayee Pasupalak and Prince Kumar Behera secure first prizes in science exhibition and quiz, highlighting innovative clean energy projects. Read their inspiring sto