Geoffrey Hinton's advice: Don't give up on CS degrees
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton advises students to pursue computer science degrees for foundational skills, despite AI's rise. He also shares his view on the ChatGPT vs Google Gemini race.
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US Ed Dept Recalls Staff Amid Civil Rights Complaint Backlog
Dozens of former US Education Department staff return to tackle a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. The move follows legal disputes over mass layoffs under the Trump administration.
Hinton: Don't Give Up on Computer Science Degrees Yet
Geoffrey Hinton argues CS degrees remain crucial despite AI's rise, offering skills beyond coding like math and statistics. Discover why tech leaders are divided.
US Student Loan Caps: Nurses Face $100K Limit, Doctors $200K
New US student loan rules impose a $100,000 lifetime borrowing cap for nursing students, while medical students get $200,000. Healthcare groups warn this could worsen staff shortages and inequity. Details inside.
US Cuts Work Permit Validity, Impacts Indian Immigrants
USCIS reduces EAD validity from 5 years to 18 months for refugees, asylees & immigrants. Indian professionals in green card backlog face major disruption. Read the full analysis.
US Ed Dept Recalls Staff to Tackle Civil Rights Backlog
The Trump administration recalls dozens of Education Department workers to address a growing backlog of over 25,000 civil rights complaints. A temporary fix amid ongoing layoff plans.
US Supreme Court Takes Up Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case
The US Supreme Court will review Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship. A ruling in 2026 could impact thousands, including Indian families in green card backlog. Read the full analysis.
US Immigration Backlog Inevitable After Trump Re-Review Order
Trump administration orders re-review of Green Cards & asylum from 19 nations, causing massive USCIS delays. Expert warns of unprecedented backlog. Read details.
RBI's Jan-Feb Drive to Clear Pending Customer Complaints
RBI Governor announces a special two-month campaign to resolve all complaints pending over 30 days with the Ombudsman. Get details on the surge in grievances and the central bank's push for better customer service.
6.26 Lakh Cases Pending in Himachal Courts, 16 Judge Posts Vacant
Himachal Pradesh's judiciary faces a massive backlog with over 6.26 lakh cases pending in district courts. Nationwide, 4.80 crore cases await resolution. Read the full report on the judicial crisis.
Iowa High School Wrestler Arrested on Assault Charge
Kaiden Parker, an 18-year-old wrestler from Oskaloosa, Iowa, faces third-degree assault charges. The case, reported in March, is under investigation. Read the latest details.
Zoho adopts skill-first hiring, Vembu questions degree obsession
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu announces a skill-first hiring policy, urging India to move beyond degree fixation. He highlights a cultural shift empowering youth without student debt.
Zoho's Vembu: Degrees Losing Value in Tech Hiring
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu challenges India's degree obsession, citing US trends & Zoho's own hiring. Is formal education's reign over? Explore the shift.
Jensen Huang: No Ivy League degree needed for success
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says success in America doesn't require an Ivy League degree. He shares his immigrant story and why hard work matters more. Read his full view.
Zoho's Vembu: Skip College, Follow US Youth Trend
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu highlights a US cultural shift where students skip college to avoid debt. He urges Indian parents and companies to pay attention to this skills-first revolution.
UK Reduces Jury Trials to Clear Massive Court Backlog
UK government announces major reforms to cut court delays, reducing jury trials for less serious crimes. Justice Secretary David Lammy calls it an emergency. Will this speed up justice?
PhD Scholar Attempts Suicide Over Degree Issue at Rani Channamma University
A 34-year-old PhD scholar in Belagavi attempted suicide after allegedly not receiving her degree at RCU's convocation. The university denies withholding the PhD. Details inside.
Bharathidasan University 40th Convocation in December
Bharathidasan University's 40th convocation, postponed to December, will see Governor R N Ravi presiding. Over 700 students, including a state minister, will receive degrees. Details inside.
Fake lawyer sentenced to 6 months jail in Silchar
A Silchar court sentenced Altaf Hussain Barbhuiya to six months imprisonment for posing as a lawyer using forged documents. Discover the full story of this 17-year legal saga.
Madras HC Clears 13,625 Minor Cases in 3 Months
Madras High Court disposed of 13,625 minor criminal cases in just three months through a special drive. Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy led this landmark initiative to reduce case backlog in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Most Americans Find College Degrees Not Worth Cost
New NBC poll reveals 63% Americans believe four-year college degrees aren't worth the cost due to rising fees and lack of job skills. Discover why perceptions are shifting.
Indian Entrepreneurs Stuck in Canada's Visa Backlog
Over 43,000 entrepreneurs, mostly Indians, face decade-long delays in Canada's Startup Visa program, forcing many to abandon their Canadian dreams despite building businesses.
Microsoft's AI Training Reaches 5.6M Indians
Microsoft accelerates AI skilling in India, training 5.6 million people toward its 2030 target of 10 million. Learn about the micro-degree programs and government partnerships shaping India's AI future.
5.4 Crore Case Backlog: CJI Reveals Judicial Crisis
Chief Justice Surya Kant addresses India's massive 5.4 crore pending cases, highlighting structural bottlenecks and calling for coordinated government-judiciary efforts to resolve judicial infrastructure gaps.
Karnataka mandates UGC criteria for guest faculty
Karnataka government implements High Court directive requiring all guest faculty in government colleges to meet UGC eligibility standards. Learn how this impacts education quality.
NEP 2020: Maharashtra Graduates Get New Certificates
First NEP 2020 batch graduates in Maharashtra with redesigned degree certificates showing multidisciplinary subjects. UGC committee to recommend BS/MS titles for humanities.
Kumar Mangalam Birla Honoured with Doctorate in London
Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla receives an honorary Doctor of Science (Economics) from the University of London, presented by Princess Anne. Read more about this prestigious recognition.
CJI-designate Surya Kant Prioritizes Reducing Court Backlog
Justice Surya Kant, the CJI-designate, vows to tackle Supreme Court's 90,000 pending cases through optimal judge utilization and mediation. Read his comprehensive plan for judicial reform.
UK's 5-Point Asylum System Overhaul Plan Revealed
Britain unveils comprehensive 5-point strategy to transform its asylum processing system, addressing backlog and illegal migration. Learn how these changes will impact immigration policy.
Ashoka University & Penn Sign Transformative MOU
Ashoka University partners with University of Pennsylvania to launch dual degree programs and research initiatives, transforming Indian higher education landscape. Explore opportunities!
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