In her essay, Rebecca Solnit emphasizes the enduring importance and complex impact of protest and activism in resisting authoritarianism, particularly in the face of Trumpism. Highlighting the wide-scale but underreported "Hands Off" protests of April 5, 2025, Solnit...
In the week ahead, significant global economic developments are expected as central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, prepare to set interest rates. The Fed meets amidst weak U.S. GDP data and political pressure from President Trump to lower rates, although a...
Global Capability Centers (GCCs) across India are expected to generate 450,000 new jobs in 2025 as companies plan to expand their workforce. This growth is part of a broader trend, with GCCs anticipated to employ 3.3 million professionals by 2030. The demand for...
The IT industry in India is on the path of recovery and is expected to witness 15-20% growth in job opportunities across various industries in 2025, according to talent solutions company NLB Services. Fresher hiring in the Indian IT sector is poised for significant...
Stock markets across the U.S. and Europe ended the week on a high note following a stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report for April. Despite a slowdown from March, the U.S. added 177,000 jobs—surpassing economist predictions of 130,000—signaling a more resilient...
Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam announced that India aims to enroll half a million international students by 2047. He emphasized the need for universities in India to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving higher education...
FTSE 100 educational publisher Pearson has reported a 1% underlying sales growth in Q1 2025, with a 6% increase in its higher education division. This growth is attributed to the rising demand for AI-embedded learning resources. Under the leadership of CEO Omar...
The Trump administration's recent policies, including visa revocations and federal funding cuts to university research, have led to increased uncertainty in U.S. higher education. As a result, many international students are reconsidering their plans to study in the...
In a major regulatory action, TikTok has been fined €530 million ($600 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) — the lead privacy watchdog for the EU — for violating data protection laws, particularly regarding how it handles data transfers to China....
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is set to face a critical antitrust trial in September, as the U.S. Department of Justice seeks to impose remedies that could include breaking up Google’s advertising technology business. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema confirmed the trial...
