9 Indian origin business tycoons in the US: Where did they study?

The American startup ecosystem has long been a magnet for ambitious minds from around the world—but few communities have left as deep an imprint as Indian-origin entrepreneurs. These founders haven’t just risen through the ranks of established corporations; they’ve built billion-dollar companies from scratch, pioneering technologies that power everything from smartphones and space missions to…

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NEET MDS counselling 2025 round 2 registration begins at mcc.nic.in: Check direct link to apply and application dates here

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has started the registration process for NEET MDS Counselling 2025 Round 2 on its official website, mcc.nic.in. This round offers a fresh opportunity for candidates who either did not register earlier or exited after Round 1 without joining. The registration window is open from July 12 to July 15, 2025,…

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10 US colleges beyond the Ivy Leagues that offer great computer science programs

The United States is home to some of the world’s best computer science (CS) programs, but not all of them come with Ivy League price tags or admission hurdles. While MIT, Stanford, and Harvard dominate rankings, there are plenty of popular, industry-aligned colleges across the US that offer strong CS programs, outstanding job placement, and…

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Trump administration targets George Mason University in widening war on diversity hiring in higher education

The Trump administration has initiated a civil rights investigation into George Mason University, marking a sharp escalation in its national campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The move brings federal scrutiny to Virginia’s largest public university and signals that public institutions, not just elite private colleges, are now firmly in the administration’s crosshairs….

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Varun Mohan education qualifications: How an Indian-origin MIT engineer secured Google’s $2.4 billion AI investment

In July 2025, Google signed a $2.4 billion deal for a nonexclusive licence to the technologies developed by Windsurf, a cutting-edge AI startup co-founded by Varun Mohan. Along with the deal, Mohan and several core members of his team joined Google DeepMind, marking one of the most high-profile movements in the AI talent landscape this…

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US visa can be revoked even after approval, warns embassy: 5 mistakes that can get F‑1 students deported

US Visa laws: 5 mistakes that can get F‑1 students deported The US Embassy in India has issued a stern advisory: Even after you’ve secured a visa, your stay is neither guaranteed nor untouchable. They confirmed that visa monitoring continues post‑approval—and rule‑breaking can lead to revocation and deportation.This warning comes amidst a crackdown on immigration…

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Trump bans undocumented immigrant children from federal preschool aid and health programs: How a decades-old policy was quietly overturned

The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to restrict access to public services by barring undocumented families from a wide range of federal aid programs. In a move that education and health advocates are calling deeply punitive, undocumented children will no longer be allowed to enroll in Head Start, a foundational preschool program that has…

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AP ICET counselling 2025 registration begins for Phase 1: Check direct link to apply here

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) has started the Phase 1 counselling process for AP ICET 2025, the state-level entrance exam for admission into MBA and MCA programmes. Qualified candidates can now register online at icet-sche.aptonline.in from July 10 to July 14. During this time, students need to pay the counselling fee…

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MCC NEET UG counselling 2025 schedule released at mcc.nic.in: Registration begins from this date

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the schedule for NEET UG counselling process 2025 at mcc.nic.in. As per the schedule, students who qualified in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for undergraduates (NEET UG) this year will be able to register for counselling process July 21, 2025 onwards. The registration window will be activated…

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Uday Ruddarraju joins Sam Altman’s OpenAI after quitting Elon Musk’s xAI: Tracing the career path of a supercomputing architect

Uday Ruddarraju joins Open AI after quitting xAI (image: X/@udayruddarraju) If you’ve never heard of Uday Ruddarraju, don’t worry—you’re not alone. He’s not the guy giving TED Talks. He doesn’t flood LinkedIn with motivational threads. But in the background of the biggest AI races on earth, he’s the one writing the rules of scale.Last week,…

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