Google is offering eligible college students in India a chance to access its premium AI Pro plan for free, valued at Rs 19,500. This generous offer is designed to help students across various fields, providing them with a suite of advanced tools to assist with studying, creative work, and personal projects. The AI Pro plan includes features such as the Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, the Veo 3 video generation tool, and 2TB of cloud storage, all aimed at boosting pro

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, drew market attention after releasing its first quarter results for FY26 following market hours on July 10. The company reported a stronger-than-expected performance, sparking positive sentiment around the stock, which has the potential to test Rs 3,580 levels in the near term, according to analysts. TCS posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 12,760 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, reflecting a 5

San Jose State University has been recognized as one of the top public universities in the United States, receiving a five-star rating in a 2025 national college ranking that evaluated more than 700 four-year institutions. The ranking focused on a combination of academic quality, affordability, and alumni outcomes, placing SJSU among the best-performing public colleges nationwide. Only 19 public universities earned a five-star distinction, with 14 of them located in California. Sa

Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race, defeating former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched contest that could shape the future of the city’s progressive politics. With 90 percent of the ballots counted, Mamdani, a 33-year-old state Assembly member and son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair, secured 43 percent of the vote. Despite the vote still undergoing a ranked-choice coun

Canadian rapper and model Tommy Genesis, of Indian origin, has found herself at the center of controversy following the release of her latest music video titled True Blue. The video, which features her dressed as the Hindu goddess Kali, has sparked outrage among viewers who believe it disrespects religious sentiments and misuses sacred symbols for artistic expression. Genesis, whose full name is Genesis Yasmine Mohanraj, has connections to Malayali, Tamil, and Swedish ancestry and is known for h

The United States has officially resumed its student visa application process for international students, but with a set of significantly tightened regulations. In a new move by the Trump-led administration, all student visa applicants must now make their social media accounts publicly accessible for government scrutiny. This announcement, made by the US State Department on Wednesday, June 18, has stirred global attention, especially among students preparing t

  Students at Piscataway High School have made a significant impact in their community by launching a new student-led initiative aimed at promoting teen driving safety. This academic year, the school introduced a chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), a national organization that empowers young people to make safe and healthy choices. With strong dedication and creative outreach, the club worked tirelessly to spread awareness about the risks associated with

Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, over 1,500 Indian students, predominantly from Jammu and Kashmir, find themselves caught in the crossfire. The Indian government has announced efforts to relocate these students to safer areas within Iran as missile strikes and military retaliation continue unabated. This situation arises following Israel's surprise offensive, dubbed "Operation Rising Lion," which targeted Iran’s military co

  A disturbing incident at Newark Liberty International Airport has triggered widespread concern after an Indian student was reportedly handcuffed and deported, prompting a response from both the US Embassy in India and the Indian Consulate in New York. The controversy began after a video posted on social media by Kunal Jain, a non-resident Indian (NRI) and social entrepreneur, went viral. Jain described witnessing a young Indian student in visible distress being

In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage among the Indian diaspora and social media users, a young Indian student was reportedly handcuffed, pinned to the ground, and deported from Newark Airport in the United States. The incident came to light after a concerned non-resident Indian shared a video on social media capturing the student’s distress. The footage, now widely circulated online, shows the young man crying, restrained with handcuffs, and being treated in a manner many h

India is preparing for a historic milestone as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, a highly accomplished pilot of the Indian Air Force, readies himself to become the second Indian ever to venture into space. Slated for launch on June 10 aboard the Axiom-4 mission, his journey to the International Space Station (ISS) comes nearly 41 years after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma made his mark in 1984. As the designated mission pilot, Shukla will fly aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Crew Drago

Actor Kamal Haasan has announced a delay in the release of his upcoming film 'Thug Life' in Karnataka. This decision follows a controversy stemming from his remarks about the Kannada language's origin, which led to wides

For the first time, Emerald High School students are bringing their creativity to the public stage with a weekend art showcase at the Stoneridge Shopping Center. The exhibition will feature a variety of artwork by students enrolled in the school's drawing, sculpture, and ceramics programs. The showcase is scheduled for Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The community can visit the exhibit in the space between Sheikh Shoes and Swarovski inside the mall. I

In a move that has sent ripples through the global education landscape, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday, May 27, that no new student visa interviews will be scheduled at US embassies worldwide. This sudden policy change is part of a broader strategy to restrict the number of international students entering the United States and has been confirmed through a diplomatic cable issued by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Alongside the freeze on visa interviews, the administration al

The US Embassy in India has officially announced that student visa (F-1) appointments for the Fall 2025 intake will begin opening from May 20, 2025. This announcement comes as a welcome move for thousands of Indian students planning to begin their studies in the United States later this year. The appointments will be released gradually across various consulates in India, including those in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, and will be offered in phases over the summer months.

In a major overhaul of its evaluation process, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially implemented a relative grading system for Class 10 and 12 board examinations starting with the 2024 batch. This significant reform moves away from the traditional absolute marking method and aims to bring fairness, reduce student stress, and align Indian academic assessments with international practices. Under the relative grading model, students' performance is assessed

In a move that has sparked controversy across the Indian tech community, viral AI-based coding platform Cursor has quietly excluded India from its free one-year Pro subscription plan for students. The offer, which allowed students to access powerful AI tools including GPT-4o, Claude 3.7 Sonnet, and Grok-3 for free over a 12-month period, was initially available in India but has now been silently removed without any formal announcement. Cursor, developed by US-based tech startup Anys

As the Indian diaspora continues to flourish across the United States, a remarkable cultural evolution is taking shape. Leading this transformation are second-generation NRIs—children of Indian immigrants who have been born or raised abroad. Unlike their parents, who often held tightly to the traditions of their homeland, these young individuals are approaching Indian culture from a fresh perspective. Rather than simply preserving customs as they were practiced in India, they are reinte

Two young Indian students studying at Cleveland State University in the United States tragically lost their lives in a devastating car crash in Pennsylvania. The students, identified as 20-year-old Manav Patel and 23-year-old Saurav Prabhakar, died at the scene after their car veered off the road and struck a tree before crashing into a bridge. The accident occurred on May 10, 2025, in East Cocalico Township, located in Lancaster County. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office

A disturbing new trend circulating among students on social media is raising alarm across school districts and fire departments in the United States. The so-called “Chromebook challenge” involves students inserting everyday objects like pencils, paper clips, or other metal items into the USB ports of school-issued Chromebooks. This reckless act can cause the laptops to short circuit, overheat, emit smoke, and in some cases even catch fire, forcing emergency evacuations and posing