India needs 86 million higher education enrolments by 2035 to meet NEP goals, says new report

India’s higher education sector faces an unprecedented expansion push, with a new report warning that achieving the NEP 2020 goal of a 50 percent GER will require 86.11 million enrolments by 2035. As traditional campuses strain under capacity and skill demands shift rapidly, the report urges digital ecosystems, flexible learning, and quality-focused reforms to prevent…

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‘Amitabh Bachchan became sir ji,’ says Kader Khan in an old clip now gone viral, reflecting on how his friendship with the actor ended due to formality: ‘It hurt me deeply’

Late actor and screenwriter Kader Khan revealed in an old interview how his close friendship with Amitabh Bachchan changed after Bachchan entered politics. Khan recounted feeling hurt when Bachchan began to be addressed as ‘Sir,’ leading to a distance between them despite their long professional association.

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Chicago revamps special education services with an instruction-first model: Can the system catch up in time?

Chicago Public Schools is initiating a significant restructuring of its special education services, shifting from compliance to instructional quality. The district is creating a new department focused on inclusive instruction and school-based support. Concerns exist regarding the timing of these changes and whether schools will be fully prepared to support students with disabilities when the…

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Taylor Swift refuses to forgive Blake Lively over courtroom drama and betrayal

Reports indicate a fallout between Taylor Swift and Blake Lively after Lively’s name surfaced in legal documents related to Justin Baldoni’s case. Lively’s reference to Swift as a “dragon” reportedly triggered Swift’s displeasure. Swift, feeling betrayed, has allegedly cut ties with Lively, a move noticed by fans due to Lively’s absence from supporting Swift’s recent…

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