Economic Survey 2025-26 for age bar for social media access, cutting online classes

India's Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights digital addiction as a growing concern. It proposes age-based online access limits and reduced online teaching. Schools will play a key role in digital wellness education. Simpler devices for children are recommended to prevent exposure to harmful content. The survey calls for comprehensive interventions to address the mental health impacts of digital addiction.

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Harvard University centralises summer programme deadlines under new funding office

Harvard College introduces a unified system for summer funding and program applications. This new approach, managed by the Summer Funding Opportunities Office, aims for fairness and clarity. Students now face three application rounds with set deadlines. While offering more predictability, the system requires strategic planning. Unclaimed funds can be reallocated, benefiting more students.

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ET Explains: Global push to restrict children's social media use

Children's mental health, excessive screen time, exposure to harmful content, and online abuse are concerns for governments. Studies show social media can affect mood, sleep and learning. So, many countries are looking for ways to protect minors.

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Why Harvard students are seeing fewer top grades this fall: What you need to know about the push against grade inflation

Harvard awarded significantly fewer A grades in the fall after faculty were encouraged to address long-standing grade inflation. Internal data show the share of top marks fell by nearly seven percentage points following guidance from undergraduate education leaders. The move follows an October 2025 report warning that inflated grades undermined academic standards. While faculty retain grading autonomy, the College has signalled institutional backing for tougher marking as policy changes are reviewed.

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Nevada Regents approve tuition hike at public colleges to cover $46.5 million gap

Nevada's public colleges will see tuition hikes over three years, a move approved by the Board of Regents to avert faculty layoffs and academic cuts. This decision aims to address a $46.5 million annual budget shortfall across the system. While intended to stabilize finances, students express concerns about affordability and accessibility.

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Texas freezes H-1B hiring at public institutions: How it affects careers for visa holders

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all public universities and state agencies to freeze new H-1B visa petitions without approval from the Texas Workforce Commission through the end of the 2027 legislative session, The Texas Tribune reports. Institutions must submit detailed reports on current and planned H-1B hires, including job titles and visa status. The freeze affects international workers seeking specialised positions in education and medical centres, as universities comply while awaiting further guidance on future hires.

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US companies backing only those seen making H-1B cut

Hike base pay to improve selection odds, send fewer applications tied to key roles.

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