Ed Weeks

Mouni Roy was spotted at Mumbai airport on Monday, making her first public appearance after she and husband Suraj Nambiar confirmed their separation via a joint statement on May 14. Dressed in all black, she briefly spoke to paparazzi before rushing inside. Mouni has remained silent on the matter since.

Reconstruction of the deck of the Mumatpura bridge which collapsed in 2021 has been restarted by the same construction company responsible for the collapse. A portion of the bridge collapsed on December 21, 2021, during tensioning of the concrete deck.

The editorial alleged that the official leadership of the Church ignored Manipur riots in the beginning.

Qin Gang, a sometime favourite of Xi Jinping, was replaced by Wang Yi, a seasoned diplomat, leaving many unanswered questions about Qin’s fall

Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani's farmhouse near Pune was recently ransacked and burgled. Bijlani discovered the damage upon returning after four months, finding broken gates, smashed televisions, and vandalized CCTV systems. The upper floor was completely destroyed, with beds broken and household items scattered.

The protests against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Nethanyahu's plan to overhaul the judiciary has now spread to the military. There is growing concern with some pilots joining the protests. These experts believe could diminish the country's military capabilities

Social-emotional learning (SEL) in K-12 education faces growing political scrutiny in the US, prompting some districts to rebrand programs under alternative names like “life skills” or “character education.” While renaming eases local tensions and preserves instruction, it does not resolve underlying debates over ideology, trust, and funding. Despite controversy, most schools continue teaching SEL, recognizing its long-term value.

A U.S. appeals court has restored the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) access to Education Department databases, overturning a prior block amid privacy concerns. The ruling, tied to a broader lawsuit, impacts access to student loan data for millions. While K-12 records weren’t accessed, the decision raises ongoing debates over data privacy, government efficiency, and oversight.

Everyone's favourite panda and Dragon Warrior has returned!

The latest Teacher Morale Index by EdWeek Research Center reveals a promising yet fragile uptick in teacher morale across the US, shifting from -13 in 2023 to +18 in the 2024-25 academic year. However, experts caution that this upward trend might be short-lived unless schools address deep-seated issues like staffing shortages, lack of leadership support, poor classroom discipline, and limited mental health resources. While modest salary increments have provided temporary relief, sustaining the momentum will require comprehensive systemic changes to ensure lasting motivation among educators.

Actor Mindy Kaling is pregnant with a baby girl.

The Enforcement Directorate plans to file for the extradition of Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, prime accused in the Mahadev Book Online betting syndicate, from the UAE. The deportation of Uppal, who was arrested by the Dubai police, is taking longer than expected. Chandrakar has been put under house arrest. Red corner notices were issued against both accused in October. Simultaneously, the agency is filing an extradition request through the courts and the foreign ministry.

Faced with burnout and mass resignations, many US school districts turned to a four-day school week to retain teachers. Initially effective, the strategy’s impact is now fading as more districts adopt it, eroding its appeal. New research reveals that without deeper reforms, this once-innovative fix risks becoming a short-term patch in a deeply fractured education system.

President Trump signed the "Take It Down Act" on May 19, 2025, empowering US schools to tackle the rising issue of AI-generated deepfakes and non-consensual intimate imagery. The law mandates social media platforms to remove such content within 48 hours and criminalizes the creation and sharing of these images. Schools now have stronger tools to protect students from digital abuse, with increased responsibilities for prevention, education, and victim support, as reported by EducationWeek.

John Marshall keeps a picture of Breonna Taylor in his office at the headquarters of Kentucky's largest school district, a visual reminder, he says, of the need for curriculum changes that better honor and focus on Black stories.

As the workforce evolves under the influence of AI and automation, a LinkedIn poll by Education Week reveals that adaptability, empathy, and communication now surpass academic prowess in importance. With nearly 74% of educators prioritizing human-centric skills, the findings highlight a growing need to reimagine education, placing emotional intelligence and resilience at the heart of student preparation.

The Trump administration's immigration policies have instilled fear and uncertainty among undocumented students, those in mixed-status families, and even U.S.-born students. With mass deportations and policy rollbacks, schools have shifted from safe havens to spaces of anxiety. The crisis extends beyond education, affecting mental health, social stability, and future opportunities, leaving millions grappling with an uncertain future.

The US faces a growing math crisis, with nearly 40% of eighth graders and a quarter of fourth graders struggling with proficiency. Math anxiety plays a key role, eroding confidence and creating long-term academic and career setbacks. While states like California and Louisiana implement targeted interventions, sustaining progress remains a challenge as federal relief funding ends.