America’s second shift: Side hustles replace pay raises as workers chase stability

Ambition is not the only factor driving this change. It is being shaped by necessity. The American workday no longer ends when offices close. Across the country, evenings are increasingly filled with freelance projects, delivery routes, online storefronts, and investment dashboards. What was previously on the periphery of employment is now at its core. For…

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“What did I do wrong,” a worried F-1 visa student asks, as a single I-20 mistake threatens study, career plans, and STEM OPT work rights

What happens when one small I-20 upload mistake threatens to derail years of planning? That’s the knotty situation a nervous international graduate recently laid out on Reddit, turning a routine STEM OPT extension filing into a full-blown race against time. With just one month left before their Employment Authorisation Document (EAD) expires, they realised they…

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University of Minnesota secures $1 billion investment to strengthen medical education and research

University of Minnesota Secures Long-Term Clinical Training Partnership The University of Minnesota has approved a mediated 10-year agreement with Fairview Health Services and M Physicians, ensuring the continuation of one of the state’s most significant academic–healthcare partnerships. As first reported by CBS News, the deal includes a $1 billion investment from Fairview in medical facilities…

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UCO Bank recruitment 2026: Registration ends for 173 officer posts today, here is how to apply before deadline

UCO Bank recruitment 2026 UCO Bank has announced a large recruitment drive for the year 2026, with 173 officer vacancies. Candidates who are interested in the posts must apply online today, February 2, 2026, as it is the last date for application and payment of fees. The bank has specified the eligibility criteria, age limit,…

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Union Budget 2026–27: Higher education spending scales up as research and training receive larger allocations

Union Budget 2026: Higher Education Allocation Rises To Rs 78,496 Crore Higher education allocations in the Union Budget 2026–27 rise in step with the broader expansion of the Ministry of Education’s spending envelope. This year, the Ministry has been allocated Rs 1,39,289.38 crore, up from Rs 1,28,650 crore in 2025–26, reflecting an increase of 8.27…

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Budget 2026: School-level schemes get a boost while minority higher education scholarships take a hit

Merit-cum-means scholarship faces drastic cut, school-level programmes see boost in budget 2026–27 The Union Budget 2026–27 shows a clear difference in how the government is spending on education. School-level programmes, aimed at preventing dropouts and encouraging innovation, have kept their funding steady or even increased. At the same time, scholarships for minority students studying higher…

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JKBOSE Class 11th result released at jkbose.jk.gov.in: Direct link to download here

JKBOSE Class 11th result 2026: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has declared Class 11 Winter Zone Result 2025. The results are now live on the official JKBOSE portal, jkbose.jk.gov.in. The board has cautioned students to access scores only through this authorised platform to avoid misinformation and safeguard personal data.Official figures show…

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RBI Office Attendant recruitment 2026: Application for 572 posts ends on February 4, check how to apply and exam pattern

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited applications for the recruitment of Office Attendants 2026. A total of 572 vacancies are available across different regional offices. Interested candidates who have passed Class 10 can apply online. The last date to submit applications is February 4, 2026. The recruitment process includes an online test followed…

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KEAM 2026 registration ends on February 6: Apply before deadline, check required documents here

The Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 registration process is approaching its final stage. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has extended the deadline for submitting applications to February 6, 2026, giving students one last opportunity to register or complete pending steps. Candidates must ensure that all required documents, including Class 10 certificates, proof…

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HSSC recruitment 2026: Stenographer and typist vacancies increased, 193 new posts added

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has announced an increase in the number of vacancies under Advt. No. 3/2026 dated January 9, 2026. The revision comes after fresh requisitions were received from concerned departments. The update affects posts under Group No. 2 and Group No. 3. Candidates preparing for stenography-related posts should take note of…

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