Nobel laureate Esther Duflo urged students at the Jaipur Literature Festival to prioritize foundational skills over fleeting job-specific training. She emphasized that rapidly evolving technology renders many current skills obsolete, advocating for a humanities-rich education that fosters critical thinking, adaptability, and lifelong learning for enduring career relevance.

The article examines leadership as an act of restraint and empathy, seen through a farewell note shared by Delhi University professor Dr Kavita K. Her words highlight the emotional labour of teaching, the impact of fast academic systems, and how senior leadership is revealed in small, voluntary gestures that value people beyond performance or timelines.

The Assam Forest Department is hiring 789 Forest Guards for 2026. The State Level Police Recruitment Board has announced the recruitment drive. Interested candidates can apply online for free. The selection process includes physical tests and a written examination. This is a significant opportunity for those aspiring to work in forest protection and wildlife conservation in Assam.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the JEE Main admit card 2026 soon on its official website. The January session will be held from January 21 to 29, 2026, across multiple centres in India and abroad. The hall ticket is mandatory for entry and identity verification, and candidates must download and verify it carefully once released.

The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the CBSE Main Exam 2026 admit cards for Class 10 and 12 private candidates. The admit cards carry subject-wise mark details and passing criteria. Eligible categories include private, essential repeat, compartment, and improvement candidates. Students can download the hall tickets from the official CBSE website and must carry a printed copy to the exam centre.