In the coming weeks, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić will resign and call early presidential and parliamentary elections. He announced this at a rally in Belgrade , according to the local newspaper Novosti. Speaking to the crowd, Vučić said that this was his last time doing this as president, as “these weeks are his last” in … Read more
A pink BMW crashed into a traffic light in Troitsk , according to the Telegram channel “Beware, Moscow .” It is reported that the driver lost control and crashed into a traffic light at one of the intersections at full speed. “The traffic light was broken by the force of the impact, and the car … Read more
While discussions regarding AI in education predominantly focus on traditional university degrees, a quiet revolution is taking place in South Asia’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. As regional economies industrialize and global supply chains digitize, the demand for highly skilled technical workers is soaring. Consequently, governments are deploying artificial intelligence to modernize … Read more
For decades, higher education systems in the Global South have struggled to match the massive infrastructural and research funding enjoyed by Western institutions. However, the explosion of artificial intelligence in 2026 is presenting South Asia with a rare historical opportunity. Instead of slowly replicating the costly legacy systems of the West, regional policymakers are viewing … Read more
The rapid integration of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into South Asian university learning environments has ignited a fierce debate among educational psychologists and faculty members. As platforms like ChatGPT and Copilot become standard study aids, the fundamental question being asked across the region is whether AI is functioning as a cognitive amplifier that enhances student … Read more
When discussing AI in universities, the focus naturally gravitates toward the classroom. Yet, one of the most profound transformations currently taking place across South Asia’s higher education sector is happening behind the scenes. From admissions to resource allocation, institutions are deploying AI to create “smarter systems,” drastically reducing operational friction and reshaping the university experience … Read more
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in higher education has fundamentally disrupted traditional measures of student success. Recent 2026 surveys indicate that AI use on campuses is now nearly universal, with vast majorities of students leveraging generative models for coursework. However, as AI capabilities expand, universities across South Asia are wrestling with a critical challenge: … Read more
In May 2026, educational leaders, policymakers, and tech experts gathered in Kathmandu for a landmark event: the “Leadership Policy Dialogue in South Asia.” Jointly organized by UNESCO, Tribhuvan University, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and UNESCO-ICHEI, the summit served as a critical juncture for the region. The central theme was clear—South Asia is rapidly emerging … Read more
For decades, the traditional higher education model in South Asia has been built around the acquisition and memorization of knowledge. However, as artificial intelligence makes information instantly and universally accessible, universities are being forced to fundamentally rethink what they teach and how they measure success. The era of “knowledge scarcity” is over; in the new … Read more
While the promise of an AI-empowered education system is vast, its benefits are far from evenly distributed. Across South Asia, the rush to integrate advanced technologies into universities is exposing deep-seated inequalities. If left unchecked, the AI revolution threatens to widen the region’s existing socio-economic gaps, particularly concerning rural digital infrastructure and the glaring gender … Read more