US boys are falling behind girls in reading at an alarming rate, with the gap widening significantly by high school. This trend, exacerbated by declining overall reading scores, impacts future educational and economic prospects. Experts suggest a combination of biological and environmental factors contribute, but targeted interventions and cultural shifts could reverse this concerning pattern.

Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences has raised $50 million towards a $100 million goal for new PhD fellowships, aiming to stabilize graduate funding after sharp admissions cuts. This initiative seeks to counter financial pressures, including a significant structural deficit and federal endowment tax, by establishing endowed positions to support doctoral students across various disciplines.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited announces recruitment for 120 Senior Executive Trainee posts. Applications open February 5, 2026, for Telecom and Finance roles. Candidates need an engineering degree or professional finance qualification. A Computer-Based Test will be conducted. This is a chance to join a government company with good pay and career growth.

SEBI has released the Grade A prelims scorecard 2026 for Assistant Manager recruitment across General, IT, Legal and other streams. Candidates can access detailed marks obtained in the Phase I examination through the official website during the notified result window. The recruitment covers 135 revised vacancies and follows a three-stage selection process comprising prelims, mains and interview. The scorecard confirms performance ahead of the Phase II examination. Dates for subsequent stages will be communicated separately.

The Punjab Subordinate Service Selection Board has announced the PSSSB junior engineer result 2026 on its official website. The result, released in PDF format, lists candidates shortlisted for the next stage based on written examination performance and category wise reservation norms. Qualified candidates must download the merit list and prepare for document verification. Applicants are advised to check sssb.punjab.gov.in regularly for verification schedules and further recruitment updates issued by the board through official notifications online.

WBSEDCL has released the provisional answer key for the Computer Based Test held for Assistant Manager HR&A, Assistant Manager F&A and Junior Engineer posts. Candidates can view questions, responses and answer keys through the online application portal by re-logging in via the official website. The objection management link is live with online fee payment. Objections can be submitted individually within the notified window, following the prescribed procedure as outlined in the official recruitment notice issued.