Rethink College Education, Job Skills Won’t Last: Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo

Rethink College Education, Job Skills Won’t Last: Nobel Laureate Esther Duflo

Last Updated:January 17, 2026, 10:10 IST Esther Duflo argued that skills such as writing clearly, thinking critically, and making independent judgments should be central to college education. Esther Duflo won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2019. (Getty Images) With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo on Friday advocated for a…

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Maharashtra Introduces Fellowship Programmes In Management At Private Colleges

Maharashtra Introduces Fellowship Programmes In Management At Private Colleges

The Government of Maharashtra has approved the launch of fellowship programmes in management at select private unaided institutions, starting academic year 2024-25. This initiative, aligned with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) guidelines, aims to boost higher education and research in the state. Institutions such as Dr DY Patil B School and Indira School…

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