EDUCATION

Malcolm Gladwell’s warning explained (Image credit: Getty) For years, science students have been taught a simple equation: the harder the institute is to enter, the brighter the future that awaits outside. The assumption runs so deep that questioning it can feel almost heretical. But Malcolm Gladwell — a Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker —…

The global job market is under immense pressure. The stories of layoffs have been strongly dominating the headlines. Hirings are being delayed, and layoffs have entered the lexicon of the commons. In this climate, the placement season at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has shown some stability. For the academic year 2025–26, the…