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The Pie News
- The international student levy risks undermining exchange, languages, and outward mobility unless universities speak up now January 22, 2026
  The UK government's proposed levy on international student fees has been controversial for a number reasons. But there's one possible consequence of the policy that seems to have been overlooked, warns Vincenzo Raimo. The post The international student levy risks undermining exchange, languages, and outward mobility unless universities speak up now appeared first on The […]
  Vincenzo Raimo
- What does the new IES strategy mean for the sector? January 22, 2026
  The PIE's Editor Beth Kennedy breaks down what the UK's new international education sector means – from the reformed ESAG to the strategy's three main objectives. The post What does the new IES strategy mean for the sector? appeared first on The PIE News.
  The PIE News team
- One year in: how fear reshaped America’s appeal to international students January 22, 2026
  Shaun Carver reflects on Donald Trump's first year back in the White House, the climate of fear across US campuses and the reputational damage that is outstripping policy reform. The post One year in: how fear reshaped America’s appeal to international students appeared first on The PIE News.
  Shaun Carver
- International education sector reacts to new UK strategy January 22, 2026
  The UK international educations sector its having its say on the government's long-awaited refreshed international education strategy. The post International education sector reacts to new UK strategy appeared first on The PIE News.
  Kim Martin
- 10 talking points on the UK’s new international education strategy January 21, 2026
  The PIE counts down the 10 biggest things you need to know after the arrival of a brand new international education strategy (IES) for the UK. The post 10 talking points on the UK’s new international education strategy appeared first on The PIE News.
  Nicholas Cuthbert
- Aberdeen weighs three-country mobility model with Mumbai campus in the mix January 21, 2026
  The 500-year-old Scottish university, set to open its international branch in Mumbai’s Powai by August 2026, could see students complete semesters across its UK, Doha, and Mumbai campuses, as providing an international experience remains a key commitment of its 2040 strategy. The post Aberdeen weighs three-country mobility model with Mumbai campus in the mix appeared […]
  Abhishek Nair
- Trump 2.0: A year of disruption for US international education January 21, 2026
  From visa revocations and student deportations to travel bans and funding freezes, Trump’s first year back in office has seen an onslaught of attacks on international students in the US. We look back on the most consequential policies. The post Trump 2.0: A year of disruption for US international education appeared first on The PIE […]
  Polly Nash
- The UK’s new international education strategy is collaborative – but will it work? January 20, 2026
  While the UK’s highly anticipated international education strategy signals a new collaborative approach, it lacks a detailed plan of how to meet a target of £40 billion in annual education export revenue. The PIE’s Nicholas Cuthbert explores why the strategy is heavy on collaborators, but light on detail at this stage. The post The UK’s […]
  Nicholas Cuthbert
- Explained: What is the Education Sector Action Group (ESAG)? January 20, 2026
  With the UK government's freshly published international education strategy positioning the Education Sector Action Group (ESAG) as central to the success of the strategy, here's everything we know – and don't know – about the joint government-sector forum rooted in the next phase of UK international education. The post Explained: What is the Education Sector […]
  Kim Martin
- Where will growth come from in the UK’s international education strategy? January 20, 2026
  The UK’s new international education strategy (IES) sets an ambitious goal of growing annual education exports to £40 billion per year by 2030. Here, we dig into the detail and ask how this can be achieved without boosting student recruitment. The post Where will growth come from in the UK’s international education strategy? appeared first on […]
  Polly Nash
The Knowledge Review
- From Bestseller to Blockbuster: First-Edition Success Ignites the Race for Film and Mega Web Series Rights January 16, 2026
  Finally! – A Senapati with Nerves of Steel has emerged as far more than a successful debut novel. It represents a fully realized fictional universe with exceptional potential for cinematic adaptation and premium OTT streaming platforms. Following the strong response to its first edition, the book has sparked growing interest as a high-value intellectual property […]
  Dev@TKR
- Aditya Vaidya on Why Leadership, Systems, and Standards Will Define the Next Phase of India’s Hospitality Growth January 16, 2026
  India’s Food & Beverage (F&B) and hospitality industry is entering a decisive phase of evolution. After years of rapid expansion driven by demand growth, digital platforms, and investor capital, the sector is now confronting a more complex reality—one where leadership maturity, operational discipline, and governance will determine long-term success. The next chapter of growth will […]
  Dev@TKR
- Is College Admissions Counseling Worth the Investment? A Look at the Benefits and Top-Rated Services January 2, 2026
  Between looming deadlines, test prep, extracurricular activities and essay drafts, the college admissions process can quickly feel overwhelming for families. So, is paying for professional college admissions counseling even worth the investment? For some households, expert guidance trims stress, tightens applications and helps students find better college fits. For others, the cost may outweigh the […]
  Dev@TKR
- Review of TrayiVāṇī – Eternal Verses on Peace, Silence & Discernment December 31, 2025
  In an era saturated with opinions, notifications, and reactive speech, TrayiVāṇī – Eternal Verses on Peace, Silence & Discernment arrives not as a loud proclamation, but as a composed, luminous pause. It is a book that does not demand attention; it earns it—by inviting the reader inward. Rooted in the timeless triad of Peace (Śānti), Silence (Mauna), […]
  Dev@TKR
- Adeetya Mohta (Nagpur): Kohinoor of India: Sheeshmahal at 742 Additya House, World’s First Private Residence: 100 Crores Legal Battle in the Past 16 Years December 26, 2025
  ADEETYA MOHTA (NAGPUR) living in his world’s first private residence built Sheesh Mahal at 742 Additya House, inherited a mansion transferred and mutated under his name in 1986. Additya House was named after him by his grandfather Late Gheverchandji Chunnilal Mohta, Late Mohinibai Mohta and mother Smt Kusum Mohta out of love and affection. Most importantly, family priests suggested […]
  Dev@TKR
- THE ALCHEMIST OF MYSORE: How One Man is Weaving the Mystical Science for The Modern Mind December 18, 2025
  On his seventh Birthday, he stood as a boy holding his father’s hand in front of a real Yogi named M P Pundit who resided along the streets of Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry and dedicated his services as the secretary to the Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram. No one remembers the questions he had then, but he never forgot a strong reply, […]
  Dev@TKR
- Global Excellence Leadership Awards 2025: A Day of Recognition, Collaboration and Inspiration December 15, 2025
  The Global Excellence Leadership Awards 2025 took place as a successful event that brought together leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and business change makers. Organized by Insights Success Media in collaboration with the Insights Excellence Awards, the event created meaningful recognition while delivering a positive guest experience. From the beginning to the closing moments, attendees appreciated the […]
  Dev@TKR
- ADEETYA MOHTA (NAGPUR): FIRST INDIAN MAN IN THE WORLD SINGLE PARENT TO ADOPT 3 MALE KIDS BRAHMA (CREATOR) VISHNU PRESERVER) MAHESH SHIVA(DESTROYER) December 4, 2025
  ADEETYA MOHTA (NAGPUR): FIRST INDIAN MAN IN THE WORLD: SINGLE PARENT TO ADOPT 3 MALE KIDS SIBLINGS TOGETHER IN 2017 TO SHARE HIS WEALTH, WISDOM AND HAPPINESS IN HIS 1 LIFE BY GIVING 3 MORE LIFES: KIDS NAMED AS TRIMURTI BRAHMA(CREATOR), VISHNU(PRESERVER), MAHESH(SHIVA DESTROYER): 5 ENGAGEMENTS: 2 MARRIAGES: FEW RELATIONSHIPS: IVF: SURROGACY: MISCARRIAGES : LEAD […]
  Dev@TKR
- KARMA MAN Adeetya Mohta (Nagpur) Nagmani, Nagyoni, Ichadhari Nag Nagin Joda, Doh Muh Ka Saap, Nag Mahraj Antimsanskar, Nag Mahraj Isht, Real Life Unbelievable Miraculous Extraordinary Spiritual Journey Gains Public Attention Around the World December 3, 2025
  The Orange City Nagpur resident ADEETYA MOHTA Born on 11 August 1979, Time 14:2, Nagpur Maharashtra with a golden spoon, millionaire Real Life Unbelievable Miraculous Extraordinary Spiritual Journey has become a beacon of remarkable spiritual interest of millions worldwide after telling his few of spiritual experiences in 47 years of real life stories of his […]
  Dev@TKR
- Adeetya Mohta (Nagpur): A millionaire says the soul never dies, people do. Feed the soul. human Beings Are luxury. I don’t compromise on real luxury, which is honesty, humanity, kindness, and respect. Karma pays back with interest; I have an account in the Universe Bank, not in a Swiss bank like other millionaires; I Have No liabilities from world bank but definitely love from world Citizens Heart Bank Which makes me Millionaire Soon to be Trillionaire December 2, 2025
  Super Confident without any Confidant in his life was Born on 11 August 1979 at 14:02 in Maharashtra, Nagpur born Adeetya Mohta belongs to the very influential Swetamber Jain Marwadi family and is an individual who has emerged into recognition due to his sophisticated nature and peaceful living as he believes in live and let […]
  Dev@TKR
International Education News
- What do innovative schools in China look like? Stability & change in the education system in China (Part 1) January 22, 2026
  Can China reduce the pressures of the national exams that dictate which students get into top universities? Is it possible to maintain a strong academic focus and expand support for student-centered learning and students’ overall wellbeing at the same time? … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Reform, Resistance, and More Turbulence? Scanning the Headlines for Predictions for Education in 2026 January 15, 2026
  IEN’s roundup of predictions for education in 2026 anticipates an accelerating impact for AI, further calls for school and system transformation, and continuing resistance and challenges for educational reform from changing conditions and political pressures. Last week’s post focused on … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- AI, Cellphones, Literacy, Students’ Mental Health, Political Turmoil and More: Scanning the Headlines for the Top Education Stories for 2025 January 8, 2026
  IEN’s annual roundup of year-end reviews of top education stories and issues includes discussions of “tectonic” shifts in education related to AI and the actions of the current administration in the US as well as continuing concerns like the use … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Celebrating Extraordinary Educators from Africa’s Aspire Fellowship Programme December 26, 2025
  As we look back on 2025, we’d like to celebrate some of the extraordinary work in education we learned about this year. In this case, we’re highlighting the work of the Aspire Leadership Fellows of the Africa Leadership Academy. The … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Centering Equity Through Historical Grounding and Collective Educational Change with Latrice Marianno December 21, 2025
  In December’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview Dr. Latrice Marianno argues that meaningful educational improvement must be historically grounded and explicitly centered on equity and justice, not treated as a side effort within school improvement. Despite current challenges, she calls … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- The HundrED Global Collection for 2026 December 9, 2025
  This week’s post highlights education innovations from the 2026 Global Collection curated by HundrED. HundrED was established in 2015 to support the identification and implementation of scalable education innovations worldwide. Since 2017, HundrED has celebrated the annual global collection at … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Justice-Oriented Educational Change Through Community-Led Solutions: A Conversation with Edwin Nii Bonney December 3, 2025
  In November’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview Edwin Nii Bonney emphasizes that educational research and practice must “look back” by acknowledging colonial legacies and marginalized histories while “looking forward” by centering Indigenous, vulnerable, and community voices. His work highlights deep … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Giving Thanks for Education in 2025 November 27, 2025
  To celebrate Thanksgiving in the US, IEN continues its annual tradition of recognizing some of the many groups and individuals who are supporting learning and education around the world. This week, we celebrate the educators and organizations we profiled this … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Innovations in providing children with food and nutrition: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and wellbeing after the pandemic (Part 2) November 19, 2025
  In part 2 of this two-part post, Sierra Bickford scans recent news and research on education to list some of the innovative approaches schools and communities have developed to make sure all students got the food and nutrients they need during … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Access to food and school meals in the US and around the world: Scanning the headlines for new ways to support students’ health and development after the pandemic (Part 1) November 12, 2025
  One of the many repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic was a world-wide hit to students’ health and wellbeing. In particular, proper nutrition and food insecurity was greatly affected by the pandemic and the lockdowns as many students around the world … Continue reading →
  T Hatch

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