Diwali, derived from the Sanskrit word Deepavali meaning "row of lights," is the most awaited and celebrated Hindu festival in India and among communities worldwide. It is a time when homes are ...

In the high-stakes world of college admissions, there’s one lesson every hopeful applicant should learn early: sometimes, what you leave out of your essay matters more than what you put in. As Sophie ...

The first essay anybody writes is for school. Same here. But the only examples I remember are the ones I wrote at the end, in my A-level exams. One compared Hitler to Stalin. Another, Martin Luther ...

NBCUniversal Formats is taking its interactive game show “Don’t Ask Me” to Mongolia through a new partnership with local broadcaster Central TV. The Chalkboard TV-created format will air as “Don’t Ask ...

The NBA All-Star Game is set for a major format overhaul, featuring a round-robin tournament with two US teams and one international team, each comprising eight players. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ...

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Here are a few points we’re looking for when it comes to these Boston College-specific essay questions. Required Essay: Please discuss how you plan to achieve your short and long term career goals ...

I used to believe I taught the one genre that artificial intelligence couldn’t touch. For 15 years, I’ve guided college students through the deeply human work of personal narrative, helping them ...

Whether you’re drawn to the thematic storytelling of “This American Life,” the true crime chemistry of “Wine & Crime,” or the educational deep-dives of “Radiolab,” a podcast’s format defines its ...

Those seeking a job in the federal government will now have to write an essay in support of President Donald Trump's executive orders, according to a memo from the Office of Personnel Management.

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! We're inching closer and closer to the start of the NFL Draft, and if you're planning to attend the event, you might want to think about ...