Elon Musk's handpicked young tech experts, known as the "Muskrats" or "nerd army," are targeting US bureaucracy, with a special focus on the Education Department. Comprising talented individuals from top companies like Tesla, Google, and OpenAI, the team aims to streamline government operations, tackle inefficiencies, and push for local control of education. Despite criticism, Musk's team continues to reshape federal structures, challenging Washington's established norms and promoting a new approach to governance.
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Calling the opposition to the three-language formula a political stand, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Central government is open to discussion on the issue despite Tamil Nadu taking a U-turn just before signing a MoU for the PM Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme.
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Srikanth Bolla, founder and chairman of Bollant Industries, is set to join Shark Tank India Season 4. Despite being visually impaired from birth, he excelled academically, studied at MIT, and built a successful business empowering disabled individuals. Recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, his inspiring journey from adversity to entrepreneurship continues to motivate aspiring business leaders.
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