Three former female swimmers from the University of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against Harvard, the Ivy League, the NCAA, and Penn, claiming discrimination after transgender swimmer Lia Thomas dominated the 2022 Ivy League Championship. The lawsuit argues Thomas violated Title IX and seeks to vacate her records. Meanwhile, President Trump signed an executive order restricting transgender athletes in women’s sports, reigniting debates about fairness, gender identity, and the impact on transgender students in schools.
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In President-Elect Donald Trump’s administration, five prominent Indian-origin figures are set to play key roles in shaping policies and driving transformative change. From Vivek Ramaswamy to Sriram Krishnan, here’s a look at the impressive CVs of these individuals who will play vital roles in the Trump administration.
As India prepares for Budget 2025, there are growing calls to prioritize AI integration in education and boost support for startups in the skill development sector. Experts emphasize the need for significant funding for AI infrastructure in schools and colleges, alongside financial subsidies and grants for tech startups focused on education, to enhance India’s global workforce.
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has extended the application deadline for the Bihar D.El.Ed Entrance Exam 2025. Candidates can now apply until February 15, 2025 via the official website deledbihar.com. The online application involves registration, form submission, and fee payment. Eligibility criteria include completing the Intermediate exam with 50% marks, and applicants must be at least 17 years old. The exam will be held online with multiple-choice questions.
The registration window for CSIR NET December 2024 will close today, January 2, 2025. Candidates can still apply by visiting the official website before the deadline. The payment deadline is January 3, 2025, while the correction window for application details will be open from January 4-5, 2025. Interested candidates must complete all steps, including payment, for successful submission.
The Himachal Pradesh Board has postponed the 2025 Board examinations in snow-hit areas of Pangi and Lahaul-Spiti due to heavy rains and snowfall damaging roads. Affected exams are for Classes 8 to 12. Revised dates will be announced soon, while exams in other parts of the state will proceed as scheduled.
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a public notice entailing the statistical information about the qualified candidates for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) December exam. The notice mentions details about the number of appeared candidates and the number of registered candidates. It also mentions that the mark sheets and certificates would be made available for download shortly via candidates' Digi locker accounts.
Harvard Medical School faces a major financial setback as the Trump administration caps NIH indirect research funding at 15%, slashing its allocation by nearly $100 million. While Harvard offers mental health resources, including therapy animals, critics argue this doesn’t address the deeper funding crisis. The cuts could impact U.S. research output, talent retention, and long-term scientific progress.
Ohio’s Senate Bill 1, passed by the House (58-34), moves closer to becoming law, despite student opposition. The bill bans DEI initiatives, restricts faculty strikes, mandates a state-designed civics course, and eliminates low-enrollment degree programs. Critics argue it threatens academic freedom and diversity. The Ohio Senate must pass it again before Governor DeWine's approval.
The year 2024 saw a surge in school bomb threats across India, including Kolkata, Delhi-NCR, Ahmedabad, and Tamil Nadu. Threats targeted hundreds of institutions, causing widespread panic despite being hoaxes. Notable incidents occurred during Gujarat's polling and involved CRPF schools. Authorities traced emails to foreign servers, underscoring growing concerns over school security nationwide.