Racism in America remains pervasive, evident in the disparate treatment faced by individuals like Marko Elez and Vivek Ramaswamy. Similarly, Ivy League admissions reveal systemic bias against high-achieving Indian and Asian students, suggesting a need for a more genuinely meritocratic approach to inclusivity and equality.
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The Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) mains exam for Group B and C specialist posts. Candidates can download it from ossc.gov.in and submit objections until December 27, 2024. The exam was conducted on November 27, 28, and December 3, 4, 2024.
Kentucky has introduced a groundbreaking education initiative aimed at preparing students for a rapidly evolving workforce. The plan focuses on fast-tracking students into advanced coursework, starting as early as grade three, to ensure they are equipped for 237,000 high-tech and skilled job openings annually. The initiative seeks to bridge the skills gap and better prepare graduates for the challenges of tomorrow's job market, while fostering long-term economic growth for the state.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has opened the application process for the Agniveervayu under the Agnipath scheme for the 01/2026 intake, starting January 7, 2025. Candidates can apply online through agnipathvayu.cdac.in until January 27, 2025, with the exam set for March 22, 2025. Applicants must submit an INR 550 application fee and provide necessary documents like Class 10 and 12 certificates, photographs, and more.
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has commenced the registration process for the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025 from March 10, 2025. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, iiseradmission.in, until April 15, 2025. The exam is scheduled for May 25, 2025, and admit cards will be issued on May 15, 2025.
The NTA has scheduled JEE Main 2025 Session 2 for April 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9. The exam city intimation slip is expected in the second week of March, and admit cards will be released three days before the exam. Candidates can download the exam city slip from jeemain.nta.nic.in once available.
WBJEEB has released the tentative schedule for West Bengal's 2025-26 entrance exams. WBJEE 2025 will be held on April 27, followed by JENPAS (UG) on May 25. The last exam, PUMDET 2025, is scheduled for July 27. The board conducts multiple exams, including JELET and PUBDET, for various undergraduate courses.
The University of Leeds is offering International Excellence Scholarships for 2025, providing 10-50% tuition fee waivers to outstanding international students, including those from the U.S. Eligible applicants must be enrolling in a taught master’s program, demonstrate strong academic performance, and cover part of their tuition. Applications close on May 16, 2025, with results announced June 13.
After President Trump's return to office, a new executive order targeting DEI in US schools is prompting fear and self-censorship among educators. Teachers report being monitored and silenced through the federal End DEI portal, which allows parents and students to report classroom content. While groups like Moms for Liberty support the changes, many educators warn it threatens free speech and inclusive teaching. NPR reports teachers are unsure of what's now considered controversial in the... Expand