The US Department of Education is investigating over 50 colleges, including Cornell and NYU, for alleged Title VI violations related to race-based scholarships and segregation. Schools must comply with civil rights laws or risk losing federal funding, as seen with Columbia University. The Trump administration’s strict stance may lead to significant policy shifts in education.
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During a White House press conference, US President Donald Trump expressed support for the H-1B visa program, emphasizing the need for skilled professionals beyond engineers, including wine experts and high-quality waiters. His remarks underline the importance of specialized talent, such as wine experts, in strengthening the US economy and enhancing the hospitality and fine dining sectors. Today we will explore who are wine experts and what qualifications do they need.
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a Brown University professor, was deported from the US after admitting to attending Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s funeral in Lebanon. Federal agents discovered photos of Nasrallah and Iran’s supreme leader on her phone, leading to her expulsion. Despite her claims of attending the funeral for spiritual reasons, US authorities cited national security concerns. The deportation has sparked legal challenges and debate over immigration policies, with critics questioning... Expand
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has announced the 2025-26 admission schedule, with offline registrations for Balvatika-2 and Classes 2-12 starting April 2 and ending April 11. Online registrations for Balvatika-1, Balvatika-3, and Class 1 concluded in March, with provisional lists ongoing. Class 11 admissions will follow CBSE Class 10 results. Key dates include April 17 for provisional lists and June 30 as the final admission deadline, extendable to July 31 if seats remain vacant.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the UGC NET December 2024 examination originally set for January 15, 2025, due to regional festivals like Pongal and Makar Sankranti. The new date will be announced later; however, exams scheduled for January 16 will continue as planned.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has started the CISF Constable Recruitment 2025 registration on March 5, 2025, with applications open until April 3, 2025, at cisfrectt.cisf.gov.in. This drive aims to fill 1,161 vacancies. Candidates must have matriculation from a recognized board, with an age limit of 18 to 23 years as of August 1, 2025.
Murray State University's Shoe Tree is a heartwarming tradition where couples hang shoes on a tree to symbolize their enduring love. Dating back to 1960s, it’s believed to bring lifelong good luck. The tradition continues as couples mark anniversaries and even add baby shoes. Despite two trees being lost, the tradition remains strong.
The Trump administration has abruptly removed online applications for income-driven repayment plans and federal Direct loan consolidation, crucial for student loan forgiveness. This decision, tied to a recent court ruling blocking lower payments and forgiveness under some plans, impacts millions of borrowers.
AP Inter Hall Ticket 2025 out: The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has released the hall tickets for AP Intermediate 1st and 2nd Year Examinations 2025. Students can download their hall tickets from the official BIEAP website or via WhatsApp service. Exams are scheduled from March 1 to March 20, 2025.
The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has started the registration process for KEAM 2025, covering courses in Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, MBBS, Ayurveda, and more. Eligible candidates can apply at cee.kerala.gov.in by March 10, 2025. Required documents must be uploaded within the specified deadlines. Applicants should complete the online form, pay the fee, and submit necessary certificates.