Vinay Hiremath, co-founder of Loom, sold the platform to Atlassian for $975 million in 2023, securing $50-$70 million. He later declined a $60 million retention package and is now studying physics in Hawaii while seeking internships. His unconventional journey highlights a shift from tech success to scientific exploration.
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The UPSC has postponed the Civil Services Exam (CSE) 2024 personality test scheduled for February 5, 2025, due to Delhi Assembly Elections. The rescheduled test for 48 candidates will now take place on February 8, 2025. Candidates can check the official notice here.
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RPSC RAS Exam City Slip 2025: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) will release the city intimation slip for the Rajasthan Administrative Services (RAS) Preliminary Exam on January 26, 2025. This document includes exam venue, timing, and reporting schedule details. The exam is on February 2, 2025. Candidates can download the admit card from January 30, 2025, using their application number and date of birth.
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The Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad, has issued the MICAT Phase 2 Exam 2025 admit cards. Registered candidates can download them from mica.ac.in. The MICAT Phase 2 exam is scheduled for January 25, 2025. Candidates can check the direct link and other important details here.
The Trump administration's recent policy change removes the nonbinary gender option from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), set to take effect in 2025. This decision follows an executive order mandating that federal agencies recognize only males and female as legal sexes. LGBTQ+ advocates express concerns about the impact on gender-diverse students seeking financial aid, with potential consequences for their access to higher education.
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The Biden administration has forgiven loans for 260,000 former students of Ashford University, following accusations of misconduct. The university misled students about accreditation, costs, and graduation timelines, prompting the Education Department's action. This widespread loan forgiveness applies to students who attended between March 2009 and April 2020. Additionally, Zovio's founder, Andrew Clark, faces a debarment proposal for his role in the misconduct. The move is part of broader... Expand