Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco has been appointed as a visiting professor at Johns Hopkins University's Peabody Institute. Starting in Fall 2025, Fiasco will teach a new four-year hip-hop program that combines rap performance with career development. Known for his innovative sound and socially conscious lyrics, Fiasco has received four Grammy Awards and has previously taught at MIT as part of the MLK Visiting Professors and Scholars Program. His appointment highlights rap’s growing academic recognition.
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The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has scheduled a re-examination for Class 12 practical exams on April 7-8, 2025, for students who missed the initial sessions held in February. Conducted under strict supervision with CCTV monitoring, the re-exams aim to ensure fairness and transparency. Over 25.77 lakh students participated in the 2025 Intermediate exams, and this move supports those needing a second chance. Results are expected by late April.
The Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC) has announced the Group 2 examination results today, March 11, 2025. The exam, conducted in December 2024 to fill 783 vacancies across 18 departments, saw 2,57,981 candidates appear out of 5,51,855 registered applicants. The Commission has released the General Ranking List (GRL) featuring 2,36,649 candidates on its official website, tspsc.gov.in. Additionally, the final answer keys, master question papers, and OMR sheets have also been made... Expand
Canada has seen a surge in Indian students, with 427,000 enrolled in 2024. However, nearly 20,000 have gone "missing," often due to fraudulent colleges or misuse of student visas. Some students unknowingly enroll in fake institutions, while others enter Canada on study permits but prioritize work over education, aiming for financial stability or permanent residency.
The SKIMVB Public Exam results for February 2025, covering both Boarding and General categories, were released today at 12:30 PM. Students can immediately access their results via the official website, Samastha.in. The results mark a significant moment for students in vocational and medical streams, who can now check their performance online. For any issues, students are encouraged to visit the site’s FAQs or contact the SKIMVB helpline.
Penny Schwinn has been selected by President-elect Donald Trump as Deputy Secretary of Education. Schwinn, with extensive experience in educational leadership and reform, served as Tennessee’s Commissioner of Education and tackled COVID-19 challenges. Her appointment aligns with Trump's school choice and state-centered education reform focus.
The UPSC CDS 1 2025 exam is scheduled for April 13, 2025, in three shifts: English (9 AM-11 AM), General Knowledge (12:30 PM-2:30 PM), and Elementary Mathematics (4 PM-6 PM). The selection process includes a written exam and an SSB interview. As per the information, a total of 457 vacancies will be filled. Check details here.
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A private convent school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, is accused of sparking communal discord through a circular for Eid celebrations. Education Minister Rohit Thakur claims the issue is exaggerated to disturb social harmony. The school denies the allegations, emphasizing its tradition of celebrating various cultural and religious festivals to foster respect and unity among students.