The United States Department of Education has introduced a new disclosure feature that informs students when the colleges they list on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) have graduates with relatively low earnings. The change is a small technical update to the aid form, but it signals a shift in how the federal…
USC just rejected Trump’s education compact. (AP Photo) The University of Southern California (USC) has formally rejected a funding compact proposed by the administration of US President Donald Trump, joining the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Brown University in refusing to accept federal funding tied to political and policy commitments.The compact, offered directly to…
The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions on two biggest Russian oil companies in a bid to pressurize Moscow to “immediately agree to ceasefire“. The move after US President Donald Trump expressed that his talks with Russian counterpart Putin remained futile over Ukraine war.“Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has formally asked the state power regulator for permission to recover the cost of smart meters from consumers. Interestingly, it came shortly after power minister Arvind Kumar Sharma told the Vidhan Sabha that no existing electricity user would be charged for installation and maintenance of smart prepaid…
Harvard’s Class of 2029 sees fewer Black and Hispanic students The share of Black and Hispanic students in Harvard College’s freshman class has fallen for a second straight year, according to data obtained by The Harvard Crimson. The decline comes as universities across the United States continue to adjust to the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision…
MUMBAI: A day after Dalal Street investors ignored the significantly higher US tariffs, the sensex slumped nearly 1% or 765 points on Friday to a three-month closing low of 79,858. It closed below the 80,000 mark for the first time since May 9 on fears of the tariffs hitting Indian companies and the economy, and…
Urban Company’s Rs 1,900 crore initial public offering (IPO) has attracted robust demand, with overall subscriptions reaching 5.53 times (553%) by the second day of bidding on Thursday. According to ET, investor sentiment also reflected positively in the grey market, where the IPO traded at around 34% premium (Rs 35 GMP) over the upper price…
Suniel Shetty addresses Bollywood’s nepotism debate, highlighting that while star kids may get initial opportunities, success depends on talent and audience acceptance. He emphasizes his own struggles and his children’s independent journeys, advocating for equal opportunities for all aspiring actors. Shetty believes the focus should be on individual merit and creating space for talent, regardless…
Lucknow: Saffron flags, drumbeats, and conch shells set the mood in Lucknow on Sunday as the BJP formally appointed union minister and seven-time MP from Maharajganj, Pankaj Chaudhary, as its new Uttar Pradesh unit president.All roads led to the Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University in Aashiana, where the packed auditorium and overflowing crowds outside…
Lucknow: Bypassing the traditional JEE Advanced route, IIT-Kanpur has admitted five students to its Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes based solely on their performance in international science Olympiads and training camps. IIT-Madras has also launched distinct admission pathways, including Sports Excellence Admission (SEA) and Science Olympiad Excellence Admissions (SCOPE). Recently,…