Tag: Education
Parents’ Right to Opt Out of LGBTQ+ Content Upheld
So, like, apparently the Supreme Court is getting all up in arms about parents wanting to pull their kids out of LGBTQ+ storybooks at school. I mean, who knew that this would be such...
Stalin Chairs Meeting with V-Cs and Registrars on April 16
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is gearing up for a crucial consultative meeting with Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) and Registrars from all State universities at the Secretariat on April 16, 2025. The primary focus of...
Broward County Declares Diwali a School Holiday in South Florida
Diwali Recognized as Official School Holiday
In a groundbreaking move, Broward County in South Florida has officially declared the Hindu festival of Diwali as a school holiday starting in 2025. The decision was made by...
Online Guru Granth Sahib Dictionary: SikhRI’s New Tool for Sikh Community
Breaking News: Introducing SikhRI's Guru Granth Sahib Online Dictionary
In a groundbreaking development for the Sikh community, the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has unveiled the Guru Granth Sahib Online Dictionary. This innovative tool offers comprehensive...
Ananth Grama Named Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University
Ananth Grama Named Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at Purdue University
Purdue University has recently honored Professor Ananth Grama by appointing him as the Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in recognition of his outstanding contributions...
US Universities Urging Foreign Students to Return Home Before Trump Inauguration
US universities are strongly encouraging international students and staff to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration in January. This recommendation comes amid concerns over Trump's potential plans for mass deportations, especially for...
Crafting Impactful Tales: Monica Saigal’s Journey from Corporate Narratives to Children’s Stories
Monica Saigal, an esteemed author and storytelling consultant, is known for her impactful narratives in both the corporate and literary worlds. Her latest creation, "Papa's Butter Chicken," blends memoir and cookbook elements to explore...
2024 Youth Scholarship Winners Announced by Arjun-Vohra Foundation and Altius Strategic Consulting
The Arjun-Vohra Foundation, in collaboration with Altius Strategic Consulting LLC, has recently announced the recipients of the 2024 youth scholarships at the California Cricket Academy (CCA) Annual Awards Ceremony. This initiative, now in its...
Ratan N. Tata Distinguished Alumni Award at Cornell University
Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP) has recently established the Ratan N. Tata Distinguished Alumni Award to honor the remarkable philanthropic efforts and global influence of the late Indian business icon,...
India Overtakes China as Leading Source of International Students in the U.S.
India has recently surpassed China as the leading source of international students coming to the United States. In the academic year 2023/2024, there was a record number of over 1.1 million international students in...
Scaling Education and Hiring in Health Tech Startup Soma Lab with AI
Soma Lab, a health tech startup supported by Y Combinator, is addressing the challenges in education and hiring within the healthcare industry. Traditional methods of healthcare training are costly and time-consuming, leading to bottlenecks...
AI College Application Platform GoodGoblin.ai Expands with New Features
GoodGoblin.ai, the college coaching platform powered by AI and founded by Ashish Bhargava, has recently introduced new AI-driven features to aid students in the college application process. Bhargava stated that the platform aims to...
Columbia Students’ Biotech AI Startup Secures $4M in Seed Funding
San Francisco-based startup Anthrogen, founded by Ankit Singhal, Connor Lee, and Vignesh Karthik, recently secured $4 million in seed funding to further their mission of decarbonizing the supply chain and combating climate change through...
AI Healthcare Solution ‘Eden’ Developed by Northeastern Students
Naomi Rajput and Evan Smith, two students from Northeastern University, have developed an innovative AI healthcare solution called Eden, previously known as CareWallet. This software aims to revolutionize the healthcare sector by automating various...
Revolutionizing Medical Billing with AI: Brown University Students Launch Kyron Medical
Kyron Medical, a healthcare technology startup founded by Brown University students, is set to revolutionize medical billing using artificial intelligence (AI). Co-founded by Jay Gopal ’25 MD’29 and Lucas Lieberman ’25, the startup aims...
Navigating the Challenges of Founding an Edtech Startup in India
Indian edtech is still in its early stages of development, and it has faced numerous challenges and lessons along the way. One of the key takeaways for investors is that edtech is a long-term...
Hotglue: UMD Dropouts’ IT Startup Raises $4 Million in Seed Funding
Hotglue, a Washington D.C.-based IT startup, recently made headlines by securing $4 million in seed funding. The round was led by 8VC, with participation from other notable investors like Y Combinator, Correlation Ventures, Wayfinder...
Become a Teacher: Answering a Great Need
October is a special month for celebrating the important role that teachers play in shaping the future. World Teachers’ Day falls on October 5, a day to recognize the significant impact that educators have...
How Students are Using TikTok to Challenge Teachers and Disrupt Schools
In Malvern, Pennsylvania, a disturbing trend has emerged where seventh and eighth graders are using TikTok to impersonate and mock their teachers. This troubling behavior has caused significant distress and disruption at Great Valley...
