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26Mar By source belowNo Comments

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Jeffrey Goldberg educational qualification and career: Know what’s common between him and President Trump – The Times of India

How Jeffrey Goldberg’s career mirrors that of Donald Trump in education and influence The recent security blunder involving senior US journalist Jeffrey Goldberg has raised eyebrows across the globe. Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was accidentally added to a high-level Signal group chat. The chat was meant for top officials within the Trump Administration discussing military operations against the Houthis of Yemen. This unintentional breach highlighted concerns about classified information security in an era of digital communication.Goldberg’s inclusion in the chat with US officials such as Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio prompted a swift investigation. US President Donald Trump later downplayed the incident, claim...

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14Mar By source belowNo Comments

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Columbia University takes disciplinary action against pro-Palestinian protesters for campus occupation – The Times of India

FILE (Dave Sanders/The New York Times) Columbia University has been at the center of controversy over the past week, following its announcement of disciplinary actions against students who occupied a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring. According to Reuters, the university has imposed a range of punishments, including multi-year suspensions, temporary degree revocations, and expulsions. However, citing legal privacy restrictions, Columbia did not disclose the names of the disciplined students or the exact number of individuals affected. The students have the option to appeal these decisions.The university’s interim president, Katrina Armstrong, defended the administration's stance, stating that the concerns raised were legitimate and that the institution was collabo...

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11Mar By source belowNo Comments

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Will dissolving the Education Department pave the way for “meaningful learning in Math and English” or walk back the progress? – The Times of India

FILE -- The Department of Education in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024. The Republican Party has called for the shuttering of the Education Department since it first opened its doors in 1980. (Al Drago/The New York Times) Since Trump assumed office, he has been starkly clear about his motive to dismantle the Department of Education and has reportedly advanced actions toward it as well. The statement “The Education Department is running a con job,” once declared by Trump, has since reverberated through the corridors of American education. Adding further weight to the administration's stance, newly elected US Education Secretary Linda McMahon subtly expressed her commitment to overseeing the department's dissolution in a recently circulated memo. McMahon's educational vision reflects a decisive de...

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9Mar By source belowNo Comments

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Daylight savings 2025: What changes could mean for school timings and office hours in the US – The Times of India

Daylight savings 2025: The United States is set to “spring forward” today, on March 9, 2025, and former President Donald Trump has weighed in on the ongoing debate over Daylight Saving Time (DST), calling it a "50/50 issue." While Trump previously voiced opposition to DST, labeling it "costly to the Nation" in a December 2024 social media post, his recent remarks suggest a shift in stance, acknowledging that public opinion remains sharply divided.The debate over DST—a system that moves clocks forward in spring and back in fall—has persisted for decades, with proponents citing longer evening daylight hours and opponents arguing for brighter mornings, particularly for schoolchildren. Trump's comments reflect the complexity of legislating time standards, despite years of bipartisan efforts to...

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8Mar By source belowNo Comments

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Trump administration pulls $400 million from Columbia University as it failed to protect Jewish students – The Times of India

The Trump administration has announced an immediate withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing its failure to combat antisemitism on campus. According to a statement issued by four federal agencies, the funding cut was due to Columbia’s "continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students," as reported by BBC.On Friday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that Jewish students on campus had been subjected to relentless violence, intimidation, and antisemitic harassment, yet university authorities failed to act. She emphasized that this decision serves as a warning to Columbia and other universities that such inaction will no longer be tolerated, according to BBC.Additionally, Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United State...

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8Mar By source belowNo Comments

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Federal Judge Upholds Trump-Era Policy on Immigration Arrests at Schools – The Times of India

On Friday, a federal judge ruled that immigration authorities are not required to reinstate a Biden-era policy limiting arrests at schools, following a legal challenge from Denver officials against new Trump administration policies, as reported by the Associated Press.US District Judge Daniel Domenico stated that Denver Public Schools failed to demonstrate that a decline in attendance was directly caused by the Trump administration’s policy changes. He added that it was unclear whether the fear surrounding possible enforcement actions in schools stemmed from the new rules or broader concerns over increased immigration enforcement, the Associated Press reported.In addition to attendance concerns, Denver Public Schools claimed it had to redirect resources to address fears among students and ...

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4Mar By source belowNo Comments

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Linda McMahon secures Senate nod to lead the US Department of Education – The Times of India

Linda McMahon during her Senate confirmation hearing as President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, outlining her top priorities for reshaping US education. (Getty Images) The US Senate confirmed billionaire GOP donor and former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the next Secretary of Education in a 51-45 vote on Monday. McMahon’s ascent to the helm of the education sector marks a pivotal moment for the federal agency. While her confirmation was widely anticipated in the Republican-led chamber, it has fanned the flames of concerns about the future of national education policy. She now takes the reins of a department standing at the crossroads of massive transformation—or potential dismantlement.Tasked with leading a department Trump wants goneMcMahon is stepping in to take cont...

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1Mar By source belowNo Comments

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Education department offers workers $25000 buyouts ahead of a significant layoff – The Times of India

On Friday, employees of the Education Department received an email offering buyouts ahead of what has been described as “very significant” layoffs. The email, sent to all department employees, urged them to consider a “one-time offer” of a taxable payment of up to $25,000 if they applied to retire or resign by the end of the day on Monday. It remains unclear whether employees in other federal agencies received a similar offer or what their status is, according to The New York Times.However, not every employee who opts for the buyout will receive the full $25,000 payout. According to the memo, the payment will be either severance pay or $25,000, whichever is lower. To be eligible, employees must have worked for the federal government for at least three consecutive years. Additionally, those...

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28Feb By source belowNo Comments

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Can America retain its research supremacy amid Trump’s aggressive funding cuts? – The Times of India

Since Donald Trump took office as the 47th President of the United States, his administration has pursued aggressive budget cuts across multiple sectors, triggering widespread disruption. Education, research, and healthcare have been among the hardest hit, with policies targeting federal funding, diversity programs, and global aid initiatives. These moves have raised concerns that the US could lose its position as a global research powerhouse.Federal Budget Cuts: Education and Research Under AttackOn January 27, a memo from the Office of Management and Budget ordered federal agencies to pause funding allocations to align with Trump’s policy goals—particularly eliminating “wokeness” and prioritizing domestic spending. By February 7, the administration attempted to cut National Institutes of...

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28Feb By source belowNo Comments

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Will the U.S.’s changed Ukraine policy end the Russia-Ukraine war?

On February 18, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh. This was a dramatic reversal of the previous U.S. administration’s policy of not having peace talks with Russia since the beginning of Russia’s war with Ukraine in February 2022. The reversal took place because of Donald Trump’s election campaign, in which he called for “ending the war in Ukraine”. Since taking office, President Trump has spoken on phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is also criticised on the platform Truth Social. Will the U.S.’s changed Ukraine policy end the Russia-Ukraine war? Kanwal Sibal and Anuradha Chenoy discuss the question in a conversation moderated by Kallol Bhattacherjee. Edited excerpts: I...

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24Feb By source belowNo Comments

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A new age of imperialism

The rhetoric from the White House signals a new world order that is nasty and brutish and in which might makes right Source link

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18Feb By source belowNo Comments

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Trump and the new gilded age for billionaires

Elon Musk speaks as his son X Æ A-12 and U.S. President Donald Trump listen in the Oval Office of the White House on February 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters If Donald Trump’s first administration was the wealthiest in American history, his second one has spectacularly beaten it. Its total worth is around $460 billion and 16 of its members are billionaires.A democratic polity in which 0.0001% of its population has vastly disproportionate control over its political and economic decisions displays tendencies of an oligarchy. This is in a society in which the top 1% already controls 31% of its wealth. The super wealthy in a democracy often influence public policy indirectly, by lobbying and by sponsoring ...

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14Feb By source belowNo Comments

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DEI ban in US colleges: Some tweak names to dodge federal crackdown, others stay silent – The Times of India

President Donald Trump. (Getty Images) Within hours of stepping back into the Oval Office, President Donald Trump wasted no time dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His administration swiftly moved to defund federal DEI programs, placing employees on paid leave and signaling an aggressive rollback. The crackdown extends beyond government agencies—higher education institutions now find themselves in the direct line of fire. Federal funding hangs in the balance, forcing colleges to navigate a precarious landscape. Some are quietly adjusting policies to stay under the radar, while others are doubling down on their commitment to inclusivity, despite the risk of federal backlash.How are US universities reacting to DEI ban?Numerous universities have resorted to packag...

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31Jan By source belowNo Comments

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Trump expands school choice: Will it offer greater flexibility or undermine public education in the US? – The Times of India

President Donald Trump has enacted a far-reaching executive order aimed at fundamentally reshaping the landscape of education in the United States. Titled Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families, the order is aimed towards empowering parents and students by prioritizing federal support for school choice initiatives. This bold move redirects federal funding to alternative educational options, such as charter schools, private institutions, and homeschooling, thereby significantly broadening the array of choices available to families across the nation.The executive order tasks multiple federal departments with adapting their strategies to support school choice. Among its provisions, the Education Department is instructed to prioritize funding for choice-based programs, whil...

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28Jan By source belowNo Comments

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PM Modi to meet Trump in a few months: 5 things Indian students desperately need him to fix – The Times of India

India and the United States are engaging through diplomatic channels to plan a bilateral visit by Prime Minister Modi to the US in the coming months, ahead of President Trump's scheduled trip to India for the Quad summit later this year. For Indian students, both those aspiring to study in the US and those already grappling with challenges there, this visit couldn’t come at a more critical time. With visa restrictions tightening, limited job opportunities post-graduation, and soaring education costs, they are counting on PM Modi to voice their concerns. This meeting isn’t just another diplomatic affair—it’s a pivotal moment that could shape the future of countless Indian students navigating the American dream.Visa Reforms and Accessibility: A Long-Standing Battle for Indian StudentsVisa hu...

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25Jan By source belowNo Comments

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Kush Desai education qualifications: The Dartmouth graduate who became Trump-pick for Deputy Press Secretary – The Times of India

Kush Desai (Source @K_SDesai) US President Donald Trump has appointed Kush Desai, an Indian-American former journalist, as the new deputy press secretary. Desai brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as the deputy communications director for the 2024 Republican National Convention and communications director for the Republican Party of Iowa. Additionally, he played a key role as the Deputy Battleground States and Pennsylvania Communications Director for the Republican National Committee, where he shaped messaging for crucial swing states like Pennsylvania. Let's take a closer look at his educational background and career trajectory.Kush Desai education qualification and career trajectoryKush Desai graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, an Ivy Leag...

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23Jan By source belowNo Comments

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Boxing association asks president Donald Trump to ‘look into’ sport’s exclusion from Los Angeles Olympics 2028

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has written an open letter to United States president Donald Trump urging him to “look into” the sport’s omission from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. “They (the IOC) have announced in the last 12 months that boxing will not be part of the Olympic program for LA28; it would be very much appreciated if your team could look in to this situation,” an open letter from the IBA to the newly-elected president Donald Trump read. “We sincerely hope that boxing will be part of the celebrations in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, and will indeed become a great showcase of genuine love to the sport from the American nation and fans worldwide.” Trump’s second stint as US President will witness Los Angeles hosting the 2028 Olympics. The IBA also took potshots at ...

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23Jan By source belowNo Comments

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The oligarchy we see today

Guests including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk, arrive before the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on January 20, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP In his farewell remarks as U.S. President, Joe Biden warned that an oligarchy was taking shape and threatening American democracy. Similar to Dwight Eisenhower’s cautionary warning in 1961 about the “military-industrial complex”, Mr. Biden highlighted a “tech industrial complex”. He said that a new Gilded Age of “robber barons” was in danger of eroding hard-won freedoms.As The Guardian noted in its editorial, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt “undermined the ‘malefactors of wealth’ by trust-busti...

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22Jan By source belowNo Comments

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Birthright citizenship ban may drive global talent away: Can America afford the gamble that Trump played? – The Times of India

For decades, immigrants have been the powerhouse behind America’s booming economy, revolutionizing industries from tech to healthcare. Indians have led the charge, with Sundar Pichai driving Google’s AI dominance, Satya Nadella turning Microsoft into a cloud giant, and Vinod Dham masterminding the Pentium chip. Global heavyweights like Elon Musk, transforming transport with Tesla and SpaceX, and Jerry Yang, who co-founded Yahoo and redefined the internet, also prove how vital immigrant talent is to America’s success. But will this immigration-fueled success last? Well, we have reasons to think that it won't. Trump’s sweeping executive order, ending birthright citizenship has thrown immigrant families into chaos. Under the new rule, any child born after February 19, 2025, to parents who are...

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21Jan By source belowNo Comments

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Trump bans birthright citizenship: How this could jeopardise the higher education of H1B visa holders’ children – The Times of India

Trump bans birthright citizenship: US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship, effective January 20, 2025, marking a seismic shift in American immigration policy. For over 150 years, birthright citizenship guaranteed automatic US citizenship to anyone born on American soil—a cornerstone of the nation’s identity. While Trump’s campaign rhetoric often focused on curbing ‘citizenship by birth’ for children of illegal immigrants, the sweeping measure goes much further, targeting legal immigrants, including H1B visa holders and their families.The executive order is set to upend life for millions caught in the green card backlog—many of whom are Indian nationals who have been waiting decades for permanent residency. Under the new rule, any child born af...

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19Jan By source belowNo Comments

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Trump inauguration: Are schools closed on Jan 20? What we know so far – The Times of India

Workers continue with the finishing touches on the presidential reviewing stand on Pennsylvania outside the White House Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Washington, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. (AP photo) Donald Trump Inauguration 2025: President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday, January 20, marking Inauguration Day for 2025. This significant event will include the swearing-in ceremony at 11 am CT in Washington, DC, alongside other formal and celebratory activities. However, for most Americans, the day is more notable for its overlap with Martin Luther King Jr Day, a federal holiday. This overlap raises questions about school closures and the broader impact on educational institutions across the country.What Happens on Inauguration Day?Inauguration Day is a...

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18Jan By source belowNo Comments

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These states support Trump plan to dissolve US Department of Education: Is yours on the list? – The Times of India

President-elect Donald Trump U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony is set to take place on January 20, 2025, where he will be officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Throughout his election campaign, Trump has consistently stated his intention to eliminate the Department of Education. While this seems unlikely, what if he succeeds this time? To our surprise, several Republican states are expressing support for his plan.The Department of Education oversees funding for public schools, administers student loans, and runs programs to assist low-income students. It also enforces civil rights laws to prevent race- or sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools, according to BBC.Trump argues that the U.S. education system ranks poorly compared ...

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16Jan By source belowNo Comments

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Biden sounds the alarm on oligarchy: A look at Trump’s first tenure and the wealth-power grab that undermined equity in US education – Times of India

In his poignant farewell speech, President Joe Biden issued a dire warning: “Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead.” Aimed squarely at figures like President-elect Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk, Biden’s remarks underscored a growing concern over the corrosive effects of concentrated wealth and power on the very fabric of American society.Saif Ali Khan Health UpdateOligarchy, as indicated by Biden, is likely to be intensified during the Trump era, which threatens to erode public education by prioritizing elite interests, dismantling equitable funding, and reducing access to quality education for marginalized communit...

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