Vivek Ramaswamy looking for a nanny, starting salary is ₹80 lakhs: Report
Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is reportedly looking for a nanny, according to a job listing on a staffing website. The position offers a salary of $100,000+ per year, with a schedule of 7 days on, 7 days off. Key Points
mintFlorida daycare under fire after toddler handcuffed as part of disturbing Rosa Parks reenactment incident
The NAACP urges an inquiry into Building Brains Daycare after a distressing incident involving a 2-year-old black girl during a Rosa Parks-themed activity. Allegedly 'handcuffed' by a classmate, the child's parents removed her from the facility. The daycare defends the event as unplanned, denying physical restraints. The NAACP demands an apology and a Florida investigation. This sparks discussions on the emotional impact of educational activities on children, emphasizing the need for secure and sensitive learning environments. Key Points
Economic TimesMaya raises student suicides, blames ‘caste exploitation’
Government neglect, lack of rule of law and increasing caste exploitation are leading to increasing cases of suicide in higher educational institutes. The governments need to take urgent steps to check the trend, Maya said. Key Points
Hindustan Times3 reasons Unacademy was right to dismiss Sangwan. Educated leaders can undo democratic progress
Sangwan purportedly made his statement while teaching about 3 new criminal law bills. He jumped the gun and put his views forward with no context—this is advocacy, not teaching. Key Points
ThePrintIndia, Canada discusses mutual recognition of educational qualifications, dual degrees
Commerce minister Piyush Goyal was in Canada on an official visit and these issues came up for discussion during his meeting with his Canadian counterpart Mary Ng. Piyush Goyal also mentioned that dual degrees, mutual recognition of our educational qualification throughout professional bodies... were discussed in the meetings, it said. Key Points
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‘Should anyone’s educational degree be a political issue’, asks Sharad Pawar
"Crops have been destroyed due to unseasonal rains in Maharashtra. Discussions are necessary on these issues," Sharad Pawar said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressHijab must for women in POK co-educational institutions, local media criticises move
Hijab has been made mandatory for female teachers and students in mixed-gender educational institutions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). Local journalists have slammed the move. Key Points
India TodayOur school infrastructure needs to be revamped to flatten its pyramid
The base of primary education has widened in India but we still lack capacity for higher-level schooling. This results in a squeeze, with enrollment showing pyramidal attrition as children turn into teenagers. This challenge must be met. Key Points
mintJamia opposes in Delhi HC plea seeking EWS quota
The Government of India through Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education issued an office memorandum for reservation for EWS in Central educational Institutions..dated 17.01.2019 (which said) the 'above reservation would not be applicable to the 8 institutions of excellence research institutions...and to the minority educational institutions referred to in clause (1) of article 30 of the Constitution'. Key Points
Economic TimesHeavy rains trigger flooding, leading to school closures in parts of Kerala
Heavy rainfall in Kerala causes flooding, leading to closure of educational institutions and establishment of relief camps. Yellow alert issued in four districts. Key Points
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Anant Ambani says no wildlife safari for guests at pre-wedding festivities
Anant dismissed reports of a wildlife safari for guests at the pre-wedding festivities. He said that the safari is solely for educational purposes, with no wildlife being exposed for mere entertainment. Key Points
India TodayElon Musk is opening a school and college, aims to teach students education at highest level
Elon Musk is said to be planning to establish a new educational institution in Austin, Texas, starting with a school for elementary through high school-age children. Musk has committed a $100 million donation to a newly formed charity, aptly named The Foundation. Key Points
India TodayProject for schooling of migrant children in Kerala at a crossroads
Project Roshni being implemented in Ernakulam district aims at enabling migrant children to overcome linguistic barrier and enhance their academic performance through a discourse-oriented pedagogy. Now it is at crossroads. Key Points
The HinduDMK releases 16-candidate list for Lok Sabha polls, vows not to implement CAA, UCC and NEP in manifesto
Stalin also launched the party's manifesto for the polls, which included promises to not implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the National educational Policy (NEP) and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The manifesto also made myriad other promises, including the appointment of 'good Governors,' granting statehood to Puducherry and a ban on the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). Key Points
Economic TimesHeavy rains cause floods, closure of schools in parts of Kerala, alert issued
Heavy rains have caused waterlogging and the closure of schools in several parts of Kerala. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for four districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha. Key Points
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Among top institutes, IITs see max suicides
The country’s premier educational institutes — the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) — have reported the highest number of suicides over the past five years. The dropout rate is also the highest in IITs. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaTaiwan donates $5 million towards rebuilding Ukraine with Lithuania
Lithuanian government has spent 9.8 million euros towards the rebuilding, and the Taiwanese contribution will be used to purchase educational equipment. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesAll educational institutions in Bengal to remain closed next week due to severe heat: CM Mamata Banerjee
All educational institutions, including schools, colleges, universities will remain closed from Monday till Saturday next week, keeping in mind the severe heatwave conditions. I urge the private educational institutions to do the same during this period, Banerjee told a Bengali news channel. The CM said an official notification in this regard will be issued soon. Key Points
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