Month: January 2025

Jill Biden, the First Lady of the United States, recently announced her decision to retire from her 15-year teaching career at Northern Virginia Community College. Throughout her life, Jill has been dedicated to education, earning multiple degrees and teaching at various institutions. She made history as the first First Lady to continue working outside the…

The MCC has extended the NEET PG 2024 counselling resignation deadline for rounds 1 and 2 to January 8, 2025, until 6:00 PM. Candidates can resign via the active link on the official MCC website, mcc.nic.in. The extension includes forfeiture of the security deposit for PG counselling 2024. Check details here.

Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program allows high school students to earn both high school and college credits by taking college-level courses for free. With over 80,000 students participating in the 2022-2023 school year, the program has saved families millions in tuition costs. However, participation rates vary across counties, with some regions showing much higher…

India has lodged a protest against China’s construction of a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River, citing concerns over water flow and regional stability. China also created two new administrative counties in the Ladakh region, which India claims as its own territory. The dam, estimated to cost $137 billion, has raised alarms in India and…

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Friday praised Rishabh Pant for his brave performance on a challenging SCG pitch in the fifth and final Test against Australia. Pant scored 40 runs despite several painful blows, demonstrating courage and restraint on Day 1. Pathan emphasised the importance of Pant’s effort in the context of the match…

Arvind Kejriwal responded sharply to PM Modi’s criticism by highlighting the achievements of the AAP government in the last decade. Kejriwal accused the BJP-led central government of failing to fulfill housing promises and described them as anti-poor. The war of words comes as assembly elections approach in Delhi, with Modi calling AAP a ‘disaster.’

Sam Konstas, an unknown figure, ignites intense encounters in the Border Gavaskar Trophy with his audacious play and confrontations with Indian players Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli. Konstas’s aggressive intent and skill in facing world-class bowlers have added spice to the series and irked the Indian cricket squad.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) allocated over $100 million between 2021 and 2024 to education programs promoting restorative justice, social emotional learning (SEL), and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The funding, distributed to 900 school districts across 36 states, has sparked debate about prioritizing ideological goals over student safety and academic progress. Critics argue…

Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, has received mixed reactions from fans. While some label it as ‘entitled’ and criticize the expensive lifestyle it showcases, others express excitement. The series features cooking, gardening, and crafting tips, with appearances from celebrity friends like Mindy Kaling and Prince Harry.