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Trump administration has opened investigations into the admissions policies at Stanford University and three campuses within the University of California system, including UC Berkeley, UCLA and UC Irvine, the Department of Justice said Thursday. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the department's Civil Rights Division to investigate whether the schools' policies comply with the 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action in college admissions, the department said in a statement. Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has attempted to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his administration says exclude white and Asian American students. The administration has warned schools and colleges they could lose federal money over «race-based preferences» in admissions, hiring, scholarships and all aspects of campus life.

Wang Chuanfu, the founder and CEO of BYD, has made one of the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturing businesses, starting his journey when he was poor.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In today’s world, education is no longer just about survival. Parents are going the extra mile, making thoughtful decisions about how and where their children study, from preschool to college.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When Arpit Mittal pivoted his third startup to focus on getting Indian kids unfamiliar with English to learn and speak the language, he was in for a few surprises. His Gurugram-based edtech startup SpeakX began seeing a surge in users from India’s tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Gurugram: It all began with an unassuming poster, pinned to a wall at a local Bandra library during the pandemic: “Tired of Zoom classes? Presenting Comini Learning Pods." It led curious parents to Priyanka Rai and Sai Gaddam, who had then just moved to Mumbai and were looking for alternative schooling options for their own children. As they began to speak to interested parents, the idea of a learning pod (where a small group of children learn together) turned into something bigger but small enough to suit their needs: Comini Microschool.

A March CNBC Fed Survey put the probability of recession at 36%, up from 23% in January. J.P. Morgan’s chief economist put the odds at 40%.

Columbia University over its handling of student protests against Israel's war in Gaza, much of the financial pain fell on researchers a train ride away from the school's campus, working on things like curing cancer and studying COVID-19's impact on children. The urgency of salvaging ongoing research projects at the university's labs and world-renowned medical center was one factor in Columbia's decision last week to bow to the Republican administration's unprecedented demands for changes in university policy as a condition of getting funding restored. The Ivy League university announced Friday that it would overhaul its student disciplinary process, ban protesters from wearing masks, bar demonstrations from academic buildings, adopt a new definition of antisemitism and put its Middle Eastern studies program under the supervision of a vice provost who would have a say over curriculum and hiring. The university's decision to accede to nearly all of the Trump administration's demands outraged some faculty members, who say Columbia has sacrificed academic freedom. The American Association of University Professors and the American Federation of Teachers, representing members of Columbia's faculty, filed a lawsuit Tuesday saying the funding revocation violated free speech laws. Scientific and medical researchers are appalled that their work was drawn into the debate to begin with.

Columbia University must comply with its commitments to address anti-Israel activism to regain $400 million in federal funding. Education Secretary Linda McMahon emphasized that the school must follow through on its promises.

Delhi government is likely to issue an order stopping schools from forcing parents to buy uniforms and books from specific vendors, TOI reported, citing sources. According to the report, a senior official said that schools would also be barred from arbitrarily changing uniforms or dictating where parents should purchase study materials. The official explained that the government had received several complaints from parents about schools making minor changes to uniforms and insisting they buy them from specific shops. This practice has been viewed as a way for schools to make extra money. To address these issues, the government plans to introduce a dedicated email and helpline for parents to report violations. Schools will also be required to provide the contact details of at least five shops from where parents can buy books and uniforms as they wish. The official warned that strict action would be taken against any school or vendor that does not follow the new rules. «We've noticed that some schools recommend expensive, specific books like certain atlases. These practices need to be controlled,» he said. The official emphasised that the purpose of education should be to shape the nation's future, not to make money. He added that the government would not allow schools to impose unnecessary costs on parents.

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings wants more researchers and students to ask deep questions about artificial intelligence and its potential to upend human norms. To that end, Hastings has donated $50 million to Bowdoin College, his alma mater, to create a research initiative on «AI and Humanity» — the largest gift to the liberal arts college in Maine since its founding in 1794, the school announced Monday. The aim of the program, Hastings and school officials said, is to make Bowdoin a mecca for studying the risks and consequences of AI. The initiative also aims to help prepare students to grapple with emerging technologies that can manufacture humanlike texts and even produce formulas for potential new drug compounds.

Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump have officially confirmed their relationship on Instagram. Rumors had been circulating about their relationship for weeks. The confirmation came after they were seen together at multiple events.

My Hero Academia follows Izuku Midoriya and his classmates at U.A. High School as they train to become professional heroes. They use their abilities, known as Quirks, to protect society from villains. The final season will conclude the story with a major battle.

BSEB Bihar Board 12th Results 2025 LIVE: The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), Patna, will announce the BSEB Inter Class 12 results on Tuesday, March 25 at 1:15 pm.Students who appeared for the BSEB Inter exams can check their results at biharboardonline.com by entering their roll number and date of birth.Catch BSEB Bihar Board 12th Results 2025 LIVE updates hereStudents can check the BSEB Bihar Board 12th Results 2025 through these steps:Step 1: Visit the official website biharboardonline.bihar.gov.inStep 2: Click on the Bihar Board Class 12 Result 2025 link on the homepage.Step 3: Enter your roll number and roll code.Step 4: Your BSEB 12th result will appear on the screen.Step 5: Download and save the marksheet.Step 6: Take a printout for future reference.Stay tuned to LiveMint for all updates on BSEB Bihar Board 12th Results 2025Bihar Board 12th Results 2025 LIVE: In 2024, the overall pass percentage was 87.21% across all streams.Bihar Board 12th Results 2025 LIVE: In 2024, Tushar Kumar topped from the Arts stream securing 96.4%. In the Commerce stream, Priya Kumari secured the highest marks with 95.6%.Bihar Board 12th Results 2025 LIVE: Bihar Education Minister Sunil Kumar will announce the Bihar Board Inter exams result at 1:15 pm.Bihar Board 12th Results 2025 LIVE: To pass the exams, students will need 33 percent for theory papers.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is looking into the proposal to allow basic non-programmable calculators in class 12 accountancy exams to easy cognitive load associated with lengthy calculations, according to board officials. A panel will be formed to come up with guidelines on their use to maintain uniformity, they added. Currently, CBSE allows students with special needs in both classes 10 and 12 to use calculators. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISEC) allowed class 12 students to use calculators in 2021.

Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, believes the biggest reason people remain poor isn’t a lack of opportunity—it’s the Fear of Making Mistakes (FOMM). In a recent tweet, he warned that this fear prevents many from taking advantage of what he calls the greatest wealth creation event in history: Bitcoin.

heavy rainfall on Saturday in Pulakeshinagar. Her father had taken her out to buy ice cream to celebrate her brother’s completion of school exams when the incident happened, a TOI report stated.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Central government has authorized the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) to check the attendance data of officials, faculty and students with pharmacy colleges after coming across multiple cases of people using fake IDs.

Donald Trump, publishing two images to social media in a post that said, «Love is in the air.» Woods and Vanessa Trump, who was married to Donald Trump Jr., had been seen at Torrey Pines in San Diego along with her daughter, Kai, when Woods arrived for the final round to hand out the trophy to the winner of the Genesis Invitational. He is the tournament host. Kai Trump goes to the Benjamin School with Woods' two children, Sam and Charlie. She and Charlie competed on an invitation at a high-profile junior golf tournament this week. «Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together,» Woods said on X, where he has 6.4 million followers.

Donald Trump has never been one to hold back on praising his family, often highlighting the intelligence and achievements of his children. But his recent comments about his youngest son, Barron Trump, have left many people scratching their heads. During an interview with Fox News' Laura Ingraham, Trump expressed amazement at Barron’s «unbelievable aptitude in technology»—after witnessing him turn his laptop back on. The 19-year-old, who is currently studying at New York University's prestigious Stern School of Business, apparently left his father in awe with his ability to access his laptop after it had been turned off. Recalling the moment, Trump shared, “I turn off his laptop, I said, ‘Oh good,’ and I go back five minutes later, he’s got his laptop. I said, ‘How’d you do that?’ ‘None of your business, Dad.’”

Lou, an associate professor affiliated with Zhejiang University’s School of Marxism, allegedly shared his preferences within a matchmaking chat group earlier this month, according to a report by the South China Morning Post, which cited Chao News. In his post, Lou, 35, provided a self-introduction, stating that he stands at 175 centimeters tall and weighs 70 kilograms. He holds a doctorate from a prestigious Chinese university and earns an annual salary surpassing one million yuan (approximately ₹1.16 crore). Additionally, he highlighted his enthusiasm for athletics and financial market investments. Lou further noted that he is the sole offspring of a prosperous family based in Yiwu, Zhejiang. Regarding his envisioned partner, Lou specified that she should have been born after the year 2000, making her at least ten years his junior. He delineated a preferred height range between 165 and 171 centimeters and underscored that she must possess a slender physique and an appealing overall appearance. Educational qualifications were another fundamental criterion, as Lou insisted that his potential girlfriend must have obtained at least a bachelor’s degree from one of nine distinguished Chinese universities.

Also, surrendered Naxalites will receive rehabilitation and legal support to start a new life, the official said on Saturday. The primary objective of the new policy is to support those affected by Naxal violence and reintegrate surrendered Naxalites into the society. The government believes a balance between strict action and rehabilitation is essential to eliminate Naxalism, the official added. Compensation given in the case of death of 'gopniya sainik' (informers) specially assisting police in anti-Naxalite operations has been increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh (over and above the compensation payable under central schemes). Similarly, compensation given in the case of permanent disability to such a person has been hiked to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh, the official said, citing the draft of the new policy.