[ad_1] Chronic absenteeism is not just data resounding the state of US education- it is an academic crisis weakening the foundation of the nation. What began as a temporary disruption during the pandemic has translated into a persistent problem, with classrooms witnessing alarming low attendance rates. In just five years, from 2018 to 2023, chronic…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Temperatures are soaring, so are AC prices. AC makers are facing a double whammy ahead of the peak business season – weakening rupee has inflated import bills, and supply chain constraints which have delayed shipments of key AC components like compressors. This means you are likely to shell out more to buy an…
[ad_1] New York school districts have reported record-high graduation rates for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, with several districts showing significant improvements. According to state education data released in February 2025, the latest figures reveal a notable upward trend, particularly in smaller districts across the state.Brocton Central School District in Chautauqua County registered…
[ad_1] MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Government on Thursday named finance secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Sebi chairman, opting for a civil servant to once again lead the market regulator after current chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch, a former ICICI Bank executive, faced controversies, including allegations of conflict of interest. Buch’s term ends on Friday. Pandey, who…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Following his team’s devastating Champions Trophy elimination by Afghanistan in Lahore on Wednesday, England captain Jos Buttler stated that he would like not to make any “emotional statements” about his captaincy, but that “all possibilities” are on the table. With the exception of Joe Root, who scored a century, a listless England…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Hosts and defending champions of the 2025 Champions Trophy, Pakistan, had a dismal start to their campaign, suffering a 60-run defeat against New Zealand. Their woes continued with a six-wicket loss to India in Dubai, effectively ending their hopes of reaching the semifinals.Any chance of finishing the tournament on a high was…
[ad_1] Trump’s call for productive people: 5 ways to boost workplace performance. (ANI Photo) In a recent announcement, US President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of attracting and retaining “productive people” to contribute to the growth of the nation. Speaking during his first cabinet meeting of his second term, Trump revealed plans for a new…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Over the next three decades, global passenger numbers are expected to reach 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053, the latter nearly 2.4 times the projected volume for 2024, said the Airports Council International (ACI) World in its airport traffic forecasts 2024-2053.The new forecasts, which cover 99.8% of global markets across…
[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women (@wplt20 on X) NEW DELHI: Ashleigh Gardner‘s outstanding all-round performance propelled the Gujarat Giants to a dominant six-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) encounter on Thursday. Gardner’s blistering knock of 58 runs off 31 balls, coupled with her economical…
[ad_1] Donald Trump at first cabinet meeting (AP) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in US schools teeter on the brink with an opaque and turbulent future. Since taking office, Donald Trump has waged an unrelenting war on DEI, labelling it as a tool of “wokeness” and “racial favouritism.” In a sweeping directive issued by…
