Princeton University stands against bills targeting legacy admissions, antisemitism, and Islamophobia in NJ legislature

[ad_1] Princeton opposes New Jersey Senate bills targeting legacy admissions and bias definitions. (Getty Images) Princeton University is opposing two New Jersey Senate bills introduced in 2024 that would significantly affect its admissions policies and campus speech guidelines. The two bills, Senate Bill 3370 and Senate Bill 2937, have sparked a debate on how higher…

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Around 150 international students, including those at Harvard and Stanford, lose visas in sudden US crackdown

[ad_1] Harvard, Stanford among universities affected as US revokes visas of 150 international students. (AI Image) US visa revocations: In a sudden and alarming move, the Trump administration has revoked the visas of around 150 international students across the United States, including those at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Stanford University. The students…

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Trump to axe Education Department’s grip on student loans, special ed: A game changer or Pandora’s box for students?

[ad_1] President Donald Trump has signed an order to dissolve the US Department of Education, cutting away decades of federal oversight in one of the nation’s most radical education reforms. With the stroke of his pen, Trump’s executive order has also robbed the department of its authority over student loan management and disability services, transferring…

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‘Genius! Genius! Genius!’: Rishabh Pant’s ridiculous blitzkrieg wows fans | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling Rishabh Pant pulled off one of the craziest knocks in Test cricket’s history at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday as his fearless 33-ball 61 carnage stunned Australia on the second day. In a miraculous display of counter-attack and stroke-play, Pant hammered the Australian bowlers left, right and centre to lift…

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“Take a stand, Columbia”: Students and faculty urge university to defy federal pressure

[ad_1] <p>Columbia University is trying to recover about $400 million in federal grants and contracts after accepting demands from the Trump administration. The university’s decision followed widespread protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict. The administration accused Columbia of not doing enough to prevent antisemitic incidents on campus. <br><br>As part of its concessions, Columbia agreed to…

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‘Made mockery of Serbian fans, insulted me’: Novak Djokovic snubs on-court interview. Watch | Tennis News

[ad_1] Novak Djokovic (AP photo) NEW DELHI: 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday refused to participate in the customary post-match TV interview at the Australian Open following his win over Jiri Lehecka in straight sets. The 37-year-old’s interview snub came in protest of the comments made on air by Tony Jones, who works…

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‘Simplicity often breeds greatness’: Greg Chappell compares England batter with Sachin Tendulkar

[ad_1] Sachin Tendulkar and Greg Chappell in 2007. (Photo by Deshakalyan Chowdhury/AFP via Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Greg Chappell praised England batter Harry Brook likening his style and performance to that of the great Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.Having established himself with some significant knocks in all formats, Brook is one of the…

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