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India Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh welcome PM to Andhra ahead of Yoga Day celebration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Visakhapatnam on Friday to take part in the International Yoga Day celebrations organised by the Andhra Pradesh government. He was welcomed at the airport by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Education and IT Minister Nara Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan posted on 'X', saying, 'I extend my hearty welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has arrived to participate in the International Yoga Day tomorrow in Visakhapatnam city, where lakhs of people will participate in the Yogandhra event being conducted by Andhra Pradesh government.'advertisementNara Lokesh also shared a message on the social media platform 'X' and wrote, 'I welcome the Honourable Prime Minister who arrived in Visakhapatnam to participate in the YogaAndhra program. Modi means motivation, Modi means dedication. Andhra Pradesh is ready to break records in organising Yoga!' The Yogandhra program is expected to be one of the largest Yoga gatherings, taking place in a 26-km-long corridor from RK Beach in Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram. Over 3 lakh people are expected to perform Yoga Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the event, which will be held from 6.30 am to 8 am on Saturday, will aim to gain international recognition and break records, including a Guinness World Record."As many as 25,000 tribal students will perform Surya Namaskars for 108 minutes. The objective is to set records for the largest group and the most people performing Surya Namaskars simultaneously," Naidu further government is aiming to organise yoga sessions in one lakh centres across the state and attract five lakh people to participate in yoga activities in 11th International Yoga Day, celebrated by several countries across the world, has been themed as 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.With inputs from In IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
The Independent
4 hours ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Federal judge blocks Trump effort to keep Harvard from hosting foreign students
A federal judge on Friday granted a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's efforts to keep Harvard University from hosting international students. The order from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs preserves the ability of Harvard to host foreign students while the case is decided. It marks another victory for the Ivy League school as it challenges multiple government sanctions amid a battle with the White House. ___ The Associated Press' education coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at
Associated Press
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
Education board axes U.S. history test for Mississippi high schoolers
Mississippi high schoolers no longer have to pass the U.S. history test to graduate. The Mississippi State Board of Education voted Thursday to remove the requirement starting this fall. Department officials reiterated at the meeting that high schoolers would still have to take and pass history classes to graduate. Paula Vanderford, the education department's chief accountability officer, said the agency has informally discussed releasing test resources to local districts if they want to create their own assessments. She said at a previous board meeting that getting rid of the test would save the state money. The state board voted to open public comments about the decision in April after the Commission on School Accreditation voted to propose eliminating the test. Ultimately, it received 20 comments in support of the test's removal, many of them from parents who cited their children's test anxiety, and 16 against it, arguing that getting rid of the test would diminish the importance of the country's history. U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker recently co-authored an editorial advocating against removing the U.S. history state test with board member Mary Werner, who voted against the decision at the meeting. 'Our state has been making remarkable strides in education, and this progress is equipping the very Mississippians who will lead our state into the 21st century,' the editorial reads. 'As they take on our future, we believe they should be as knowledgeable as possible about our past.' Werner said after the meeting that she was 'disappointed' in the board's decision because the history test provided a measure of accountability for teachers. Passing the state algebra I, biology and English language arts tests will remain a graduation requirement. The U.S. history assessment was the sole test not required by state or federal law. 'Though the U.S. history statewide assessment will be eliminated starting next school year, it's important to emphasize that students will still learn U.S. history and will be required to successfully complete the course to graduate,' said Dr. Lance Evans, state superintendent of education, in a press release. 'Having fewer state tests required to graduate should be less taxing on educators, students and families alike.' ___ This story was originally published by Mississippi Today and distributed through a partnership with The Associated Press.
Independent Singapore
7 hours ago
- Business
- Independent Singapore
Where NUS and NTU outshine Oxbridge in global rankings
One in three students at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a foreigner. The attraction is clear: NUS ranks fourth globally—behind only the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford, and Carnegie Mellon—in computer science and information systems in the 2025 QS World University Rankings By Subject. In electrical and electronic engineering, both NUS and NTU share the fourth spot with Harvard, trailing just MIT, Stanford, and the University of California, Berkeley, according to the same source. Either or both of the universities excel in other fields as well, including law, medicine, and architecture. With their strong showing in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, could NUS and NTU be seen as the Oxford and Cambridge of Asia? Sticklers may disagree, and not without reason. For one, NUS and NTU are located far closer together than the dreaming spires of Oxford are to Cambridge. More importantly, they cannot yet rival the rich Oxbridge tradition in the arts and humanities. Still, in many other fields, they are catching up—or have already overtaken—and that progress is clearly reflected in the rankings. NUS and NTU are ranked eighth and 12th respectively, just behind Oxford and Cambridge, which come in at fourth and sixth. The strong performance of Singapore's universities is no longer a novelty. This marks the third consecutive year NUS has held eighth place. NTU, which ranked 15th in 2025, has returned to 12th, a position it surpassed in 2018 and 2020 when it ranked 11th. Splitting the two Singapore institutions in this year's rankings is the University of Hong Kong at 11th. See also Singapore experts weigh in on the Covid-19 situation NUS is the only Asian university in the global top 10. The only other non-Anglo-American presence is ETH Zurich of Switzerland, in seventh. The broader Asia-Pacific region has a growing presence in the top 20: China's Peking University and Tsinghua University are ranked 14th and 17th, while Australia's University of Melbourne and the University of New South Wales are 19th and 20th. NUS, NTU: Areas of excellence The Singapore universities are no longer known solely for their engineering prowess. NUS ranks 10th globally in law—making it the only non-Anglo-American university in the top 10 for legal studies. NTU stands at 82nd. In medicine, NUS ranks 18th—the highest for any Asian university—while NTU is 84th. NTU, however, shines in communication and media studies, coming in fourth behind the University of Amsterdam, Harvard, and the University of Texas at Austin. NUS ranks 14th in this field. While Oxford and Cambridge still reign supreme in the arts and humanities, NUS is gaining ground. It ranks second globally in art history, eighth in linguistics, ninth in architecture, 15th in English language and literature, and 17th in history. See also SATIRE: Pokemon GO releases sad news for its Singapore fans This academic success is underpinned by scale and diversity. With over 33,000 students, NUS has the second-largest student body among the top 10 universities—trailing only University College London, which has over 45,000 students. NTU has more than 25,000 students. International students and staff International students and staff contribute significantly to the success of both institutions. Foreigners make up 36% of the student body at NUS and 33% at NTU. The faculty is even more international, with 65% of staff at both universities coming from overseas. In comparison, Harvard has around 24,300 students, including 6,700 international students, and over 4,400 faculty and staff, only 27% of whom are international. Oxford has over 22,000 students, more than 9,000 of them from abroad, and 6,500 faculty and staff, with 44% from overseas. The international students and staff carry weight in the QS World University Rankings. QS applies the following weightage when ranking universities: Academic reputation: 30% Citations per faculty: 20% Employer reputation: 15% Employment outcomes: 5% Faculty-student ratio: 10% International faculty ratio: 5% International research network: 5% International student ratio: 5% International student diversity: 0% See also SP overcharges bill, claims they 'overestimated' $1500 There's an old story about Benjamin Jowett, the 19th-century Master of Balliol College, Oxford, who once declared, 'I am the Master of this College; what I don't know isn't knowledge.' Today, such a claim would be inconceivable. From NUS to NTU, Oxford to Harvard, the global groves of academe are constantly striving for the next breakthrough, the next frontier of knowledge. Top 20 in QS World University Rankings 2026: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Imperial College London Stanford University University of Oxford Harvard University University of Cambridge ETH Zurich National University of Singapore University College London California Institute of Technology (Caltech) University of Hong Kong Nanyang Technological University University of Chicago Peking University University of Pennsylvania Cornell University Tsinghua University University of California, Berkeley University of Melbourne University of New South Wales
Borneo Post
10 hours ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
ScaT Fair returns to Kuching with over 1,500 job openings, engaging new programmes
Sagah (third left) and other dignitaries pose with the SCaT Fair 2025 posters during the conference. – Photo by Charles Voon KUCHING (June 20): More than 18,000 visitors and 50,000 online viewers are expected at the Sarawak Career and Training (SCaT) Fair 2025, to be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on July 5 to 6. The state's largest annual education and career fair has attracted over 50 exhibitors, including companies, public and private higher education institutions, financial aid providers, technical schools, and government departments and agencies, said Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. The Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister said this year's SCaT Fair, with strong support from Social Security Organisation (Socso) in managing industry participation, will feature walk-in interview sessions for job seekers. 'A total of 1,561 job vacancies across various sectors, including construction, manufacturing and more, will be offered,' he told a press conference at BCCK here today. Sagah said Socso will also organise a Career Exploration Session aimed at empowering future job seekers, especially students, to develop clear career pathways and understand the evolving demands of the job market. He said SCaT Fair will serve as a one-stop centre for students, youth, parents and the community at large, to provide comprehensive information on education and career opportunities, as well as details on educational financial aid available from participating agencies. He added that the fair also aims to enhance the employability and marketability of graduates and youth, as well as empower them to make informed decisions about their futures and nurture interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) among schoolchildren. 'New to this year's fair is the Oil & Gas Zone, managed by Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros), which will highlight the participation of Petronas, ENEOS Xplora, PTTEP, Mubadala, Brooke Dockyard, Petra Energy and many more,' he emphasised. In addition to employment opportunities, Sagah said the fair will also feature a series of exciting concurrent side programmes, namely the Sarawak Initiative Information Wall, Sarawak Mega Quizzes Challenges, STEM Playground, Skills Master Competition, Sarawak Blockchain & Crypto Day 2025, Sarawak Rocketeer CAN-SAT Challenge, Planetarium Sultan Iskandar (PSI) Dome, Kid's Fun Zone, Youth Icon Speaker Corner and SCaT Kamboh Stage. He encouraged all Sarawakians to participate in the various events and exhibitions at the upcoming SCaT Fair 2025. 'For visitors seeking employment or planning to further their studies, I urge you to take full advantage of the consultations offered by esteemed institutions and participating companies at this fair. Seize this opportunity to learn and apply what you gain,' he said. The 11th edition of SCaT Fair is jointly organised by the ministry, the Workforce Development Unit of the Premier's Department, Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (Tegas), Socso and Petros. It will be launched by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Since its inception, the SCaT Fair has become a highly anticipated event. Last year, it was successfully held at Hikmah Exchange Event Centre (HEEC) in Kuching and, for the first time, at the Indoor Stadium in Sibu ― attracting a total of 29,068 visitors, with 20,240 in Kuching and 8,828 in Sibu. For more information, visit or follow the Tegas Facebook page for updates on activities and announcements. career jobs Kuching SCaT fair
