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Dumbing down the SAT won't serve students well
The SAT, once a crucial college readiness indicator, faces criticism for recent format changes prioritizing ease over rigor. With test-optional policies rising, the College Board's move to shorter reading passages and calculator-allowed math aims to attract students. However, these revisions risk exacerbating declining literacy and grade inflation trends, potentially undermining the test's predictive value for college and career success.
Mother gives Rs 3.5 lakh savings, son loses all for quick profit. His next move can cause family more loss
A 20-year-old engineering student lost his mother’s entire Rs 3.5 lakh savings while attempting quick profits in the stock market. The funds, originally meant for his college fees, were wiped out through risky trading in futures and options. After confessing, the mother listened without blame but had to sell some jewelry to support his education. Online commentators advised the son to focus on building skills, earning steadily, and repaying her gradually, warning against further risky investments.
Karnataka moots changes to registration law to protect property buyers, put an end to frauds
Karnataka is set to revamp its property registration system to combat fraud and protect homebuyers. The proposed amendment to the Registration Act, 1908, includes mandatory due diligence for sub-registrars and compulsory registration of General Power of Attorney transactions. Real-time integration of digital land records aims to reduce litigation and improve transparency in the state's property market.
Convert or suffer: Pakistan's Christian and Hindu children trapped in forced conversions and child labour rings
A new report by Pakistan's National Commission on the Rights of the Child reveals widespread discrimination against Christian and Hindu children. The report highlights severe challenges, including forced conversions, child marriages, and bonded labor, particularly in Punjab.
No IIT or IIM degrees. How a 22-year-old bagged a Rs 1 crore-plus job after 300 rejections
A fresh graduate from a tier-3 engineering college defied the odds by securing a quant trader role at a London-based firm, boasting a Rs 1 crore package. Despite academic struggles and numerous rejections, his passion for finance and self-taught skills in financial modeling led to a pivotal quant research internship.
Why India-UK FTA marks a key policy shift in India’s trade policy
The agreement, remarkable in its scope, encompasses 27 chapters covering trade in goods and services, digital trade, telecommunications, financial and professional services, labour mobility, environmental issues, and support for SMEs.
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BJP-JD(S) claim 'Randeep rule' in Karnataka, call Surjewala 'super CM' as he meets Ministers
Karnataka's political scene is heating up. Opposition parties BJP and JD(S) are criticizing Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala. They are calling him the 'Super CM'. This comes after Surjewala's meetings with state ministers. BJP leader Ashoka claims the Congress high command lacks faith in CM Siddaramaiah. JD(S)'s Nikhil Kumaraswamy suggests Surjewala is running the government.
How 'now-famous' Indian techie Soham Parekh managed to work for several companies simultaneously
Indian software engineer Soham Parekh admitted to working multiple jobs simultaneously due to financial pressures, clocking nearly 140 hours weekly. Despite accusations of outsourcing, he denies these claims, asserting he personally wrote all the code. The controversy arose after a public advisory from a tech executive, sparking debate about work ethics and burnout in the tech industry.
Did ‘scammer’ techie Soham Parekh land another lucrative job offer? Startup founder says he’s looking for ‘greedy’ engineers
Amidst online criticism for allegedly working multiple jobs, software engineer Soham Parekh received a job offer from HyperSpell's founder, Conor Brennan-Burke, who saw it as an opportunity for redemption. Parekh, acknowledging his actions, secured a position at Darwin Studios. Despite mixed reactions, the incident sparked debate about second chances and professional ethics within the tech community.
Why Indian techie Soham Parekh, accused of moonlighting, is trending on Twitter? Memes go viral amid Microsoft layoff
Amidst Microsoft's layoffs, Soham Parekh, an Indian-origin techie, became a viral meme sensation after allegations of simultaneously working at multiple US startups surfaced. Mixpanel's founder exposed Parekh's resume, sparking a wave of humorous memes and commentary across tech Twitter. The incident ignited discussions about hustle culture and double standards within the tech industry.
Who is Soham Parekh, the Indian techie accused by 5 CEOs of moonlighting for several companies? A look at his amazing educational qualifications
Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer, faces accusations of working simultaneously at multiple Silicon Valley startups. Suhail Doshi, ex-Mixpanel CEO, ignited the controversy, alleging Parekh deceived several YC companies. Numerous firms have since reported similar experiences, citing Parekh's impressive interviews masking a lack of commitment.
Which university and degree makes you eligible for UAE’s Golden Visa?
The UAE's Golden Visa program grants a 10-year residency to high-achieving graduates in strategically important fields like science, engineering, and technology. Eligibility requires a high GPA and graduation from a top-ranked global or UAE university. This initiative aims to retain skilled talent and support the nation's development goals by offering long-term residency without a national sponsor.
Gen Rawat chopper crash: State-owned insurers settle claims at breathtaking speed
The eight personnel, including Gen Rawat, were covered under SBI GPA Policy for account holders, UII Chairman and Managing Director Satyajit Tripathy told PTI.
Smartphone app SmartGPA can predict your grades
The findings offer new ways to improve students' performance, providing real-time feedback on their studying, partying, sleeping and exercising.
Delhi government lifts ban on property transaction through GPA
The Revenue Department issued a circular allowing registration of all GPA-based property transactions in the city with immediate effect.
Govt order to ease sale of property
Delhi government has decided to reverse the directive that put a stop to registration of all general power of attorney (GPA)-based property transactions.
WTO's Global Procurement Agreement will give India access to $ 1.7 trillion procurement market
Being a part of the pact would give New Delhi access to about $ 1.7 trillion procurement market.
Property deals in Delhi's unauthorised colonies after regularisationa
Delhi govt today said restrictions on sale and purchase of properties in over 1,200 unauthorised colonies will be lifted once the process to regularise them is completed.
Delhi government's fresh directive on sale of properties
Delhi government issued a fresh directive to the revenue department asking it to allow sale and purchase of immovable properties only through proper sale.
No sale deed needed in property transacted under GPA: Government
Delhi government today said no sale deeds will be registered if it is done through General Power of Attorney (GPA).
All power of attorney property deals banned in Delhi; transactions since October 2011 declared void
The revenue department has made all realty sales through transfer of general power of attorney null and void with retrospective effect from Oct 2011.
Power of attorney property deal ban: Co-operative flat owners frowning
C K Rejimon, a resident of Dwarka, says that around 300 societies in the area don't have a completion certificate yet.
Why is general power of attorney registered?
A power of attorney is an instrument that is used by people to confer authority on somebody else to legally act on their behalf.
Government overhauling public procurement system: Anand Sharma
The government today said it is "overhauling" its public procurement system which will have a statutory backing.
EU insists on government supply contracts
EU has indicated that if India keeps govt supply contracts out of bilateral trade, it could affect flow of biz to Indian joint ventures.
PM forms panel to set up norms for transparency in procurement
The prime minister has constituted a committee to suggest rules and regulations for government procurement based on global best practices.
Ohio outsourcing ban: Weak case for India in WTO say experts
US is a member of Government Procurement, its coverage in regard to software procurement is limited to the federal government and not states.
Govt seeks industry inputs on contracts to foreign players
The government has sought inputs from the industry on opening up government supply contracts to foreign players, but has decided not to participate in the government level talks on the issue immediately.
China on WTO pact offer: Don't be 'too demanding'
The government procurement agreement (GPA) regulates trade in public-sector purchases.
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