Professor Naima Khatoon has been appointed as the first female Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), marking a historic milestone for the institution. With a distinguished career in academia and administration, Khatoon brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to announce the JEE Main 2024 Session 2 results on April 25, as mentioned in the Information Brochure. Candidates can download their JEE Scorecards from the official website at jeemain.nta.ac.in. The NTA conducted the JEE Mains 2024 Session 2 examination from April 4 to April 12, 2024, in various cities across India and abroad. The provisional answer key was released on April 12, and candidates had until April 14, 2024, to raise objections. The NTA released the final answer keys on April 22.
With the arrival of nearly 4,000 new students from immigrant families, Denver Public Schools (DPS) is experiencing an increased demand for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes among adults. Many of these adults, like Gino Contreras and his family from Venezuela, have come to the U.S. seeking asylum and opportunities for a better life. The growing number of migrant families settling in Denver has led to over 650 adults enrolling in ESL classes, prompting DPS to add additional classes for newcomers. ESL teacher Michael Ard highlights the eagerness and motivation of these students to engage and improve their English language skills, which are essential for their success and integration into their new community.
Australia experienced its biggest bushfire season in over a decade in 2023, with fires burning across 84 million hectares of desert and savannah in northern Australia. These fires were driven by heavy rainfall and lightning strikes in dry fuel loads, and burned at an incredible speed. Indigenous fire management practices have been proven to be effective in reducing the severity of these fires, and efforts are being made to incorporate these practices into future fire management strategies.
To mark Earth Day, Merryhill Preschool released 13,000 ladybugs as a natural pest control method, teaching students the importance of the environment. Principal Peyton Johnston emphasized the school’s focus on learning through play and fostering environmental awareness in young children.
Opening statements in the hush money trial against former President Donald Trump on April 22, 2024, were crucial, with both the prosecution and defense presenting contrasting arguments. The prosecution alleged Trump’s involvement in a conspiracy to conceal negative information about him, while the defense asserted his innocence. Research indicates that opening statements significantly influence jurors’ perceptions throughout the trial, making it a pivotal stage in shaping their decisions.
The Jewish holiday cycle deeply explores the experiences of exile and freedom. Fall festival Sukkot recalls Israelites’ desert wandering in booths. Purim commemorates the precariousness of minority life in ancient Persia. Passover marks the Exodus from Egypt, the first step towards redemption and freedom. Literary works like Shulamit Hareven’s “The Miracle Hater” and Orly Castel-Bloom’s “An Egyptian Novel” depict the complexities of exile and its aftermath. Novelist André Aciman’s memoir “Out of Egypt” poignantly captures the personal nature of exile and the irony of Passover preparations amid forced departure. Journalist Tim Judah’s visit to Iraq highlights the remnants of a once-thriving Jewish community and the profound impact of uprooting.
Robert Adamson, an esteemed Australian poet, left a lasting legacy with his final book, ‘Birds and Fish: Life on the Hawkesbury.’ Filled with selections from his writings on the natural world, this posthumous work explores themes of animal behaviour, recognition, and human interconnectedness with the environment. Adamson’s encounters with animals, from cassowaries to injured lorikeets and a misidentified bowerbird, shaped his philosophical reflections on the nature of existence and the search for connection.
Parish Episcopal School and the University of Alabama in Huntsville emerged victorious in the 30th NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), held at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Over 600 students from 72 teams worldwide showcased their engineering skills in navigating obstacle courses, completing mission tasks, and undergoing safety and design reviews.
A Jewish student at Yale University alleges she was assaulted and obstructed while attempting to document a pro-Hamas protest on campus. Sahar Tartak, editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, claims she was identified as a Jewish student and surrounded by protesters who prevented her from moving or recording the event. She further alleges that she was jabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag and that her assailant was shielded from her by protest organizers. Tartak emphasizes that the protesters chanted slogans supporting violence and celebrated the recent terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel.
