Yogi Adityanath’s ₹300 Scholarship Cheques Spark Outrage: Is Public Money Being Wasted on Publicity?

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has sparked controversy after a video surfaced showing him handing out scholarship cheques worth ₹300 to students. Critics have slammed the event, accusing the government of wasting public funds on publicity rather than providing meaningful financial assistance. The incident has ignited a heated debate on social media, with many questioning the value of the scholarships and the excessive expenditure on printing the cheques.

ClassWallet Continues to Power North Carolina’s Education Student Accounts (ESA+) Program

ClassWallet, a leading financial technology company, has been selected by North Carolina’s State Education Assistance Authority to continue administering the state’s Education Student Accounts (ESA+) Program. The program utilizes ClassWallet’s secure digital wallet platform to ensure families can effectively use public funds to address the diverse educational needs of students with disabilities, providing transparency and accountability for administrators and policymakers.

Sydney Airport Awards SYD100 Scholarship to Aspiring Aviator Harmony Boonaerts

Sydney Airport has named Harmony Boonaerts, a 19-year-old from Ulladulla, as the recipient of the 2024 Trevor Gerber SYD100 Scholarship. The scholarship, established in 2020 to commemorate Sydney Airport’s centenary, supports individuals from under-represented groups in the aviation industry, such as women, Indigenous students, and those from diverse backgrounds. Harmony, who will begin studying Bachelor of Aviation Management at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), is the third woman to receive the scholarship since its inception. She expressed her passion for aviation and the significance of the scholarship in enabling her studies. The scholarship aims to increase diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry and has provided opportunities for underrepresented students to pursue their dreams in the field.

Melissa Inouye, Scholar and Cancer Survivor, Dies at 44

Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye, a scholar of global religion, passed away at the age of 44 after a valiant battle with colon cancer. Inouye, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, delved into various religious traditions, finding parallels to her upbringing and drawing inspiration from her personal journey with the disease. Her writings and research focused on the intersections of faith, identity, and human existence. Inouye’s work and life left an enduring legacy, earning her the admiration and respect of countless individuals within and beyond the Latter-day Saint community.

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