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Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Warns Against India's Competitive Exam Pressure: A Path to Extinction
Vembu emphasized the necessity for India to break free from the relentless pressure imposed on children and young adults by competitive exams. He warned against the detrimental effects of intense pressure, which often stifles talent and molds individuals into robotic beings. According to him, this pressure perpetuates a rat race leading towards extinction rather than fostering genuine growth and development.
US universities add policies banning caste discrimination
Brown University announced this month that it was explicitly adding caste to categories like religion, sexual orientation and colour in its institution-wide non-discrimination policy. The University's Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity, Sylvia Carey-Butler, asserted that as the South Asian population in the US increases, caste discrimination is a growing issue on college and university campuses.
Indian-American schoolgirl Natasha Peri in Johns Hopkins' world's 'brightest' list
"Peri, a student at Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School, was honoured for exceptional performance on the SAT, ACT, or similar assessment taken as part of the CTY Talent Search," said a statement from Johns Hopkins CTY. "CTY uses above-grade-level testing to identify advanced students from around the world and provide a clear picture of their true academic abilities."
Aditya Birla Education Academy ties up with Johns Hopkins CTY to bring online programmes for advanced learners
Both ABEA and CTY aim to identify and support the needs of bright young learners in India through these online programmes at reduced rates up to August 2021. Through this cooperation with CTY, Aditya Birla Education Academy is providing a 5% scholarship on tuition fees and reduction in the application fees up to August 2021.
8-year-old Indian boy in Johns Hopkins 'brightest students in the world' list
Hopkins said Misra, a student at PS 59 Beekman Hill International Elementary School, was honoured for "exceptional performance on the SAT, ACT, or similar assessment" taken by 15,000 students in grades two through eight as part of CTY's Talent Search program. Test scores are based on above-grade level testing.
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