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Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Willie Soon has suggested that a mathematical formula could prove God's existence. By examining cosmic constants and the fine-tuning argument, the theory posits that the universe's precise laws suggest intentional design rather than chance. This claim has ignited debates between scientific and theological communities about the existence of a higher intelligence. https://lnkd.in/guBePctT

The US Department of Education has launched an investigation into District of Columbia Public Schools (#DCPS) over concerns of failing to meet the special education needs of students. Following a December 2024 report citing the highest rate of special education complaints in the nation, the investigation will examine whether DCPS is violating federal laws. The district faces criticism for its transportation issues and the legal battles parents face to secure services for their children. https://lnkd.in/gbpGKkAt

?Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday said that the Bastar district has been awarded Rs 3 crore by #NITI #Aayog for its 'outstanding performance' in improving education quality, enhancing learning engagement, integrating education technology, and fostering a strong teacher-student bond. https://lnkd.in/gYGKyMME

?Around 4,000 #assistant #professors will be recruited in Tamil Nadu by June, state higher education minister Kovi Chezhian said on Thursday. https://lnkd.in/gSTJNvqn

Dr Venkateswarlu Chintala, a professor at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (#GSV), bagged the Visitor's Award from President Droupadi Murmu. https://lnkd.in/gEcSDbVr

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education on Thursday said it will seek an explanation from the management of a high madrassah in Malda district over its students assaulting seven invigilators of another school where they were frisked before entry into the exam centre during the ongoing class 12 board examinations. https://lnkd.in/gEcuNueP

As many 26 SC and ST boarders died in the Odisha government-run hostels since July 1, 2024, of whom six were suicide victims, the Assembly was informed on Friday. https://lnkd.in/g8aDkjMW

Students seeking admission to Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla will be required to sign an anti-drug pledge, said Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla while presiding over the 35th court meeting of the university on Thursday. He directed the university administration to raise awareness among parents through letters and e-mails. https://lnkd.in/geHFU8np

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin to introduce engineering and medicine courses in Tamil. He highlighted the importance of promoting the Tamil language in technical education and acknowledged Tamil Nadu's contribution to Indian culture. Shah also praised the inclusion of regional languages in CAPF recruitment exams. https://lnkd.in/gkGu4hNf

After more than a year, The English and Foreign Languages University (#EFLU) finally got a regular vice-chancellor (#VC) as the govt appointed Nagalapalli Naga Raju, VC of Gangadhar Meher University, Odisha, as the VC of EFLU on Thursday. An order was released by the ministry of education announcing the same. President Droupadi Murmu, in her capacity as the visitor of the varsity, made the appointment. #CXOMovement https://lnkd.in/gUm5q8yr