Academia

Empowering the Future: HUL’s Bold Summit Explores Technology and Academia Synergy for Sustainable Growth

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MUMBAI, India — At the recent summit focusing on “Shaping the Decade: Empowering Global Growth through Technology, IP, and Industry-Academia Partnerships,” industry leaders emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships in leveraging technology and intellectual property (IP) to boost transformative growth globally. The event served as a platform to discuss the potential of industry-academia collaborations in advancing innovation and addressing significant challenges such as public health and sustainability. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has been at the forefront of developing next-generation innovations that are centered on consumer needs and environmental sustainability. The company’s efforts are supported by … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s Expanded Overtime Rule, Impacting Thousands in Academia and Beyond

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WASHINGTON — A recent federal court decision in Texas has nullified a Biden administration regulation intended to broaden overtime pay for approximately four million salaried employees, including numerous workers at higher education institutions. The rule, which was struck down just weeks before its second phase was poised to be enacted, had sought to increase the salary threshold for overtime eligibility, sparking a heated debate over its potential impacts on jobs and educational costs. District Judge Sean D. Jordan, a Trump appointee, ruled against the regulation, thereby reverting the overtime salary threshold to $35,568, down from … Read more

From Silent Protests at Harvard to Unverified Bragging by Trump: A Tumultuous Week Highlights Tensions in Academia and Politics

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Cambridge, MA — In a modern twist that seems straight out of a satirical Cold War film, Harvard University recently took measures against students and faculty for holding silent protests in the library, stressing the importance of maintaining a non-disruptive atmosphere. This action has sparked debate about the real priorities of educational institutions when balancing order and freedom of expression. Adding to the array of unusual occurrences, former President Donald Trump publicly praised his daughter Tiffany Trump’s academic achievements by citing her class ranking at law school, despite the fact that her institution does not … Read more