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Butler University launches US master’s program, raising concerns over sign language training

National educators debate Butler’s approach to teaching children with hearing loss Butler University is set to launch a new online master’s program in Deaf education this fall, aimed at training teachers to help deaf children develop speaking and listening skills. The program, funded by a $1.25-million federal grant, is designed for students working with children…

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Tobacco Board urges finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to revisit tax hike in interest of farmers, workers

File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman NEW DELHI: Tobacco Board, under the administrative control of the Department of Commerce, has written a letter to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting the adverse impact of the unprecedented increase in excise duties on cigarettes on the industry, as well as on millions of farmers and workers.The excise…

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Stanford University pauses undergraduate tuition hikes after a decade of steady increases

Stanford University has decided not to raise undergraduate tuition for the 2026-27 academic year, marking a pause after more than a decade of regular increases. The decision keeps the current tuition rate of $67,731 unchanged for the coming year.The move was approved by the University’s Board of Trustees at its winter meeting, according to information…

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T20 World Cup: Key all-rounders sidelined as Sri Lanka and New Zealand face injury blow | Cricket News

Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell (Agency Image) Sri Lanka and New Zealand have both been hit by injury setbacks in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, losing key all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga and Michael Bracewell for the rest of the tournament. Both teams have acted quickly to name replacements, with Deshan Hemantha joining Sri Lanka and…

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T20 World Cup: Sahibzada Farhan’s fifty and spin attack power Pakistan past USA by 32 runs | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, left, celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI) Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering fifty and a clinical spin attack propelled Pakistan to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A T20 World Cup clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Tuesday. Farhan was the star with the bat, smashing 73 off just 41…

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