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Dimitris Bertsimas PhD ’88 has been appointed vice provost for open learning at MIT, effective Sept. 1. In this role, Bertsimas, who is the Boeing Leaders for Global Operations Professor of Management at MIT, will work with partners across the Institute to transform teaching and learning on and off MIT’s campus.Provost Cynthia Barnhart announced Bertsimas’s appointment in an email to the MIT community today.“As the vice provost for open learning, Dimitris will work with faculty and staff across MIT to shape Open Learning’s next chapter,” Barnhart wrote. “Dimitris will be a member of my leadership team as well as Academic…

As co-founder and executive director of the Hmong American Farmers Association in Minnesota, Janssen Hang has met Gov. Tim Walz several times. It’s usually been on farmland with Walz in his trademark red flannel shirt.“I’ve seen that red flannel multiple times.” Hang said, laughing. “I think he will be a wonderful candidate because he speaks from the heart…He’s not a third-generation senator’s son or some big business guy.”Hmong Minnesotans were among those who watched as Walz was catapulted onto the Democratic presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris two months ago. They have watched him crisscross the country and last…

The legendary Leander Paes on Wednesday lamented the decline of Indian tennis, describing it as part of the “circle of life” while emphasising the need for patience. The Indian team endured a 0-4 defeat against Sweden in its Davis Cup World Group I tie recently, which relegated them to the play-off stage for the upcoming year. “Like anything in life, when you go up, you have to come down, and then you come back up again. I am a big believer in the circle of life,” the former world No 1 in doubles said. “I think we all…

Ratan Tata (Credit: @RNTata2000)3 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 1:14 AM IST Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away, on Wednesday night, at the age of 86. ‘It is with a profound sense of loss that we bid farewell to Mr Ratan Naval Tata, a truly uncommon leader whose immeasurable contributions have shaped not only the Tata Group but also the very fabric of our nation,” Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said in a statement. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The statement added, “For the Tata Group, Mr…

The campaign office shared by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign and the Democratic Party in Tempe, Arizona, was damaged by gunfire for the third time in less than a month on Sunday, police told ABC News on Wednesday.The Tempe Police Department provided new details in its investigation, including a picture of the suspect’s vehicle it says is possibly a 2008-2013 silver Toyota Highlander, and announced that Silent Witness was offering up to a $1,000 reward “for any information that leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspect(s) involved in this crime.”In this Sept. 25, 2024, file photo, bullet holes…

Biden condemns ‘un-American’ misinformation about federal storm response as Hurricane Milton nears Florida Source link

South Africa registered a commanding 80-run win in a Women’s T20 World Cup match vs Scotland.© X (formerly Twitter) South Africa dominated Scotland in all departments of the game to register a commanding 80-run win in a Women’s T20 World Cup match in Dubai on Wednesday. Batting first, South Africa posted a strong 166 for five in the allotted 20 overs. In reply, the Scots failed miserably with the bat and were all out for 86 in 17.5 overs. Only two Scotland batters could reach double digits, reflecting their woes. Nonkululeko Mlaba (3/12) was the most successful bowler…

1 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 12:36 AM IST There is a lot of action among leading central banks with the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank, among others, deciding to cut interest rates. The Reserve Bank of India has now changed the stance, but not yet cut the policy repo rate. There is an expectation that the Indian central bank will start cutting interest rates from the December policy review – the last policy review meeting chaired by Governor Shaktikanta Das before his current term ends.  Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp…

Illustration: Ajay Mohanty3 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 1:03 AM IST Three days before it is opened for applicants, the internship scheme portal has registered around 50,000 opportunities across sectors, according to sources in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. While 130 companies, including Jubilant Foodworks, Eicher Motors Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Bajaj Finance, and Muthoot Finance, have posted internship opportunities, many more are in the process of identifying available positions internally before registering on the portal. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp The Ministry…

President Joe Biden on Wednesday slammed former President Donald Trump for what he called an “onslaught of lies” about the federal response to Hurricane Helene and preparation for Hurricane Milton.”Over the last few weeks, there has been a reckless, irresponsible, and relentless promotion of disinformation and outright lies that are disturbing people,” Biden said as he gathered officials at the White House to discuss the back-to-back storms.”It’s undermining confidence in the incredible rescue and recovery work that has already been taken and will continue to be taken, and it’s harmful to those who need help the most,” Biden continued. “There…