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NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"Real Issue Is...": Shark Tank Judge Jabs Donald Trump Over Harvard Ban
CEO Anupam Mittal took a jibe at Donald Trump over his crackdown on Harvard University, saying the "real issue" was that the US President couldn't get into an Ivy League school. "I bet the real issue is that Trump couldn't get into Harvard," Mr Mittal wrote on X. I bet the real issue is that Trump couldn't get into @Harvard???? — Anupam Mittal (@AnupamMittal) May 29, 2025 The Shark Tank India judge's scathing criticism came a day after US District Judge Allison Burroughs extended the temporary order blocking the Trump administration from revoking the prestigious institution's ability to enrol foreign students. Harvard sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after its Secretary Kristi Noem sent a letter asking the institution to comply with the administration's orders. As Mr Mittal's went viral on X, several users shared their views, with some claiming that the Republican leader was at loggerheads with Harvard because the institution reportedly did not accept his youngest son Barron Trump. However, US First Lady Melania Trump put these rumours to rest, calling them "completely false". She insisted her son had never applied to Harvard. "Barron did not apply to Harvard and any assertion that he, or that anyone on his behalf, applied is completely false," Nicholas Clemens, Melania Trump's communications director, said in a statement. On Thursday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement director Todd Lyons sent a letter to the country's oldest and richest institution, saying it had 30 days to respond to allegations such as fostering anti-semitism and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. Harvard, in its lawsuit, claimed the DHS did not follow administrative procedures and failed to offer a 30-day window to respond. In a court filing, the institution's director of immigration services, Maureen Martin, said that an atmosphere of "profound fear, concern, and confusion" has been witnessed due to the Trump administration's efforts to stop foreign students' enrollment. The official added that domestic students also showed interest in transfer and deferring, for they felt their experience would not remain the same without an international student body. The US administration is seeking several changes in Harvard's governance to align it with Donald Trump's vision. These demands have been rejected by the institution.
News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Anupam Mittal On Donald Trump's Immigration Policy: ‘He Didn't Get Into Harvard'
Last Updated: Anupam Mittal in a recent post warned that the new changes could harm the US economy and its position as a leader in innovation. Anupam Mittal, the founder of and a judge on Shark India, has expressed strong criticism of the current US immigration policies. He is concerned about how these policies affect international students. In a recent LinkedIn post, Mittal warned that these changes could harm America's economy and its position as a leader in innovation. Mittal started his post with a sarcastic remark about President Donald Trump. He wrote, 'Trump's real problem? He probably didn't get into Harvard University." After this, he focused on the important role that international students play in the US economy. He pointed out some key facts: 'Now international students, the ones who bring $44B to the U.S. economy, create 378K+ jobs, and lead 80% of unicorns — are the villains?" Mittal asked this question to highlight how unfair it is to blame these students. Sharing his own story, Mittal said, 'I studied in Boston College on a full scholarship. I built companies because I was allowed to question, debate, and belong." He believes that the current immigration approach is harmful and will slow down the country's growth. He added, 'If you want to make America great again, maybe stop pushing out the people who actually helped build it." Mittal criticised the policy by saying it is not based on good economic or strategic reasons. He stated, 'This isn't policy. It's ego. And it's bad math." In conclusion, Mittal wrote, 'And trust me, we immigrants? We know how to pivot just as I did & moved back to India." In the comment section, many agreed with the points raised by Mittal. One user commented, 'Plot twist: Immigrants aren't stealing jobs, just outperforming the syllabus." Another said, 'Well said, Anupam! Innovation thrives in diverse environments. Instead of pushing talent away, we should be fostering a space where bright minds—regardless of nationality—can continue building and contributing." 'Immigrants don't just contribute, they build. Pushing them out isn't just bad policy… It's bad business. How long can America afford to ignore math?" an individual pointed out. Someone else added, 'Pushing talent away is like saying no to money. 80% of unicorns having immigrant founders, just shows how much outsiders have shaped the US economy." The Trump administration recently sent a formal notice of intent to Harvard to withdraw the university's certification under the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program which allows Harvard to enroll non-US students. The move has received a lot of backlash. Now, Harvard has been given 30 days to respond to this notice. First Published:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal says, I bet the real issue Trump is going after Harvard is ...
Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal has stirred conversation online after posting a sharp remark aimed at US President Donald Trump . In what appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek comment amid Trump's contentious relationship with Harvard, Mittal took to microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter), writing, 'I bet the real issue is that Trump couldn't get into @Harvard'. Though Mittal didn't specify the context behind his jab, the post comes at a time when Trump has publicly criticized elite academic institutions, including Harvard, for what he describes as liberal bias and a lack of alignment with 'American values.' How X users commented on Anupam Mittal's post by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Mittal's comments quickly gained attention from X users who joined the People Group founder and shared comments taking lighthearted dig. Commenting on the post, one user wrote 'It might be like perhaps Harvard knows they couldn't handle.' 'Maybe he did get in. But couldn't take being graded for once,' joked another. 'The real reason is : Nobody from Harvard acknowledged that Trump is a genius like Putin did,' jibed another. 'Harvard's loss didn't stop him from becoming President. Maybe college admissions aren't the only metric of success,' added a fourth. Trump says Harvard should have 15% cap on foreign students In a latest update on the Trump vs Harvard feud, President Trump said that there should be a cap of around 15 per cent on foreign students at Harvard University . He told reporters at the White House on May 28 that "Harvard has to show us their lists. They have foreign students. About 31 per cent of their students are foreign-based. Almost 31 per cent. We want to know where those students come from. Are they troublemakers?". Claiming that many of those students were troublemakers "caused by the radical left lunatics in this country", he stated "I think they should have a cap of maybe around 15 per cent, not 31 per cent, we have people want to go to Harvard and other schools they can't get in because we have foreign students there'. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Content now like ‘roti-sabzi': Anupam Mittal calls out ‘thumb warrior' generation
Anupam Mittal, founder of and a judge on Shark Tank India, has shared a heartfelt post on LinkedIn that is resonating with many, especially parents. He opened up about how technology, social media, and artificial intelligence-driven content are reshaping our daily lives, often in ways we don't even notice. What struck a chord with many was a story about his seven-year-old daughter: her day might begin innocently with Peppa Pig, but before long, she's pulled into what Mittal described as a 'vortex of glitchy animation and algorithmic chaos'. This isn't just about kids, though. He pointed out that adults aren't immune either. Every day, we're passively consuming AI-packaged quotes and shallow content as if it's become part of our routine–'like roti-sabzi,' he said. Mittal's message isn't a rant against technology. He's still optimistic about India's potential, confidently stating, 'Yes, I believe the next wave of global entrepreneurs will come from India. I have put my money on it.' But his optimism is laced with concern. He warns that we might also be creating a culture dominated by distraction–what he calls 'thumb warriors,' people who are 'overstimulated, under-inspired' and oddly comfortable with it. Mittal reflected on how India 'leapfrogged straight to Reels' unlike the West, which transitioned slowly from the radio to television to the internet. With a billion smartphones in our hands, we've turned vast intellectual potential into endless hours of short-form entertainment–prank videos, choreographed dances, and a deluge of algorithm-driven 'wisdom', according to him. It's this shift that worries Mittal most. 'We're raising a generation that doesn't play. Teens that don't talk. Adults that don't think – just scroll,' he observed, adding that as AI evolves, this constant stimulation was only going to get more intense. It's both a massive opportunity and, as he puts it, a 'Black Mirror episode no one signed up for'. Mittal made it clear that he's not offering a solution or asking people to delete their apps. He's speaking as a concerned father who wants people to pause and reflect. In the end, he leaves readers with a question that lingers, 'How do we make sure the India we're building doesn't forget to look up?' The post went viral on Linkedin and many shared their views. A user wrote, 'Yes, there's overstimulation. But not all scrolling is mindless. Many are creating, learning, building audiences, even launching businesses all from their phones. This generation isn't lost they're evolving differently. Fast. Visually. Algorithmically. I believe, our job isn't to fight the scroll it's to guide what fills it. Let's not write off a billion brains too quickly. Let's help them channel it.' Another person agreed with Mittal and wrote, 'Couldn't agree more! I see people around me, staring into their mobile screens (more like lost in the loop of endless scrolling). We need to take conscious efforts to pull away from this vortex from time to time.' A third person commented, 'Absolutely agree. Deleting social media isn't the real solution. But drowning in AI wisdom all day is just like digging into the sea: endless, overwhelming, and often directionless. After all, even too much roti-sabzi can be harmful.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Shark Tank India's Anupam Mittal rants as a concerned father; writes ‘A billion screens, a billion brains and what do we do with them?'
Entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal recently took to social media to share a passionate and thought-provoking message—not as an investor, but as a concerned father. In a striking post, Mittal expressed his fears about the growing digital addiction among children and adults alike, calling it India's "biggest brain drain." 'India's biggest brain drain isn't to Silicon Valley. It's to the scroll,' he began, highlighting how the nation's massive potential is being dulled by an endless loop of online distractions. While confident that India will lead the next wave of global entrepreneurs—'I've put my money on it,' he affirmed—Mittal worries that we're simultaneously building 'the largest army of thumb warriors—overstimulated, under-inspired people, who're weirdly okay with it. ' Drawing comparisons with the West's gradual media evolution—radio to cable to internet—he pointed out that India leapfrogged straight to Reels, diving headfirst into an algorithm-driven world. 'Even my 7-year-old starts with Peppa Pig and ends up in a vortex of glitchy animation and algorithmic chaos,' he shared. He criticized the dominance of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube: 'They captured attention and monetized it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo But what did we lose in the process?' His concern extends beyond entertainment, as he sees a generation being raised with minimal real-life interaction. 'We're raising a generation that doesn't play. Teens that don't talk. Adults that don't think—just scroll.' Calling it 'a 'Black Mirror' episode no one signed up for,' Mittal admitted he has no solution—just questions. 'This isn't a call to delete social apps. It's a rant from a concerned father. And maybe, a conversation about our children.' He concluded by urging fellow parents, educators, and professionals to weigh in: 'How do we make sure the India we're building doesn't forget to look up?'
