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11 Feb 2024

9 Famous Indian Alumni Of Harvard University: Check What They Are Doing Today

23 Dec 2023

Rahul Gandhi raised questions on the country's democracy while talking to Harvard students

10 Aug 2023

Who Is Ruma Devi, The Rajasthan Woman Showing Indian Art And Craft To World?

Ruma Devi: A Tale Of Resilience And Creativity A Humble Beginning: Nurturing Artistry In The Sands Of Barmer Stitching Dreams: From House Chores To Haute Couture Crafting Change: Scripting A New Chapter In Life From Grassroots To Grandeur: Ascending The Ladder Of Leadership A Global Vision: Empowering Artisans Beyond Borders Rewards Of Resilience: Accolades & Achievements A Global Odyssey: Weaving Threads Of Legacy Across Continents

US Supreme Court Bans Race

29 Jun 2023

US SC Bans Race, Ethnicity Based University Admissions: 10 Points

In a significant ruling, the US Supreme Court has recently banned the use of race and ethnicity as factors in university admissions, overturning a long-standing practice aimed at promoting educational opportunities for minorities. The conservative majority, consisting of six justices, supported the ban while three justices dissented. The decision strikes at the heart of affirmative action policies that emerged during the Civil Rights Movement and aimed to address historical discrimination. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, argued that while well-intentioned, affirmative action amounted to unconstitutional discrimination. This explainer provides key points to understand the implications and perspectives surrounding this ruling.

30 May 2023

Rahul To Leave For US Today, Likely To Speak On 'Future Of Indian Democracy'

During his US trip, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi may also deliver a lecture at California's Stanford University and hold meetings with American lawmakers.

26 Mar 2023

Rahul Graduated From Harvard, Cambridge But They Call Him 'Pappu': Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was taking a part in Congress's "Sankalp Satyagraha" outside Rajghat -- the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi -- to protest against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha.

19 Feb 2022

Bhumi Pednekar to speak to Harvard University's students about climate change

Actress Bhumi Pednekar has never missed any chance in order to raise her concerns towards the serious issue of climate change.

Harvard University

03 Dec 2021

Caste added as protected category for student workers in Harvard University

Harvard University has added caste as a protected category for all graduate and undergraduate student workers Harvard is now the first Ivy League school to have caste equity protection in its non-discrimination clause for unionised student workers This decision will impact more than 4,900 student workers at Harvard and the surrounding Harvard community

20 Oct 2021

IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath to leave job and return to Harvard

Gita Gopinath did her schooling in Kolkata She graduated from Delhi University

18 Jul 2019

Red wine can help astronauts stay strong on Mars trip

Astronauts who wish to undertake the nine-month journey from Earth to Mars in the future would be better off sipping red wine during the trip.

01 Oct 2018

IMF appoints Harvard's Gita Gopinath as chief economist

Gopinath replaced Maury Obstfeld who will retire from IMF in December 2018.

17 Jun 2018

Harvard University accused of racially discriminating against Asian-American

Thorough and comprehensive analysis of the data and evidence makes clear that Harvard College does not discriminate against applicants from any group, including Asian-Americans, whose rate of admission has grown 29 per cent over the last decade

24 Feb 2018

47% Indians care more about smartphones than their loved ones: Study

The study pinpointed key problematic smartphone behaviours that impacted people's relationships with others and themselves.

01 Feb 2018

Kamal Haasan to speak on Tamil Nadu's issues at Harvard

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan will deliver a keynote at the Harvard University on February 10. He will talk about the issues plaguing Tamil Nadu, which he feels has "sunk to the lowest depth".

21 Nov 2017

US threatens to sue Harvard University over admissions policy probe

The United States Justice Department has threatened to sue Harvard University to force it to turn over documents as it investigates whether the Ivy League school's admission policies violate civil rights laws.

Chelsea Manning

15 Sep 2017

Harvard University withdraws fellowship invitation to Chelsea Manning

Harvard University on Friday withdrew a fellowship invitation to Chelsea Manning, the transgender U.S. Army soldier who was convicted of leaking classified data, after two top intelligence experts distanced themselves from the school over the invite.

29 Aug 2017

Now, simple device to mimic complex birdsongs

Researchers found that the inherent complexity in birdsongs may actually be the result of a simple controllable instability in the structure of the specialised organ used to create song, known as a syrinx.

17 Aug 2017

Beware women! Working night shifts may up breast cancer risk

A new study has claimed that women who work in night shifts have increased risk of developing breast cancer, as artificial light blocks a hormone that plays a key role in suppressing growth of its tumours.

04 Aug 2017

Harvard biased against Indians, Asians: US to probe plaint

Justice Department Spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores said: "The complaint alleges racial discrimination against Asian-Americans in a university`s admission policy and practices."

04 Aug 2017

Harvard University biased against Indians, Asians: US to probe complaint

To ensure diversity, elite universities set academic standards for Asian students that are higher than that for even whites to prevent high-scoring Asians dominating the universities if admissions were based solely on merit.

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