Columbia considers 20% expansion in undergraduate admission intake: University weighs capacity and funding pressures

Columbia University is contemplating a major boost in its undergraduate enrollment numbers, with plans to potentially raise the intake for Columbia College and SEAS by 20%. This initiative, motivated by economic challenges and a drop in international applicants, emerges after welcoming its largest first-year cohort in history. Columbia University is considering a significant expansion of…

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Evening news wrap: Army issues advisory on social media use; Gadkari recalls meeting Hamas leader before killing, and more | India News

Army social media policy: The Army has restricted personnel to passive viewing on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, X and Quora, barring comments or posts, while allowing limited use of messaging apps only for unclassified communication with known contacts. Odisha Maoist encounter: Senior CPI (Maoist) leader Ganesh Uike, a central committee member with a Rs 1.2…

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Yasuko Tamaki: Meet the 95-year-old Japanese woman who has worked for over 65 years at the same job: “I was born to be useful to others” |

Meet the 95-year-old Japanese woman who has worked for over 65 years at the same job Imagine clocking into the same office for 65 years straight—not switching jobs, not chasing promotions, just showing up with quiet dedication while the world around you spins through recessions, tech revolutions, and generations. That’s Yasuko Tamaki, a 95-year-old from…

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Eating two kiwis a day and drinking mineral water can relieve constipation and boost digestion |

Constipation is a widespread digestive issue affecting approximately one in ten people, often leading to discomfort, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. Despite being common, it can significantly reduce quality of life if left unaddressed. Recent research from King’s College London indicates that simple dietary changes, such as consuming fibre-rich fruits like kiwis, can stimulate bowel…

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India to have at least 5 indigenously designed, developed small modular nuclear reactors | India News

NEW DELHI: India is expected to have at least five indigenously designed and developed small modular reactors (SMRs) under the Nuclear Energy Mission by 2033.In a written reply in Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union minister Jitendra Singh said the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has already initiated design and development work on the 200 megawatt electrical…

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