Columbia escapes suspension as US State Department targets universities with DEI hiring policies

Columbia University will continue its involvement in the State Department’s Diplomacy Lab program, avoiding federal suspension despite scrutiny over DEI hiring. An internal memo revealed universities were evaluated on merit-based hiring, with Columbia, Penn, and MIT recommended to remain. This follows Columbia’s settlement and policy adjustments to align with federal guidelines post-Supreme Court ruling. Columbia…

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Brain Health: Think a one off all-nighter won’t do any harm? Here are 5 things that happen to a person’s brain during deep sleep |

We all know that good, quality sleep is imperative for our body, and helps in keeping our immune function running. However, do you really know what happens to our brain during deep sleep? The brain undergoes essential restoration processes during deep sleep which directly affects its operational health and performance. The brain performs essential functions…

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‘Friendly countries highly impressed’: India close to signing deals worth $450 million to supply BrahMos – report | India News

NEW DELHI: India is reportedly close to finalising defence agreements worth around $450 million to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the weapon system used to strike Pakistani air bases during the four-day conflict in May — strikes that prompted Islamabad to seek a ceasefire.“The deals are expected to be signed in the near future and…

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‘Don’t recognise Arunachal’: China on Indian harassed in Shanghai; Cong urges Centre to reply strongly | India News

NEW DLEHI: China on Tuesday denied allegations that an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was harassed or detained at Shanghai airport, insisting that its border checks were conducted strictly “in accordance with laws and regulations.” The statement came even as India lodged a strong diplomatic protest.The woman, Pema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK-based Indian passport holder,…

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‘Wanted India to grovel’: Fifty years after Tony Greig, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad revives echo of 1976; why’s comment offensive | Cricket News

Shukri Conrad, head coach of South Africa. (File photo/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Fifty years after England captain Tony Greig’s “grovel” comment before the 1976 series against Clive Lloyd’s team united and galvanised the West Indian players, South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad used the same word on Tuesday.Conrad triggered controversy at the end of the…

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