Trump’s federal research cuts shake Pittsburgh universities and raise concerns over academic freedom

Pittsburgh universities face job losses and grant challenges amid federal cuts After taking office, former U.S. President Donald Trump implemented executive orders and administrative changes that sharply reduced federal research funding and limited the topics eligible for study. According to an AP News report, these moves disrupted universities across the country, including in Pittsburgh, where…

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City employment climbs 4.5% while rural jobs decline 4.7% in July–September, highlighting shifts in India’s workforce

City employment climbs 4.5% while rural jobs decline 4.7% in July–September, highlighting shifts in India’s workforce India’s unincorporated sector, a major engine of jobs and small-scale entrepreneurship, showed modest growth in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in its latest quarterly report. Between July…

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Akshaye Khanna: “I’m even more commitment-phobic now”: Reason why Akshaye Khanna never got married, how to deal with this phobia |

Akshaye Khanna openly discusses his commitment phobia, stemming from a deep self-understanding and comfort with solitude, rather than past heartbreak. He emphasizes that marriage is a significant shift, not a social obligation, and his perspective highlights that this fear often arises from self-awareness and a desire to protect one’s independence. When it comes to marriage…

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Indian Railways updates reservation chart timings: What it means for travellers |

In an important recent update (12 December), Indian Railways has introduced major initiatives to make travel convenient and booking tickets easier for passengers. The railway has revised reservation-chart timings to give travellers earlier clarity on ticket status. The Ministry’s official release documents the scope and rationale of the changes, according to the Press Information Bureau…

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