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30 Students Win Goa Scholar Awards for Higher Studies

Goa's higher education directorate selects 30 meritorious students for the Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholar Scheme. Discover the diverse fields and scholars chosen for postgraduate and doctoral support.

Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste' Forces a Global Reckoning

Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste' dissects the invisible hierarchies shaping societies. It's not just about India or race, but a global system demanding uncomfortable self-reflection. A must-read for understanding power.

Caste Discrimination Probe Ordered at Patna School

Patna district administration orders inquiry after viral video shows students alleging caste-based segregation and denial of food at a government school in Alawalpur village. Details inside.

New Nalanda University: A Net-Zero Revival of Ancient Glory

Explore how the new Nalanda University campus in Bihar blends ancient wisdom with modern sustainability, creating a global 'net-zero' hub for learning and community empowerment. Discover its unique architecture and mission.

GU's Allied Health Board Under Scrutiny, Must Re-form

Gujarat University's new board for allied healthcare courses faces eligibility scrutiny. The state council demands urgent reconstitution, citing most members lack required qualifications. Read the full story.

SCMS Pune MBA Admissions Open via SET 2024

Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Pune invites applications for its MBA programme through SET 2024. The last date to apply is May 11. Learn about the eligibility, selection process, and key dates.

Pregnant Woman Killed in Karnataka Over Caste Marriage

A pregnant woman was brutally murdered in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district, allegedly by her family over her inter-caste marriage. Police have arrested her father and brother. Read the shocking details.

TN Archaeology Dept Hosts Int'l Science Conference in Madurai

Tamil Nadu's archaeology department will host an international science conference in Madurai from Jan 22-24. Over 70 scholars will discuss ancient DNA, facial reconstruction & more. Discover how science is reconstructing the state's past.

LASA 2024: Scientists Urge Ethical Preclinical Research

Top scientists at LASA's 13th International Conference in Visakhapatnam highlighted the need for robust, ethical animal studies and new tech like AI to boost drug discovery and biosecurity. Read key insights.

Gorakhpur: Wife Beaten Over Caste, Dowry Demands

A year after a temple wedding, a Gorakhpur woman was beaten and abandoned for refusing to change her caste. Police have filed an FIR under the SC/ST Act and dowry harassment charges. Read the shocking details.

SIMSARC25: Pune Conference Bridges Wealth & Wellbeing

Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies hosts its 16th international research conference, SIMSARC25, focusing on the crucial transition from wealth creation to holistic wellbeing. Explore insights from global experts.

Aanchal's Courage After Boyfriend's Honour Killing

After her family allegedly killed her boyfriend Saksham Tete in Nanded, Aanchal Mamidawar's public defiance against caste prejudice and regressive social norms is a powerful statement. Her story exposes the criminalisation of love in India.

Unnao Nursing College Protest Over 'Bad Touch' Allegation

A nursing student in Unnao accused the medical superintendent of inappropriate touch during a checkup on Nov 17. The allegation sparked massive campus protests, leading to police intervention. Read the full story.

Telangana HC dismisses appeal on ST Lambada certificates

Telangana High Court dismisses appeal by seven individuals, upholding the cancellation of their ST Lambada caste certificates. The court cited migration from Maharashtra in 1956 as a key factor. Read the full legal analysis.

SOAS London Launches Ambedkar-Kalaignar Fellowship

The University of London's SOAS launches a new visiting fellowship for social justice and federalism, supported by a Tamil Nadu leader. Explore this opportunity for researchers and activists.

Kerala University to set up Centre for Wetland Studies

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) establishes a Centre for Wetland Studies to combat wetland loss, focusing on Ramsar sites like Vembanad Lake. A new study reveals an 85% drop in its water carrying capacity.

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