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$1M Scholarship Endowment for Women at BITS Pilani

BITS Pilani receives a $1 million endowment from alumnus Mahesh Samdani to fund scholarships for meritorious female students from 2026-27. Discover how this gift empowers women in STEM.

Gujarat NMMS Exam Sees 94.91% Attendance

The NMMS scholarship exam for Class 8 in Gujarat saw an impressive 94.91% turnout. Over 2.07 lakh students appeared, competing for 5,097 scholarships of Rs 1,000 per month. Read the district-wise analysis.

SC: Open category is for all based on merit, not a quota

The Supreme Court ruled that reserved category candidates scoring above the general cut-off cannot be excluded from open posts. This upholds equality and clarifies that the general category is open to all based on merit. Read the full analysis.

Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard

Venus Williams, the seven-time Grand Slam champion, will become the oldest woman ever to compete at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard. Read about her historic return and career journey.

Best Open-World Games to Play in 2026

Explore the finest open-world games for 2026, including timeless classics like Red Dead Redemption 2 and new adventures like Ghost of Yotei. Discover your next epic journey.

7.17 Lakh Students Register for Gujarat CET 2024

A record 7.17 lakh students in Gujarat have registered for the Common Entrance Test (CET) for Class 6 admissions to state-run schools and scholarships. Registrations surged by 89,000 this year.

SC: General Category Open to All on Merit, Not a Quota

The Supreme Court has ruled that 'general' or 'open' category posts are not reserved for any group and must be filled purely on merit. This landmark judgment clarifies that reserved category candidates scoring above the general cut-off must be considered

Srinagar Student Protest Cancelled After House Arrests

A planned protest by Open Merit students in Srinagar was called off following house arrests and preventive police action. PDP leader Parra highlights year-long inaction on the issue. Read the full story.

NC MP, PDP MLA detained ahead of J&K student protest

Jammu and Kashmir Police placed NC MP Ruhullah Mehdi and PDP MLA Waheed Para under house detention to prevent them from joining a student sit-in demanding reservation rationalization. Details inside.

JNU Students Protest Aravali Definition Change

JNU students held a 'Save Aravali' march, protesting a new govt definition they fear will open the fragile range to mining and real estate, threatening North India's ecology.

US December 26 Holiday: What's Open, Closed

President Trump's executive order creates a 5-day holiday for federal workers. Find out if banks, stock markets, and post offices are open the day after Christmas.

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