New discovery solves mystery of location of Shakespeare's London houseA newly discovered 17th-century map has pinpointed the exact location of William Shakespeare's only purchased home in London, near the Blac...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
AI in universities: What is driving professors to develop custom assistants?Universities are grappling with generative AI. Some ban it, others embrace it. Professors at George Washington University are creating cust...
18 Jan, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in libraryColumbia University has suspended over 65 students and barred 33 others, including alumni, following a pro-Palestinian demonstration inside...
12 May, 2025, 07.09 PM IST
Columbia student protester who's lived in the US since age 7 sues to stop deportation orderA Columbia University student is accusing the Trump administration of targeting her for deportation due to her pro-Palestinian views. The s...
25 Mar, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
Trump administration cancels $400M in grants and contracts with Columbia UniversityThe Trump administration is pulling $400 million from Columbia University due to the institution's perceived failure to address antisemitis...
08 Mar, 2025, 08.03 AM IST
US reviews Columbia University contracts, grants over antisemitism allegationsThe Trump administration will review Columbia University's federal contracts and grants due to alleged inaction on antisemitism. This follo...
04 Mar, 2025, 09.54 AM IST
Indian-origin author Jhumpa Lahiri turns down Noguchi Museum award in protest of kaffiyeh banPulitzer Prize-winning writer Jhumpa Lahiri has declined the 2024 Isamu Noguchi Award from the Noguchi Museum in Queens. Her decision follo...
26 Sep, 2024, 02.07 PM IST
'Barbie' maker Greta Gerwig creates Hollywood history! At $337 mn, Margot Robbie film enjoys biggest opening for woman directorGerwig created history, as her latest film ‘Barbie’ raked in a whopping $155 million in US and Canada. This makes the Ryan Reynolds-Margot ...
24 Jul, 2023, 11.11 AM IST
Cell biologist Sally Kornbluth to lead Massachusetts Institute of Technology soonA cell scientist, Sally Kornbluth, has been chosen to lead the Massachusetts Institute of Technology soon. Read on to find out the details.
21 Oct, 2022, 01.22 AM IST
French author Annie Ernaux, feminist figure & Nobel literature price winner, receives standing ovation in New YorkPersonal experiences of class and gender are the source for all Ernaux's work and she is the pioneer of France's "autofiction" genre, which...
11 Oct, 2022, 12.47 PM IST
The complete guide to applying to American universitiesWhile some universities in the USA, such as the UCs, Georgetown University, and MIT, have their own application, the Common Application is ...
16 Jun, 2022, 06.11 PM IST
Women's Day special: Going to US or UK for study? Consider a women's collegeIs the declining number of women’s colleges and the constant debate around it a step in the right direction, or do we need more such spaces...
08 Mar, 2022, 10.52 AM IST
Barack Obama nominates Indian-American as Ambassador to SwedenRaji was also a Founding Co-chair and Advisory Board Member of Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College from 2009 to 2013.
24 Oct, 2014, 10.29 AM IST
The gender divide ruleIn the context of the Dutee Chand case, tests were seemingly conducted on her in India to probe whether there was excess androgen in the bo...
21 Jul, 2014, 04.36 AM IST
Barack Obama appoints Indian-American fund raiser Azita Raji to key administration postSan Francisco philanthropist, Azita Raji, has been appointed as Member of the President's Commission on White House Fellowship.
07 Sep, 2013, 12.16 PM IST
- I could have become Delhi police chief had I compromised: Kiran Bedi
Speaking at a global symposium here, India's first woman IPS officer Kiran Bedi said that had she made some compromises.
18 Mar, 2012, 10.48 AM IST
- To study abroad, take first steps now
Processing applications and obtaining a scholarship in US, UK or Australia would take at least a year.
04 Jul, 2006, 10.25 AM IST