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India-origin couple in US, Lata Krishnan and Ajay Shah, are giving millions in college scholarships to disadvantaged students after earning millions in Silicon ValleyLata Krishnan and Ajay Shah co-founded Smart Modular Technologies and focus on educational initiatives for disadvantaged students. They pro...- Who is Josh Green? Incumbent Hawaii governor has raised nearly 10 times more campaign funds than his Republican challenger Gary CorderyHawaii is gearing up for a crucial gubernatorial showdown as incumbent Democrat Josh Green faces off against Republican contender Gary Cord...
- Dolly Parton’s father inspired her to help millions of children read; her foundation has gifted over 330 million booksDolly Parton's philanthropy was deeply influenced by her childhood experiences and her father's struggles with literacy. She established th...
- Ex-Cisco CEO John Morgridge & wife offered University of Wisconsin $100 million in 2014; 7 months later, their fundraising challenge brought in nearly $250 million.John and Tashia Morgridge initiated a $100 million fundraising challenge for the University of Wisconsin–Madison. They successfully matched...
- Former Raiders Super Bowl champion Pete Banaszak dies at 82: Here’s more about his net worth, career and wifeFormer Raiders running back Pete Banaszak passed away at age 82 after a successful football career. He played for the Raiders for 13 season...
- ‘Ridiculed for eating beef’: 16-year-old Tamil Nadu boy dies by suicide after harassment by classmates and teacherA 16-year-old student, A. Akilan, allegedly died by suicide due to harassment for consuming beef at school. His mother reported that the ha...
- Meet Armaan Dhanda, who left college at 22 to turn microbes into tiny factories, his biotech startup raised $2.6 millionDhanda co-founded the company with Samyak Baid, and they met at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The main approach of the busine...
- From drugs and despair to hope: How Harris Rosen's $11 million philanthropic mission transformed Florida's Tangelo ParkIn a remarkable effort to uplift the underprivileged Tangelo Park community, hotel mogul and philanthropist Harris Rosen prioritized educat...
- US proposes $70,000 OPT fee, may deter Indian students from studying thereThe US Department of Homeland Security has put forth a hefty fee proposal for Optional Practical Training applications, causing Indian stud...
- Anne Carson Nobel Prize 2026: Why did the Canadian poet win? How her unusual work brought Helen of Troy and Marilyn Monroe togetherRenowned Canadian poet Anne Carson has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Known for her innovative blending of po...
- Who is Anne Carson, the Canadian author who won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature?Anne Carson has received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her inventive body of work. She merges classical traditions with contempora...
- Michael Jordan pledges $10 million to University of North Carolina, supporting social work students. Honours his beloved motherIn a heartfelt gesture, Michael Jordan has pledged $10 million to the University of North Carolina, intending to support the School of Soci...
- Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: 'When in love, one always begins by deceiving one's self, and always ends by deceiving others. That is romance...' - The uncomfortable truth about how people see love when emotions take over explained by the Irish writerOscar Wilde’s famous quote on love from The Picture of Dorian Gray offers a sharp view of romance, suggesting that people first deceive the...
- At 27, Howard Lutnick helped make $300 million; decades later, he reports $250 million in income as Trump’s Commerce chiefUS Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reported at least $250 million in income and other proceeds in 2025, his first year in government. Dec...
- Rob Walton donates $115 million to Arizona State University for conservation school focused on saving planetArizona State University has secured a groundbreaking $115 million gift to launch the Rob Walton School of Conservation Futures. This innov...
- In 1944, a retired IRS auditor Anne Scheiber invested $5,000 in stocks; 51 years later, her portfolio was worth $22 millionAnne Scheiber reportedly retired in the mid-1940s with an annual salary of about $3,150. She had never been promoted. Her pay had also chan...
- In 1935, Grace Groner, a secretary, invested $180 in her employer Abbott; 75 years later, it had grown to about $7 millionGrace Groner made a $180 investment in Abbott Laboratories in 1935 while working as a secretary. She held onto the shares for about 75 year...
- Malayalam actor applied for US scholarship but 9/11 attacks delayed his plans. How six years in America changed his life forever after his debut movie floppedFahadh Faasil, a well-known Malayalam actor, encountered a major challenge when his first movie underperformed at the box office. Disappoin...
- 2027-28 FAFSA® Opens: Key Information for Students and FamiliesThe 2027-28 (FAFSA®) is currently open.It helps incoming and returning college students to start their financial-aid process. The applicati...
- Senate passes 'Protect College Sports Act' that would rein in athlete payments and transfersThe Senate has passed a bipartisan bill that aims to regulate college sports and athlete payments. This legislation seeks to address the ch...
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