AG James leads multi-state effort to protect diversity, equity, inclusion in K-12 and universities New York Attorney General Letitia James spearheaded a coalition of 14 state attorneys general to issue a crucial legal guidance supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in schools. This move comes as a direct response to recent concerns from…
PM Modi releases first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report in country, which estimated a total of 6,327 dolphins (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: India has a total of 6,327 river dolphins with Uttar Pradesh reporting the highest number at 2,397 followed by Bihar (2,220), West Bengal (815), Assam (635) and Jharkhand (162). This is according to…
University of Cincinnati to Roll Back DEI Initiatives (Getty Images) The President of the University of Cincinnati, Neville Pinto, in a news release stated that the university will begin rolling back all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision follows an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump on January 21, 2025, which…
The U.S. Department of Justice building (AP Photo) The US Department of Justice has spent over 100 million dollars to promote DEI, Restorative Justice, and SEL in schools. A recent report released by Parents Defending Education (PDE), a nonprofit advocating for parental rights in education, shows over $100 million in taxpayer money was spent on…
WASHINGTON: Outgoing US national security adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to India on January 5 and 6 to meet his counterpart Ajit K Doval and other top government officials for a final round of talks with them on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues and to finalise some ongoing initiatives. Sullivan, 48,…
KOTA: Rajasthan’s Kota, the coaching hub for medical and engineering aspirants that has been in headlines for student suicides in recent years, saw a 38% decline in such cases in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 16 cases documented this year as against 26 in 2023.The district administration attributed the dip in student suicides…
NEW DELHI: Manmohan Singh believed India’s development priorities should shape its foreign policy and, in his own words, create a global environment conducive for India’s growth. It was with this in mind that he met President Bush in 2005 on the margins of the UNGA and asked him if the US could help India access…
The year 2024 has been a rollercoaster for the Indian education system. On one hand, Indian universities continued to make their mark globally. Institutions like the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), various Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), and other premier institutes climbed higher in international rankings. The QS World Rankings 2025 recognized several Indian universities…
Caste discrimination, a long-standing issue in India, is now sparking debate in the United States. The concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which were initially intended to foster fairness and belonging within various communities, have inadvertently led to controversy across boardrooms, state legislatures, and educational institutions. A recent survey by Pew Research revealed an…
Generation Z is redefining career dynamics and challenging the traditional corporate status quo. From introducing fresh vocabulary to reshaping workplace culture, Gen Z continues to surprise its predecessors. Often criticized for poor work ethics and labeled as a job-hopping generation driven by high salaries, new insights tell a different story. A study by Apna.co, a…