California spent millions on STEM programmes for women, results are still unsatisfactory: Will Trump’s funding cuts deepen the crisis? – Times of India

California spent millions on STEM programmes for women, results are still unsatisfactory: Will Trump’s funding cuts deepen the crisis? – Times of India

Over the past decade, California funneled millions of dollars into initiatives aimed at increasing the participation of women in STEM, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Programmes sought to attract more women to engineering, computer science, and math, acknowledging these fields as critical engines of innovation, economic growth, and national security. Yet the results remain underwhelming….

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While Harvard and Columbia lose millions in federal cuts, this California university pockets  million from Trump: Here’s why – Times of India

While Harvard and Columbia lose millions in federal cuts, this California university pockets $2 million from Trump: Here’s why – Times of India

Image caption: www.pacific..edu Across the United States, colleges and universities are grappling with a deepening funding crisis. Shrinking federal and state budgets, rising operational costs, and the expiration of pandemic-era relief funds have left many institutions slashing programs, cutting staff, and tightening financial aid. Elite institutions like Harvard face potential losses nearing $1 billion annually…

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IND vs ENG: ‘Banned for 2 years from IPL, costed millions’ – ECB chair praises England players’ mentality | Cricket News – Times of India

IND vs ENG: ‘Banned for 2 years from IPL, costed millions’ – ECB chair praises England players’ mentality | Cricket News – Times of India

Gus Atkinson of England is mobbed by team mates after running out Shubman Gill on Day One of the 5th Test at The Oval (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) As rain interrupted proceedings on Day 1 of the fifth and final Test between India and England, a strong message came from ECB chair Richard Thompson….

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Why student loan bills are doubling for millions as the SAVE plan ends this August – Times of India

Why student loan bills are doubling for millions as the SAVE plan ends this August – Times of India

Millions must switch repayment plans as SAVE student loan relief expires. (AI Image) Millions of federal student loan borrowers across the US are expected to see their monthly repayments double as the Biden-era SAVE (Saving on a Valuable Education) plan comes to an end. The plan, which allowed interest-free forbearance on repayments, is now effectively…

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Why are millions of US student borrowers suddenly facing  billion in new interest charges? – Times of India

Why are millions of US student borrowers suddenly facing $27 billion in new interest charges? – Times of India

Trump administration dismantling of US Department of Education ends SAVE Plan benefits for millions. (AP Photo) Millions of federal student loan borrowers in the US are facing a sharp increase in their debt as $27 billion in new interest charges are set to accrue over the next 12 months. This change affects around 8 million…

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Shubhanshu Shukla’s emotional reunion with family melts millions of hearts online | Watch first pictures | – The Times of India

Shubhanshu Shukla’s emotional reunion with family melts millions of hearts online | Watch first pictures | – The Times of India

After completing a historic 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has returned to Earth and to his family’s warm embrace. Shukla, who became the first Indian to visit the ISS and only the second Indian to travel to space after Rakesh Sharma, shared a series of emotional…

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Millions of children at risk as global vaccination rates decline, new study warns | – The Times of India

Millions of children at risk as global vaccination rates decline, new study warns | – The Times of India

A recent study published in The Lancet reveals a concerning global trend: millions of children are at risk of life-threatening diseases due to declining vaccination rates. The study states that measles vaccinations have declined in nearly 100 countries. Health inequalities, COVID-19 disruptions, and rising misinformation have contributed to this decline. Despite significant progress over the…

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Millions of anti-Trump demonstrators protest across US on President’s birthday

Millions of anti-Trump demonstrators protest across US on President’s birthday

Masses of demonstrators packed into streets, parks and plazas across the US on Saturday to protest against President Donald Trump, marching through downtowns and small towns, blaring anti-authoritarian chants mixed with support for protecting democracy and immigrant rights. Organisers of the “No Kings” demonstrations said millions had marched to hundreds of events. Governors across the…

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Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: Millions face stricter work rules – what changes are proposed under food aid program? – Times of India

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: Millions face stricter work rules – what changes are proposed under food aid program? – Times of India

President Trump’s bill proposes significant cuts to the US’s largest food aid program — SNAP — impacting millions of people (Image credit: AP) US President Donald Trump‘s recently introduced “Big Beautiful Bill” proposes significant cuts to federal spending on one of the largest food aid programs — the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for low-income…

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