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Harvard’s admissions system continues to favor wealth through legacy preference, athletic recruitment, and resource-driven extracurriculars, embedding privilege into the Ivy League. David Deming argues that ending legacy alone won’t fix inequities, true reform requires transparency, income-based accountability, and broader change. Despite calls for fairness, Harvard resists structural shifts, leaving meritocracy overshadowed by inherited advantage.

Following violent protests in Nepal, Birgunj, a key border town, faces tight restrictions, disrupting trade with Raxaul, Bihar. The unrest, which toppled a government and led to widespread destruction, has eased with a new PM and lifted curfews.

Unsafe four-storey building razed in Dibrugarh after woman’s death

The Assam government plans to expand educational opportunities. Eighty new model schools will open in tea garden areas. Mid-day meals are planned for older students. Smart classrooms will be introduced. The government will enhance school infrastructure. Teacher service conditions will improve. Bicycles will be provided to students. A school breakfast program is also under consideration….

Actress Mohini has opened up about a disturbing experience from her career, revealing that she was pressured into performing intimate and swimsuit sequences in director RK Selvamani’s 1994 Tamil film Kanmani without her consent. In a recent interview, Mohini said she initially broke down and refused, but eventually gave in so that the production would…

Police registered an FIR over 48 hours late after the Dean of Gajra Raja Medical College was allegedly threatened and obstructed. The case was filed under minor sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, despite demands from college officials to include charges for deterring a public servant from duty.

During the highly anticipated teaser launch of SS Rajamouli’s ‘Varanasi’ featuring Mahesh Babu, technical difficulties emerged, postponing the screening. Fans remained incredibly understanding and unwavering in their support, drawing admiration from Rajamouli himself. The director clarified that the delays were due to heightened security measures to thwart leaks, alongside the extensive technical setup needed for…

The blockbuster comedy ‘Housefull 5,’ a massive box office success earning over ₹300 crore, has made its debut on Prime Video. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and featuring a star-studded cast including Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and Riteish Deshmukh, the film is now available for streaming. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, ‘Housefull 5’ presents a unique murder…

Uddhav Thackeray visited cousin Raj Thackeray’s residence for Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai, fueling speculation of a potential alliance for upcoming civic polls. This marks their third public interaction, following Raj’s birthday visit to Uddhav in July. Their renewed bonhomie was also evident during a joint political appearance protesting language policies.