Zohran Mamdani, Mindy Kaling’s brother, and the uncomfortable truth about Indian bias in US college admissions

The controversy surrounding Zohran Mamdani’s college application, where he identified as both Asian and Black, has reignited debates about racial identity and affirmative action. This echoes past incidents like Vijay Chokal-Ingam’s deception to gain medical school admission. These cases expose the complexities of race, privilege, and the need for honest self-representation among Indian-origin applicants navigating…

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Copper strategy: India eyes sixfold rise in demand by 2047; Centre unveils plan to expand refining capacity

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy introduced the Copper Vision Document, outlining India’s strategy to meet a projected sixfold increase in copper demand by 2047. The plan targets adding 5 million tonnes per annum of smelting and refining capacity by 2030. It emphasizes enhanced recycling, secondary refining, and securing international mineral resources.

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