‘Until Brahmin donates daughter’: IAS officer’s remark stirs row; issues clarification

A senior IAS officer in Madhya Pradesh faces backlash after a viral video showed him linking reservation continuation to inter-caste marriage. The All India Brahmin Society condemned the remarks as “indecent” and “casteist,” demanding an FIR and disciplinary action. The officer later clarified his statement was taken out of context, expressing regret if sentiments were…

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Nicholas Kent sworn in as US Under Secretary of Education: A closer look at his academic and policy trajectory

Nicholas Kent has been sworn in as the U.S. Under Secretary of Education, assuming a pivotal role in shaping federal policy on student aid, higher education, and workforce development. Backed by state and federal experience, Kent is expected to advance conservative reforms focused on career pathways, short-term credentials, and institutional accountability amid national debate over…

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How will SUNY ESF’s budget deficit impact the Adirondacks: What does this mean for local conservation?

SUNY ESF faces an $8 million budget deficit and plans a five-year stability strategy, including $335,000 cuts to forest land budgets and 38 staff reductions. Despite financial pressures, the college aims to grow Adirondack programmes like the Timbuctoo Institute. No individual Adirondack property cuts are planned, while ongoing conservation efforts and educational activities continue across…

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