Princeton Review ranks top US universities for financial aid in 2025: See the full list here

Princeton Review has released its 2026 guide ranking the top 10 US colleges offering the best financial aid for the 2024–25 academic year. Based on surveys from 170,000 students, the list highlights private and public institutions that provide substantial need-based scholarships, with some averaging over $70,000. Despite rising college costs nearing $100,000, families are paying…

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OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor says AI boom feels like dotcom era: “We’re in the hype cycle’s peak”

AI Sierra CEO Bret Taylor likens the current AI surge to the dotcom boom, highlighting both its immense potential and inflated expectations. While acknowledging the hype, Taylor emphasizes the need for real-world utility and responsible development, urging companies to focus on solving meaningful problems rather than chasing fleeting trends. He believes long-term success hinges on…

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Ganjam tragedy: Odisha man with no medical degree conducts delivery; mother, newborn die

In Odisha’s Ganjam district, a nursing home proprietor, Mangulu Charan Pradhan, has been arrested for allegedly performing a delivery without medical qualifications, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and her newborn. Police reports indicate that the procedure was conducted with the assistance of two auxiliary nurse midwives, neither of whom were qualified doctors.

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ICC Annual Conference: Gurumurthy Palani, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Gurdeep Klair win coveted CEC spots

Gurumurthy Palani, Anuraag Bhatnagar, and Gurdeep Klair secured key positions on the ICC’s Chief Executives’ Committee at the Singapore conference, marking a significant leadership shift. Palani and Bhatnagar led with 28 votes each. The election saw veteran Sumod Damodar’s exit and drew attention due to the CEC’s crucial role in global cricket development.

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Krishi Vigyan Kendra employees hold protest over pay parity

Employees of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Bihar, not controlled by ICAR, staged a one-day strike demanding equal salaries and benefits with their ICAR counterparts. These employees, affiliated with various agricultural universities and NGOs, protested against discriminatory policies affecting their pay, promotions, and retirement benefits. Frustrated by unaddressed demands, they’ve threatened to boycott the upcoming…

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