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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has extended the deadline for submitting proposals for the creation of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) in Environmental Studies on the SWAYAM Platform. Originally, the deadline was April 17, but due to appeals from Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the UGC has postponed it to May
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The UK government has proposed new rules for controlling immigration, including new regulations for international students. The plan suggests that most graduates will be allowed to stay in the UK for 18 months after their course finishes, six months less than the current permit. This is part of a broader
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The Supreme Court of India granted interim bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested by the Haryana Police for a social media post on Operation Sindoor that allegedly disparaged women officers in the Indian armed forces. The court's decision came after a bench of Justices Surya
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A week after Ashoka University distanced itself from comments made by its faculty member Ali Khan Mahmudabad on Operation Sindoor, the Supreme Court has granted him interim bail. Mahmudabad, a professor of political science, was arrested by the Haryana State Commission for Women for his social media posts, which they
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The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who was arrested over his Facebook post that allegedly disparaged women officers in the Indian Armed Forces. However, the court also ordered the constitution of a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the charges against
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The Supreme Court's intervention in the case of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad comes as a relief to the academic community, which had expressed outrage over his arrest for a Facebook post critical of India's Operation Sindoor. The professor was taken into custody by the
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The Supreme Court of India granted interim bail to Ali Khan Mahmudabad, an associate professor at Ashoka University, who was arrested by Haryana Police on May 18 for a Facebook post critical of Operation Sindoor press briefings. The court acknowledged the importance of freedom of expression but also emphasized the
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The International Booker Prize 2025 has shortlisted six novels from a longlist of 13, showcasing a diverse range of themes, styles, and perspectives. From post-apocalyptic scenarios to explorations of the human condition, these novels offer a glimpse into the complexities of human experience. Our experts review the shortlisted novels, highlighting
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The University of Leicester's Dr Jonathan Taylor, an Associate Professor of Creative Writing, has been awarded the Arnold Bennett Book Prize for his collection of short stories, Scablands and Other Stories. Taylor's work, set in Leicestershire and his native Stoke-on-Trent, has resonated with readers and earned
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Poppy Koronka, a health correspondent, explores a popular TikTok trend where people claim that a specific McDonald's order can alleviate migraine symptoms. According to neuroscientists, there may be some truth to the claim, as caffeine, complex sugars, salt, and carbohydrates can help reduce severe headache symptoms. Professor Amanda
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As France and Germany move towards a joint European energy policy, they are adopting a technology-neutral approach, marking a new phase in nuclear energy. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have called for a new approach to European energy cooperation, including nuclear power, as part of their
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Renu Bhatia, the chairperson of the Haryana State Commission for Women, had a career in front of the cameras before entering politics. She played Benazir Bhutto in a short film in 2008 and was a Doordarshan anchor from 1991-2000. Bhatia's family has been associated with the RSS and
