UGC Appeals Universities to Embrace Handloom Fabrics for Ceremonial Attire

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) appeals to universities to adopt ceremonial robes made from handloom fabrics for special occasions like convocations. In letters dated July 15, 2015, and June 7, 2019, the UGC had initially urged universities to consider the use of handloom fabrics due to their comfort in India’s climate. Several universities…

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UGC Proposes Working Women Hostels within University Campuses

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) sets the stage for a transformative initiative, proposing the establishment of Working Women Hostels (WWH) within university campuses. This visionary move is part of a larger commitment to enhance women’s educational empowerment, aligning with India’s commendable progress, boasting a 43% representation of women graduates in STEM fields. As…

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NASA Unveils Cutting-Edge X-59 Supersonic Aircraft for Quiet Commercial Travel

Palmdale, California: Demonstrating a commitment to revolutionize commercial supersonic travel, NASA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, introduced the X-59, a groundbreaking quiet supersonic aircraft. Unveiled on Friday in Palmdale, California, the experimental aircraft is set to redefine air travel with its predicted top speed of 1.4 times the speed of sound, equivalent to…

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Bus Accident in Assam’s Hailakandi District Leaves 25 Injured, Mostly Children

Silchar: A tragic bus accident unfolded on Tuesday morning in Assam’s Hailakandi district, resulting in nearly 25 individuals, predominantly children, sustaining injuries after the vehicle rolled off National Highway 37, as confirmed by the police. The mishap occurred when a bus carrying students and teachers from Katakhal Public School was en route to a picnic….

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Vivek Ramaswamy Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race, Throws Support Behind Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy, the former biotech executive and multi-millionaire, has officially stepped back from his 2024 presidential campaign, announcing his decision on Monday. Despite garnering attention for his unconventional bid, Ramaswamy failed to gain the necessary momentum in the Republican Party’s initial nominating contest in Iowa. In a surprising turn, he has chosen to endorse former…

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