Gladwell compared Harvard’s admissions process with that of Caltech, a university with a merit-based approach. He observed that the proportion of Asian-American students at Caltech rose significantly, from 25% to 43% between 1992 and 2013. Meanwhile, Harvard’s percentage remained between 15-20%, a disparity he attributed to legacy admissions, donor contributions, and athletic scholarships. Indian...
Read MoreIn Rangpuri, investigators are baffled by the deaths of a father and his four differently-abled daughters. Key evidence includes poison packets, a box of sweets, and sacred threads tied around their bodies. Police are considering financial struggles and possible occult rituals as motives while examining CCTV footage for more clues.
Read MoreWhatsApp executives face legal action in Gurugram for not providing requested information to local police. Despite multiple requests, WhatsApp failed to comply, leading to accusations of aiding the accused individuals.
Read MoreThe IPL Governing Council has decided that each franchise can retain up to five players and use one Right to Match (RTM) before the upcoming mega auction. If all five players are retained, it will cost the franchise Rs 75 crore from their total auction purse. The retention price caps are set at different...
Read MoreThe Supreme Court of India has unveiled a handbook to combat stereotypes about disabilities in legal contexts. Chief Justice Dhananjay Chandrachud highlighted the necessity of respectful language and improved data collection on children with disabilities. The handbook discourages derogatory terms and endorses a people-first approach when addressing persons with disabilities.
Read MoreRosie Duffield resigned from the Labour Party, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of hypocrisy for accepting gifts while cutting winter heating payments for pensioners. She criticized his policies as inconsistent with Labour values. The controversy has caused friction within the party, especially during their first conference since regaining power.
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