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IIT Bombay Has Only 5 SC, 6 OBC Professors Among 412, RTI Shows

RTI data reveals that IIT Bombay has only five Scheduled Caste (SC) and six Other Backward Classes (OBC) professors among 412 faculty members, with no Scheduled Tribe (ST) professors. The data comes amid scrutiny following the alleged suicide of Dalit student Sahil Wakode, who faced caste-based slurs. The institute has 363 associate and assistant professors, including 29 SC, 8 ST, and 35 OBC members. An investigation is ongoing.

News18·2h ago·Mumbai

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World

Powerful Nor'easter Storm Causes Death, Flooding, Power Outages in Northeast US

A powerful Nor'easter storm has caused one death, widespread flooding, and power outages affecting around 100,000 people in the northeastern United States. New York and New Jersey declared emergencies as the storm disrupted travel, leading to the cancellation of 400 flights. Major cities including New York City and Boston faced severe weather impacts throughout the weekend.

Al Jazeera·3h ago

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Sports

PM Emphasizes Discovering Sporting Talent in Villages and Towns

The Prime Minister stressed the importance of reaching out to villages and towns to discover sporting talent. He also praised Rajinder Singh for his contributions to hockey. This highlights the government's focus on grassroots sports development and recognition of key individuals promoting sports in India.

ANI News·25m ago

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Business

IIT Madras Closes First Round of Deep-Tech VC Fund with Rs 150 Crore Alumni...

IIT Madras has announced the first close of its deep-tech venture capital fund, with alumni investing over Rs 150 crore. This marks a significant milestone in funding innovation and technology startups linked to the institute, leveraging its alumni network to boost deep-tech entrepreneurship.

ET Education·8h ago·Chennai

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Entertainment

Swara Bhasker Criticizes Trolls Over Post-Pregnancy Weight Gain

Actor Swara Bhasker has spoken out against online trolling related to her weight gain after pregnancy. She criticized the negative comments and body shaming she faced on social media following the birth of her child. Swara's response highlights the issue of trolling and body image pressures faced by women, especially mothers, in public life.

Udayavani·2h ago

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World

Education Official Urges Teachers to Improve Learning Outcomes

An official from the Education Department has urged teachers to prioritize improving student learning outcomes. The call emphasizes the importance of enhancing educational quality and ensuring students achieve better academic results. This initiative aims to strengthen the overall education system by focusing on effective teaching methods and measurable improvements in student performance.

The Hindu·16h ago

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