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19-year-old Samrath Singh Chadha's story is one of passion for computers and AI, and an amazing capacity for persistence. He's been selected to the Y Combinator and Z Fellows accelerator programmes. He is currently training a small, highly specialised model, sub-one-billion parameters, to get coding agents to search faster. He tells youngsters there is big demand for those who can build using AI tools

Karnataka has withdrawn the previous BJP government's order banning hijabs in educational institutions, now permitting limited traditional and faith-based symbols like hijabs, turbans, and sacred threads. The new guidelines aim to balance discipline with constitutional values of equality and inclusion, ensuring no student is denied access for wearing permitted symbols.

Despite potential West Asia conflict-induced fiscal strain, the government is committed to prioritizing capital expenditure. Expenditure Secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam affirmed that the entire public spending allocation will be utilized, with a strong focus on highways, railways, shipping, ports, and urban development. This year's budgeted capital expenditure stands at Rs 12.2 lakh crore.

India's economy is robust, capable of sustaining 7.5% growth with low inflation, according to RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta. She highlighted strong remittances, services exports, and FDI as key strengths. Despite West Asia conflict concerns, she anticipates migrants returning and "revenge spending" boosting remittances.

Kirori Mal College's annual alumni meet at Ashoka Lawns saw former students reconnecting with their alma mater. The event celebrated enduring friendships and college memories, highlighted by cultural performances and the inauguration of a new Wall of Fame. Alumni shared reflections on their formative years and the lasting impact of KMC.

Astrophysicist Priyamvada Natarajan discusses the challenges facing international students in the US due to shrinking research funding and the transformative impact of AI on scientific methods. She highlights her journey from India, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and lifelong learning, and her contributions to understanding dark matter and black holes.

Oakridge International School hosted an Internship Carnival, connecting students with universities and industry leaders to explore real-world learning. The event showcased diverse opportunities in fields like AI, design, and entrepreneurship, fostering career clarity and practical skill development. Principal Anuradha Varma emphasized the importance of hands-on exposure for informed future academic choices.

Seventy-five years after Ambedkar’s warning, the continued existence of manual scavenging reveals how caste adapts to modern India

Haryana government has decided to drop the case against ashoka university professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad for objectionable statements. The Supreme Court approved the closure, cautioning the professor to be careful with his future statements. Mahmudabad, who was arrested last year, understood the court's message.

In an inspiring initiative, Patna is metamorphosing waste into art with an innovative park beside Rajendra Prasad's memorial. Dubbed 'Bihar ka Gaurav', this Rs 15 crore endeavor will feature stunning replicas of historical landmarks and sculptures of revered personalities, all ingeniously crafted from scrap materials.

ashoka university broke its silence on Sunday to “express deep regret at the recent events surrounding the resignations of Prof Pratap Bhanu Mehta and Prof Arvind Subramanian” and to “acknowledge there have been some lapses in institutional processes, which we will rectify in consultation with all stakeholders”.

Days after the resignation of Sabyasachi Das, assistant professor at the department of economics in ashoka university, his colleague in the department, economist Pulapre Balakrishnan, too, has put in his papers.

Students at ashoka university, Haryana, are protesting new security measures, including vehicle checks, a ban on cigarettes and alcohol, mandatory pocket checks, and baggage screening. Criticized as invasive, the policies were introduced without prior student consultation, sparking demonstrations. Allegations include intrusive inspections of personal belongings. Over 1,100 people, including faculty, signed a petition opposing the measures.

ashoka university has appointed a new vice-chancellor — Malabika Sarkar — after the Pratap Bhanu Mehta stepped down from the post.