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Can Indian Students Build the Nation?

Can Indian Students Build the Nation?

Can Indian Students Build the Nation? The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, said Wednesday that India's centres of higher learning have the onerous responsibility to mould the nation-builders of tomorrow. Mukherjee was attending the first convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion,…
President Exhorts Law Students to Save the Rights of People

President Exhorts Law Students to Save the Rights of People

The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, addressed the 24th Annual Convocation of National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Bangalore on Sunday. Addressing the students, the President said legal fraternity, especially students of law, must be in the vanguard of the battle for the rights and welfare of our people.…
Can Narendra Modi’s Song and Dance Solve India’s Problems?

Can Narendra Modi’s Song and Dance Solve India’s Problems?

Shamelessness has always been the hallmark of Indian politics. Now Narendra Modi is only trying to redefine it with the glitz of his musical sloganeering. By Rakesh Raman Empty vessels make the most noise (अधजल गगरी छलकत जाए). This proverb fits well for the hype-driven government led by Prime Minister…
First Lady Michelle Obama’s Recipe Challenge for Kids

First Lady Michelle Obama’s Recipe Challenge for Kids

First Lady Michelle Obama, PBS flagship station WGBH Boston, the U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday the winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. It is a nationwide recipe challenge for kids that promotes cooking and healthy eating as part of the First Lady’s Let’s…
Feed the Children Names J.C. Watts New President and CEO

Feed the Children Names J.C. Watts New President and CEO

Feed the Children, an Oklahoma City-based charitable organization that feeds hungry children worldwide, announced Friday that J.C. Watts has been appointed the new president and CEO by its board of directors, and he will begin his duties Feb. 1. Watts will broaden existing programs and develop key initiatives and partnerships.…
Climate Change: Future of Disadvantaged Children at Stake

Climate Change: Future of Disadvantaged Children at Stake

Children are already paying a heavy price for the world’s inaction on climate change, UNICEF said. “The future of today’s children, particularly the most disadvantaged, is at stake,” said UNICEF executive director Anthony Lake, speaking at an event at the 21st United Nations climate change conference in Paris, known as…
PGA Golfer Jason Day Works for Underserved Children

PGA Golfer Jason Day Works for Underserved Children

Concur brand ambassador and PGA golfer Jason Day, joined by his wife Ellie, visited the headquarters of Concur Friday in support of a Concur community service event that benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of King County, WA. The event inaugurates Concur's summer service program with Boys and Girls Clubs,…