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Wisconsin audits find lack of tracking of DEI spending at university system and state agencies

Wisconsin audits find lack of tracking of DEI spending at university system and state agencies

Wisconsin audits find lack of tracking of DEI spending at university system and state agencies
Published on Apr 11, 2025 10:06 PM IST
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Democratic Gov. Beshear vetoes GOP bill to dismantle DEI efforts at Kentucky's public universities

Democratic Gov. Beshear vetoes GOP bill to dismantle DEI efforts at Kentucky's public universities

Democratic Gov. Beshear vetoes GOP bill to dismantle DEI efforts at Kentucky's public universities
Published on Mar 21, 2025 03:27 AM IST
AP |

NASA ditches chief scientists role, closes key offices amid Trump layoffs

NASA's acting administrator signed a memo that was sent to the employees, encouraging employees to “embrace the challenge” when the cuts go into effect.

NASA has fired 23 employees, including Katherine Calvin, a climate science specialist and NASA top scientist, as per Reuters.(AFP)
Published on Mar 13, 2025 05:28 PM IST

Enola Gay: Huge uproar as WWII bomber targeted under Trump govt's DEI purge

Enola Gay is the B-29 bomber that dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan in 1945.

Enola Gay was named after pilot Colonel Paul Tibbets Jr's mother, Enola Gay Tibbets.
Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:11 PM IST

Blind IIM student’s desperate search for a job: ‘I’m exhausted, I have loans'

A blind student at the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM Trichy) is struggling to land a job as his MBA journey draws to an end.

Amey Tiwari opened up about his futile job search in a powerful LinkedIn post.
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 12:51 PM IST

Guest Column | Shimmery spirit of sports

There were students from the National Cadet Corps (NCC), and from alumni as well. It boosts not just the current students’ morale, but the staff’s as well, when wholehearted participation is seen in the ground along with much-needed qualities in athletes like unwavering ‘jazba’ and undying sportsmanship

There is beauty present in diversity, not threat. And for that beauty to grow and benefit us, a mutually respectful environment for all religions, languages, faiths, opinions, voices, differing abilities and different personalities has to be worked upon. (Shutterstock)
Published on Mar 02, 2025 08:42 AM IST
ByReema Bansal

Disney, Pepsi among companies that are silently axing their DEI efforts: Report

Following US President Donald Trump's inauguration, several companies marked a change in their DEI policies. Some did so openly and some are doing it silently.

President Trump's second term as US President has led to massive shifts in how companies approach DEI policies, with some doing it openly and other going ahead with them silently.(AP)
Updated on Feb 14, 2025 08:25 PM IST

Hiring freezes, buyouts to workers: Elon Musk-led DOGE's key highlights so far

It has been just around half a month since Elon Musk has been heading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

American views on DOGE leader Elon Musk's influence on the Donald Trump administration have changed dramatically since the Republican leader was re-elected. (Reuters)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:18 PM IST

White House registers DEI.gov and Waste.gov amid federal workforce purge

USA-TRUMP/WEBSITES (PIX):White House registers DEI.gov and Waste.gov amid federal workforce purge

White House registers DEI.gov and Waste.gov amid federal workforce purge
Published on Feb 06, 2025 02:23 AM IST
Reuters |

List of US CEOs supporting DEI efforts grows despite Republican pressure: Report

The CEOs of Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs are some of the few who have continued to support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies

One of Trump's first executive orders after taking office was to place federal DEI employees on administrative leave as work began to dismantle their departments.(Mandel Ngan/AFP)
Published on Feb 03, 2025 04:52 PM IST

Ashoka University calls for inclusive higher education at 2nd annual conclave

The event brought together experts to discuss about creating more inclusive higher education systems for students with disabilities.

The Conclave featured four dedicated Idea Labs that explored critical themes, including building support structures and reasonable accommodation frameworks at HEIs (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Sep 27, 2024 08:14 PM IST
By, New Delhi

TV's Emmy Awards devote time to honoring diverse actors and series

AWARDS-EMMYS/DIVERSITY (PIX, TV):TV's Emmy Awards devote time to honoring diverse actors and series

TV's Emmy Awards devote time to honoring diverse actors and series
Published on Sep 16, 2024 09:51 AM IST
Reuters |

Empowering Women, Igniting Innovation

Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO of Salesforce India, delivered a keynote urging women to step out of their comfort zones, emphasizing on innovation and mentorship.

Hosted by Salesforce India Chairperson & CEO, Arundhati Bhattacharya, the summit was attended by several women leaders.
Updated on Aug 30, 2024 09:29 PM IST

How John McFall's ‘Parastronaut Feasibility' opens space to disability inclusion

A University of Toronto professor told HT.com how the parastronaut program opens the diversity chapter in space-related conversations.

John McFall - a member of the ESA Astronaut Class of 2022. A motorbike accident resulted in the amputation of his right leg at the age of 19. Earlier this year, he was cleared to fly in space, becoming the first
Published on Aug 16, 2024 08:23 PM IST

John Deere ends support of 'social or cultural awareness' events, distances from inclusion efforts

John Deere ends support of 'social or cultural awareness' events, distances from inclusion efforts

John Deere ends support of 'social or cultural awareness' events, distances from inclusion efforts
Published on Jul 18, 2024 01:51 AM IST
AP |

Romance Writers of America files for bankruptcy after tumultuous split spurred by racism allegations

Romance Writers of America files for bankruptcy after tumultuous split spurred by racism allegations

Romance Writers of America files for bankruptcy after tumultuous split spurred by racism allegations
Published on Jun 01, 2024 01:24 AM IST
AP |

Raghuram G Rajan - “Everyone should have a chance to succeed”

The former RBI Governor Raghuram G Rajan and economist Rohit Lamba spoke about their book at the Kolkata Literary Meet earlier this year

Rohit Lamba (L) and Raghuram G Rajan at the Kolkata Literary Meet (Kolkata Literary Meet)
Published on May 16, 2024 08:07 PM IST

Who is Mashal Sherzad? Minnesota University fires DEI worker over swastika photo

A DEI manager at the University of Minnesota was fired after she was pictured standing in front of an Israeli flag with swastikas emblazoned on it.

Mashal Sherzad, 29, uploaded the now-deleted pictures from a pro-Palestinian rally on social media.(afghanminx/Instagram)
Updated on Apr 27, 2024 04:39 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

International Women's Day: Building an inclusive future

Building women's participation through digital literacy among them will increase employment, enhance entrepreneurship and foster economic growth.

Women entrepreneurs comprise around 30% of the Indian startup ecosystem and probably fewer of them are women founders. (Representative photo)
Published on Mar 07, 2024 09:52 AM IST
ByAngeline Gautami Fernando, New Delhi

University of Florida axes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices; here's why

The University of Florida has terminated 13 full-time diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) posts as well as 15 administrative faculty appointments.

Florida University has become the latest example of growing opposition to DEI programs.(Unspalshh)
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 08:46 PM IST
ByShweta Kukreti

Nurturing a more inclusive future for energy innovation

This article is authored by Preeti Bajaj, MD & CEO, Luminous Power Technologies.

Energy (Representational Image)
Published on Mar 02, 2024 06:03 PM IST

Zero Discrimination Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme

Zero Discrimination Day 2024: Here's all you need to know about the date, history, significance and theme of Zero Discrimination Day this year

Zero Discrimination Day 2024: Date, history, significance and theme (Photo by Twitter/ronnieagabajr)
Published on Feb 29, 2024 04:50 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

'Historic low’ report shows women-led films fell to 30% in 2023

A new study reveals an ‘industry failure’ in terms of championing women-led movies. 2023's top-grossing films chart matched the numbers from 2010.

Greta Lee (Past Lives), Margot Robbie (Barbie) and Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid)
Published on Feb 23, 2024 12:01 AM IST

Towards health for all: Global experiences

This article is authored by Oommen C Kurian, senior fellow and head of Health Initiative, ORF.

Health care (StockPic)
Published on Feb 21, 2024 10:00 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

‘India loses more than 1% GDP through the exclusion of LGBT persons’

Economist MV Lee Badgett has studied the economic impact of not extending the social institution of marriage to same-sex couples. An interview

Lee Badgett spoke at an event organised at the Godrej DEI Lab in Mumbai (Photo credit: Harinath Govindan)
Published on Nov 27, 2023 08:49 PM IST

JGU and Pace University sign agreement for short-term study abroad programme

An agreement for short-term study abroad programme for JGU students at Pace University was also signed between Pace University & O.P. Jindal Global University.

President, Professor Marvin Krislov, Pace University, New York, USA and The Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University Prof (Dr) C Raj Kumar(Handout)
Published on Nov 02, 2023 06:58 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Saini community challenges its inclusion as social caste

Last year, a section of the Saini community had staged protests against the government’s decision to include them in the list of other castes, which were entitled to four percent reservation in jobs and professional educational institutions in the union territory.

At a time when various communities strive for their inclusion into reservation categories, the Saini community in Jammu and Kashmir has challenged their inclusion as a social caste before the J&K and Ladakh high court. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 08:34 AM IST

Embracing inclusivity in regular jobs and freelancing

This article is authored by Shilpa Jain, CEO & founder, BeGig.

Gender Equality.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 12, 2023 10:43 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Hackathon for LGBTQ, persons with disabilities in Pune on October 7

The results, and solutions of all the participating teams will be documented as case studies and shared with academia and corporates as a part of best practices and solutions to some of the inclusion problems

the event will be held by National HRD Network (NHRDN), Pune chapter in association with Fergusson College. (HT FILE)
Published on Oct 05, 2023 07:28 PM IST

US lawmaker launches caucus to protect interests of Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs

Thanedar on Friday formally launched in the US Congress the caucus that aims to combat religious discrimination and promote religious freedom.

A congressional caucus is a group of members of the United States Congress that meet to pursue common legislative objectives.(ANI)
Published on Sep 30, 2023 07:09 AM IST
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