Complaints against PM scholarship scheme being reviewed: Tharoor

Complaints have been received from Jammu and Kashmir students who have availed Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme, Union minister of state for HRD Shashi Tharoor said on Sunday, while giving an assurance that the grievances will be looked into and addressed. “Many complaints have arisen this year, but HRD minister Pallam Raju has relaxed the … Read more

Rhodes Scholarship gets donation of $120 million

The organizers of the Rhodes Scholarships say a Canadian philanthropist is giving of $120 million to the program, the largest single donation since the prestigious program was founded more than a century ago. The Rhodes Trust said on Thursday that the McCall MacBain Foundation’s grant will help fund the current 83 Rhodes Scholarships to the … Read more

Eat healthy to ward off depression

A healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, fish and low-fat cheese may reduce the risk of severe depression, a new study has found. On the other hand, high intake of junk food, sugar and processed meats may increase depressive symptoms, scientists claim. Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland, in a study of more … Read more

UK Govt, TCS launch cyber policy scholarship for Indians

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said it has partnered with the UK Government to set up a scholarship on cyber policy for Indian professionals working in diverse fields. The ”Chevening-TCS Scholarship”, launched in collaboration with the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), will be the world’s first cyber security and public policy education programme, … Read more