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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued new rules called the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026. These rules apply to all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in India.The main aim is to stop caste-based discrimination and ensure equal treatment for everyone in colleges and universities.What is caste-based discrimination?Under these regulations, caste-based discrimination means any unfair treatment of a person only because of their caste or tribe.This includes discrimination against students, teachers, or staff belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.Such discrimination can be direct or indirect and is not allowed in…

US spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded a whopping $1.7 billion in inflows over the last three days! This is a sharp reversal from the earlier outflows. In fact, the year started shaky with $681 million in outflows in the first week. However, today, 15 January 2026, saw $843.6 million in spot BTC inflows, 14 January saw $754 million, and 13 January saw over $100 million.  Peaking on 15 January 2026, BlackRock’s IBIT dominated the inflows, approximating $648 million out of $843.6 million clocked in a single day. Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) followed with $125.4 million, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin…

The NFT market experienced a significant downturn in 2025, characterized by a sharp decline in total sales volume and a substantial decrease in overall market capitalization. The market value plummeted by approximately 74%, falling from a peak of $9.2 billion in January 2025 to just $2.4 billion by December 2025. This underperformance has sparked a heated debate in the crypto community about whether NFTs will make a comeback in 2026. The NFT Market Prediction The non-fungible token market is currently experiencing significant volatility, which continues to hold the global trading sales volume below $11 million. The NFT market began to…

The USD/CAD price analysis remains firm above 1.3900, supported by a stronger US dollar and a softer Canadian backdrop. US PPI and retail sales data maintain an upside bias for the greenback. US unemployment claims and FedSpeak could provide fresh impetus to the markets. USD/CAD is trading firmly around 1.3900 in the early European session, supported by a firm US dollar and a softer Canadian backdrop. Recent US data have stayed strong, with November retail sales rising 0.6% MoM after a 0.1% dip in October. Meanwhile, producer prices increased 3.0% YoY for both headline and core measures. –Are you interested…

In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning has taken on a larger meaning, with people using the time to organize and declutter things in their lives.For professionals on the job hunt, a little spring cleaning (metaphorically speaking) could be a great way to reinvigorate your job search. Here are a few strategies your job search spring cleaning should include… Reevaluate Your Job Search Approach Make a list of the last handful of jobs you applied for and see if…

What Is The Average Cost Of Employee Engagement Surveys? Employee engagement is one of the most critical factors influencing output, retention, and overall job satisfaction. Surveys are one of the best tools businesses can use to gauge and enhance engagement. They reveal areas for improvement, offer insight into employee sentiment, and support the development of a stronger corporate culture. This blog post covers everything you need to know about employee engagement survey costs. But first, we’ll discuss the various types of surveys available, the main factors that affect their average cost, and a thorough breakdown of what to budget for.…

Jay Leno has revealed the one shocking question he’s been asked about his personal life amid his wife Mavis Leno’s battle with dementia.The pair have been married for 45 years and have been navigating a new reality over the past two since Mavis was diagnosed with advanced dementia in early 2024.Despite the vows they made decades ago, Leno revealed he has been asked if he would “get a girlfriend” now that his wife is ill.Watch the video above.Jay Leno has revealed that he was asked if he would get a girlfriend now that his wife his ill. (YouTube/ Maria Shriver)The…

In honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth, some PBS stations will be re-showing Mike Leonard’s wonderful documentary about the remarkable life of Newton Minow. When he served as the Chair of the Federal Communications Commission, appointed by President Kennedy, he revolutionized television by expanding viewer choice through three major pieces of legislation: creating PBS, launching the first telecommunications satellite, and requiring all new television sets to provide access to channels on the Ultra-high Frequency band. Later, he championed closed captioning and helped secure the original funding for “Sesame Street.” He mentored dozens of young people, including a summer…

Di tengah gemerlap dunia hiburan Indonesia, nama Amanda Rawles bersinar sebagai salah satu aktris muda paling berbakat dan berpengaruh dalam satu dekade terakhir. Dengan wajah khas berdarah campuran, kemampuan akting yang matang, serta kepribadian yang rendah hati, Amanda berhasil menempatkan dirinya sebagai ikon generasi muda. Ia tidak hanya dikenal sebagai aktris film dan serial televisi, tetapi juga sebagai figur inspiratif bagi banyak remaja dan perempuan muda di Indonesia.Awal Kehidupan dan Latar Belakang Amanda RawlesAmanda Carol Rawles lahir pada 25 Agustus 2000 di Jakarta. Ia merupakan anak bungsu dari pasangan berdarah Australia–Indonesia. Latar belakang budaya yang beragam ini memberinya perspektif unik,…

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