Harvard: News
30 Oct 2024
MarsHarvard study suggests Mars was habitable 3.9 billion years ago
In a groundbreaking study, Sarah Steele from Harvard's Paleomagnetics Lab has revealed that Mars may have been habitable some 3.9 billion years ago.
01 Sep 2024
Research'Wonder drug' for weight-loss slows aging process, extends lifespan: Study
Weight-loss medications may hold the key to not only combating obesity but also slowing down the aging process, according to recent research.
30 Aug 2024
AfricaIndians deficient in essential micronutrients, including iron and calcium: Lancet
A recent study published in The Lancet Global Health journal has revealed that Indians across all age groups and genders are consuming insufficient amounts of essential micronutrients, such as iron, calcium, and folate.
24 Aug 2024
Black HoleBlack holes could be a solution to our energy crisis
Avi Loeb, a professor from Harvard has put forth a groundbreaking concept in his latest research paper, "Illumination of a Planet by a Black Hole Moon as a Technological Signature."
17 Aug 2024
Science and TechnologyHarvard's new AI improves protein analysis, leading to safer medications
Harvard Medical School (HMS) researchers have developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, named PINNACLE, designed to understand the behavior of proteins within their natural cellular and tissue environments.
15 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle, Harvard create the most detailed map of human brain
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Harvard biologists and Google have created the most comprehensive map of human brain connections ever seen.
20 Jul 2024
Kareena Kapoor KhanNot an actor, Kareena Kapoor wanted to be a lawyer!
Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor Khan, who launched her acting career in 2000 with the film Refugee, recently disclosed in an interview that she initially aspired to be a lawyer.
16 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHarvard scholars propose AI-driven political polling to improve accuracy
A team of experts from Harvard's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, has suggested that artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to enhance the accuracy of political polling.
04 May 2024
Donald TrumpJeffrey Epstein's 'black book' with 221 additional high-profile names auctioned
An alleged "black book" believed to have belonged to the late financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, will be auctioned on May 15.
29 Apr 2024
Columbia UniversityExplained: Pro-Palestine agitation in US universities, protesters' demands
Protests intensified across college and university campuses in the United States Monday with agitators flying a Palestinian flag in a spot reserved for the American flag at Harvard University.
18 Apr 2024
Columbia UniversityColumbia University leadership testifies on anti-Semitism allegations
Columbia University's top officials, including President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik, appeared before a United States Congressional committee on Wednesday to address allegations of anti-Semitism on campus.
10 Apr 2024
Science and TechnologyHarvard researchers develop novel 'smart fluid' that changes its properties
A team of scientists at Harvard University has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of metamaterials by creating a programmable fluid called "metafluid."
27 Feb 2024
CareerHere's why Harvard Law School has an incredible court legacy
Harvard Law School, an esteemed institution in the United States, has a storied history of producing justices for the nation's Supreme Court.
08 Jan 2024
IsraelCelebrity professor Neri Oxman, billionaire investor's wife, accused of plagiarism
Neri Oxman—American-Israeli designer, architect, and wife of billionaire investor Bill Ackman—plagiarized parts of her 2010 doctoral dissertation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), per Business Insider.
03 Jan 2024
University of PennsylvaniaHarvard president to keep her near $900K annual-salary despite resigning
Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned from her post on Tuesday amid controversy over her handling of on-campus antisemitism since the start of the Israel-Hamas war and plagiarism accusations.
08 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUPenn loses $100m donation amid controversy over university presidents' testimony
The University of Pennsylvania or UPenn lost a $100 million grant after the university's president Elizabeth Magill's testimony before the US Congress regarding antisemitism on campus sparked controversy.
05 Dec 2023
MetaDisinformation researcher accuses Harvard of firing her on Meta's orders
Dr. Joan Donovan, a well-known disinformation expert, has accused Harvard University of ending her project and forcing her out to protect its ties with Facebook's parent company, Meta.
05 Oct 2023
Nobel Prize2023 Nobel chemistry winner flunked his first college chemistry exam
Moungi Bawendi, professor at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is a co-winner of 2023's Nobel Prize in chemistry for his work on "quantum dots." It turns out that the 62-year-old Nobel laureate had a rocky start to his college academic journey.
30 Jun 2023
United States of America#NewsBytesExplainer: What's affirmative action that US Supreme Court has banned
The United States Supreme Court on Thursday ended affirmative action in university admissions, ruling that race can't be considered a deciding factor for higher education.
25 Feb 2023
SuicideAmerican billionaire financier Thomas Lee dies by suicide at 78
United States (US) billionaire financier Thomas Haskell Lee, one of the early pioneers in private equity and leveraged buyouts, has passed away at 78.
07 Feb 2023
India24-year-old Indian-origin student makes history; to head Harvard Law Review
Making India proud globally!
16 Dec 2022
EnglandMeet Claudine Gay, Harvard University's first black president
Harvard University announced Claudine Gay, dean of the Arts and Science Faculty at the institute and a democracy scholar, as its new president on Thursday.
09 Jan 2022
Golden Globe AwardsJennifer Garner named Woman of the Year by Harvard's theatrical-troupe
2022 has started on a good note for Jennifer Garner.
15 Jan 2021
XDidn't get Harvard offer, fell for phishing: Journalist Nidhi Razdan
Well-known journalist Nidhi Razdan claimed on Friday that she fell victim to a sophisticated cyber-attack that made her believe that she has been offered a job by Harvard University.
20 Aug 2020
Kylie JennerKris Jenner sells Hidden Hills mansion for $15 million
Kris Jenner is the latest in the Kardashian family to offload a property.
12 Jul 2020
World Health OrganizationYour AC could be spreading COVID-19: Here's how
A few days back, the World Health Organization suggested COVID-19 could be spreading through airborne particles breathed out in closed, indoor spaces.
09 Jul 2020
Mental HealthCoronavirus pandemic: How to deal with mental health issues
Everything has (figuratively) been turned upside down in the coronavirus-infected world; staying cheerful or motivated seems impossible.
08 Jul 2020
Donald TrumpHarvard, MIT sue Trump administration over international student visa rules
Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Wednesday sued the Donald Trump administration in the United States over expelling foreign students if their classes go online due to the pandemic.
07 Jul 2020
United States of AmericaForeign students "must leave United States" if classes move online
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the US government has toughened its visa rules for foreign students, telling them on Monday that they will have to leave the country if their classes move online.
09 Jun 2020
WuhanSatellite imagery of Wuhan suggests coronavirus started spreading in August
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has wreaked havoc all over the globe, may have actually started much earlier than currently thought.
03 Apr 2020
Oxford UniversityWant to check for COVID-19 infection? Look for these indicators
As COVID-19 continues to sweep across countries, a large number of people are facing the challenge of determining when they might be infected, as one remains asymptomatic for 8-10 days.
05 Mar 2020
IndiaIndia's five most influential and successful women in finance
The world of finance used to be seen as an industry only for men for the longest time. However, that has changed in the last few years.
18 Dec 2019
DNAHarvard scientist plans a dating-app based on DNA. God much?
Normally, when you hear about a dating app, you think of a platform that uses location among other factors to find a partner to date.
17 Dec 2019
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityJamia violence: 400 students, studying in Harvard, Yale condemn it
The violence unleashed on the students of Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University by the cops has been called out by one and all.
14 Dec 2019
Stanford UniversityThese video games can teach you management strategies
Business management is a daunting task and not everyone knows it intuitively.
03 Nov 2019
India#CareerBytes: Five famous Chartered Accountants in India to know about
In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses.
29 Oct 2019
Health & WellnessTop five vegetarian protein sources to add to your salads
Salads are nothing short of a boon for your health.
09 Sep 2019
IndiaNational Nutrition Month: Top five protein-rich food items for vegetarians
These days, many people stick to fasting or fad diet plans to 'stay healthy' or to lose weight.
04 Jul 2019
India#HealthBytes: Five simple exercises to boost sexual health
Even if enhancing your sexual prowess wasn't the reason you joined gym for, in the first place, be assured that exercising can help empower your sexual well-being.
04 Jul 2019
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Five must-have food items for vegetarians
Vegetarians often suffer from deficiency of certain nutrients, like protein, iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and specific vitamins such as Vitamin D and B-12, as they are mainly obtained from meat sources.
02 Jul 2019
India#HealthBytes: Five common myths about milk
We have all been having milk since we were born. It is one of the most commonly consumed drinks around the world.
26 May 2019
Shashi TharoorMost-educated politicians who will be part of 17th Lok Sabha
The newly elected 17th Lok Sabha is different in many ways; it will not only be a younger and more gender-balanced House, but also a more educated one.
05 May 2019
IndiaFamous Chartered Accountants in India to know about
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the hardest and most in-demand professional courses in India.
10 Mar 2019
FacebookNow, Facebook is working on machine capable of reading minds
Even after several privacy-related debacles, Facebook is working on projects that may not get the best of responses.
17 Jan 2019
House of RepresentativesIndian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi appointed to committee on intelligence. Details here
Indian-American Democratic lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthy was appointed as a member of a Congressional committee on intelligence yesterday.
08 Dec 2018
Mukesh AmbaniKnow all about Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's son-in-law
Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal are all set to be married on December 12.
07 Dec 2018
XEat only six French fries, suggests Harvard professor. Say what!
A burger and French fries is one of our most-beloved guilty pleasure food combos, but a Harvard professor has said that the number of fries should be restricted to only six potato sticks.
03 Dec 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 exercises that can help enhance your sex life
Although upping your bedtime prowess might not be the reason you joined gym for, in the first place, but be assured that exercising can help empower your sexual well-being.
29 Nov 2018
Climate Change#ClimateChange: Harvard scientists to dim the Sun in 2019?
With climate catastrophe headed humanity's way, scientists are exploring all possible options to slow down the march of impending disaster.
21 Nov 2018
IndiaFacebook-owned WhatsApp names Abhijit Bose as first India head
Amidst growing pressure from the Indian government, Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has appointed Abhijit Bose as its first-ever India head.
24 Oct 2018
Apple WatchThree Indian-Americans on Time's 'Health Care 50' for extraordinary contributions
Three Indian-Americans have been named in the Time magazine's 2018 list of the 50 most influential people whose work is transforming healthcare in the US.
31 Aug 2018
India#HealthBytes: 5 exercises that can help enhance your sex life
Although upping your bedtime prowess might not be the reason you joined gym for, in the first place, but be assured that exercising can help empower your sexual well-being.
23 Aug 2018
IndiaIs coconut oil really poison as this Harvard Professor claims?
A Harvard Professor's claim "coconut oil is pure poison," has left the world divided and India, especially South India, fuming.
18 Aug 2018
Stanford University#CareerBytes: These video games can teach you management strategies
Business management is a daunting task and not everyone knows it intuitively.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaIndians may live 4yrs longer if country meets WHO standards
Indians would live for about four years longer on an average if the country meets the WHO's air quality standards, according to a new study.
27 Jul 2018
India4 Indians in Fortune's list of influential people under 40
The recently-declared "Fortune's 40 of the most influential and inspiring young people in business under the age of 40" has brought India enough reason to cheer.
25 Jul 2018
IndiaWhy can't even privileged women move out of abusive marriages?
A 39-year-old independent woman, who married the love of her life, earns a six-figure salary, is a fauji-kid, travels abroad. A life we all want.
21 Jun 2018
AmazonWho is this Indian Warren Buffett picked to head healthcare-venture?
Yesterday, prominent Indian-American surgeon and journalist, Atul Gawande was appointed as the CEO of the yet-to-be named US-based health-care venture of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JP Morgan.
09 May 2018
KarnatakaKarnataka polls: The Malleswaram candidate is two ex-presidents' grandson
The grandson of former presidents Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and VV Giri is in the fray this time in the Karnataka polls.
13 Apr 2018
IndiaComparisons between India, China unfair: Ex-RBI chief Raghuram Rajan
Comparisons between India and China are "unfair" as India "pales" before the Communist giant, which is about five times India's size, ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has said as he emphasized on improving infrastructure for the country's growth.
08 Apr 2018
IndiaManagement students should build purpose-driven firms: Harvard Professor
Senior faculty of Harvard Business School, Professor Srikant M Datar, has exhorted management students to build purpose-driven organizations as the world will require many more "thoughtful and caring managers in the years to come."
05 Apr 2018
BostonAsian-American group sues Harvard for discriminating in admission process
A group of Asian-American students called 'Students for Fair Admissions' has sued Harvard University alleging discrimination in the admission process.
13 Feb 2018
DubaiIIM Ahmedabad to launch first international center in Dubai
The renowned Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is setting up its first international center in Dubai in partnership with UAE-based BRS Ventures.
08 Feb 2018
IndiaIrrfan Khan invited for lecture at Harvard
What a phenomenal actor Irrfan Khan is, cannot be debated. And now the actor has been invited to India conference at Harvard to to deliver a talk on 'Disruptive Innovation in India'.
28 Nov 2017
IndiaQS Rankings: IIM Ahmedabad at no. 49; full list here
The Harvard Business School in the US has topped the QS World University Rankings: Global MBA Rankings 2018, leaving behind other high-ranking institutes around the world.
16 Sep 2017
Mike PompeoHarvard rescinds Chelsea Manning's visiting fellowship over CIA chief's protest
Harvard University has rescinded its offer to make Chelsea Manning a distinguished visiting fellow, following CIA chief Mike Pompeo's decision to cancel an appearance at the university.
04 Sep 2017
MumbaiMumbai: Versova man loses Rs. 1.45L in cyber credit-card fraud
Tahir Sheikh of Mumbai's Versova was duped of Rs. 1.45L in a cyber-fraud when his public sector bank credit-card was used on Indian and global portals by cyber-criminals.
24 Aug 2017
AthleticsResearch on athletes' poop samples may lead to endurance pills
A microbiologist at Harvard Medical School, Jonathan Scheiman may soon come up with an endurance probiotic pill.
11 Aug 2017
Hepatitis BIndian-origin entrepreneur raises $1.1bn by SoftBank
A US-based biotech company founded by an Indian-origin entrepreneur has raised $1.1bn from SoftBank and other investors- one of the largest fundings in the life science sector.
27 Apr 2017
Kumar Mangalam BirlaIIM-A Director Ashish Nanda steps down
Ashish Nanda, director of IIM Ahmedabad has decided to step down from his post.
06 Jan 2017
Akhilesh YadavAkhilesh aiming for win with a Harvard Professor's help
Steve Jarding has been providing CM Akhilesh Yadav the strategy for the upcoming elections like Prashant Kishor is doing for Rahul Gandhi.
29 Sep 2016
World BankWorld Bank confirms re-appointment of Jim Yong Kim as President
The World Bank announced that Jim Yong Kim has been re-appointed as the President.
