MINORITY STRESS THEORY
From psychology to philosophy, why future leaders need a broad academic base
Rapid technological advancements demand an education system that equips students to analyse cultures, data, and technologies in tandem.
‘No place for Western ideas’: DU committee axes topics on Israel-Palestine, Kashmir, and dating apps, stirs controversy
A recent meeting of the Standing Committee on Academic Matters at Delhi University led to the removal of several crucial topics from the proposed psychology syllabus. Controversial omissions included the Israel-Palestine conflict, Kashmir, and the role of dating apps in youth suicides. Faculty members expressed concern over political interference and the lack of academic autonomy. A panel will now review the syllabus, raising questions about the balance between traditional values and modern psychological needs in India’s education system.
Why Maneesh Dangi favors BFSI and Staples in a volatile market
Maneesh Dangi suggests bonds over equities in the near term due to global uncertainties introduced by Trump's tariffs. He foresees a potential recovery in India’s economy within five to six months and recommends focusing on domestic-facing sectors like BFSI and local consumption, while being cautious with globally-linked sectors.
Tech companies claim AI can recognise human emotions but the science doesn't stack up
The global market for AI-based emotion recognition systems is growing. It was valued at US$34 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US $62 billion by 2027. These technologies work by making predictions about a person's emotional state from biometric data, such as their heart rate, skin moisture, voice tone, gestures or facial expressions.
It is not the government's job to tell people what to eat or not, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
The minority affairs minister stressed that every citizen has freedom in the country to eat food of their choice adding that those who try to teach India about minorities should first see the difference in minorities’ population between India and Pakistan after Partition.
Bills getting passed without debate, Parliament to soon become rubber stamp: Former Madras HC judge
The retired judge, instrumental behind several landmark verdicts involving caste-based discrimination and gender-related issues, was speaking at a discussion here organised by the Students Federation of India on the 29th anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition.
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CBSE Term I Exam: How to revise to score better in Class 10 Board Exam
CBSE Term I Exam 2021: How to finally revise to score full marks for Class 10 MCQs Board Exam
View: Impact of pandemic on female labour force participation
The peculiar changes in rural employment over the year seem to signal distress-driven employment. Thus, the turnabout in the female LFPR should be seen in the light of the Covid-19 crises, where the secondary workers are acting like household insurance mechanisms against the economic crises.
Despite all the changes, trend of big getting bigger continues: Manish Chokhani
“While the US and Europe and others will label other countries as currency manipulators, what is going on here is unprecedented manipulation of interest rates -- globally holding those rates down, using the kind of impressive power of reserve currency of the world, to keep printing money.”
Beijing accuses NATO of exaggerating 'China threat theory'
In an angry response, a statement from the Chinese mission to the European Union called for NATO to "view China's development rationally, stop exaggerating various forms of 'China threat theory' and not to use China's legitimate interests and legal rights as excuses for manipulating group politics (while) artificially creating confrontations".
Shyam Srinivasan on why Federal Bank restructured book is half of estimates
Federal Bank MD & CEO says pick up in corporate growth may be a little delayed and can be expected in H2.
Tendencies Charlie Munger wants you to beat to make money in market
“I saw this irrational pattern, which was so extreme, and I had no theory to deal with it. So, I created my own system of psychology,” Munger told investors in an address at the Harvard University.
The math doesn’t add up on TikTok’s deal with Oracle and Walmart
The exact math may not matter very much, given Trump’s demand that China have no involvement in the new TikTok.
Men are from Mars: 7 money mistakes that men make
It is not just the women who make mistakes when it comes to money-related matters, even men have certain habits and attitudes that lead to making mistakes. Let’s see this as a light-hearted attempt at listing men’s frailty with money.
Coffee Can Investing: The low-risk road to creating big wealth
This age-old habit of investing heavily in gold and real estate has denied meaningful returns.
View: The price of bitcoin isn't always what you think it is
Bitcoin trades on dozens of exchanges, and the prices get out of whack at times.
The takeover story: Congress gears up for a new era with Rahul Gandhi as party president
Many Cong leaders feel factors such as slowdown, meltdown of note ban plank, pains of GST rollout & farm distress have provided a tactical opening for Rahul.
Assam result was not fallout of anti-incumbency, rather vote for positive change: Amit Shah
Two years of Modiji's government has strengthened people's faith in the BJP. People feel the nation is headed in the right direction, says Amit Shah.
Indian Union Muslim League looks set now on a conservative course as BJP knocks in Kerala
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in Kerala is probably the only pure-play Muslim political agency in the country.
Why more people have been committing suicide in Chennai than in any other metro for the past four years
Experts agree that young adults, who are the most vulnerable to suicide, must be trained on handling emotional issues and anger management.
6 steps to building employee commitment in a start-up
A start-up is the founding members' baby, but it can only be a successful enterprise, if every employee in the organization feels an emotional connect to it.
Government should avoid retrospective taxation, remove policy uncertainties, says Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal
"The govt should avoid retrospective taxation and dismantle thickets of regulations, if it wants to raise growth rates, says Agarwal.
Is Pravin Togadia’s conversion drive a bid to steal Narendra Modi’s thunder?
The timing of the re-conversion events — just as the winter session of Parliament got under way — led to speculation whether the intent was to trip the government.
Meet 5 superwomen living their childhood dream of working in India's big auto cos
Automakers are increasingly seeing the advantages (increase in productivity and efficiency) of having women manning their production machines.
Delhi University calls special meeting of the Academic Council
With barely a month left before the undergraduate admissions begin; the Delhi University is moving rapidly to tie up loose ends.
Power failure: What really happened and why the grid's size & complexity are a big problem
It's becoming increasingly clear that any argument based on a few states overdrawing power from the grid is only a partial explanation at best.
Broader probe needed to remove cash-for-vote stigma: Left
The Left parties said a broader investigation into the cash-for-vote scandal alone can remove the taint on the democratic institution.
Obama says US-Turkish ties 'more important than ever'
Turkey irked the US as it voted against fresh sanctions on Iran by the UNSC, insisting that a nuclear fuel swap deal it hammered out, together with Brazil, should be given a chance.
Small caps have the potential to deliver big
One-year returns on small-cap funds have been in the range of 105-110%, gains on heavyweight blue-chip funds with average returns falling between 75%- 78% for one year.
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