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Proud mom Juhi Chawla posts rare pics of son Arjun as he graduates from Columbia, inducted into elite Phi Beta Kappa

Proud mom Juhi Chawla posts rare pics of son Arjun as he graduates from Columbia, inducted into elite Phi Beta Kappa

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Actor Juhi Chawla could not be prouder as her son, Arjun Mehta, recently graduated from the prestigious Columbia University. She has now shared some pictures from the convocation ceremony, which she attended in person with her husband, Jay Mehta, and daughter, Jahnavi Mehta. Juhi Chawla (extreme left), with son Arjun (middle) and husband Jay Mehta (right). Juhi posts pics from convocation ceremony In the first pic, Juhi was seen standing alongside son Arjun, who was dressed in Columbia University’s signature light-blue graduation robe and cap, along with a tie. In the second video, Arjun threw his cap in the air along with some of his batchmates. Arjun was also seen collecting his degree from the dean and professors on stage in another picture. “Columbia ‘26 🎓👏🏻 anddd initiated into the elite Phi Beta Kappa Society … many congratulationsssss Arjunnn!! Chalo … ab chutti (now holidays),” she wrote in the caption of her latest post on Instagram. For the unversed, the Phi Beta Kappa Society is the oldest and most prestigious academic honor society in the …

Juhi Chawla’s son Arjun Mehta graduates from Columbia University, just like sister Jahnavi; actor shares video

Juhi Chawla’s son Arjun Mehta graduates from Columbia University, just like sister Jahnavi; actor shares video

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Actor Juhi Chawla is celebrating another proud milestone in her family. After daughter Jahnavi Mehta graduated from Columbia University in 2023, Juhi’s son Arjun Mehta has now also graduated from the prestigious Ivy League institution. Juhi took to Instagram to share a video from Arjun’s graduation ceremony in New York. The clip captured the moment his name was announced over the loudspeaker at the packed outdoor convocation venue. Dressed in Columbia University’s signature light-blue graduation gown and cap paired with a dark tie, Arjun is seen confidently walking up the steps toward the main stage as cheers erupted from the audience. ALSO READ: Raj Babbar had another affair after Smita Patil’s death, says son Aarya: ‘He lived in his office’ As the announcer called out Arjun Mehta’s name, loud applause, whistles and celebratory cheers from friends, family members and fellow graduates filled the venue. Arjun then walked across the stage and shared a warm handshake with a university official dressed in a maroon academic robe, marking the completion of his academic journey. Sharing the proud …

Indian journalists honoured for exposing global rise in digital fraud

Indian journalists honoured for exposing global rise in digital fraud

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Indian journalists Anand RK and Suparna Sharma have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for their work highlighting digital surveillance and cyber fraud. Anand and Sharma won the award, announced on Monday, in the Illustrated Reporting and Commentary category. They share the award with Natalie Obiko Pearson of Bloomberg. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Want to get into Harvard or Yale? These companies will help you, for a price

Want to get into Harvard or Yale? These companies will help you, for a price

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As it turned out, the experience made the student unsure about whether to pursue a career as a doctor. She wanted to work in the medical field but wasn’t sure about the role. Eventually, with the help of the counsellor and after evaluating various options, she realized that instead of spending time in the trenches with patients, she wanted to work in the research field, in the more sanitized environs of a lab. Over the next couple of years, the counsellor guided her on medical research options through video calls and personal sessions and sent her journals, articles and podcasts. Today, the student has been accepted into the elite Johns Hopkins University for a course in biomedical engineering, a field that combines biology and engineering to drive technological advances in medical devices, procedures, and patient care. She heads for the US this August. The counsellor who helped the student land the coveted seat, outperforming applicants from around the world, was Namrata Pandey. Based in Delhi, Pandey is the founder and chief mentor of La Mentoraa, …

US alleges Columbia student covered up his work for UNRWA | World News

US alleges Columbia student covered up his work for UNRWA | World News

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The US government has alleged that Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil withheld that he worked for a United Nations Palestinian relief agency in his visa application, saying that should be grounds for deportation. The UN agency known as UNRWA provides food and healthcare to Palestinian refugees and has become a flashpoint in the Israeli war in Gaza. Israel contends that 12 UNRWA employees were involved in Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, leading the US to halt funding of the group. The administration of US President Donald Trump on March 8 detained Khalil, a prominent figure in the pro-Palestinian campus protests that rocked the New York City campus last year, and sent him to Louisiana in an attempt to remove him from the country. Story continues below this ad The case has drawn attention as a test of free speech rights, with supporters of Khalil saying he was targeted for publicly disagreeing with US policy on Israel and its occupation of Gaza. Khalil has called himself a political prisoner. The …

Who Is Ranjani Srinivasan, Indian Student Self-Deported From US After Visa Revoked

Who Is Ranjani Srinivasan, Indian Student Self-Deported From US After Visa Revoked

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Washington, United States: Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian student from Columbia University in the US, self-deported themselves from the country this week, days after their student visa was revoked for participating in pro-Palestine protests. The US Department of Homeland Security issued a statement saying that Srinivasan’s visa was revoked on March 5 for “advocating violence and terrorism”. “Ranjani Srinivasan was involved in activities supporting Hamas, a terrorist organisation. On March 5, 2025, the Department of State revoked her visa. The Department of Homeland Security has obtained video footage of her using the Customs and Border Protection (CPB) agency app to self-deport on March 11,” it said in a statement. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in a post on X, said, “It is a privilege to be granted a visa to live and study in the United States of America. When you advocate for violence and terrorism, that privilege should be revoked, and you should not be in this country. I am glad to see one of the Columbia University terrorist sympathizers use the CBP Home app …

Why did Trump administration revoke visa of Ranjani Srinivasan, Indian scholar at Columbia University?

Why did Trump administration revoke visa of Ranjani Srinivasan, Indian scholar at Columbia University?

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Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian citizen who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at United State’s Columbia University, has self-deported, the Department of Homeland Security said. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem posted a video on X on Friday that appears to show Ranjani Srinivasan pulling a suitcase at LaGuardia Airport. (X/Sec_Noem) The department has reportedly released a video of Ranjani Srinivasan at what appears to be an airport as she hurried down a jetway with her bags. She left on Tuesday, The Washington Times reported, citing the Department of Homeland Security. The State Department had revoked her visa last week. The US Justice Department is also investigating whether Columbia University concealed “illegal aliens” on its campus, one of its top officials said on Friday, as the Trump administration intensified its campaign to deport foreigners who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations at the school last year, news agency Associated Press reported. Agents with the Department of Homeland Security searched two university residences with a warrant on Thursday evening. No one was arrested and it was unclear whom the authorities …

‘Asked Him to Keep Head Down’: Parents of Indian Students Caught in Campus Turmoil in US Say ‘Stakes Too High’

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Students rally together during a pro-Palestine protest at the The University of Texas at Austin. (AFP) The worried parents said fear for safety, hindrance in visa renewal and possible deportation were reasons why they had asked their children to stay away from pro-Palestine protests that have been raging in universities abroad Parents of Indian students, who have been caught in the middle of the ‘pro-Palestine’ movement on campuses, are a worried lot as universities in the United States turn into battlegrounds. Fearing their safety and possible deportation in case they are found involved in the protests, several parents have asked their children to return home to India as classes have moved online. A Mumbai-based parent, whose daughter was enrolled in University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where the pro-Palestine protests escalated into violence and saw numerous arrests, told News18 that he has asked her to not get involved. “I have requested my daughter to not get involved, no matter how much she supports the cause. Being so far away from home, the stakes and risks …

Student protesters hunker down as more unrest rocks US campuses | World News

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Students who occupied a Columbia University building vowed Tuesday to fight back against efforts to evict them, as administrators struggled to contain pro-Palestinian protests that have launched dozens of campus demonstrations around the United States. Demonstrators face off with NYPD officials as they stand in solidarity with the ongoing protests in support of Palestinians happening on the Columbia University campus, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York City(REUTERS) The demonstrations — the most sweeping and prolonged unrest to rock US college campuses since the Vietnam war protests of the 1960s and 70s — have led to several hundred arrests of students and other activists. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Many of them have vowed to maintain their actions despite suspensions and threats of expulsion. “We will remain here, drawing from the lessons of our people (in Gaza) that stay put, and hold their ground even under the worst conditions,” a protester wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh headscarf and who …

Canada brings in new ‘student work policy’, limits work time to 24 hours per week; Check details here

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Canada is set to implement new regulations governing the off-campus work hours for international students, aiming to strike a balance between academic focus and employment opportunities. The policy change, announced by Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will see the end of the temporary allowance for students to work more than 20 hours per week off campus on April 30, 2024. Instead, starting this fall, students will be permitted to work up to 24 hours per week. Also read: Justin Trudeau tells ‘Canadians of Sikh heritage’… ‘will protect your freedom’ amid pro-Khalistan slogans “Working off campus helps international students gain work experience and offset some of their expenses. As international students arrive in Canada, we want them to be prepared for life here and have the support they need to succeed.  “However, first and foremost, people coming to Canada as students must be here to study, not work. We will continue working to protect the integrity of our student program.” Miller said in a statement. Also read: Reliance buys its first Canadian crude …