Revolutionising home-food preservation, one jar at a time

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What with near-instant delivery of whatever food item that we seek — be it ready-to-eat or even to prepare — and supermarkets around every corner in an urban expanse, it might not be long before the need to preserve food at home becomes a forgotten art. And yet, home-food preservation was a tricky affair even […]

US student loans and tax planning 2025: Four year-end steps for IRS and IDR borrowers

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How US student loan forgiveness changes affect IRS taxes for IDR borrowers in 2025. (Getty Images) US student loan borrowers face new tax considerations as the year-end approaches, with changes to federal forgiveness policies and IRS collections. A law that previously shielded student loan forgiveness from federal taxation will expire at the end of 2025, […]

Switching jobs on OPT? Here are some rules every F-1 holder should know

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Switching jobs on OPT? Here are some rules every F-1 holder should know For international students in the US, Optional Practical Training (OPT) and the STEM OPT extension are critical opportunities to gain hands-on work experience after graduation. But what happens if a student wants to switch employers during this period? While switching is allowed, […]

Scientists warn Centre against accepting ‘compromise formula’ at plant treaty meet in Peru

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The Scientists for Genetic Diversity, a group of scientists, has written to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, and the Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research M. L. Jat expressing its concern over the “compromise proposal” presented at the 11th session of the governing body (GB11) of […]

Northwestern University reaches $75 million deal with Trump administration to close civil rights investigation

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Northwestern University has agreed to a $75 million settlement to end a federal civil rights investigation and regain nearly $790 million in frozen federal funding. The probe, led by the US Department of Justice, examined allegations of unlawful discrimination on campus, including claims of “race-based admissions” and a “hostile environment” for Jewish students. The settlement […]