KIIT is a private university located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Achyuta Samanta, it started as a small institution with a focus on technical education and later grew into a renowned university offering a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various fields. Here are some key details about … Read more
In a shocking and tragic incident at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a 20-year-old Nepali student, Prakriti Lamsal, was found dead in her hostel room. Prakriti, a third-year engineering student, is suspected to have taken her own life after facing alleged harassment by a batchmate. The university has confirmed the … Read more
Asteroid 2024 YR4, which was initially observed in December 2024, has caused international alarm as it has the potential to hit Earth on December 22, 2032. Current calculations have heightened the chances of impact from 1% to 2.3%, ranking it at level 3 on the Torino scale—a ranking of the potential hazard of near-Earth objects. … Read more
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare, potentially life-threatening neurological condition. In GBS, the immune system of the body mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, causing muscle weakness and, in severe cases, paralysis. India has recently witnessed a shocking increase in the number of GBS cases, with Maharashtra being the most affected state. Current Status of … Read more
The Trump administration, early in 2025, made sweeping cuts to U.S. foreign aid impacting numerous international programs and projects. The cuts had far-reaching implications in numerous countries and regions, including: Programs Cancelled: US Foreign Aid Cuts: Impact on Global Programs and International Relations Mozambique: $10 million voluntary medical male circumcision. Cambodia: $9.7 million to UC … Read more
Presidents’ Day, also known as Washington’s Birthday, is a United States federal holiday held on the third Monday of February each year. Presidents’ Day in 2025 falls on Monday, February 17. The holiday honors all U.S. presidents, particularly George Washington, the nation’s first president. It was created in 1885 to celebrate Washington’s birthday on February … Read more
Fundamental Rights Are essential for an Individual, Basic, Intrinsic(अन्तरिक), Inalienable(अपरिहार्य), and Natural human rights. These rights cannot be ignored, infringed(उल्लङ्घन), or Snatched by the state or Other Individuals. (NEA, Nepal Oil Nigam) Features (विशेषताहरु) of Fundamental Rights oखारेज- President of Nepal- (temp) oनिषेध | प्रतिबन्ध- Parliament Protector of Fundamental Right रक्षक- HC/SC – (extraordinary writ) Constitution … Read more
A Rational Approach to U.S. Immigration: Why the Diversity Visa Lottery Should Be Abolished During his inaugural week as President, Donald Trump made a strong move on immigration by signing nine executive orders that laid out his plan for border security, mass deportations, and birthright citizenship. One aspect of immigration that was notably absent from his agenda, though, was the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, a program that has attracted controversy and criticism along with it throughout the years. … Read more
In a bold move to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), India has launched a groundbreaking mission to develop a homegrown, bias-free AI model that can rival OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The initiative includes the creation of a massive compute facility powered by 18,000 GPUs, marking a significant step toward technological self-reliance and … Read more
What is income tax?Income tax is the money that individuals or companies must pay to the government based on their earnings. These earnings can come from jobs, pensions, investments, or other sources. The Income Tax Act, 2058 (2002) provides rules and tax tables to help individuals and businesses understand how much tax they need to pay. These … Read more