Blank Foundation pledges $50 million to support Atlanta HBCUs and close graduation gaps

FILE: (Maansi Srivastava/The New York Times) The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced a $50 million donation to Atlanta’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) recently. The funds are designed to help students who are near graduation but have exhausted all other financial aid. The “gap scholarships” aim to ensure that financial hardship does not…

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Maha Ashtami 2025: उज्जैन में महाअष्टमी पर सुख समृद्धि के लिए मदिरा की धार से होगी नगर पूजा

Durga Ashtami 2025: शारदीय नवरात्र की महाअष्टमी पर 30 सितंबर को उज्जैन में नगर पूजा होगी। सम्राट विक्रमादित्य के समय से चली आ रही यह परंपरा नगर की सुख-समृद्धि के लिए है। उज्जैन कलेक्टर माता महामाया व महालया को मदिरा अर्पित करेंगे, इसके बाद पूरे नगर में 27 किमी तक मदिरा की धार लगेगी। Publish…

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Healthy heart, better digestion, AND… The many health benefits of kiwi

Scientifically known as Actinidia deliciosa, kiwi is known to be a nutrient-dense fruit that provides a high concentration of essential vitamins, minerals, and bioactive compounds relative to its low caloric content. Rich in vitamin C, potassium, vitamin K, and folate, it supports immune function, cardiovascular health, and metabolic processes. Its soluble and insoluble fiber promotes…

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Regional trade push: RBI allows rupee credit to Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka; extends forex repatriation window

In a move aimed at strengthening regional trade and payment systems, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday allowed Indian banks and their overseas branches to extend rupee-denominated loans to persons residing in Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.The RBI said the step was taken to facilitate cross-border trade transactions and is part of its…

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