Harvard University

Steel Tycoon Lakshmi Mittal Donates $25 Million To Harvard University

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 17, 2017

Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has donated $ 25 million to the prestigious Harvard University with an aim to increase engagement with South Asian countries, including India.

Government Faces 'Catch-22 Situation' Over Banks' Non-Performing Assets, Says Arun Jaitley

Business | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

"I inherited a banking system whose monies were lying in non-performing assets," said the finance minister.

Meet The Harvard Graduate: The Next Einstein In Making

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Tuesday October 10, 2017

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski is a 23 year old who is pursuing her PhD at Harvard University and that is not her only achievement. Compared to the likes of Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking, Sabrina Pasterski is the youngest person to ever fly their own plane.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley To Speak At Harvard University

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 29, 2017

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will address students of the prestigious Harvard University on a visit to the US next month, the varsity said today.

Billionaire Porn King Reinvents Himself As Japan's Startup Guru

World News | Pavel Alpeyev, Bloomberg | Thursday August 24, 2017

Imagine the publisher of Pornhub.com being asked to address Harvard University undergraduates on the virtues of running a socially responsible business. That's basically what happened in Japan this past December, when the country's most prestigious private university extended an invitation to adult entertainment mogul Keishi Kameyama.

Harvard University Students To Study Course On Ramayana, Mahabharata This Fall

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Wednesday September 6, 2017

This fall, students in Harvard University will study Indian epics Mahabharata and Ramayana. The course in question is "Indian Religions Through Their Narrative Literatures" which will be taught by Anne E. Monius, who is the Professor of South Asian Religions at the University.

Harvard's Admission Process Comes Under Scanner, To Be Probed By US Justice Department: Report

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 3, 2017

The US Justice Department will probe allegations against the prestigious Harvard University that the Ivy League institution discriminates against Asian- American applicants in its admission process. The allegations were levelled in 2015 against the university by a coalition of 64 Asian-American groups, including four Indian-American organisations.

US To Probe If Harvard Discriminates Against Asian-Americans

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 3, 2017

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division will investigate the allegations.

Six Online Learning Portals to Continue Your Education or Pick Up New Skills

Pranay Parab | Monday July 24, 2017

Here are a bunch of online learning portals for students in India.

India Surpasses China To Become New Global Economic Growth Pole: Harvard Study

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 9, 2017

According to the Harvard University's Center for International Development (CID) growth projections, India will feature on top of the list of the fastest growing economies till 2025 with an average annual growth of 7.7 per cent, for a variety of reasons.

India Surpasses China, Becomes New Global Economic Growth Pole: Harvard Study

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 9, 2017

India has emerged as the economic pole of global growth by surpassing China and is expected to maintain its lead over the coming decade, says a new study by Harvard University.

Harvard Withdraws 10 Acceptances For 'Offensive' Memes In Private Group Chat

World News | Samantha Schmidt, The Washington Post | Monday June 5, 2017

A messaging group created by Harvard College students to share popular culture memes got an offshoot group, where the exchanges took a dark turn, according to an article published in the Harvard Crimson.

You Can Now Study Game Of Thrones At Harvard University

Offbeat | Press Trust of India | Friday June 2, 2017

Harvard University has announcedthat it will offer a medieval history course inspired by HBO's fantasy drama "Game of Thrones".

Harvard University Announces Introductory Course On 'Game Of Thrones'

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Monday July 17, 2017

Harvard University recently announced a medieval history course which is inspired by the epic fantasy drama. As reported by the TIME magazine, the course is titled "The Real Game of Thrones: from Modern Myths to Medieval Models".

Mark Zuckerberg Shares The Prayer He Says To His Daughter Every Night

World News | Sarah Pulliam Bailey, The Washington Post | Saturday May 27, 2017

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg gave the commencement address at Harvard University on Thursday, closing his speech by sharing a Jewish prayer called the "Mi Shebeirach," which he said he recites whenever he faces a big challenge and which he sings to his daughter, thinking of her future, when he tucks her in at night.

Food Porn Can Actually Help You Make Better Choices: Experts

NDTV Food Desk | Friday May 26, 2017

A new study, conducted by experts from the Columbia University and the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), now suggests that these beautiful images of tempting food may encourage people to eat healthy and make better choices

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Gets Honorary Harvard Degree 13 Years After Dropping Out

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 26, 2017

"Mom, I always told you I'd come back and get my degree," read the caption of a picture he posted of him posing with his honorary diploma and his parents.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Urges Harvard Graduates to Build a World of 'Purpose'

Associated Press | Friday May 26, 2017

"Change starts local. Even global changes start small - with people like us," the Facebook CEO said.

Mark Zuckerberg's 'Best Memory' From Harvard Is Making The Internet Swoon

Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Friday May 26, 2017

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg gave the commencement address at Harvard University on Thursday. Speaking to young graduates, the 33-year-old billionaire had plenty of interesting things to say about purpose and community. But there's one sweet anecdote about his college years that stood out and that's the story of how he met his wife Priscilla Ch...

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Addresses Harvard Class of 2017: Full Commencement Speech

Associated Press | Friday May 26, 2017

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg gave a commencement speech at Harvard University on Thursday.

Mark Zuckerberg Tells Harvard Grads That Automation Will Take Jobs, And It's Up To Millennials To Create More

World News | Hayley Tsukayama, The Washington Post | Friday May 26, 2017

Mark Zuckerberg finally has his Harvard degree. The Facebook CEO and famous college dropout left the Ivy League university 12 years ago to found the social network, but he returned Thursday to pick up a honorary doctor of laws degree and drop some wisdom on the class of 2017.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Commencement Speech At Harvard University: Highlights

World News | Friday May 26, 2017

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg joined the elite list of Harvard dropouts who have addressed the graduating class of the Ivy League institution on Friday. Others in the elite list include Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, who delivered Harvard University's commencement speech in 2007.

Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Returns To Harvard As Graduation Speaker

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 25, 2017

One of Harvard University's most famous dropouts, Facebook Inc founder Mark Zuckerberg, returns today to the Ivy League school to address its graduating class.

Watch: The Moment Mark Zuckerberg Found Out He Got Into Harvard

Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant | Friday May 19, 2017

In a brilliantly timed Throwback Thursday post, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has posted a video showing the exact moment he found out he got into Harvard nearly 15 years ago. Famously a Harvard dropout, Mr Zuckerberg will be giving the commencement speech at the university's upcoming graduation ceremony on May 25. He'll even be getting an honor...

Nisaba Godrej Named Executive Chairperson Of Godrej Consumer Products

India News | NDTV News Desk | Thursday May 11, 2017

Nisaba Godrej is holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Going Gluten Free May Not Be the Best Choice for You!

NDTV Food | Saturday March 11, 2017

A new study, conducted by researchers from the prestigious Harvard University, has found that following a gluten-free diet may actually increase your risk of developing diabetes.

QS World University Rankings 2017: IISc Bangalore, IIT Delhi In Top 200

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Wednesday March 8, 2017

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD) have been included in the top 200 in QS World University Rankings 2017 released recently. IISc is placed in the 152 th position while IIT Delhi secured 185 th rank.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Give Harvard Commencement Address, Get Honorary Degree

Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 8, 2017

Zuckerberg, 32 will be the featured speaker at Harvard's 366th Commencement on May 25.

Elite Law Schools Are Really Tough To Get Into - But What If You're Tiffany Trump?

World News | Roxanne Roberts, The Washington Post | Monday March 6, 2017

Tiffany Trump wants to go to law school. The president's younger daughter graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in May and has apparently set her sights on becoming a lawyer. She has taken the law school admission test and toured three of the top-ranked law schools in the country - Harvard, Columbia and New York University.

Harvard Names R&B Superstar Rihanna Its Humanitarian Of The Year

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 23, 2017

Rihanna may be best known as an R&B superstar, but on Wednesday she was named the 2017 Harvard University Humanitarian of the Year for her charity work.