University of Houston ends religious studies major amid falling enrollment in liberal arts in US

Houston University (Image Credit: X/@UHouston) The University of Houston System has decided to discontinue its undergraduate degree in religious studies, marking another setback for liberal arts education in the United States as universities increasingly respond to declining student demand and workforce-driven academic priorities.According to reporting by the Houston Chronicle, the university system’s board of regents…

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Companies Act seeks to allow new exec compensation tools

NEW DELHI: Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced fresh amendments to the Companies Act, which seeks to decriminalise several procedural defaults, provide flexibility in buyback of shares and recognise new instruments for executive compensation.The bill, which has been referred to a joint Parliamentary committee for examination, provides for allowing restricted stock…

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Fan touches Riteish Deshmukh’s feet at ‘Raja Shivaji’ screening, video goes viral as film crosses Rs 33 crore in 3 days | Hindi Movie News

Actor Riteish Deshmukh received an overwhelmingly emotional welcome when he made a surprise appearance at a screening of his film ‘Raja Shivaji’ at a Mumbai theatre. A fan touching his feet in a moment of deep reverence has since gone viral, capturing the strong connection audiences feel with his portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Fans…

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Sobhita Dhulipala reused her Ponniyin Selvan jewellery for wedding; designer calls Aishwarya Rai a ‘thorough professional’ | Tamil Movie News

Sobhita Dhulipala’s bridal look at her wedding with Naga Chaitanya may have looked effortless and rooted in tradition, but it came with a story that began years earlier—on the sets of Ponniyin Selvan. The designer also spoke about her experience working with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, underlining the level of precision the actress brings to her…

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