April 19, 2026

UC Berkeley

Meet Arjun Singh: Indian-origin Gradescope co-founder wins prestigious Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement | – The Times of India

Meet Arjun Singh: Indian-origin Gradescope co-founder wins prestigious Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement | – The Times of India

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Indian-origin entrepreneur Arjun Singh has been recognised with the prestigious Mark Bingham Award for Excellence in Achievement by Young Alumni, honouring his impactful contributions to education technology. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Singh co-founded Gradescope, a platform that has transformed how educators assess student work. Built during his time as a doctoral…

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California colleges reach settlements over antisemitism complaints linked to campus protests – The Times of India

California colleges reach settlements over antisemitism complaints linked to campus protests – The Times of India

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Two California colleges have reached settlements with Jewish organisations and individuals who filed complaints alleging antisemitism arising from pro-Palestinian campus protests, according to AP News. The agreements come at a time when universities across the United States are facing intense scrutiny over how they balance free speech, academic freedom, and civil rights protections amid heightened…

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Justice Department to investigate protests at Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley – The Times of India

Justice Department to investigate protests at Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley – The Times of India

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The University of California, Berkeley, finds itself under federal scrutiny after a campus event hosted by Turning Point USA drew significant protests, leading the Department of Justice to announce an investigation. The conservative organisation, founded by Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September, was the focus of demonstrations that raised questions about campus security and…

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Meet the 2025 Nobel prize winners in Physics: Where they studied and how their research shaped quantum science – The Times of India

Meet the 2025 Nobel prize winners in Physics: Where they studied and how their research shaped quantum science – The Times of India

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for their groundbreaking contributions to macroscopic quantum phenomena in superconducting circuits. Their experiments have made it possible to observe quantum mechanical effects such as tunnelling and energy quantisation in systems…

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