Columbia University: News
08 May 2025
IsraelDozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested after storming Columbia University library
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has taken at least 80 people into custody after a pro-Palestinian group staged a protest in an area of the main library at Columbia University.
30 Apr 2025
Space NewsWe finally know where gold came from in the universe
The answer to one of astrophysics' greatest mysteries—the origin and distribution of elements heavier than iron in the universe (like gold)—have been revealed in a recent study.
22 Apr 2025
Trump AdministrationHarvard sues Trump administration over $2.2B federal fund freeze
Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for its decision to freeze $2.2 billion in federal funding.
21 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpTrump administration mulls another $1B funding cut for Harvard University
The conflict between the US government and Harvard University is reaching new heights.
17 Apr 2025
WorldTrump administration threatens to ban foreign students at Harvard
The Trump administration has threatened to withdraw Harvard University's ability to enroll international students after the institution refused to comply with its demands.
06 Apr 2025
WorldColumbia University hires special officers with arrest powers amid protests
Columbia University has appointed 36 new special patrol officers, following a series of protests on campus.
28 Mar 2025
AmazonInterview-bypassing AI tool lands student developer in hot water
Chungin Lee, a second-year computer science student at Columbia University, has been suspended for creating an AI tool to cheat in tech job interviews.
25 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpColumbia student sues Trump administration over attempt to deport her
Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old junior at Columbia University, has filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump-led administration.
22 Mar 2025
IsraelColumbia University imposes mask ban following $400 million funding freeze
Columbia University agreed to implement a mask ban and expand campus police powers following demands from the Trump administration, which had frozen $400 million in federal funding.
15 Mar 2025
United States of AmericaWho is Ranjani Srinivasan, Indian student whose visa was revoked
Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian doctoral student at Columbia University, has voluntarily departed from the US after her visa was revoked.
14 Mar 2025
New York CityProtesters storm Trump Tower denouncing Palestinian activist's arrest; 100 held
As many as 100 people have been arrested after they stormed the Trump Tower in Manhattan on Thursday to protest the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist.
05 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpTrump suggests imprisoning students, stop funding schools allowing 'illegal protests'
President Donald Trump has threatened to stop federal funding for schools that allow "illegal protests."
03 Nov 2024
AmazonStudent suspended for 'fart spray' attack awarded $395,000 by Columbia
Columbia University has agreed to pay $395,000 to settle a case with an Israeli student who was suspended for spraying a foul-smelling spray during a pro-Palestine protest.
10 Oct 2024
Lewis HamiltonMet Gala goes black: Inside the historic 'Black Style' theme
Fashion enthusiasts, unite!
15 Aug 2024
United KingdomColumbia University president resigns after Gaza protests turmoil
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after facing criticism for her handling of protests and campus divisions over the Israel-Hamas war.
29 Jul 2024
DNAGrieving death of dear ones may hasten biological aging
A study has found a significant correlation between the experience of losing a loved one and biological aging.
22 Jun 2024
IsraelColumbia deans suspended over offensive texts mocking antisemitism
Three associate deans at Columbia University have been suspended following a series of offensive text messages exchanged during a panel discussion on antisemitism held on May 31.
28 May 2024
Donald TrumpTrump promises to deport pro-Palestinian student protesters after poll win
Former United States President Donald Trump has made a pledge to his campaign donors, promising to deport pro-Palestinian student protesters if he is re-elected for a second term.
24 May 2024
Dominican RepublicWhat is 'heat dome,' phenomenon causing extreme heat in Americas
A heat dome is causing extreme heat across Mexico, Central America, and parts of the US South, to the extent that howler monkeys in Mexico are dropping dead from trees.
24 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalIndian film bags top honor at 77th Cannes Film Festival
Indian director Chidananda S Naik's film, Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know, has clinched the Best Short award at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
03 May 2024
HamasUS: Over 2,000 arrested amid university protests against Israel-Hamas conflict
At least 2,000 people have been arrested at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks over protests against the Israel-Hamas war.
01 May 2024
United States of AmericaPolice begin clearing occupied building at Columbia University, arrest protesters
New York City police officers were called in to Columbia University on Tuesday evening to disperse a protest staged by pro-Palestinian students.
30 Apr 2024
EuropeIsrael-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus
Tensions surrounding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict have sparked protests on the United States campuses, leading to confrontations with law enforcement and student suspensions.
29 Apr 2024
HarvardExplained: Pro-Palestine agitation in US universities, protesters' demands
Protests intensified across college and university campuses in the United States Monday with agitators flying a Palestinian flag in a spot reserved for the American flag at Harvard University.
26 Apr 2024
IsraelColumbia University extends deadline for pro-Palestinian protestors to leave
Columbia University has extended its deadline for pro-Palestinian protestors to leave their encampment.
25 Apr 2024
PalestineUS universities swept by pro-Palestinian protests, several arrests made
Several people have been arrested after police quelled pro-Palestine protests at universities across the United States (US).
23 Apr 2024
HamasRipples of Gaza war felt in New York, protesters arrested
The ripple effects of the Israel-Hamas war were felt as far as the United States after students at New York University (NYU) took to the streets to call for a ceasefire.
18 Apr 2024
HarvardColumbia University leadership testifies on anti-Semitism allegations
Columbia University's top officials, including President Nemat "Minouche" Shafik, appeared before a United States Congressional committee on Wednesday to address allegations of anti-Semitism on campus.
12 Jan 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAre our fingerprints really unique? AI claims otherwise
A Columbia University study has put the uniqueness of fingerprints to the test, using an AI tool to examine 60,000 fingerprints.
03 Aug 2022
DNAColumbia University's AI program discovers alternative physics
Ever wondered how artificial intelligence can be used to discern the mysteries of physics?
15 Jul 2022
EducationWant to get a law degree from US? Read this!
Law degrees are one of the most prestigious. Lawyers not only have the opportunity to earn a high income but are also vital to the judiciary besides other fields.
15 Jun 2021
North KoreaWokeness gone wrong: North Korean defector student slams US colleges
A woman who defected North Korea over a decade ago says she was excited about studying in the United States - only until she actually did that.
08 Oct 2020
West BengalWhat Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz said about India's COVID-19 fight
Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz on Tuesday criticized the Indian administration over its poor handling of the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the economy.
03 Jun 2020
IndiaScientists are developing UV light tech for city-wide coronavirus disinfection
When it was confirmed that the novel coronavirus can stay on surfaces for hours, governments began deploying disinfection techniques to keep public spaces sanitized.
28 Aug 2019
MoonCable from Earth to Moon? It can change space travel
You may have heard about the concept of space-elevator, a literal lift capable of taking Earthlings into orbit.
30 Jun 2019
United States of AmericaIndian-American teen wins popular US quiz show, wins Rs. 68L
Avi Gupta, an Indian-American teen, has won more than Rs. 68L after nailing America's most-popular individual quiz show, Jeopardy!.
19 Apr 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaYoungsters compile 'The Pink List,' names LGBTQ-friendly Lok Sabha candidates
Days after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community, a group of three friends have kick-started an initiative to ensure queer issues get political precedence.
13 Feb 2019
Dalit'Kaala', 'Masaan' shortlisted for first Dalit Film Festival in US
Art seeks to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable, giving voices to those who are silenced by societal structures of oppression.
06 Feb 2019
TechnologyThe first step towards self-aware machines?
Despite the advent of robots and artificial intelligence (AI), truly self-aware robots - a staple of science fiction - seem like they're light years away, given the prevalent levels of robot intelligence.
31 Oct 2018
United States of AmericaIndo-American couple honored for their humanitarian work in India
An Indo-American couple has been honored in the US for making significant contributions to the areas of literacy, education, and healthcare in India.
04 Oct 2018
MoonFirst moon outside our solar system may have been found
Astronomers may have discovered the first known moon outside our solar system, orbiting a gas-giant planet 8,000 light years away.
14 Jul 2018
Education#CareerBytes: List of top 6 journalism colleges in the world
Today, journalism and mass communication have become one of the most sought-after fields as they offer exciting career options.
28 Jun 2018
Technology#CareerBytes: These 6 online-courses will make you an AI expert
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world; it's being integrated into various fields like healthcare, banking, transport, defense, education, etc.
27 Jun 2018
Asia#CareerBytes: List of top 6 journalism colleges in the world
Today, journalism and mass communication have become one of the most sought-after fields as they offer exciting career options.
05 Jun 2018
Russia NewsI can pardon myself, but have done nothing wrong: Trump
President Trump has done nothing wrong and therefore he doesn't need to pardon himself from Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, White House said.
24 May 2018
XUS President Donald Trump can't block followers on Twitter anymore
US President Donald Trump can't block Twitter users from following him just because they disagree with him, US district judge Naomi Reice Buchwald has ruled.
24 May 2018
Donald TrumpUS court rules against President Trump blocking his twitter followers
A US federal court today declared that President Donald Trump cannot block his followers on Twitter as this violated the First Amendment.
21 Mar 2018
United States of AmericaStudy reveals living abroad leads to better understanding of self
Living abroad can help people develop a better understanding of themselves and have increased clarity about career decision-making, a study has found.
24 Aug 2017
DNAHeadless body of journalist Kim Wall identified by Danish Police
Danish Police has identified a headless torso, found off the waters of Copenhagen, as that of journalist Kim Wall.
12 Jul 2017
XTrump-ed: US President curbing US citizens rights, results in lawsuit
Donald Trump has embarked on a noble journey of "Making America great again" and regularly shares his nuggets of wisdom on Twitter via @realDonaldTrump.
09 Jun 2017
Donald TrumpEx-FBI director testifies about Trump pressure, Russia investigation
Former FBI director James Comey testified before a Senate Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill, revealing the circumstances leading to his controversial dismissal by US President Donald Trump.
08 Jun 2017
XTrump is against freedom of speech, says USA rights institute
What does a tyrant and Trump have in common? Well, they have been both accused of curbing the voice of their people.
26 Oct 2016
Supreme Court Of IndiaPaul Beatty wins the 2016 Man Booker Prize
The 2016 Man Booker Prize was awarded to the American author Paul Beatty for his novel "The Sellout".
