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Forget protein-packed lattes for stronger muscles, especially if you're an older adult. A new study reveals that extra protein alone doesn't boost strength in healthy individuals. While crucial, protein works best with exercise. For maintaining muscle power, resistance training remains the most effective strategy, according to researchers.

Hellstrips, challenging areas between sidewalks and streets, can be transformed into neat gardens with the right drought-tolerant plants. Experts recommend repeating a few hardy species like lavender, daylilies, blue fescue, yarrow, sedum, and Russian sage. These plants thrive in heat, poor soil, and drought, requiring minimal maintenance for an attractive display.

Universities nationwide are re-evaluating donor legacies, particularly those linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Protests at Ohio State and Harvard demand the removal of Les Wexner's name from campus buildings due to his past association with Epstein. This growing pressure forces institutions to balance philanthropic contributions with evolving public standards and survivor experiences.

Sunil Kumar, an Indian Institute of Science (IISc) alumnus serving as provost and senior vice-president at John Hopkins University in the US, has been appointed as the 14th president of tufts university. Founded in 1852, Tufts is a private research university in Massachusetts.

Indian-American academician Sunil Kumar has been appointed the next president of Massachusetts-based tufts university - the first person of colour to occupy the position.

Swaraj Priyadarshi, 17, a class 12 student of Shivam School, has been awarded a scholarship worth Rs 1.9 crore for studying in the US from the tufts university in Boston, US.

tufts university PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk was detained by federal authorities on March 25, 2025, near her Somerville, Massachusetts apartment. Ozturk, a Turkish national, was arrested by ICE officers, allegedly due to her support for Palestine and engagement in student activism. Her detention, which has raised concerns about academic freedom and immigration policies, has sparked protests at Tufts. Ozturk's family and legal team are challenging the detention, with the Turkish government offering legal support.

tufts university is calling for the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a graduate student detained by DHS over alleged links to Hamas. Her visa was revoked despite being in good standing. The university disputes the allegations and is concerned about the impact on campus safety. Ozturk is currently in a Louisiana detention center.

tufts university President Sunil Kumar and Judge Indira Talwani face criticism amid the detention and potential deportation of Turkish scholar Rumeysa Ozturk. Students and lawmakers decry the actions of federal authorities and demand stronger institutional support and condemnation of the Trump administration's policies.

Another Mangalorean has made the city proud. Dr Brian JG Pereira, hailing from Bendore here, has been appointed president and CEO of Visterra, a multi-million company based in USA.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of tufts university PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, who is accused of supporting Hamas, without evidence presented. Ozturk, a Turkish national, was detained by ICE, and her case is pending jurisdiction determination.

tufts university Vice-President Mary R Jeka said Manmohan Singh was awarded the University President Medal.

tufts university PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested by US immigration agencies on accusations of supporting Hamas and writing an opinion piece critical of the university's handling of anti-Israel protests. US District Court Judge Denise Casper blocked her deportation as legal proceedings continue.

Peter Navarro's academic journey, from tufts university to a Harvard Ph.D., shaped his expertise in economics and public policy. His Peace Corps service in Thailand provided firsthand insights into global markets. Teaching at UC Irvine for over two decades, Navarro's research and books laid the groundwork for his future role in shaping U.S. trade policy.

Sugary drinks like sodas, energy drinks and sweetened iced tea could be claiming 1.84 lakh lives every year, according to a tufts university study published in Circulation journal on Monday.

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating tufts university and the National Student Clearinghouse over potential student privacy violations related to the NSLVE project. The probe questions whether student voting data was shared without consent, possibly with political groups, raising concerns about FERPA compliance. New guidance emphasizes institutions' responsibilities in safeguarding student records and obtaining consent.

For long, only India’s premier institutes flew out to shop for faculty members. The IITs and the IIMs through their deep alumni networks attracted many teachers from campuses around the world and marshalled them to Indian campuses. Now, however, private Indian universities too have joined the bandwagon. They are holding recruitment weeks around the world looking for professors, full-time, visiting or in an advisory role.

Another Mangalorean has made the city proud.Dr Brian JG Pereira, hailing from Bendore here, has been appointed president and CEO of Visterra, a multi-million company based in USA.

A Turkish doctoral student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was detained by federal immigration agents due to her pro-Palestinian activism. With a valid student visa, Ozturk's arrest and subsequent transfer to Louisiana have drawn scrutiny and legal challenges, citing potential violations of her rights and court orders.

Vasundhara Jolly, an undergraduate student at tufts university, on her experiences in Kashmir while on an internship; her observations of the people, their problems and issues at the grassroots level.

The Pentagon is cutting ties with elite universities like Harvard for its senior officer fellowship program, aiming to remove 'wokeness' and foster new connections with Christian and public institutions. This shift signals a broader effort to reshape advanced military education, sparking concerns about government influence and the loss of specialized academic expertise.

In the past 2 months, teams from the Darden Business School and tufts university have visited India.