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May School Choice Programs Restrict Religious Schools' Ability to Select Teachers Based on Religion, Sex, Etc.?

In Hosanna-Tabor v. EEOC (2012), the Supreme Court unanimously held that religious institutions have the constitutional right to freedom in selecting their clergy and religious teachers, notwithstanding federal or state antidiscrimination law. In Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrisey-Berru (2020), the Court held (by a 7-2 vote) that this…

Reason · Oct 23, 2023

Forest Department banks on native wisdom of Muthuvan tribe for Nilgiri Tahr conservation

Muthuvan tribe join TN Forest Dept. to protect State animal, Nilgiri Tahr, by sharing traditional knowledge & helping prevent forest fires. They will be educated on collecting NTFPs without causing disturbance & involved in estimation works to conserve habitats.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Court Denies Preliminary Injunction in Case Alleging Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment of Doctoral Student

"Plaintiff cannot likely show that her rejection of Dr Greeson's alleged conduct was the basis for her asserted adverse educational action (i.e., failure of the Qualifying Exam)—Plaintiff appears to have failed the Qualifying Exam every which way."

Reason · Oct 10, 2023

Student loans for parents can be a debt trap. But there's a loophole

Until July 2025, parent PLUS borrowers can paperwork their way into a kinder, gentler repayment plan.

WEKU · Oct 4, 2023

Inaugural of elephant interpretation centre in Coimbatore district delayed due to funding issues, lack of facilities for visitors

Failed inauguration of elephant interpretation centre in Coimbatore due to lack of facilities and funding issues. Nature enthusiasts and forest officials concerned about chosen location due to frequent elephant movement. Money spent for project under scrutiny. Centre includes installations, paintings, specimens to educate visitors about elephants. Park outside centre has…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Two veteran Capitol Police officers promoted to assistant chief roles - Roll Call

Two top Capitol Police officials, Jason Bell and Sean Gallagher, have shed their acting titles and are now assistant chiefs of police.

Roll Call · Oct 2, 2023

New guidance value, on an average 30-40% higher than before, comes into effect

Bengaluru sees 30-40% higher guidance value from Oct 1, to boost revenue collection. Sub-registrar offices witness huge rush, extended working hours. Department collects ₹312 crore on Sep 27, highest one-day collection in State's history. ₹1,000 crore collected in 8 days, ₹9,162 crore this fiscal year till Sep 30.

The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023

Boston Consulting Group accused in Senate inquiry of securing contract extension through ‘cosy relations’ with officials

BCG relied on ‘verbal agreements’ with senior bureaucrats to secure extra $880,000, according to emails attached to a submission to Senate inquiry

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2023

Tamil Nadu, Kerala may join hands to count endangered Nilgiri tahr

TN Forest Dept. proposes protocol to count endangered Nilgiri Tahr population, may use drones. 1st comprehensive census for State animal, to be conducted in Nov & biennial synchronised count with Kerala. Project Nilgiri Tahr aims to study causes of lumpy skin disease & suggest remedy. #TN #Kerala #NilgiriTahr #Conservation

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

U.S. State Department ‘urges’ Indian cooperation in Canada’s investigation into Nijjar’s killing

US State Department urges India to cooperate in Canadian investigation into murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023