<p>An Indian-origin student attending Princeton University has been arrested and barred from the campus for participating in pro-Palestine protests. Alongside another student Hassan Sayed GS, Achinthya Sivalingan, who was born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, staged demonstrations that led to their arrest and subsequent banishment from campus grounds.</p>

<p>Protesters at Princeton demanded divestment from companies supporting Israel in times of its conflict in Gaza. The escalation prompted university authorities to take action, resulting in the arrest of Sivalingan and another student within minutes of setting up protest tents.</p>

<p>The protests come at a time when US President Joe Biden approved a $16 billion military aid package for Israel. While New York's Columbia University witnessed the focal point of the demonstrations, various other institutions such as the University of Southern California, Emory University, and Brown University, among others, also saw similar protests.</p>

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<p>University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill reportedly stated, “The two graduate students have been immediately barred from campus, pending a disciplinary process.”<br />
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“No force was used by Public Safety officers when conducting the arrests, which occurred without resistance,” Morrill added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A first-year PhD student Urvi reportedly revealed that&nbsp;“they’ve been evicted from their houses and were given under five minutes to get their stuff."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Moreover, as per reports, Columbia University's faculty senate is set to vote on Friday (Apr 26) regarding a resolution rebuking the school's president Minouche Shafik. This comes as Shafik, in a controversial move, authorised the New York Police Department (NYPD) to remove the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” from the campus premises.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Brown University in a release said, "Encampment on Brown University’s historic and residential greens is a violation of University policy, and participants in the encampment have been verbally informed of this fact and that they will face conduct proceedings."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>State Department reacts&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>A spokesperson from the State Department Vedant Patel&nbsp;on Thursday (Apr 25) affirmed that the Biden administration stands behind the right to engage in peaceful protests. “We, of course, support the right of anybody to peacefully protest, to demonstrate, to make their voices heard, to express themselves in a peaceful and nonviolent way,” Patel said at a press briefing.</p>

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An Indian-origin student attending Princeton University has been arrested and barred from the campus for participating in pro-Palestine protests. Alongside another student Hassan Sayed GS, Achinthya Sivalingan, who was born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, staged demonstrations that led to their arrest and subsequent banishment from campus grounds.

An Indian-origin student attending Princeton University has been arrested and barred from the campus for participating in pro-Palestine protests. Alongside another student Hassan Sayed GS, Achinthya Sivalingan, who was born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, staged demonstrations that led to their arrest and subsequent banishment from campus grounds. Protesters at Princeton demanded divestment from companies supporting Israel in times of its conflict in Gaza. The escalation prompted university authorities to take action, resulting in the arrest of Sivalingan and another student within minutes of setting up protest tents. The protests come at a time when US President Joe Biden approved a $16 billion military aid package for Israel. While New York's Columbia University witnessed the focal point of the demonstrations, various other institutions such as the University of Southern California, Emory University, and Brown University, among others, also saw similar protests. Also Read | Ukrainian minister detained over suspected corruption: Prosecutors University spokesperson Jennifer Morrill reportedly stated, “The two graduate students have been immediately barred from campus, pending a disciplinary process.” “No force was used by Public Safety officers when conducting the arrests, which occurred without resistance,” Morrill added. A first-year PhD student Urvi reportedly revealed that “they’ve been evicted from their houses and were given under five minutes to get their stuff." Watch: Baffled passenger captures 'possible' UFO flying above Big Apple from flight Moreover, as per reports, Columbia University's faculty senate is set to vote on Friday (Apr 26) regarding a resolution rebuking the school's president Minouche Shafik. This comes as Shafik, in a controversial move, authorised the New York Police Department (NYPD) to remove the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” from the campus premises. Watch | Tory MP Chris Philip: 'Rwanda is a different country to Congo isn't it?' × Brown University in a release said, "Encampment on Brown University’s historic and residential greens is a violation of University policy, and participants in the encampment have been verbally informed of this fact and that they will face conduct proceedings." State Department reacts A spokesperson from the State Department Vedant Patel on Thursday (Apr 25) affirmed that the Biden administration stands behind the right to engage in peaceful protests. “We, of course, support the right of anybody to peacefully protest, to demonstrate, to make their voices heard, to express themselves in a peaceful and nonviolent way,” Patel said at a press briefing. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian-origin student at Princeton University arrested, barred from campus over anti-Israel protests

<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuidFUNrF5wpjzGX" /><meta charset="utf-8" />In a rather welcome move to make higher education accessible to all, New jersey's Princeton University earlier this week announced that students whose parents earn less than $100,000 per year will have to no longer pay any expenses to attend college. The move is aimed at increasing the 'socioeconomic diversity' of the Ivy League campus, according to the school administrators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Princeton University, whose notable alumni include Former First lady Michelle Obama, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor amongst others will no longer accept any payment from students belonging to the aforementioned income bracket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The move is expected to help over 25 per cent of the university's undergraduates. Reportedly, over 1,500 students will receive full financial aid that covers their tuition, room, and board expenses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"One of Princeton's defining values is our commitment to ensure that talented students from all backgrounds can not only afford a Princeton education but can flourish on our campus and in the world beyond it," stated Christopher L. Eisgruber, Princeton's president.</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-supreme-court-permits-jewish-university-to-temporarily-deny-official-recognition-to-lgbtq-students-514893" target="_blank">US Supreme Court permits Jewish university to temporarily deny recognition to LGBTQ students</a></p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that earlier only families earning less than $65,000 used to receive full financial aid coverage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In addition to lowering the ceiling for availing financial help, the University has also done away with the annual student contribution. Under this contribution, students were expected to pay a portion of tuition and expenses with their own savings and on-campus work.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Instead, students will have increased financial aid for books and other personal allowance,&nbsp;</p>

<p>"These improvements to our aid packages, made possible by the sustained generosity of our alumni and friends, will enhance the experiences of students during their time at Princeton and their choices and impact after they graduate." President&nbsp;Eisgruber further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-origin-laxman-narasimhan-becomes-new-starbucks-ceo-everything-you-need-to-know-512222" target="_blank">Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan becomes new Starbucks CEO - Everything you need to know</a></p>

<p>The Ivy League colleges in the USA are one of the most sought-after educational institutions across the globe. Millions of students apply for enrolment every year. However, despite clearing the initial hurdles, many are not able to afford the sky-high price of attending these schools.</p>

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In a rather welcome move to make higher education accessible to all, New jersey's Princeton University earlier this week announced that students whose parents earn less than $100,000 per year will have to no longer pay any expenses to attend college.

In a rather welcome move to make higher education accessible to all, New jersey's Princeton University earlier this week announced that students whose parents earn less than $100,000 per year will have to no longer pay any expenses to attend college. The move is aimed at increasing the 'socioeconomic diversity' of the Ivy League campus, according to the school administrators. Princeton University, whose notable alumni include Former First lady Michelle Obama, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor amongst others will no longer accept any payment from students belonging to the aforementioned income bracket. The move is expected to help over 25 per cent of the university's undergraduates. Reportedly, over 1,500 students will receive full financial aid that covers their tuition, room, and board expenses. "One of Princeton's defining values is our commitment to ensure that talented students from all backgrounds can not only afford a Princeton education but can flourish on our campus and in the world beyond it," stated Christopher L. Eisgruber, Princeton's president. Read more: US Supreme Court permits Jewish university to temporarily deny recognition to LGBTQ students It is pertinent to note that earlier only families earning less than $65,000 used to receive full financial aid coverage. In addition to lowering the ceiling for availing financial help, the University has also done away with the annual student contribution. Under this contribution, students were expected to pay a portion of tuition and expenses with their own savings and on-campus work. Instead, students will have increased financial aid for books and other personal allowance, "These improvements to our aid packages, made possible by the sustained generosity of our alumni and friends, will enhance the experiences of students during their time at Princeton and their choices and impact after they graduate." President Eisgruber further added. Read more: Indian-origin Laxman Narasimhan becomes new Starbucks CEO - Everything you need to know The Ivy League colleges in the USA are one of the most sought-after educational institutions across the globe. Millions of students apply for enrolment every year. However, despite clearing the initial hurdles, many are not able to afford the sky-high price of attending these schools. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Princeton University, a private Ivy league research university in New Jersey, has decided to remove the name of former US President Woodrow Wilson from a campus building.

Princeton University to remove Woodrow Wilson's name

<p>Princeton University, a private Ivy league research university in New Jersey, has decided to remove the name of former US President Woodrow Wilson from a campus building.</p>

<p>The decision has been taken following the controversial beliefs and racial policies inflicted by Woodrow Wilson in the past.</p>

<p>Princeton president Christopher Eisgruber said in a statement that "Wilson's racism was significant and consequential even by the standards of his own time".</p>

<p>The board of trustees decided that&nbsp;"Wilson's racist views and policies make him an inappropriate namesake".</p>

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<p>Woodrow Wilson served as the US President from 1913 to 1921, but was infamous for his racially motivated thought process. He, reportedly, did not allow black students to enter the Princeton University when he served as the university president.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also, reportedly, spoke in favour of the highly-criticised white supremacist group&nbsp;Ku Klux Klan.</p>

<p>The name of the school will be changed to the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.</p>

<p>Princeton President said that Princeton had honoured Wilson for so long&nbsp;"not because of, but without regard to or perhaps even in ignorance of, his racism".</p>

<p>"That, however, is ultimately the problem," he added. "Princeton is part of an America that has too often disregarded, ignored, or excused racism, allowing the persistence of systems that discriminate against black people."</p>

<p>The decision has been taken following the surge in protests against the racism inflicted upon the African-American community in the US, which came to light after the death of unarmed George Floyd by a white policeman.&nbsp;</p>


Princeton University, a private Ivy league research university in New Jersey, has decided to remove the name of former US President Woodrow Wilson from a campus building. The decision has been taken following the controversial beliefs and racial policies inflicted by Woodrow Wilson in the past. Princeton president Christopher Eisgruber said in a statement that "Wilson's racism was significant and consequential even by the standards of his own time". The board of trustees decided that "Wilson's racist views and policies make him an inappropriate namesake". Also read: Mississippi gears up to remove Confederate symbol from state flag Woodrow Wilson served as the US President from 1913 to 1921, but was infamous for his racially motivated thought process. He, reportedly, did not allow black students to enter the Princeton University when he served as the university president. He also, reportedly, spoke in favour of the highly-criticised white supremacist group Ku Klux Klan. The name of the school will be changed to the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Princeton President said that Princeton had honoured Wilson for so long "not because of, but without regard to or perhaps even in ignorance of, his racism". "That, however, is ultimately the problem," he added. "Princeton is part of an America that has too often disregarded, ignored, or excused racism, allowing the persistence of systems that discriminate against black people." The decision has been taken following the surge in protests against the racism inflicted upon the African-American community in the US, which came to light after the death of unarmed George Floyd by a white policeman.

Princeton University to remove 'racist' Woodrow Wilson's name from buildings

<p>2020 is the most crucial year yet for humanity's plan to dodge the bullet of catastrophic global warming, experts said Saturday, warning that the narrow path to safety was riddled with pitfalls, from the US election to Brexit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When nations struck the 2015 Paris agreement, which aims to limit temperature rises under 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit), they agreed on five-year periods in which <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anger-erupts-at-un-climate-summit-as-major-economies-resist-bold-action-268332">climate action</a> could be implemented, assessed and boosted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>2020 is the year the landmark deal goes into effect, yet almost three decades of diplomatic wrangling has fallen far short of what science says is needed to avert disastrous climate change.</p>

<p>A crucial UN summit at which leaders will finalise their action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is set to open in Glasgow on November 9&nbsp;just six days after a US general election that could see President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/texass-greg-abbott-becomes-first-to-refuse-refugees-order-given-by-president-donald-trump-273510">Donald Trump</a> win a second term.</p>

<p>Trump shocked the world in 2017 when he said the United States,&nbsp;history's largest emitter&nbsp;was withdrawing from the Paris agreement.&nbsp;It is due to leave the deal on November 4.</p>

<p>"Another four years of Trump in the White House would mean that the world's key country in terms of providing global leadership will be sitting the problem out," Michael Oppenheimer, professor of Geosciences and International Affairs at Princeton University, told reporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So that's four years of having a millstone around the neck of the world's efforts to deal with climate change."</p>

<p>After a year of climate-related disasters, from cyclones and flooding in Africa and Southeast Asia to devastating <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/next-few-hours-could-be-very-challenging-australia-urges-people-to-flee-as-bushfires-rage-273400">wildfires</a> in Australia and California, nations in December failed to make progress during the annual UN Climate Change Conference COP 25.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More than 100 countries have pledged to redouble their efforts to reduce domestic emissions, but the biggest polluters, China, India, the US and the European Union have yet to unveil new plans.</p>

<p>The Paris deal was dragged partly over the line thanks to more than a year of shuttle diplomacy by host France.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Climate negotiations are multilateral and emissions cuts voluntary, so much depends on the skill and tactics of the country in charge of annual COP negotiating sessions.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/in-talks-with-uks-boris-johnson-pm-modi-resolves-to-work-closely-together-269028">COP26</a> president Claire O'Neill told reporters last month that climate would be the British government's "number one global priority" this year leading up to the Glasgow summit.</p>

<p>But there are fears that Brexit trade negotiations with Brussels, which will last until around the same time as COP26, will drain much-needed diplomatic bandwidth.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is a Brexit scenario in which the UK is distracted at the highest level and the relationship with the EU has soured," said Nick Mabey, CEO of the green thinktank E3G.</p>

<p>"It's a risk. Brexit is the government's number one defensive diplomatic priority and I would say COP needs to be its number one offensive diplomatic priority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"COP&nbsp;requires huge, proactive campaigning, full-functioning diplomatic machine," he told reporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mabey said Britain already had more than 100 diplomats focusing solely on climate ahead of Glasgow.</p>

<p>But perhaps the biggest moment for the climate in 2020 will come before both the US election or the COP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In September, the EU-China summit in Leipzig is likely to see the world's largest single market push the world's biggest carbon polluter for greater emissions-cutting commitments.</p>

<p>Li Shuo, the senior global policy advisor for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/children-ready-to-lead-fight-against-pollution-as-climate-crisis-claims-over-9-lakh-lives-since-2016-262150">Greenpeace East Asia</a>, said this year presented a massive opportunity for China to show global leadership over climate.</p>

<p>"The US, China, EU climate tricycle has had a wheel pulled off by Trump," said Li Shuo, senior global policy advisor for Greenpeace East Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Going into 2020 it is critical for the two remaining wheels to roll in sync.</p>

<p>"The decision was taken by Chinese leaders over the next year,&nbsp;matters to how the world views China under increasingly turbulent geopolitics," Shuo said.</p>

<p>China and fellow emitter India was accused of stymying greater ambition at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-russia-unveils-new-climate-plan-272712">COP25</a> in Madrid by insisting they had already done their fair share in cutting carbon pollution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even if nations can agree in Glasgow to boost action during the next five years, their voluntary pledges are likely to be worlds apart from the drastic emissions cuts that Earth needs.</p>

<p>"Something called success is probably off the table for the moment," said Mabey.</p>


2020 is the most crucial year yet for humanity's plan to dodge the bullet of catastrophic global warming, experts said Saturday, warning that the narrow path to safety was riddled with pitfalls, from the US election to Brexit.

2020 is the most crucial year yet for humanity's plan to dodge the bullet of catastrophic global warming, experts said Saturday, warning that the narrow path to safety was riddled with pitfalls, from the US election to Brexit. When nations struck the 2015 Paris agreement, which aims to limit temperature rises under 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 Fahrenheit), they agreed on five-year periods in which climate action could be implemented, assessed and boosted. 2020 is the year the landmark deal goes into effect, yet almost three decades of diplomatic wrangling has fallen far short of what science says is needed to avert disastrous climate change. A crucial UN summit at which leaders will finalise their action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is set to open in Glasgow on November 9 just six days after a US general election that could see President Donald Trump win a second term. Trump shocked the world in 2017 when he said the United States, history's largest emitter was withdrawing from the Paris agreement. It is due to leave the deal on November 4. "Another four years of Trump in the White House would mean that the world's key country in terms of providing global leadership will be sitting the problem out," Michael Oppenheimer, professor of Geosciences and International Affairs at Princeton University, told reporters. "So that's four years of having a millstone around the neck of the world's efforts to deal with climate change." After a year of climate-related disasters, from cyclones and flooding in Africa and Southeast Asia to devastating wildfires in Australia and California, nations in December failed to make progress during the annual UN Climate Change Conference COP 25. More than 100 countries have pledged to redouble their efforts to reduce domestic emissions, but the biggest polluters, China, India, the US and the European Union have yet to unveil new plans. The Paris deal was dragged partly over the line thanks to more than a year of shuttle diplomacy by host France. Climate negotiations are multilateral and emissions cuts voluntary, so much depends on the skill and tactics of the country in charge of annual COP negotiating sessions. COP26 president Claire O'Neill told reporters last month that climate would be the British government's "number one global priority" this year leading up to the Glasgow summit. But there are fears that Brexit trade negotiations with Brussels, which will last until around the same time as COP26, will drain much-needed diplomatic bandwidth. "There is a Brexit scenario in which the UK is distracted at the highest level and the relationship with the EU has soured," said Nick Mabey, CEO of the green thinktank E3G. "It's a risk. Brexit is the government's number one defensive diplomatic priority and I would say COP needs to be its number one offensive diplomatic priority. "COP requires huge, proactive campaigning, full-functioning diplomatic machine," he told reporters. Mabey said Britain already had more than 100 diplomats focusing solely on climate ahead of Glasgow. But perhaps the biggest moment for the climate in 2020 will come before both the US election or the COP. In September, the EU-China summit in Leipzig is likely to see the world's largest single market push the world's biggest carbon polluter for greater emissions-cutting commitments. Li Shuo, the senior global policy advisor for Greenpeace East Asia, said this year presented a massive opportunity for China to show global leadership over climate. "The US, China, EU climate tricycle has had a wheel pulled off by Trump," said Li Shuo, senior global policy advisor for Greenpeace East Asia. "Going into 2020 it is critical for the two remaining wheels to roll in sync. "The decision was taken by Chinese leaders over the next year, matters to how the world views China under increasingly turbulent geopolitics," Shuo said. China and fellow emitter India was accused of stymying greater ambition at COP25 in Madrid by insisting they had already done their fair share in cutting carbon pollution. Even if nations can agree in Glasgow to boost action during the next five years, their voluntary pledges are likely to be worlds apart from the drastic emissions cuts that Earth needs. "Something called success is probably off the table for the moment," said Mabey.

Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn

<p>Google Doodle is celebrating the 30th anniversary of pi day on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>Pi day is an annual celebration of the &pi; (pi) defined as the ratio of a circle&#39;s circumference to its diameter.</p>

<p>The day is celebrated on March 14th of every year as the&nbsp;digits of the date&nbsp;are same as first three digits of &pi; which are 3,1,4.</p>

<p>The Pi is&nbsp;approximately equal to 3.14159 and is represented by the Greek letter &quot;&pi;&quot;.</p>

<p>Mathematician Archimedes of Syracuse is largely considered to be the first to calculate and determined that Pi was around 22/7.</p>

<p>The pi day is associated with pie and is observed around the world by mathematicians and scientists by eating and throwing pie; as the pi and pie are homophones in English.</p>

<p>The earliest known official or large-scale celebration of Pi Day was organized by Larry Shaw in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium museum, where Shaw worked as a physicist, with staff and public marching around one of its circular spaces, then consuming fruit pies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pi day coincides with scientist Albert Einstein&#39;s birthday; Princeton University of New Jersey, America, hosts numerous events in a combined celebration of both days.</p>

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Pi day is an annual celebration of the π (pi) defined as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter

Google Doodle is celebrating the 30th anniversary of pi day on Wednesday. × Pi day is an annual celebration of the π (pi) defined as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. The day is celebrated on March 14th of every year as the digits of the date are same as first three digits of π which are 3,1,4. The Pi is approximately equal to 3.14159 and is represented by the Greek letter "π". Mathematician Archimedes of Syracuse is largely considered to be the first to calculate and determined that Pi was around 22/7. The pi day is associated with pie and is observed around the world by mathematicians and scientists by eating and throwing pie; as the pi and pie are homophones in English. The earliest known official or large-scale celebration of Pi Day was organized by Larry Shaw in 1988 at the San Francisco Exploratorium museum, where Shaw worked as a physicist, with staff and public marching around one of its circular spaces, then consuming fruit pies. Pi day coincides with scientist Albert Einstein's birthday; Princeton University of New Jersey, America, hosts numerous events in a combined celebration of both days.

Google Doodle celebrates 'Pi' day

<p>Michelle Obama&#39;s forthcoming memoir, &quot;Becoming,&quot; is set for worldwide release on November 13, at which time the former first lady will embark on a global tour to promote the book, publisher Penguin Random House said on Sunday.</p>

<p>The volume fulfills half of the deal the company reached with former US&nbsp;President Barack Obama and his wife the month after he left office calling for the couple to each publish one book, reportedly for a sum worth more than $60 million.</p>

<p>Michelle Obama&#39;s book will chronicle her life from a childhood growing up on Chicago&#39;s South Side through her years inside the White House as a mother of two and the nation&#39;s first African-American first lady, the publisher said.</p>

<p>&quot;Writing &#39;Becoming&#39; has been a deeply personal experience. It has allowed me, for the very first time, the space to honestly reflect on the unexpected trajectory of my life,&quot; the former first lady said in a statement.</p>

<p>&quot;Becoming&quot; is to be published simultaneously in 24 languages around the world and will be released in the United States and Canada through the publisher&#39;s Crown Publisher Group, according to Penguin Random House.</p>

<p>Michelle Obama, a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, will also read for the audio edition of the book, the publisher said. Details of a planned international book tour are to be announced at a later date.</p>

<p>The same company also published Barack Obama&#39;s three previous books -- &quot;Dreams of My Father,&quot; &quot;The Audacity of Hope&quot; and &quot;Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.&quot; His wife&#39;s only previous book was a 2012 work on gardening, titled &quot;American Grown,&quot; which focused on her initiative to promote organic food and healthy eating.</p>

<p>The 44th US&nbsp;president has yet to schedule his memoir under his latest Penguin Random House deal, a book that would presumably cover his time in the Oval Office.</p>

<p>The publisher has previously said that the Obamas, in keeping with their past practice, planned to donate a significant portion of their proceeds to charity, including the Obama Foundation.</p>

<p>Memoirs by former first ladies usually have sold well, according to the Washington Post, with notable works including Laura Bush&#39;s &quot;Spoken from the Heart&quot; and Hillary Clinton&#39;s &quot;Living History.&quot;<br />
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Michelle Obama's book will chronicle her life from a childhood growing up on Chicago's South Side through her years inside the White House as a mother of two and the nation's first African-American first lady

Michelle Obama's forthcoming memoir, "Becoming," is set for worldwide release on November 13, at which time the former first lady will embark on a global tour to promote the book, publisher Penguin Random House said on Sunday. The volume fulfills half of the deal the company reached with former US President Barack Obama and his wife the month after he left office calling for the couple to each publish one book, reportedly for a sum worth more than $60 million. Michelle Obama's book will chronicle her life from a childhood growing up on Chicago's South Side through her years inside the White House as a mother of two and the nation's first African-American first lady, the publisher said. "Writing 'Becoming' has been a deeply personal experience. It has allowed me, for the very first time, the space to honestly reflect on the unexpected trajectory of my life," the former first lady said in a statement. "Becoming" is to be published simultaneously in 24 languages around the world and will be released in the United States and Canada through the publisher's Crown Publisher Group, according to Penguin Random House. Michelle Obama, a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, will also read for the audio edition of the book, the publisher said. Details of a planned international book tour are to be announced at a later date. The same company also published Barack Obama's three previous books -- "Dreams of My Father," "The Audacity of Hope" and "Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters." His wife's only previous book was a 2012 work on gardening, titled "American Grown," which focused on her initiative to promote organic food and healthy eating. The 44th US president has yet to schedule his memoir under his latest Penguin Random House deal, a book that would presumably cover his time in the Oval Office. The publisher has previously said that the Obamas, in keeping with their past practice, planned to donate a significant portion of their proceeds to charity, including the Obama Foundation. Memoirs by former first ladies usually have sold well, according to the Washington Post, with notable works including Laura Bush's "Spoken from the Heart" and Hillary Clinton's "Living History."

Michelle Obama memoir 'Becoming' set for publication in November

<p>Rahul Gandhi gave his second address in the US on Wednesday morning, making jobs the central focus of his talk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gandhi was speaking at Princeton University.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The &quot;central question&quot;, he said, is how does India give its people jobs?&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">Also read: Rahul Gandhi, in </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">, makes no-holds-barred attack on PM Modi</a></p>

<p>He added that if India, as a modern country, is unable to give its people jobs, then it is difficult to give them vision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Everyday nearly 30,000 youngsters come into (the) job market. 450 jobs are being provided today,&quot; said Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gandhi added that &quot;unemployment is one of the major threats to the growth of the nation&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He compared India with China, saying India was falling behind.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We need to realise that China is moving ahead with tremendous power. And we have to work in accordance with that,&quot; said Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;We have to compete with China and we are not doing that well,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, &quot;China has a very clear vision. Does India have a similar vision?&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;What does that vision look like? What kind of cooperation do we have between the two nations? These are fundamental ques we are looking forward to,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He also talked about polarisation, saying it was one of India&#39;s central challenges.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>And added that not enough was being done for gender equality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s Make-in-India programme, instead of targeting big business, should focus on promoting small businesses.&nbsp;</p>

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'Everyday nearly 30,000 youngsters come into (the) job market. 450 jobs are being provided today,' said Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi gave his second address in the US on Wednesday morning, making jobs the central focus of his talk. Gandhi was speaking at Princeton University. The "central question", he said, is how does India give its people jobs? Also read: Rahul Gandhi, in US, makes no-holds-barred attack on PM Modi He added that if India, as a modern country, is unable to give its people jobs, then it is difficult to give them vision. "Everyday nearly 30,000 youngsters come into (the) job market. 450 jobs are being provided today," said Gandhi. Gandhi added that "unemployment is one of the major threats to the growth of the nation". Central ques is how India gives its ppl jobs.If you,as a modern country,are unable to give them jobs,it's difficult to give them vision: RG — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × Everyday nearly 30,000 new youngsters come into job market. 450 jobs are being provided today: Rahul Gandhi at Princeton University in US pic.twitter.com/m4zZ9fEMVT — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × He compared India with China, saying India was falling behind. "We need to realise that China is moving ahead with tremendous power. And we have to work in accordance with that," said Gandhi. "We have to compete with China and we are not doing that well," he said. He added, "China has a very clear vision. Does India have a similar vision?" "What does that vision look like? What kind of cooperation do we have between the two nations? These are fundamental ques we are looking forward to," he said. We have to compete with China and we are not doing that well. China has a very clear vision. Does India have a similar vision?: Rahul Gandhi — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × What does that vision look like? What kind of coopn do we have b/w the 2 nations? These are fundamental ques we are looking forward to: RG pic.twitter.com/BdKXYOnLwL — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × He also talked about polarisation, saying it was one of India's central challenges. One of the the central challenges in India is the politics of polarisation: Congress VP Rahul Gandhi at Princeton University in New Jersey. pic.twitter.com/OhIXC9XUCz — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 × And added that not enough was being done for gender equality. And he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make-in-India programme, instead of targeting big business, should focus on promoting small businesses. PM Modi's Make-in-India programme instead of targeting large business should concentrate on promoting small businesses: Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/WP30LFu4yh — ANI (@ANI) September 20, 2017 ×

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