Department of Science and Technology officials cited prohibitive costs and a low uptake of the pure sciences as reasons for scrapping the test, but noted that the fellowships will …
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TN Student Death: SC Refuses Stay on Madras HC Order for Repeat Autopsy
The victim's father, who had initially sought the repeat autopsy from the Madras high court, moved the Supreme Court to stay that order because his request for a doctor …
UP: Case Against Two Teachers for Allegedly Forcing Dalit Girls to Remove School Uniforms
According to the parents, the teachers allegedly forced the girls to remove their uniforms to give them to two others students who turned up for school photographs in plain …
Book Review: Women Trying to Make Their Own Histories in the Face of State Power
In 'Vernacular Rights Culture', Sumi Madhok documents different political imaginaries that animate rights struggles of subaltern groups.
Funds to JMI, AMU Reduced Sharply; Budget for BHU Doubled; Allocation for JNU Stagnant
The government figures reveal that between 2014-15 and 2021-22 fiscals, the budget for AMU and JMU dipped by 15% while BHU's budget rose from Rs 669.51 crore to Rs …
Tamil Nadu: Protests Over Schoolgirl’s Death Turn Violent as Protesters Clash With Police
The protesters, including the victim's family, contested the school's claim that the student died by suicide and are seeking a CID probe into the matter.
Kashmir: 21-Year-Old Died Because of Torture in Police Custody, Alleges Family
The police claimed the young man was a drug addict which possibly led to his death – an allegation the family has denied. There is no official explanation for …
When Kaali Descends: A Poster, a Cigarette, a Film
Detractors of Leena Manimekalai and Mahua Moitra have only proved that they lack a true understanding of Kali worship, Tantra and the Shakta traditions.
Assam Floods: The Shameful Annual Lack of National Media Coverage
At a time when over five million people in Assam were displaced and 150-odd lives were lost, the biggest news coming out of the Northeast was that of the …
Chennai: NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide
Before taking the extreme measure he had put out a video message to his friends that he had decided to end his life.