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Why Foreign Universities Are Reluctant to Establish Campuses in India
The proposed UGC guidelines are ill-conceived and populist, and hardly take note of the educational and financial interests of foreign universities.
In Unequal Countries Like India, the Ethics of Public Access AI Look Different
For years, it was anticipated that public access AI would trigger ethical questions. Now that ChatGPT3 has jumped the gun, we need answers quickly.
Indian Students Likely to Be Hit Hard As UK Plans to Cut Duration of Post-Study Visa
The proposed change by UK home secretary, Suella Braverman, wants to bring down the post-study work visa for foreign students from existing two years to six months.
BBC Documentary on Gujarat 2002 Reminds Us That We Are Not Interested in Truth
People in India can fight cases of property matters for 20 years but do not believe in fighting for justice when collective injustice is meted out.
For ‘LGBTQ Outreach’, Hindutva Radicals File Criminal Complaint Against Mohan Bhagwat
The RSS chief's references to the Mahabharata have earned a sharp response from elements in the Hindutva ecosystem who say they are offended by his interpretation.
Why ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ Has Captured the Popular Imagination
Walking together with people and taking them along is important in itself, particularly so in times of deep economic and social discontent. The yatra serves as a reminder of …
Why Your Brain Isn’t Wired To Stick To New Year Resolutions
Our brains are lazy and want to minimise cognitive load – meaning we repeat what we find pleasurable rather than consider many different and new options, which may be …
Remembering the Time When Gina Lollobrigida’s Visit to Bombay Created Quite a Flutter
Lo Lollo, one of the biggest stars in the European film firmament, passed away on January 16 at 95.
Over 55,000 Websites Blocked Since January 2015, Most to ‘Protect Indian State’: Report
There needs to be more transparency on the blocking mechanism of websites under Section 69A, the report by SFLC.in says.