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UGC Wants Universities to Hold Lectures on Theme That India is ‘Mother of Democracy’
Among the topics that the commission suggested are lectures on khap panchayats and their 'democratic traditions' and Harappans as the pioneering architect of the democratic system in the world.
The Smokescreen of Diversity and Inclusion in Indian Higher Education
Per the 2018 annual report of the erstwhile University Grants Commission, India had 725 universities (at the time), but only 0.024% had ever had a female VC.
CUET’s Implementation Has Undoubtedly Been Botched – But Most Have Ignored the Issue
One of the purported aims of having the CUET is to reduce the burden on students of appearing for multiple entrance tests. However, it now seems that the remedy …
The National School of Drama Is Facing a Question of Character
Creative freedom must be supported by robust pedagogy and administrators must be restrained from exploiting the 'glamour' of the school to advance narrow agendas and degrade the quality of …
Pakistani Degree Holders Will Not Qualify for Jobs or Further Studies in India: UGC-AICTE
An exception was made for Pakistani citizens who have been granted citizenship in India.
Students and Faculty React To UGC’s Move to Do Away With Black Convocation Robes
"DU is under the stress of being privatised, students are protesting for basic rights and all they care about is what we wear on our convocation?” says a recent …