Bengaluru Dental College Suspends 6 Faculty After Suicide
Six faculty members at Oxford Dental College in Bengaluru face suspension following the suicide of a 23-year-old student. The mother alleges harassment by a lecturer.
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Six Dental College Faculty Suspended After Student Suicide
Six faculty members at a dental college have been suspended following the suicide of a student. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability in educational institutions.
IITs Plan 2-Year Programme to Groom Faculty for Directorship
IITs propose a two-year leadership training programme for high-performing faculty, aiming to prepare 300-350 candidates for future director roles. IIT Bombay to lead, with potential IIM support.
Professor Settles with Clemson Over Charlie Kirk Post
Clemson University professor Dr. Joshua Bregy reaches settlement after termination for social media post on Charlie Kirk. Details on the agreement and academic freedom implications.
Parliamentary Panel Exposes 'NFS' Bias in University Hiring
A key parliamentary committee exposes the discriminatory use of 'Not Found Suitable' to reject SC/ST faculty, even experienced ones. Read about the shocking findings and recommendations.
Telangana Teaching Doctors Demand Parity with NIMS on Leave
The Telangana Teaching Govt Doctors Association demands earned leave encashment for all medical college faculty, parity with NIMS, a special transfer policy, and separate pay scales. Read their key demands.
Indian Women in 70s & 80s: Weightlifting, Startups, Global Travel
Meet India's 'Rebel Grannies' – women in their 70s and 80s who are lifting weights, founding tech startups, and backpacking the globe. They're redefining ageing with full-bodied, spirited lives.
Court Orders FIR Against DSEU VC in Harassment Case
A Delhi court directs police to register an FIR against DSEU's vice-chancellor over a faculty member's sexual harassment complaint. The VC denies allegations, calls them baseless.
Major Delhi Hospital Grapples with Severe Faculty Shortage
Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi has 70 vacant teaching posts, crippling key departments like cardiology and neurology. Experts warn of strained patient care and medical education. Read the full RTI findings.
Court Orders FIR Against DSEU VC in Harassment Case
A Delhi court directs police to register an FIR against DSEU's vice-chancellor over a faculty member's sexual harassment complaint. The VC denies allegations, calls them baseless.
Major Delhi Hospital Struggles with Faculty Shortage
Safdarjung Hospital's RTI data reveals 70 vacant teaching posts, crippling key departments like cardiology and neurology. Experts warn of strained patient care. Read the full report.
Harvard Chief: Faculty Politics Hurt Open Debate
Harvard President Alan Garber says professors' personal views in classrooms discourage student debate. He links it to rising campus intolerance and antisemitism. Read his candid podcast remarks.
18-Year Hiring Freeze Cripples Panjab University Theatre Dept
Panjab University's famed Indian Theatre department, alma mater to Bollywood stars, has not hired a permanent professor since 2007. With one teacher left, students and alumni demand action. Read more.
Harvard Chief: Professors' Politics Harm Student Debate
Harvard University President Alan Garber says professors bringing personal politics into class stifles student dissent. He pledges a return to objectivity. Read his full critique.
MP HC Seeks Reply on 100% Women-Only Nursing Posts
Madhya Pradesh High Court issues notice to state govt over petition challenging 100% reservation for women in 286 nursing faculty posts. Hearing on Jan 5.
HC Dismisses Plea Against Officiating V-C Appointment at HP Agri Varsity
Himachal Pradesh High Court dismisses a professor's plea challenging officiating V-C appointment, clarifies Chancellor's discretionary power under Act. Details inside.
Staffing Crisis at AIIMS: 1600 Faculty Posts Vacant
RTI data reveals nearly 40% faculty posts are vacant across 11 AIIMS, raising alarms over patient care and medical education. Read the full report on the deepening crisis.
Haryana gets new DGP Shatrujeet Kapur, CS race next
Haryana appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapur as new DGP. The focus now shifts to the appointment of the next Chief Secretary, with senior IAS officers in contention. Key bureaucratic reshuffle underway.
MDU Rohtak fills 143 faculty posts after 10-year gap
Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, has launched a major recruitment drive for 143 teaching positions, addressing a decade-long backlog. Interviews begin January 2026. Read more.
Bihar Govt Seeks Review of Minister's Appointment Block
Bihar government challenges the decision to withhold minister's assistant professor appointment. The state has urged a review panel to re-examine the case. Read the full story for details.
All India Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Tourney Concludes in Jalandhar
Dr BR Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar successfully concluded the 2024 All India Inter-NIT Faculty & Staff Sports Tournament. Over 500 participants from 22 NITs competed in 10 sports. Read about the winners and highlights.
Surya, Charishma Win Senior National Badminton Singles Titles
Surya Charishma, Rithvik Sanjeevi emerge victorious at 85th Senior National Badminton Championships in Guwahati. Get all the thrilling match details and results here!
NMC Forms National Pool for Surprise Medical College Checks
The National Medical Commission is creating a national pool of government college faculty for surprise inspections to ensure quality. Learn about the new rules for the 2026-27 academic year.
Indian Seniors in 70s & 80s Adventure Globally
Meet Indian seniors from Gujarat who are rewriting retirement. At 70+, they are skydiving, scuba diving, and trekking across Antarctica. Read their inspiring story.
Trans Anchor Padmini Prakash Seeks Quota in Tamil Nadu Govt Colleges
Padmini Prakash, India's pioneering trans woman anchor, urges Tamil Nadu govt for third gender quota in faculty posts after appearing for assistant professor exam. Read her fight for equality.
Over Half of Karnataka Faculty Report Burnout: Survey
A QS I-GAUGE survey reveals over half of Karnataka's college faculty experience burnout, citing administrative overload. Explore the causes and solutions for academic stress. Read more.
Delhi Govt Hospitals Struggle with 146 Faculty Vacancies
RML Hospital & Lady Hardinge face severe faculty shortages, crippling key departments. Discover how this impacts patient care and why recruitment lags. Read the full RTI report.
Yale University faculty heavily skewed towards Democrats: Report
A new report reveals a stark political imbalance at Yale University, with over 82% of faculty leaning Democratic. Explore the implications for intellectual diversity and free speech on campus.
Tamil Nadu Minority Colleges Can Now Form Own Selection Panels
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin's new order ends a 4-year deadlock, allowing minority institutions to form faculty selection committees without govt nominees. This brings relief to hundreds of faculty members and colleges like Loyola and MCC.
Bengaluru Med Colleges Hike Salaries for Faculty Shortage
Medical colleges in Bengaluru are offering salaries up to Rs 4 lakh per month for pre-clinical faculty, double the clinical pay, to address a severe shortage. Learn about the incentives and the poaching challenge.
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