Actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Plan International Canada ambassador, hosts Gaming for Good livestream on Dec 22. She uses Twitch for authentic activism and youth-focused change. Read more.
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.
Explore the inspiring journey of Eleanor Roosevelt, who transformed the role of First Lady into a platform for civil rights, women's liberation, and crafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Discover her timeless wisdom on living bravely.
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.
Bombay High Court demands explanation from Nagpur University for failing to fill teaching posts at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College, citing impact on academic quality. Read the full story.
Faculty from Anna University's constituent colleges demonstrated in Trichy, demanding resolution of long-pending issues like promotions and equal benefits. Read about their key demands.
Rapper Raftaar stopped his college fest performance midway, unhappy with faculty seating in front rows. He requested a change for next year so students can enjoy freely. Read his full statement.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench seeks detailed data from Nagpur University on the severe shortage of permanent faculty at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College. Read the full story.
MIT Professor Nuno F. G. Loureiro, director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, was fatally shot at his Brookline home. Police are investigating the tragic incident. Read for details.
Delhi University introduces a mandatory prior permission system for faculty attending external seminars. Learn about the new circular, its implications for academic freedom, and faculty reactions.
Delhi University mandates faculty to submit research papers for committee approval before conferences. New rules, sparked by a professor's denial, require applications two months prior. Explore the implications for academic freedom.
The government's heavy-handed response to environmental protests reveals a deep insecurity and intolerance for dissent, even from supportive groups. Read our analysis.
Govt Medical College, Chandigarh faces a severe faculty crisis in ENT, surgery & other departments, impacting patient care & threatening postgraduate programs. Read more.
AICTE relaxes 80% enrolment rule, allowing more engineering colleges to offer upskilling courses for professionals. New rules also ease NBA norms for new courses. Learn how this boosts India's tech talent.
Sukanta Chaudhuri argues India's plans to bring back expat faculty will falter without fixing the broken academic ecosystem. Investment in basics, not flagship projects, is key. Read the analysis.
Delhi University's Executive Council will review infrastructure requirements for medical colleges on December 3. Key decisions expected on faculty recruitment and facility upgrades.
Young activists at Lucknow's Koshala Lit Fest spotlight stray animal welfare and dignified last rites for the poor. Discover their powerful stories and calls to action.
Delhi University establishes inspection committee to evaluate infrastructure, faculty shortages and compliance with NMC norms across 12 medical colleges. Key findings expected to guide institutional improvements.
Indian university campuses face unprecedented silence as student activism declines. Explore the causes and consequences for democracy. Read this crucial analysis now.
Supreme Court acknowledges judicial limits in solving Delhi-NCR air pollution, calls for long-term scientific solutions and year-round implementation of existing orders.
Odisha's Science Dept invites faculty & researchers for biotech R&D grants up to Rs 30 lakh. Maximum 10 projects selected yearly. Submit applications before December 10 deadline.
Former CJI B.R. Gavai clarifies he never faced executive pressure, discusses judicial activism limits, and explains legal recourse in demolition cases. Read the full interview.
A Chikkamagaluru medical student alleges sexual harassment by faculty member. Accused doctor denies claims, citing attendance issues. Investigation ongoing.
Karnataka government implements High Court directive requiring all guest faculty in government colleges to meet UGC eligibility standards. Learn how this impacts education quality.
As Gaza's sporting infrastructure vanishes and athletes perish, global sports figures remain largely silent. Explore the historical context and consequences of athlete activism.
Albania celebrates creating Europe's first wild river national park along Vjosa River. Cross-border environmental activism unites Balkan nations, proving rivers transcend political boundaries.
Chandigarh's Panjab University protests continue for 18th day as CM Bhagwant Mann condemns backdoor appointments. Students demand transparency in faculty recruitment process.
Russian activists turn to environmental campaigns as political dissent becomes dangerous under Putin's regime. Learn how recycling replaces protest in today's Russia.
Punjab & Haryana High Court quashes NIPER's suspension of faculty member Dr. Prabal Banerjee, calling it malicious. The court reinstates him with full back wages. Read the full judgment details.
Rupai tea estate in Assam's Tinsukia district witnesses violent protests after Sheela Nanda's brutal murder. Her activist daughter-in-law critically injured. Police arrest accused.