Lucknow Industrialist Gets Honorary PhD from US University
AMA Herbal Group CEO Yawar Ali Shah receives Honorary Doctorate and Gold Medal from Maryland State University for contributions to herbal industry and sustainability.
AMA Herbal Group CEO Yawar Ali Shah receives Honorary Doctorate and Gold Medal from Maryland State University for contributions to herbal industry and sustainability.
NIFT increases teaching fellow seats to 20 annually and offers up to 100% fee waivers for PhD admissions in 2026, with new guidelines for OCI candidates.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya's PhD admissions face severe imbalance. NET-qualified students in History, Political Science find zero seats while Management, Commerce have hundreds vacant.
The upcoming BMC elections in Mumbai feature numerous highly-qualified professionals, including PhDs, MBAs, and double post-graduates, who are entering politics to drive change.
At JNU's convocation, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan told 467 PhD graduates their degrees come with a duty to contribute positively to society and nation-building.
The body of a 34-year-old Afghan PhD student was discovered in his Vadodara apartment. Police are investigating the suspected suicide and scanning his phone for clues. Read the full report.
Karasani Hari Krishna Reddy, a 24-year-old MS student from Guntur, vanished during a solo trip to Alaska. Last contact was Dec 30. Friends and police are searching. Read for details and updates.
Nagpur University's historic 113th convocation celebrated lifelong learning, awarding degrees to 61,871 students and doctorates to scholars aged 97 and 65. Read the inspiring stories.
Nagpur University's historic 113th convocation celebrated lifelong learning, awarding degrees to 61,871 students and doctorates to scholars aged 97 and 65. Read about the inspiring stories.
A 23-year-old dental student in Bengaluru was found dead at her Chandapura home. A suicide note was recovered, while classmates allege harassment by college staff. If you need support, call Tele-Manas: 14416.
Pondicherry University extends PhD application deadline to January 30, 2026-27. Apply online now for entrance-based admissions to various doctoral programmes.
A 21-year-old BTech student at Vignan Deemed University died after setting himself on fire in a campus bathroom. Police are investigating the tragic incident, ruling out academic pressure and love failure. Read the full report.
A powerful op-ed by Pakistani PhD student Zorain Nizamani goes viral, sparking a global debate on a potential Gen Z-led uprising in Pakistan by 2026. Read the full analysis.
Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, inaugurated its 6-day Winter School 2026 focused on advanced research methodologies. IIML Director Prof MP Gupta emphasized robust research design and analytical tools.
Hari Karasani, an Indian student from Andhra Pradesh, is missing in Alaska after last being seen on December 31. Alaska State Troopers seek information. Read for details and updates.
Himachal Pradesh University approves new undergraduate programs in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for affiliated colleges, along with a new academic counsellor post and part-time PhDs. Read for details.
Dr Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University in Lucknow is set to induct its first international PhD scholars, establishing an Office for International Student Relations to facilitate admissions and cultural integration.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has invited applications for its PhD programme for 2025-26. Apply online at iimc.gov.in before January 30, 2026.
A 27-year-old Ayurveda student, Shailendra Kumar, died by suicide in his Kanpur hostel room. Police cite exam failure stress as a key factor. Read the full report.
Rabindra Kumar Behera, Chairman of RSB Global, commits to expanding CSR initiatives and women empowerment programs in Jharkhand, following his PhD honour from President Murmu. Read about the group's sustainable plans.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) has invited applications for its PhD programme 2025-26. Check eligibility, 22 seats, key dates, and the direct selection process for UGC NET qualifiers.
Hruthik Reddy, a 22-year-old engineering student from Telangana, died after jumping from his apartment during a fire in Germany. His family appeals for help to repatriate his body. Read the full story.
A new study shows an 87% success rate for discharging student loans via bankruptcy, debunking a persistent myth. Learn how policy changes have made this path more accessible for millions of borrowers.
Lucknow University achieves a milestone with 28 international PhD admissions in 2024, its highest ever. The university also awarded 7 PhDs to foreign scholars this year, fostering global research collaboration.
A final-year B.Tech student at IIT Kanpur died by suicide in his hostel room. Police recovered a note from the scene. Details inside.
Nyanda Benjamin becomes first international research scholar at Lucknow University's education department to receive a PhD. His study on leadership and digitalisation offers key insights for India and Tanzania. Read more.
Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian doctoral student, was fatally shot near the University of Toronto. Police seek public help as India's consolate offers assistance to the family.
An Oxford Union debate video goes viral as Indian student Viraansh Bhanushali reveals he wrote the speech for Pakistani president Moosa Harraj. Watch the controversy unfold.
PG and PhD students at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology continue their hunger strike, demanding a uniform monthly stipend. They have appealed to CM Mohan Charan Majhi for intervention. Read more.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya conducted the online Doctoral Entrance Test (DET) 2025 for engineering PhDs. 145 candidates appeared; results expected by Dec 31. Read full details on attendance and next steps.