UGC’s reforms to allow dual, joint degrees and easier collaboration with foreign universities increase options and opportunities to students in a cramped education system. Focus on learning, skilling and enjoying it should not be lost in the bargain though. Degrees should showcase knowledge and employability, not become trophies to collect.
Bulldozer power is a terrible advertisement for democracy and rule of law
BJP-controlled Delhi civic body’s selective demolition drive in riot-hit Jahangirpuri was malicious, unlawful and aimed at more communal polarisation. For a party that takes credit for regularising Delhi’s 1,700 illegal colonies, BJP’s stand on Jahangirpuri demolition is rich. Bulldozer power is a terrible advertisement for democracy and rule of law.