The new programme, called EQUIP, aims to improve quality and boost access to education. It will be a single-window plan for development of higher education.
Of the over 12 lakh children who appeared for the Class 12 CBSE exams, only 1 had opted for theatre studies, prompting the board to discontinue the subject.
Namrata Jain said a Naxal-triggered blast that hit the police station in her town encouraged her to join the civil services to serve the poor in the Maoist-affected area.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
The State Universities have become graduate churning machine. It is required to identify institutions which can play a role based on its geographical location and faculty strength. Faculty recruitment needs to be prioritised. Availability of funds is not a problem, but utilisation is. A blanket scheme can not help.
Mr.Minister, what are your plans to (1) eliminate communists and communist sympathisers from all positions of influence in the academia; (2) eliminate the choke hold of a few congressi courtiers on the humanities departments in the country, especially the history departments; (3) rewrite the history textbooks, especially at the school level, from the Indian perspective instead of the invader’s perspective?
The State Universities have become graduate churning machine. It is required to identify institutions which can play a role based on its geographical location and faculty strength. Faculty recruitment needs to be prioritised. Availability of funds is not a problem, but utilisation is. A blanket scheme can not help.
Mr.Minister, what are your plans to (1) eliminate communists and communist sympathisers from all positions of influence in the academia; (2) eliminate the choke hold of a few congressi courtiers on the humanities departments in the country, especially the history departments; (3) rewrite the history textbooks, especially at the school level, from the Indian perspective instead of the invader’s perspective?
A lot could, should have been done in the last five years.
A lot was done actually, if you had paid notice.
(New IITs, IIMs, HEFA, TEQIP, Incubation centres etc)