Nearly 180 academics from Yale, Columbia, Oxford universities also voiced support for Pratap Bhanu Mehta, who quit as a professor of Ashoka University earlier this week.
Pratap Bhanu Mehta, in his letter resigning from Ashoka University, says 'it has become abundantly clear to me that my association with the University may be considered a political liability'.
In email to students, Pratap Bhanu Mehta cites ‘prevailing circumstances’ being behind his decision to quit. Ashoka University calls The Edict article 'purely speculative' and 'factually inaccurate'.
In his letter, Arvind Subramanian says Pratap Bhanu Mehta's resignation devastated him, and notes that Ashoka University can no longer provide space for academic expression & freedom.
Ashoka University's potential offer comes days after ThePrint published a story on Jaspreet Kaur, who topped the Punjab School Education Board's Class XII exams with 99.5%.
UGC said private institutes on the list have been denied Institute of Eminence status because they did not figure in national or international rankings.
Mehta, who said he was left with little time for writing & other academic interests as V-C, was recently called an unrelenting critic of Modi govt in an IB note.
For all their colonial underpinnings, postcards from Hyderabad also inadvertently preserve a trace of local memory: a glimpse of a street, a face, a forgotten name.
Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
To be able to manage yourself, you have to ask, what are my values? This is not about ethics of which the rules are the same for everybody. Values will differ – over which you can’t put a template to decide good or bad. The variables in each case are too many and very different.
Organisations like people have values – can’t sit in judgement about the quality, in a democratic society where one is free to choose. To be effective, a person’s values must be compatible with the organisation’s values; not the same but at least compatible. Else she will not produce results giving rise to frustration. It is then better for the person to leave without rancour and much ado about nothing. Throwing stones from the outside does not exude quality and exhibits weakness in character.
Tail piece: It is not for either parties to decide whose value system is to be valued more. Each will have its own place and people are free to choose – is that not democracy?
Imandar loggon ka shayad abh samay janta ko ja kahen sarkaron ko bilkul theek nahi lagtah kyonjo SACHAI KI SOCH SAMAY KI PUKAR NAHI HAI JI OR HUM BHI SACHAI KE MARE HUA HAIN JI.
Democracy is represented by rights of its PEOPLE and their keeper, THE CONSTITUTION.
MODI has wilfully targeted the people by exploiting the saleable amongst them. NEXT SHALL BE TBE CONSTITUTION.
Are we actually expecting GENERAL ELECTIONS in 2024 ?
Yes, donot worry, elections will take place in 2024 as per scehdule.
Mehta have been talking about his minds and opinions for a long time. Did anybody stopped him by doing so? He is working with ashoka, receiving salary and as such is bound by rules set by the promoters. If it effects their credibility or development, they have every reason to tell him not to do. He did not like it and quit. What is the halla balla about it. Where is the freedom of speech comes from? Why Rangarajan intervene on this or everything and offer his comments.
(corrected – please ignore earlier post)
Experts in one area (say economy) are contemptuous of knowledge in other areas or believe that being bright is a substitute for knowledge. Experts and people like academics (especially alien), are not responsible for execution resulting in the perception of a problem an integral part of a preconceived idea for them. The best architectural designer can’t always make a flawless structure. Structural engineer, geologist, sourcing engineer, electrical engineer, plumbing expert et al with niche expertise, have to work together with the designer in the execution to build the structure. Only when this is done the designer realises that many of his ideas were a non-starter in the first place.
Is it necessary to be always critical of Governments to be an intellectual, academic or an expert? Is that why the experts and intellectuals “recognized” by the media are those critical of Government policies? Does the media mean that Governments do not employ experts, expert opinions etc. Airing 0pinions without responsibility always seems appealing, without pain. In this case , that their views appear in the mainstream media in India is enough to call their bluff about free speech in India. Do we call this hypocricy?
Tail piece: Vision (media, academics & experts) without execution is just hallucination. Experts and academics work in silos. Ideas don’t move mountains. Bull bulldozers do.
Disclaimer: Experts and academicians surely have put in a lot of work to acquire the expertise and are required in every field and have their place in society. The expertise thus achieved generates many ideas, not all of them good. Also execution is a different kettle of fish – an expert can’t ALWAYS foresee the hassles in concerted execution of different ideas. Every organ player in an orchestra, however good he be, have to follow the score and the conductor to produce a symphony.
With due respect to all teachers.
Expertise in one area (say economy) are contemptuous of knowledge in other areas or believe that being bright is a substitute for knowledge. Experts and people like academics (especially alien), are not responsible for execution resulting in the perception of a problem a preconceived idea for them. The best architectural designer can’t always make a flawless structure. Structural engineer, geologist, sourcing engineer, electrical engineer, plumbing expert et al with niche expertise, have to work together in the execution to build the structure. Only when this is done the designer realises that many of his ideas were a non-starter in the first place.
Is it necessary to be always critical of Governments to be an intellectual, academic or an expert? Is that why the experts and intellectuals “recognized” by the media are those critical of Government policies? Does the media mean that Governments do not employ experts, expert opinions etc. without responsibility always seems appealing, without pain. That their views appear in the mainstream media in India is enough to call their bluff.
Tail piece: Vision (media & experts) without execution is just hallucination. Experts and academics work in silos. Ideas don’t move mountains. Bull bulldozers do.
Disclaimer: Experts and academicians surely they have put in a lot of work to acquire the expertise and are required in every field. The expertise thus achieved generates many ideas. But then execution is a different kettle of fish – an expert can’t ALWAYS foresee the hassles in concerted execution. Every organ player in an orchestra, however good he be, have to follow the score and the conductor to produce a symphony. With due respect to all teachers.
Universities are for academic pursuits. If a person wants to BE a political mouth -piece of any ruling or opposition party why not join THAT party in straight way ? Who stops him to join a party which is soon going have 23 vacancies. Only he has TO keep in mind that he will NEVER ASPIRE to be the President or VP , as these posts are RESERVED FOR person born in a particular FAMILY. However he can found himself decorated with post like Secretary of various brands and sub-brands . He can be made regional/ organisation controller for some states where party still exists.
The western humanities and social studies departments are filled with venomous vipers who know that they have nothing useful to contribute to the society. They have massive inferiority complex when they compare themselves to their counterparts in the STEM fields; the latter actually have brilliant minds and make real contributions to the society – and the society respects them and rewards them for their contributions. That is the root cause of the heartburn that these humanities types feel and take it out on the society. The humanities types like PBM and those who signed a letter supporting him are mere pompous windbags. There are many more such vipers inhabiting the humanities/social studies departments of indian universities that deserve to be sidelined and made irrelevant.
In an environment whare democratic institutions have been bent to suit the political dispensation, what are the people to do, if not protest.
The resignation of Mr Pratap Bhanu and many others of his ilk, is extremely disappointing and doesn’t sugur well for a democracy.
To be able to manage yourself, you have to ask, what are my values? This is not about ethics of which the rules are the same for everybody. Values will differ – over which you can’t put a template to decide good or bad. The variables in each case are too many and very different.
Organisations like people have values – can’t sit in judgement about the quality, in a democratic society where one is free to choose. To be effective, a person’s values must be compatible with the organisation’s values; not the same but at least compatible. Else she will not produce results giving rise to frustration. It is then better for the person to leave without rancour and much ado about nothing. Throwing stones from the outside does not exude quality and exhibits weakness in character.
Tail piece: It is not for either parties to decide whose value system is to be valued more. Each will have its own place and people are free to choose – is that not democracy?
Imandar loggon ka shayad abh samay janta ko ja kahen sarkaron ko bilkul theek nahi lagtah kyonjo SACHAI KI SOCH SAMAY KI PUKAR NAHI HAI JI OR HUM BHI SACHAI KE MARE HUA HAIN JI.
Democracy is represented by rights of its PEOPLE and their keeper, THE CONSTITUTION.
MODI has wilfully targeted the people by exploiting the saleable amongst them. NEXT SHALL BE TBE CONSTITUTION.
Are we actually expecting GENERAL ELECTIONS in 2024 ?
Yes, donot worry, elections will take place in 2024 as per scehdule.
Mehta have been talking about his minds and opinions for a long time. Did anybody stopped him by doing so? He is working with ashoka, receiving salary and as such is bound by rules set by the promoters. If it effects their credibility or development, they have every reason to tell him not to do. He did not like it and quit. What is the halla balla about it. Where is the freedom of speech comes from? Why Rangarajan intervene on this or everything and offer his comments.
Shameless muscle flexing by the liberal-secular cabal. In defence of a dear member of the cabal.
(corrected – please ignore earlier post)
Experts in one area (say economy) are contemptuous of knowledge in other areas or believe that being bright is a substitute for knowledge. Experts and people like academics (especially alien), are not responsible for execution resulting in the perception of a problem an integral part of a preconceived idea for them. The best architectural designer can’t always make a flawless structure. Structural engineer, geologist, sourcing engineer, electrical engineer, plumbing expert et al with niche expertise, have to work together with the designer in the execution to build the structure. Only when this is done the designer realises that many of his ideas were a non-starter in the first place.
Is it necessary to be always critical of Governments to be an intellectual, academic or an expert? Is that why the experts and intellectuals “recognized” by the media are those critical of Government policies? Does the media mean that Governments do not employ experts, expert opinions etc. Airing 0pinions without responsibility always seems appealing, without pain. In this case , that their views appear in the mainstream media in India is enough to call their bluff about free speech in India. Do we call this hypocricy?
Tail piece: Vision (media, academics & experts) without execution is just hallucination. Experts and academics work in silos. Ideas don’t move mountains. Bull bulldozers do.
Disclaimer: Experts and academicians surely have put in a lot of work to acquire the expertise and are required in every field and have their place in society. The expertise thus achieved generates many ideas, not all of them good. Also execution is a different kettle of fish – an expert can’t ALWAYS foresee the hassles in concerted execution of different ideas. Every organ player in an orchestra, however good he be, have to follow the score and the conductor to produce a symphony.
With due respect to all teachers.
Expertise in one area (say economy) are contemptuous of knowledge in other areas or believe that being bright is a substitute for knowledge. Experts and people like academics (especially alien), are not responsible for execution resulting in the perception of a problem a preconceived idea for them. The best architectural designer can’t always make a flawless structure. Structural engineer, geologist, sourcing engineer, electrical engineer, plumbing expert et al with niche expertise, have to work together in the execution to build the structure. Only when this is done the designer realises that many of his ideas were a non-starter in the first place.
Is it necessary to be always critical of Governments to be an intellectual, academic or an expert? Is that why the experts and intellectuals “recognized” by the media are those critical of Government policies? Does the media mean that Governments do not employ experts, expert opinions etc. without responsibility always seems appealing, without pain. That their views appear in the mainstream media in India is enough to call their bluff.
Tail piece: Vision (media & experts) without execution is just hallucination. Experts and academics work in silos. Ideas don’t move mountains. Bull bulldozers do.
Disclaimer: Experts and academicians surely they have put in a lot of work to acquire the expertise and are required in every field. The expertise thus achieved generates many ideas. But then execution is a different kettle of fish – an expert can’t ALWAYS foresee the hassles in concerted execution. Every organ player in an orchestra, however good he be, have to follow the score and the conductor to produce a symphony. With due respect to all teachers.
Universities are for academic pursuits. If a person wants to BE a political mouth -piece of any ruling or opposition party why not join THAT party in straight way ? Who stops him to join a party which is soon going have 23 vacancies. Only he has TO keep in mind that he will NEVER ASPIRE to be the President or VP , as these posts are RESERVED FOR person born in a particular FAMILY. However he can found himself decorated with post like Secretary of various brands and sub-brands . He can be made regional/ organisation controller for some states where party still exists.
RSS mindset is to gratefully accept recognition not available of its existence, good or bad. Ashoka merely follows the footstep.
The western humanities and social studies departments are filled with venomous vipers who know that they have nothing useful to contribute to the society. They have massive inferiority complex when they compare themselves to their counterparts in the STEM fields; the latter actually have brilliant minds and make real contributions to the society – and the society respects them and rewards them for their contributions. That is the root cause of the heartburn that these humanities types feel and take it out on the society. The humanities types like PBM and those who signed a letter supporting him are mere pompous windbags. There are many more such vipers inhabiting the humanities/social studies departments of indian universities that deserve to be sidelined and made irrelevant.
Resign, make some noise, rejoin- repeat!
And that too for just purchase of 20 acres land at subsidised rate