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Friday, August 29, 2025
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Topic: Delhi University

7 Delhi University colleges declare 100% cut-off in 11 subjects

Among Delhi University's Arts and Commerce colleges, about 80 courses have a cut-off of 99 per cent or more.

Less Bard, more Batman, Mahabharata & Dalit studies — 10-yr makeover of English Literature at DU

DU faced flak in August for removing stories by Dalit writers. However, its English Department says the course has changed over the years to become more inclusive. 

Yogesh Singh appointed new Vice Chancellor of Delhi University

Singh's appointment comes after former Delhi University VC Yogesh Tyagi was suspended in October last year for alleged administrative lapses.

Cambridge, Stanford, MIT help economies. Now NEP will shape experiment we started at DU

Google uses Stanford brain, Apple Siri uses Cambridge and Houston University adds $6 billion to its city’s economy. Why are India’s knowledge systems lagging behind?

I taught Mahasweta Devi’s Draupadi in DU. Discomfort was at the core of the classroom

We must choose ‘discomfort’ over ignorance when it comes to narratives of violence against women. It is a catalyst for important conversations.

DU’s new FYUP won’t be like failed 2013 attempt, will be student-centric, says acting VC 

In an interview, DU Acting Vice-Chancellor P.C. Joshi says FYUP under NEP will allow flexibility for students, and also won’t pose a threat to teacher’s workload.

‘Gruesome sexual content, Army in poor light’ — why DU removed 3 English texts from syllabus

DU Oversight Committee has removed texts by Mahasweta Devi, and Dalit writers Bama Faustina Soosairaj and Sukirtharani from its English literature syllabus.

DU to implement 4-yr UG programme from 2022, giving students multiple entry-exit options

The four-year undergraduate programme (FYUP) offers qualifications based on number of years studied — certificate for 1 year, diploma in 2 and a three-year or four-year honours degree.

DU decides to implement NEP from 2022-23 amid opposition by teachers’ body

A 42-member committee demanded the existing structure should continue along with the addition of various courses under NEP to not compromise the quality of the university degree.

As Taliban take charge, fear, uncertainty grip Afghan students — in both Kabul & Delhi

Afghan students in Kabul want the Indian govt to start commercial flights out of the country. Those already in Delhi are seeking help regarding Visa extension and jobs.

On Camera

With Param Sundari, the North-South divide is back

Bollywood has clearly not learned anything from its past mistakes. The habit of stereotyping South Indians claims its latest victim in Param Sundari — the Malayalis.

Easy loans, uneasy ‘debt traps’. Women harassed by private lenders ask ‘who will restore lost dignity?’

A public meeting, where the women voiced their protest, took place this month in Delhi, grounded on the findings of an AIDWA survey, covering 9,000 women borrowers.

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.