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Saturday, April 18, 2026
TopicDelhi University

Topic: Delhi University

Romila Thapar on André Béteille—’He pushed us to think about society differently’

Delhi's IIC hosted a discussion titled ‘Remembering Prof. André Béteille: Life, Scholarship and Legacy’, chaired by sociologist Dipankar Gupta.

How IIT Bombay’s Jairam Ramesh, Nandan Nilekani swept DU’s fest season in 1974

A photograph shared on the IIT Bombay Alumni Association’s Facebook page also offers a glimpse into another reality of 1970s India.

DU protest ban has united rival student groups. ‘ABVP, NSUI, Left are all together’

DU students are sidestepping the protest ban. Tea stalls are brimming with students divided into small groups. Pamphlets continue to circulate, handed discreetly across corridors.

DU-UGC protest turns into a Brahmin YouTuber versus AISA violent clash

The recent protest at Delhi University quickly sparked political clashes and prompted a police investigation into claims of caste-based targeting.

Is Delhi University no longer in demand? Vacant seats, misfit faculty, bloated syllabus

The silent but stunning slide of Delhi University is one of the biggest shocks to the public university system in India. And yet, nobody seems to be in a hurry to rescue it.

DU cancels seminar on ‘land, property, and democratic rights’ at the last minute. Convener steps down

DU Registrar says Delhi School of Economics department did not take permission for seminar. Convener says department has been doing seminars every Friday for 60 years without taking permission.

The acid attack that wasn’t: Toilet cleaner, ‘mastermind’ father & a plot fit for Bollywood

Akil Khan, the now arrested father of the college-going girl, sought to lodge false case for hushing up a woman who filed police complaint against him, says senior police officer.

Plot thickens in DU student acid attack case: Father detained, cops stumble upon old property dispute

The alleged survivor's brother is now untraceable. Earlier in the day, police revealed that the wife of accused had filed rape complaint against the DU student's father days earlier.

Another twist in DU student acid attack case: Police say ‘no traces of acid’ at the scene

Earlier in the day, police said the wife of the main accused had filed a rape complaint against the 20-year-old student’s father days before the alleged acid attack.

30% of DU undergrads opted for fourth year; maximum in humanities & popular colleges

On Thursday, the university held a meeting with affiliated colleges to review the smooth implementation of the four-year programme.

On Camera

Why ‘problematic’ Bridget Jones’s Diary still hasn’t faded, 25 years on

There is no denying that Bridget Jones exists in a culture of toxic masculinity or that she is inherently problematic. But that is precisely her appeal.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.