AU & JU were the only state govt-funded universities on Institutes of Eminence list, but states have resisted Centre’s demand to cough up a few thousand crore rupees in funding.
Kolkata’s Jadavpur University was born in dissent, has been at centre of anti-establishment protests since 1955 but every establishment wants a piece of it.
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar pulled up Jadavpur University's vice chancellor after students protesting the citizenship law blocked his entry on campus, forcing him to miss presiding over a convocation ceremony.
Babul Supriyo, who was at JU to address a seminar organised by ABVP, later left the campus accompanied by West Bengal governor and university chancellor Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Students at Presidency and Jadavpur universities say Left stayed away from identity politics, criticise Modi & Mamata for a lack of jobs and 'communal' politics.
Migration in North India isn’t just due to lack of development today. It was shaped by the evolution of labour markets under Sher Shah, Mughals, and the East India Company.
December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.
New Delhi is interested in firming up bilateral agreements for increased trade, mobility, upgrade of Su-30 MKI fighters and the increased range of BrahMos supersonic missiles.
The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.
Authorities at Anna University have been found to be indulging in corrupt practices. The registrar and other senior officials were involved in gross abuse of their offices and profited from indulging in illegal activities. The Centre must not give the coveted IoE tag to such an institution. The thousands of crores meant for research will end up in the pockets of a few unscrupulous individuals.
As for JU, it is indeed a travesty that the West Bengal govt is refusing to pay its share of the amount. JU carries immense prestige across the nation and could have initiated new courses and research initiatives with the funds, if sanctioned.
Quality of education in JU on the decline
Authorities at Anna University have been found to be indulging in corrupt practices. The registrar and other senior officials were involved in gross abuse of their offices and profited from indulging in illegal activities. The Centre must not give the coveted IoE tag to such an institution. The thousands of crores meant for research will end up in the pockets of a few unscrupulous individuals.
As for JU, it is indeed a travesty that the West Bengal govt is refusing to pay its share of the amount. JU carries immense prestige across the nation and could have initiated new courses and research initiatives with the funds, if sanctioned.