In 2023-2024, the IISc handled 300 consultancy projects, generating over Rs 200 crore, & undertook over 1,000 sponsored projects, supported by roughly 200 funding agencies.
The students didn’t find support from student bodies either, which argued that region-wise hostel allotment would lead to the ‘ghettoisation’ of Northeast students.
The RSS-affiliated student party also bagged over half of the 46 councillor positions it contested. Left groups have begun a blame game for moving to form separate alliances.
The campus stage became a microcosm of broader geopolitical and ideological strife, as candidates touched on issues ranging from campus affairs & national politics to global conflicts.
Yari Nayam, who belongs to Daporijo region of Arunachal Pradesh, says she is contesting JNUSU polls to fight discrimination faced by Northeast students on campus.
JNU applied for IoE tag in 2022. Parliamentary standing committee's report also highlights that nearly 8 yrs after IoE scheme's launch, only 12 of 20 institutes have been notified.
Academics aren’t just moving to court for issues of harassment or pensions. The Delhi High Court has even had to hear cases on faculty leave. ‘At least a judge listens to you.’
Architect CP Kukreja was only 32 years old in 1969 when his vision for JNU was selected from 68 entries. The outrage over his selection went right up to the office of PM Indira Gandhi.
Defence Study Assn claims to be 1st group in JNU focused on defence. But it has few takers since its formation in March, as most students feel it’s another group peddling govt ideology.
Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.
Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.
What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.
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