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Student’s death: Jadavpur University’s 1st report generic, 2nd unsatisfactory, says UGC

UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar said Monday that the statutory body would seek another explanation on the alleged ragging death and details of action taken.

Bengal govt to probe Jadavpur University ragging death, UGC slams varsity’s ‘generic’ report

Nine former and present students have been arrested after an undergraduate student fell to his death from the institution’s hostel balcony on 9 August.

Kolkata Police make six more arrests in Jadavpur University student death case

A first-year student of Jadavpur University, Swarnodip Kundu, died on 10 August after allegedly falling from the balcony of the university's hostel on the night of 9 August.

A+ NAAC rating, Amazon placements — all about India’s only central Urdu-medium university, Maulana Azad

Hyderabad-based Maulana Azad National Urdu University, set up in 1998, is trying to counter the perception that it has limited options for students, many of whom are madrasa pass-outs.

What Oxford & other foreign universities have suggested to UGC to pave way for their entry into India

UGC's draft norms for foreign universities to set up India campuses came out in Jan. Feedback includes suggestions like spelling out faculty eligibility criteria, cluster college approval.

Australia’s Deakin University to start courses at India campus ‘no later than July 2024’

Deakin is 1st international university to open India campus under new govt scheme. Applications for students to enroll at its GIFT City campus in Gujarat expected by end of 2023.

UGC to set up committee of academics to monitor faculty appointments & awarding of PhDs

University Grants Commission has found instances of appointment norms being violated & regulatory bodies getting complaints. Committee will recommend action in case of violations.

Covid upheaval not the only reason: Why homeschooling is taking off in India

Missing out on the social experience is a major drawback for homsechooling, but parents say they have found 'co-curricular' ways to make up for this.

UGC directs institutes to empanel in-house ‘kala gurus’ to counter ‘mechanical way’ of teaching

University Grants Commission feels kala gurus at higher education institutions will provide 'immense practical experience' & help professionals, art forms find new energy.

UGC launches common portal for faculty recruitment in central universities

The 'CU-Chayan' portal will enable universities to list vacancies and track applications. Applicant can search for jobs using filters like university name, subject, experience etc.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.