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Jammu and Kashmir offers a model for NEP-led success. It’s called ‘Design Your Degree’

The contributions of Indian universities to the knowledge economy remain insufficient, especially when compared to institutions abroad like MIT and Imperial College.

‘Resign now’: NUJS V-C faces backlash after SC quashes sexual harassment case on technicality

The sexual harassment complaint against West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences V-C Dr Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti was filed by a faculty member.

Her WhatsApp status slammed Op Sindoor. SRM tech institute suspends professor for ‘unlawful activities’

On Wednesday, S Lora, on her WhatsApp status, allegedly called the Indian military's operations in Pakistan a 'Cowardice Act'. The university has launched an inquiry. 

Contractualisation of academic jobs has severe consequences for India’s higher education

While administrative work, in general, has increased for teachers in higher educational institutions, this burden is also unfairly put on contractual workers.

Shiv Nadar University murder-suicide: Shooter’s video note cites ‘cancer, ex-girlfriend’s affairs’

Accused Anuj Singh, who died by suicide, had shot Sneha Chaurasia using a 'country-made pistol'. Police say probe is on & they're questioning witnesses. No FIR lodged. 

Neither governors nor CMs can be state university chancellors. It needs someone accountable

If we want our academic institutions to improve and feature higher in world rankings, we need to think beyond CMs and governors as chancellors.

NCB dropping charges against Aryan Khan doesn’t excuse its misconduct. Compensate victims

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Pakistani students take a dig at LUMS university with ‘missing persons’ notice in Lahore

Students at Lahore University of Management Sciences have called for changes at their university following the expulsion of a student in his final year for providing tuitions.

Preparing for entrance exams? Here are 15 tips to help you study

Create a study plan, stay organised, and try to maintain a balanced diet and exercise.

More Indian women enrolled for higher education in 2019-20, report shows

Increasing Gross Enrolment Ratio is one of the key aims of the new National Education Policy. Modi govt wants to touch a 50% GER by 2035.

On Camera

HBO’s Harry Potter reboot misses the point—magic isn’t meant to be remade

A Harry Potter reboot coming barely a decade and a half after the original films ended risks flattening our emotional history.

Drug regulator calls on Indian pharma to move beyond generics, address dependence on bulk imports

Advice comes at a time when India accounts for a 5th of global generic drug supply & 40% of generics used in US. However, this strength in finished formulations relies on imported ingredients.

India greenlights procurement of 5 more S-400 air defence systems from Russia

In FY 2025-26, AoN for 55 proposals amounting to Rs 6.73 lakh cr has been accorded by DAC. Both the quantum of AoN given and capital contracts signed, so far, have been the highest in any FY.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.