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Students often face the dual pressure of school board exam and competitive exams (Representative Photo)

Student Suicides: How Competitive Exams, Cut-Throat Competition Are Waging A Silent Pandemic On Students

Students often face the dual pressure of preparing for engineering and medical entrance exams while also studying for school board exams, doubling the pressure and expectations.

22 March 2023

In this column, Prof. Disha Nawani explores the individuals as well as social factors behind student suicides.

What Drives Students To Die By Suicide, What To Do About It?

Addressing mental health issues is hugely important in understanding and preventing suicides among students, but equating suicides solely to it might be problematic. The Indian society provides not just a diverse society but...

21 March 2023

OPINION | Why Private Sector Intervention Is Necessary In Higher Education

Over 30 Lakh Indians Went Abroad During 2017-22 For Higher Education: Govt

The minister was also asked if it is a fact that the money being spent by Indian students abroad is more than the education budget of the country, and if the government has any proposal to establish "International University...

06 February 2023

Disfiguration of Image by Prabhakar Kamble

Exploring Educational Apartheid In N Sukumar's 'Caste Discrimination And Exclusion In Indian Universities'

In his book ‘Caste Discrimination and Exclusion in Indian Universities: A Critical Reflection’, Dr N Sukumar traces the prevalent caste-based discrimination and abuse that student from marginalised face.

21 March 2023

There will be no entrance tests for foreign students, UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar said.

Rs 30 Cr Recovered From Varsities For Fee Refunds After Admission Cancellation In 2022-23 Academic Session: UGC Chief

A large number of students come from economically weaker backgrounds. They should have the freedom to take admission in a better university, but they may not have the economic means to do so unless they get a refund from the...

19 March 2023

Thousands Of Orphans Will Get The Opportunity To Study At DU Free Of Cost: VC

Thousands Of Orphans Will Get The Opportunity To Study At DU Free Of Cost: VC

Yogesh Singh, vice chancellor of Delhi University, stated on Saturday that the university is reserving seats for orphans, including those whose parents were killed in Covid-19, to pursue higher education free of charge.

04 February 2023

Police action during a protest over Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula's death by suicide

Caste In Campus: From Rohith Vemula To Darshan Solanki, Caste Discrimination Linked To Student Suicides

Despite constitutional and legal assurances of equality, caste-based discrimination remains a social reality and educational campuses are not immune to it.

21 March 2023

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Higher Education Enrolments Cross Four Crore Mark For The First Time In India

According to the survey, there was a significant increase, 28 per cent, in enrolment of SC students, and 38 per cent in enrolment of female SC Students in 2020-21, as compared to 2014-15.

29 January 2023

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06 January 2023
India To Allow Foreign Unis Like Yale, Oxford To Set Up India Campuses And Decide Fee Structure 

India To Allow Foreign Unis Like Yale, Oxford To Set Up India Campuses And Decide Fee Structure 

After getting approval from UGC, the foreign educational institute can decide its own fee structure


02 January 2023
Fact File On Iconic Education Institutes

Fact File On Iconic Education Institutes

A formidable array of institutions of higher education is transforming India’s youth into the much sought-after global workforce of today and tomorrow


10 December 2022
Here Is All About Maulana Azad Fellowship That Centre Has Stopped

Here Is All About Maulana Azad Fellowship That Centre Has Stopped

Maulana Azad Fellowship was dedicated to provide five year fellowships in the form of financial assistance to students from six notified minority communities.


31 October 2022
India's Brain Drain: Why The Trend Shows No Signs Of Buckling

India's Brain Drain: Why The Trend Shows No Signs Of Buckling

A few Indian diasporic students reveal what made them move to new lands, and why their reasons are more personal and less commercial than you think.


21 October 2022
Social Justice: Privatisation Is All About Dalits Losing Out On Opportunities

Social Justice: Privatisation Is All About Dalits Losing Out On Opportunities

With the state withdrawing from social sector responsibilities, privatisation of public sector and higher education—in both conventional and professional...


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18 October 2022
Public Consultation On National Credit Framework From Wednesday: Dharmendra Pradhan

Public Consultation On National Credit Framework From Wednesday: Dharmendra Pradhan

Pradhan chaired a high-level meeting with the committee preparing National Credit Framework for School Education, Higher Education and Skilling.


14 October 2022
Interpersonal Intelligence Is Key To Human Resource Management And Every Aspect Of Corporate Life

Interpersonal Intelligence Is Key To Human Resource Management And Every Aspect Of Corporate Life

The importance of interpersonal intelligence is clearest around the management of personnel or human resource development. It is, in fact, continuous with...


14 October 2022
Parenting And Schooling Are Key To Gender Sensitisation: Kiran Bedi

Parenting And Schooling Are Key To Gender Sensitisation: Kiran Bedi

Drawing from her own past where she was pitted against fiercely competitive officers, who were not always sensitive to women, ex-top cop Kiran Bedi feels that...


14 October 2022
Liberal Arts Education And Sports Have Become Problem-Solving Skills In Corporate World

Liberal Arts Education And Sports Have Become Problem-Solving Skills In Corporate World

Learning liberal arts helps inculcate a sense of social responsibility, while building other skill sets are required in a professional setup: communication,...


07 September 2022
JNU PhD Row: Why Students, Teachers Are Up In Arms Against New Admission Prospectus

JNU PhD Row: Why Students, Teachers Are Up In Arms Against New Admission Prospectus

Students have claimed that the total number of PhD seats across centres in the JNU will decline by 32 per cent from the academic year 2022-23 and many centres...


05 September 2022
Teachers' Day 2022: Why Academics Is Not A Preferred Profession In India

Teachers' Day 2022: Why Academics Is Not A Preferred Profession In India

Despite being an attractive profession around the world, academia in India continues to be bogged down by low payments, delayed promotions, and dissatisfied...


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04 September 2022
NEP Implementation In UP Will Lead To Better Coordination Among Educational Institutes'

NEP Implementation In UP Will Lead To Better Coordination Among Educational Institutes'

The advisor said that he aims to reach out to the department of primary education, secondary education, higher education and technical education to streamline...


27 August 2022
Section 80C Benefit On Children’s Education Applicable Only If Education Pursued In India

Section 80C Benefit On Children’s Education Applicable Only If Education Pursued In India

Parents can claim benefit under Section 80E of the Income-tax Act, 1961 in respect of interest paid on loan taken for higher education abroad. The...


23 August 2022
Pranav Gupta Ashoka University Founder Opines - What Impact Will CUET Have On Higher Education

Pranav Gupta Ashoka University Founder Opines - What Impact Will CUET Have On Higher Education

Pranav Gupta is one of the founders of Ashoka University, Plaksha University and Jamboree Education. He has been an advocate of transforming Higher Education...


12 August 2022
Brave New World: Paradigm Shift In Indian Education System After NEP 2020

Brave New World: Paradigm Shift In Indian Education System After NEP 2020

The first National Education Policy (NEP), with an unprecedented allocation of 6 per cent of the GDP towards education, aims at paving the way for...


12 August 2022
Leadership For Excellence: Words And Actions Must Demonstrate Commitment To Values, Guiding Principles

Leadership For Excellence: Words And Actions Must Demonstrate Commitment To Values, Guiding Principles

Successful leaders must learn to prioritise the personal and professional recognition of others’ accomplishments, as well as the achievements of the...


12 August 2022
Outlook-ICARE India’s Top Universities Rankings 2022: Top 15 Emerging State Private Universities

Outlook-ICARE India’s Top Universities Rankings 2022: Top 15 Emerging State Private Universities

Outlook's annual ICARE rankings of India’s top 15 Emerging State Private Universities in 2022 has named Vellore Institute of Technology in Amravati as the...


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