Academic Debate
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The long walk to academic freedom in India
The research university that fused fundamental inquiry with immersive pedagogy never quite existed in India, though they did exist in separate spaces.
Saikat Majumdar
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Gilles Verniers ‘forced to leave’ Ashoka University’s Trivedi Centre for Political Data, says board
The university claimed that the political scientist left because he did not meet the strict criteria regarding the continuation of service.
Scroll Staff
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Ashoka University row: Private universities not bulwarks of liberal thought, say 326 academicians
The sequence of events showed that what was at stake was not the academic merit of his paper, but the threat it posed to the ruling party, they said.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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View from the Margins: A queer rights activist on why he prefers Modi and the BJP
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Comedian Shyam Rangeela files poll nomination from Varanasi days after alleging he was obstructed
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Will Indian schools ever be ready to give students sex education?
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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Academic freedom violated in response to Sabyasachi Das’ paper: Former Ashoka University professor
In a letter, Pulapre Balakrishnan hinted that the university may have invited Das to rejoin his position.
Scroll Staff
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Author of research paper on electoral manipulation quits Ashoka University
Sabyasachi Das had argued that the BJP won a disproportionate share of closely contested parliamentary seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Scroll Staff
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Ashoka University criticised for dissociating itself from professor’s paper on election manipulation
His research raised the possibility of manipulation in favour of the ruling BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
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Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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The peer review system of publishing in academic journals is broken. Here’s how to fix it
The current system can be slow, opaque and cliquey, and it runs on volunteer labour from already overworked academics.
Kelly-Ann Allen, The Conversation, Jonathan Reardon, The Conversation, Joseph Crawford, The Conversation & Lucas Walsh, The Conversation
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New Zealand police say safety plans in place after Hindutva threats to professor
Mohan Dutta, the dean’s chair of communication at the Massey University, had published a paper on ‘Islamophobic elements’ in the Hindutva ideology.
Scroll Staff
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‘Reinstate works of Dalit writers, Mahasweta Devi’: Activists, academicians write to DU
Last month, the Delhi University had dropped works of the three writers from its syllabus.
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The Reel
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‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 trailer: The Targaryens go to war
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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Academicians, writers ask DU to restore works of Dalit writers, Mahasweta Devi
The decision to remove the works from the English course was a ‘shocking display of prejudice’, the group said.
Scroll Staff
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DU syllabus row: Courses should have materials that don’t hurt sentiments, says university
The institution faced heavy criticism for dropping the works of Tamil Dalit writers Bama and Sukirtharani and Bengali author Mahasweta Devi from its course.
Scroll Staff
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Delhi University drops Dalit writers, Mahasweta Devi’s works from English course
As many as 15 members of the university’s Academic Council have submitted a dissent note for removing the writings.
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The Field
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Olympic Games: Paris 2024 to generate revenue of over 7 billion dollars, says study
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals end league stage with nervy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Luwang Maisnam qualifies for men’s singles main draw
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South Africa tour of India: Bengaluru, Chennai to host multi-format series for women
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Gaurav Chauhan advances into semi-finals, Shiva Thapa exits