University Politics
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JNU: Nomination of Left candidate cancelled by election committee hours before student union polls
This was done on a complaint by a member of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad to the university’s dean of students.
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Restrictions on activities infringing on academic freedom: TISS students’ union
In January, the institute suspended events on campus, except for fixed annual ones, till new guidelines on them were formulated.
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At least three JNU students injured in clash between ABVP, Left groups
The altercation reportedly took place in connection with the selection of election committee members.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Over 500 academics from India, abroad urge SAARC to revoke suspension of four SAU professors
The faculty members were suspended for ‘inciting’ a student’s protest last year.
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Four faculty members suspended at South Asian University for ‘inciting’ student’s protest
The students had held an agitation last year against the decision to cut down stipend for students pursuing masters degree at the institute.
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‘Defend the essential’: Ashoka’s trustees could benefit from reading this note Gandhi wrote in 1940
If the institution cannot house a figure like Pratap Bhanu Mehta, then why does it exist?
Apoorvanand
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Oxford is letting students submit their work anonymously to protect them from China’s security law
Other universities must follow suit.
Michael Joseph Richardson, The Conversation
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What is cultural Marxism and is it really taking over universities everywhere?
There has been a relative decline of Marxist thought in academia in the last four decades, numbers show.
Matthew Sharpe, The Conversation
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JNU dhabas and canteens threatened with closure, administration to seek new bids to run the eateries
Canteens that do not follow rules and have not paid dues would not be allowed to ‘participate in the tendering process’, the executive council said.
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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DU fake degree row: Delhi Police file FIR against former students’ union president Ankiv Baisoya
The suspended Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad leader has been accused of submitting a fake degree to secure admission at the university.
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DU fake degree row: ABVP suspends Ankiv Baisoya, asks him to quit students’ union presidency
The organisation said the decision would be in effect until an inquiry into the authenticity of his university degree is completed.
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Delhi High Court gives DU eight more days to verify DUSU president Ankiv Baisoya’s degree
The court had earlier given the university until November 12 to carry out the verification of what Baisoya’s opponents have called a fake degree.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad