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Face must be visible, then hijab, burqa, dupatta or attire of choice permitted to TET candidates: MCSE

This clarification from the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) came days after the council’s directive for the June 28 examination; the initial instructions stated that candidates will not be allowed to wear items such as dupattas, burqas, masks and caps inside examination centres which triggered a debate among teachers and various social groups

Why NSD students were on a week-long protest

The NSD students’ union has said that they will continue their protest until Chairperson Paresh Rawal and Society members meet the students urgently and take immediate actions on the issues the students have brought forth.

AICTE recognises ‘Vedic Board’ qualifications allegedly without scrutinising syllabus

Veda Bhushan and Veda Vibhushan to be considered equivalent of class X and XII; students can join any higher or technical education course including medicine and engineering

Karnataka: Minority PhD Scholars Stare at Bleak Future as Govt Slashes Fellowship Amount

The fellowship scheme has faced hurdles ever since regime change in the southern state.

Caste in CBSE Texts, Who is to Blame?

While the CBSE issued a clarification over viral 'casteist' text in Class 6 History textbook, the fact that caste bias surfaces time and again, over decades, in official board texts is a matter of concern

Row over BHU exam question on temple demolition

In 1991, local priests filed a petition seeking permission to worship in the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

Jamia cancels Safoora Zargar’s PHD then bans her from entering JMI campus

New Delhi: Days after Jamia Millia Islamia cancelled student activist,...

Protests rock Chandigarh University over alleged objectionable videos of female students

Incident sparked flurry of reactions from political parties and the central and state women's rights organisations too stepped in

Allahabad University Students on Fast Unto Death Against ‘Unprecedented’ Fees Hike

The students fear that the decision will rob a large number of students from the disadvantaged socio-economic background of the opportunity to study at AU.

Needs and rights of Muslim girls ignored by administration: PUCL’s interim report on Hijab Ban in Karnataka

The report finds that the local media’s reportage was riddled with stereotypes

Teachers, Govt Employees to Protest Across UP for Restoration of Old Pension Scheme

A massive protest will be held across all the 75 districts of the state on September 20.

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