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The Double Stage on Campus: Caste, crisis & UGC equity regulations (2026) controversy
This paper applies the theoretical concepts of the “scene” and the “obscene,” developed in my earlier work on caste and “schizophrenic modernity”, to analyse the dispute over the University...
Union data shows increasing beneficiaries of scholarships for OBCs in the past 5 years
While the overview seems positive, a closer look at the data unveils varied trends, almost 8 states show a decrease in the number of beneficiaries
Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority offers assistance to displaced Manipuri students
Ever since the conflict flared up in Manipur in May 2023, the state has seen large-scale displacement as the violence continues. Many families, including students, have been displaced leading the government to take necessary measures to address the loss in education and safety.
31 years after Babri Mosque demolition perpetrators in power
The RSS-BJP government of India led by a seasoned...
MOE: Alarming dropout rates among SC, ST, and OBC students in premium institutes of India since 2018
In response to a question posed by opposition MPs from BSP and DMK, in Lok Sabha, Minister of Education Subhas Sarkar, disclosed dismal statistics about the high dropout rates among students from marginalised communities
Stop treating journalists like terrorists, media unions tell government as the 17th Lok Sabha begins
Release jailed editors, drop criminal charges, stop muzzling media through draconian laws, and enact a law to protect journalists from persecution: NAJ, DUJ, KUJ and others; several unions of working journalists have appealed strongly for enactment of a law to protect media persons from false prosecutions and enactment of the Wage Board and establishment of a Media Commission of India
Recent reports suggest that higher education enrolment in Muslims continues to decline
Recent reports by government agencies and officials have revealed fresh data and insights that indicate, that Muslim educational enrolment continues to face a steep decline
Bihar: How festival holidays become target of fake news
Two days ago, Bihar's Education Department released the list of school holiday, which was then blown out of proportion by the media, sparking a misinformation wave
UGC asks Maharashtra colleges to encourage students to attend the celebration of RSS leader’s birthday
A UGC circular has encouraged and invited participation for the birthday celebrations of an RSS-ABVP leader in Maharashtra’s colleges.
Restore the channel, Media Star World, DUJ tells YouTube
The popular news channel headed by veteran journalist, MA Kazmi was pulled off the platform reportedly without any procedural intimation
Honouring an unsung hero, former prime minister VP Singh
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