Shashi Tharoor criticises over regulation underfunding in Indian universities flags threat to academic freedom

Shashi Tharoor criticises over-regulation, underfunding in Indian universities; flags threat to academic freedom

AHMEDABAD: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said universities in India are facing challenges of over-regulation and underfunding, besides threats to the “freedom of academic expression.” The MP from Kerala was speaking at a gathering at St Xavier’s College here on the subject ‘The Idea of a University’. Some of the problems he highlighted included…

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GNC Gujarat 2nd year result 2024 declared: Check direct link to download scorecards here

GNC Gujarat 2nd year result 2024: The Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC) has declared the results for the Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANM) and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) second-year examinations for the academic session 2025. Candidates who appeared for these exams can now check their results on the council’s official website, gujaratnursingcouncil.org. Students are encouraged to…

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72 Navy personnel complete Hatha Yoga training at Sadhguru’s Isha Yoga Center | India News

72 Navy personnel complete Hatha Yoga training at Sadhguru’s Isha Yoga Center Isha Foundation‘s Sadhguru Gurukulam recently concluded a 15-day Classical Hatha Yoga “Train The Trainer” Residential Program for Indian Defence Forces. Held at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore from March 17 to March 31, the program trained 72 Navy personnel to teach Hatha…

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US Freezes Scholarship Funding: 5 Ways Students Are Caught in the Crossfire

The US State Department’s freeze on Fulbright and other scholarship funding has disrupted academic aspirations for thousands, particularly from India. Scholars now face financial strain, stalled research, and uncertain futures. The move impacts STEM and policy students the hardest, weakening global academic ties and shifting the landscape of international education. The long-term effects remain uncertain….

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Top 5 news of the day: Tensions rise along LoC after Pahalgam attack; 4 dead & 500 hurt in explosion at Iran port, and more | India News

Today’s top stories cover major developments in politics, international relations and sports. Tensions rise along LoC after the Pahalgam terror attack, meanwhile Sukanta Majumdar and Omar Abdullah reject Pakistan’s “neutral investigation” offer into the attack. Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas rocked by deadly blast. Trump and Zelenskyy meet ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral. Ravi…

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Columbia vows to reject any Trump deal that threatens its independence

Columbia University pushes back on Trump deal in dramatic shift, vows to protect independence

Claire Shipman, acting president, Columbia University in the City of New York. (Getty Images) Columbia University defies Trump administration, vows to protect academic independence Claire Shipman, acting president, Columbia University in the City of New York. (Getty Images) Columbia University defies Trump administration, vows to protect academic independence Claire Shipman, acting president, Columbia University in…

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