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IIT-B students voice against paying for opting out of mess food
As per an RTI based on three dormitories which were submitted by a student group at IIT-B, approximately 60% who pay for the mess service avoid eating there. IIT-B charges every student ₹1,260 per month to opt out of the service, which comes to ₹7,560 every semester.
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 12:52 AM IST
DU approves supernumerary quota; teachers and student groups allege move aimed at corruption
Four members of the varsity’s Academic Council (AC) claimed that the supernumerary seats will be like management quota as the power to select candidates has been left with principals and the university.
Updated on Dec 24, 2020 06:28 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari
Over 2,500 student groups, RWAs make eco-bricks under ‘Why Waste’ campaign
The “Why Waste” campaign, launched on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti by non-profit organisation United Way Delhi and its corporate partners, aims at reducing and reusing plastic and upcycling the non-biodegradable plastic waste generated at home and communities.
Published on Oct 04, 2020 08:31 AM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari
‘Those with sticks are students, no mob outside JNU campus at present’: Delhi Police
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has spoken to Delhi police commissioner Amulya Patnaik and enquired about the law and order situation in JNU. The Home Minister instructed him to take necessary action.
Updated on Sep 05, 2020 03:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
More than 80 students wounded during Indonesia protest
Hundreds of officials from various branches of government have been arrested since the independent anti-graft commission was established in 2002 as part of people’s demands during a reform movement following the ouster of the country’s longtime strongman leader, Suharto.
Published on Sep 25, 2019 12:11 PM IST
Jakarta | Press Trust of India
UK International School principal shares tips for holistic development of child, read here
This forum provides school principals/ teachers a chance to share their views and insights on a wide range of subjects with students.
Updated on Aug 27, 2019 06:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Reserve 1% seats for orphans: MU circular
The reservation would now be applicable for all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions conducted by the university’s colleges and departments.
Published on Jun 01, 2019 02:51 AM IST
Mumbai | HT Correspondent
JNU: Left vs Right contest heats up in poll season
University’s right-wing groups bank on nationalism and Pulwama attacks while Left-leaning students are focussing on unemployment and the farm crisis to win support.
Updated on Mar 31, 2019 09:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Fareeha Iftikhar
Student group wants shutdown of ‘unrecognised’ Mumbai management college
According to a 2013 Act, it is illegal to establish an educational institute or introduce a course in Maharashtra without the state’s approval
Published on Feb 28, 2019 12:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Musab Qazi, Mumbai
Four girls among 10 hurt in Punjabi varsity campus clash in Patiala
The clashes took place between members of Democratic Students Organisation(DSO) who were protesting for round-the-clock entry in girls’ hostels and those of physical education department.
Updated on Oct 10, 2018 10:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patiala | HT Correspondent
JNU students’ body decides to defy restrictions, says freedom curtailed
The JNU Students Union (JNUSU) took the decision after door-to-door checks were reportedly conducted in their hostel rooms on pretext of looking for ‘outsiders’ late on Tuesday night.
Published on Sep 20, 2018 02:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Fareeha Iftikhar
Tight security at JNU, students say ‘virtual emergency’ imposed
Delhi Police, CRPF personnel guard all gates to ‘prevent the entry of outsiders’ on the campus.
Updated on Sep 19, 2018 08:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Fareeha Iftikhar, New Delhi
DUSU polls: NSUI promises ‘institute of eminence’ tag, affordable food, housing
The demand for the ‘Institute of Eminence’ status comes in the wake of the University Grants Commission’s (UGC’s) recent proposal of replacing grants to educational institutions with loans through the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA).
Published on Aug 28, 2018 05:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Colleges open up their gates as students group up to study for upcoming exams
With the pressure rising, most students believe that group study is the best way to prepare for the exams while keeping the pressure at bay.
Updated on Apr 06, 2018 03:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Ananya Barua