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SC upholds suspension of Dalit research scholar from TISS, relaxes term
SC upholds suspension of Dalit research scholar from TISS, relaxes term
Updated on May 02, 2025 07:05 PM IST
PTI |
Macquarie University and TISS Hyderabad open admission for dual degree programme
The two-year programme aims to nurture future leaders in policymaking, diplomacy, and global governance
Published on Mar 04, 2025 04:26 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
TISS faculty member faces investigation over sexual harassment allegations
The accused, an assistant professor at the School of Health System Studies and convener of the Centre for Excellence in CSR (CECSR), has been accused of misconduct, including making inappropriate comments, attempting to enter the complainant’s residence, and issuing threats
Published on Feb 24, 2025 07:26 AM IST
TISS expells PG media student from hostel
TISS expelled a student after cannabis was found in her hostel room. She claims it was planted. Police are investigating the incident.
Published on Feb 17, 2025 07:48 AM IST
TISS staff retain jobs as TET secures funding extension
TISS extends employment for 115 staff until March 2026 after securing a ₹5 crore grant from Tata Education Trust, ensuring stability and quality education.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 06:58 AM IST
Contracts of 115 TISS staff members extended till March 2025
TISS extends contracts of 115 staff till March 2025 after student demand, while seeking a sustainable model for future staffing and funding.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 06:40 AM IST
115 TISS faculty, staffers may get respite
TISS may extend the contracts of 115 staff set to end Dec 31, amid student concerns over academic impact, following earlier terminations.
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 08:26 AM IST
TISS VC recruitment underway, interviews in Dec
TISS is appointing a new Vice Chancellor following UGC Regulations 2023. Ten candidates shortlisted from 127 will be interviewed on December 5.
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 06:24 AM IST
TISS issues memo to Hyderabad campus professor over support to student union
TISS has issued a memorandum to an assistant professor from its School of Gender and Livelihood for supporting the Progressive Students Forum (PSF)
Published on Oct 19, 2024 04:54 PM IST
MU bans protests without prior permission
Mumbai's University of Mumbai bans protests without prior approval, sparking outrage among students who see it as an attempt to stifle dissent.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 08:30 AM IST
TISS convocation: students protest suspension of Dalit pupil, axing of teachers
TISS's 84th convocation faced protests over a PhD student's suspension and staff terminations, highlighting concerns over academic freedom and justice
Updated on Sep 21, 2024 09:36 AM IST
TISS students protest suspension of PhD scholar, allege police action on campus
TISS students protest suspension of PhD scholar, allege police action on campus
Published on Sep 21, 2024 12:42 AM IST
PTI |
TISS lifts ban on Progressive Students' Forum, revises honour code amid furore
“TISS Administration remains committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment for all members,” a statement from the institute read
Published on Sep 17, 2024 07:02 PM IST
PSF raise concern over lack of communication from TISS over lifting ban
The Progressive Student Forum at TISS seeks clarity on its ban, citing impacts on vital academic activities, as the administration reviews the decision.
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 07:40 AM IST
Over 500 TISS alumni stand in solidarity with banned PSF
The statement condemns the ban that has come after the suspension order against Dalit PhD scholar Ramadas Prini Sivanandan this year
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 08:36 AM IST
Students term TISS’s new code an attempt to suppress campus activism
TISS students oppose new Honour Code clauses banning political discourse, fearing suppression of activism. They demand clarity and justification for the code
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 09:32 AM IST
TISS student who died after freshers' bash consumed excessive alcohol: Police
The police said that the exact cause of death would become clear only on receiving the postmortem report, which has been reserved by the doctor
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
TISS student found dead at home after attending bash
The Chembur police have registered an accidental death report in the case and further inquiry ongoing, said inspector Pandhrinath Sawant from Chembur police station
Updated on Aug 26, 2024 10:47 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
TISS relents, to review ban on students' group Progressive Students Forum
After letters from various student and teacher unions callinf got the ban be reviewed, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) decided to review.
Updated on Aug 25, 2024 04:51 AM IST
Progressive Students’ Forum writes to TISS chancellor to lift ban
PSF urges TISS Chancellor to revoke its ban, citing mismanagement and anti-student actions. TISSTA also condemns the ban, stressing the need for diverse viewpoints.
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 08:18 AM IST
ABVP, DSSF urge TISS to lift ban on PSF
TISS bans PSF, sparking backlash from ABVP and DSSF. They urge reconsideration, citing the ban as an attack on free speech and democratic principles on campus.
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Death of students assertion on campus, says TISS students associations
Some student's organisation collectively issued a statement condemning the administration, demanding immediate withdrawal of order.
Published on Aug 20, 2024 03:56 PM IST
Niraj Pandit, Mumbai
TISS bans PSF saying it is an ‘illegal forum’; students allege witch hunt
Any attempt by PSF to organise or participate in events at TISS would be met with “immediate intervention and consequences”, TISS said
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 07:36 AM IST
The problems ailing TISS: Neglected women's department, no VC, list goes on
The institute courted controversy when it sacked members of staff, changed its admission system and shut down courses
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Temporary relief: TISS teachers on withdrawal of notices of contract non-renewal
The TISS Teachers Association on Monday expressed concern about the lack of clarity on financial sustainability and the future of faculty members and staff.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 11:57 AM IST
PTI | , Mumbai
TISS staff to be retained with formalised course structure after UGC approval
TISS plans to retain all staff appointed by TET by formalizing course structures for ongoing programs. Permissions from UGC and other authorities awaited.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Despite rollback of staff dismissals, TISS faces heat for handling of situation
The Progressive Students' Forum (PSF) has criticised the administration's approach in a statement released on Monday, raising concerns about lack of clarity
Published on Jul 01, 2024 12:28 PM IST
TISS takes back termination of 115 staffers after fund talks with trust
On June 28, TISS terminated services of 55 teaching and 60 non-teaching staff from its campuses across India, citing paucity of funds
Updated on Jul 01, 2024 09:16 AM IST
TISS revokes mass termination of staff as Tata Edu Trust assures fund for salary
TISS said all the 55 faculty and 60 non-teaching staff, who were terminated, were appointed under programmes funded by the Tata Education Trust and were on a contractual basis
Published on Jun 30, 2024 08:42 PM IST
TISS withdraws ‘mass termination’ notice: ‘Tata trust to release funds’
The contracts of over 100 staffs at TISS campuses in Mumbai, Tuljapur, Hyderabad, and Guwahati, which were set to expire on June 30, will now continue.
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 05:44 PM IST
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