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Focusing on colleges, universities, and research institutions, this page assesses how academic freedom is protected or restricted in India’s higher education landscape. It investigates issues such as faculty autonomy, campus censorship, regulatory control, political influence, and student rights. The content highlights case studies, policy developments, and ongoing debates that shape the freedom to teach, learn, and research.
Nagpur University Adds 'Ram Janmabhoomi Movement', BJP to MA History Syllabus, Removes CPI, DMK
1 September 2023 | The Wire
The Decline Of Nehru, Tagore & The Rise Of Savarkar: How Delhi University Got Itself A New Syllabus
Prabhanu Kumar Das | 30 August 2023 | Article 14
Manoj Jha says DU cancelled his lecture, demands probe; university says ‘rescheduled’
31 August 2023 | The Hindu Bureau
Rajya Sabha member and DU professor uninvited, then re-invited to deliver lecture
Abhinaya Harigovind | 31 August 2023 | Indian Express
India’s Universities Lack the Freedom to Excel
Milan Vaishnav | 29 August 2023 | Project Syndicate
NSD postpones shows of play based on Bhisham Sahni’s Tamas
Abhinay Lakshman | 28 August 2023 | The Hindu
What Ashoka University Can Learn From Gandhi, Tagore and Nehru's Thoughts on Academic Freedom
S.N. Sahu | 26 August 2023 | The Wire
Political interference on campus is wasting India’s demographic dividend
Saikat Majumdar | 23 August 2023 | Times Higher Education
IB Team at Ashoka University Asked if Paper on 'Democratic Backsliding' Was a Solo Effort: Reports
23 August 2023 | The Wire
Intelligence Bureau at Ashoka University, Wants to Probe ‘Democratic Backsliding’ Paper
Siddharth Varadarajan | 22 August 2023 | The Wire
The Significance of Ashoka University’s Teachers Calling for a Strike Over Academic Freedom
Apoorvanand | 21 August 2023 | The Wire
Controversial Appointment of Jadavpur University’s New Vice Chancellor Raises Concerns
21 August 2023 | The Wire
Safeguarding Academic Freedom Is the Bedrock of India’s Constitutional Morality
Deepanshu Mohan | 20 August 2023 | The Wire
DU economics faculty welcomes new Ambedkar elective, but flags concerns over ‘dilution of discrimination’
Vidheesha Kuntamalla | 20 August 2023 | The Indian Express
Sounds of silencing: Editorial on academic freedom being systematically attacked in the country
The Editorial Board | 19 August 2023 | The Telegraph
Ashoka University economics professor speaks up on his decision to step down
Pheroze L. Vincent | 18 August 2023 | The Telegraph
Four More Ashoka University Departments Extend Solidarity to Professor Who Resigned
17 August 2023 | The Wire
IISc Bangalore: Bid to block Teesta Setalvad’s speech on harmony
G. S. Mudur | 17 August 2023 | The Telegraph
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