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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.
After Onam ban, Kerala students settle for low-key event at divided JNU — ‘I feel marginalised’
Shubhangi Mishra | 10 November 2023 | The Print
IIT Bombay students accuse professor, speaker of 'backing Palestinian terrorist'
Sharangee Dutta | 10 November 2023 | India Today
After IIT-Bombay cancels talk, students raise concern over ‘loss of academic freedom’
Pallavi Smart | 9 November 2023 | Indian Express
Filmmaker Sudhanva Deshpande releases statement accusing Times Now of spreading malicious misinformation against him
9 November 2023 | Sabrang India
IIT-Bombay cancels Prof Achin Vanaik's lecture on Israel-Palestine conflict; here's what happened
Mehak Agarwal | 08 November 2023 | Business Today
Will send summons to Jindal prof over lecture: Haryana women’s body chairperson
Aiswarya Raj | 8 November 2023 | Indian Express
As Visva-Bharati VC Bidyut Chakrabarty's Term Nears End, a Look at His Controversial Legacy
Joydeep Sarkar | 07 November 2023 | The Wire
JNU withdraws notices issued to students over 2019 fee hike protest
7 November 2023 | Indian Express
Lecture by prof at Jindal university attracts Haryana women’s body chairperson’s ire
Aiswarya Raj | 7 November 2023 | Indian Express
Woman student forcibly disrobed, molested on campus, protests break out at IIT-BHU
Asad Rehman | 3 November 2023 | Indian Express
Many Instances of Academic Un-Freedom in India Stem From Rising Hindu Nationalism: Report
Anirudh S.K | 31 October 2023 | The Wire
To preach ideology among students, RSS holds shakhas in Delhi University-affiliated college
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 28 October 2023 | The Telegraph Online
Teachers’ details taken for possible election duty, says DU
Ashna Butani | 24 October 2023 | Hindustan Times
JNU: RSS cadres hold march with saffron flags and sticks, hold meeting inside campus
24 October 2023 | The Telegraph
Dr. Vikram Harijan of Allahabad University Faces FIR for Controversial Remarks On Hindu Gods
23 October 2023 | The Mooknayak
Controversy After Visva-Bharati Installs Plaques Naming Modi, VC But Leaving Out Tagore
23 October 2023 | The Wire
Dalit Student Assaulted at Allahabad University, Protests Erupt for Proctor's Suspension
Zaina Azhar Sayeda | 23 October 2023 | The Wire
Ghaziabad College: Two Teachers Suspended for Asking Student to Leave Stage Over Jai Shri Ram Slogan
21 October 2023 | The Wire
Pune Institute Cancels Award for Kashmiri Journalist, Jury Refuses to Attend Event in Protest
The Wire Staff | 18 October 2023
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