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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.
An Obsession with Ranking Is Harming India’s Universities
Swaminathan S | 04 October 2024 | The Hindu
Life of ‘Need-Based Academic Arrangement’ Scholars in J&K: A Journey of Struggles and Inequality
Sheikh Umar | 03 October 2024 | Kashmir Reader
RG Kar Case Opens Pandora’s Box, Complaints Pour in from Bengal’s Key Medical Colleges
Ravik Bhattacharya and Atri Mitra | 03 October 2024 | The Indian Express
14 BHU Students Suspended for ‘Disturbing Academic Ambience’ during 2023 Protests over Gangrape Case
Shikha Salaria | 03 October 2024 | The Print
Students Fume as IIT Bombay Urges Students to Take up Research Opportunities at Israeli Universities
Basant Kumar Mohanty | 01 October 2024 | The Telegraph
Readers’ Comments: Misleading Article Damages Reputation of Delhi University English Department
Anil K Aneja | 30 September 2024 | Scroll.in
Muslim Student Leaders Say Police Detained, Abused Them With Communal Slurs During DU Elections
Malvika Choudhary | 30 September 2024 | The Wire
TISS Hyderabad: Pro-VC Refused to Give Certificate to Student for Wearing Keffiyeh on Campus
29 September 2024 | Maktoob Media
Spat Over Movie Screening, Professor’s Exit Lays Bare ‘Toxic’ Academic Culture & ‘Petty’ Politics at SAU
Fareeha Iftikhar | 26 September 2024 | The Print
Mumbai University Issues Circular Prohibiting Campus Protests Without Permission, Student Organisations Cry Foul
Musab Qazi | 26 September 2024 | Free Press Journal
Row Over ‘Namaaz on Campus’ At Ganpat University: Students were New, Will be Careful in Future, says Varsity
Ritu Sharma | 26 September 2024 | The Indian Express
The Promise of Ambedkar University Delhi is in Tatters. Professors are Quitting & Suing
Antara Baruah | 25 September 2024 | The Print
Himachal Govt Teachers’ Body Joins National Movement Against ‘Anti-Education’ Centre Policies
Dipender Manta | 24 September 2024 | The Tribune
How Maharashtra’s Women Academics Are Resisting The Hate Narrative
Priyanka Tupe | 24 September 2024 | Behan Box
In-House PhD Entrance Test at JNU? Proposal Stuck as Varsity, Teachers Trade Charges
Vidheesha Kuntamalla | 24 September 2024 | The Indian Express
“Insulted Their Own Legacy…”: Activists Criticise Congress after DK Shivakumar Attend Pro-Israeli Event in Bengaluru
23 September 2024 | Maktoobmedia.com
In Letter to Centre, IIT-Kharagpur Professors Flag ‘Unprecedented Nepotism’
Dipawali Mitra | 22 September 2024 | The Times of India
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