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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.

P Chidambaram Writes: University Education in Peril

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P Chidambaram Writes: University Education in Peril

P Chidambaram | 20 April 2025 | The Indian Express

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The Quiet Dismantling of Liberal Education at Delhi University

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The Quiet Dismantling of Liberal Education at Delhi University

Pravin Raj Singh | 20 April 2025 | The Wire

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Kya RSS Hamari Delhi University ko Chalayega?

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Kya RSS Hamari Delhi University ko Chalayega?

19 April 2025 | The Wire

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The Quiet Coup in Kashmir’s Academia

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The Quiet Coup in Kashmir’s Academia

Dr. Ashraf Zainabi | 19 April 2025 | The Kashmir Observer

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'Vindictive Action': DU Teachers' Body Writes to Vice-Chancellor Over Department Head Appointments

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'Vindictive Action': DU Teachers' Body Writes to Vice-Chancellor Over Department Head Appointments

18 April 2025 | The Wire

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In Delhi University Denial of Leave to Professor, Echo of Trump vs Free Thought in Academia

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In Delhi University Denial of Leave to Professor, Echo of Trump vs Free Thought in Academia

Sourjya Bhowmick | 17 April 2025 | The Telegraph

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The Many Indias in Our Knowledge Stream

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The Many Indias in Our Knowledge Stream

Navneet Sharma and Sushant Kishore | 15 April 2025 | The Deccan Herald

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क्यों पतन की तरफ बढ़ रहे हैं हमारे विश्वविद्यालय?

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क्यों पतन की तरफ बढ़ रहे हैं हमारे विश्वविद्यालय?

Apoorvanand | 14 April 2025 | Hindi Satya

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Apprenticeship News: Universities may Face an Uphill Task of Designing AEDP Curriculum Introduced by UGC for July 2025

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Apprenticeship News: Universities may Face an Uphill Task of Designing AEDP Curriculum Introduced by UGC for July 2025

Utkarsh Tripathi | 14 April 2025 | Economic Times

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At Delhi’s Ambedkar University, Control is the Curriculum

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At Delhi’s Ambedkar University, Control is the Curriculum

Vedaant Lakhera | 14 April 2025 | The Frontline

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Cow Dung on Classroom Walls: DUSU Chief Defaces Principal's Office

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Cow Dung on Classroom Walls: DUSU Chief Defaces Principal's Office

13 April 2025 | The Deccan Herald

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TN Governor RN Ravi Asks Students to Chant ‘Jai Sri Ram’, Educationists Seek His Ouster

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TN Governor RN Ravi Asks Students to Chant ‘Jai Sri Ram’, Educationists Seek His Ouster

13 April 2025 | The News Minute

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'Not Found Suitable' Tag Used to Deny SC, ST Promotions: Delhi University Teachers to Parliamentary Committee

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'Not Found Suitable' Tag Used to Deny SC, ST Promotions: Delhi University Teachers to Parliamentary Committee

12 April 2025 | The Telegraph

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Hindu Right-Wing Hooliganism, Administrative Harassment and Unquestioned Violation; What Is Really Happening in South Asian University

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Hindu Right-Wing Hooliganism, Administrative Harassment and Unquestioned Violation; What Is Really Happening in South Asian University

Hajara Najeeb | 11 April 2025 | Maktoob Media

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NPF Questions Alleged Scam and Ideological Influence of International University, Chümoukedima

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NPF Questions Alleged Scam and Ideological Influence of International University, Chümoukedima

11 April 2025 | Nagaland Tribune

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Pune Institute Drops Speakers from Event After ABVP Alleges Links with ‘Tukde Tukde Gang’

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Pune Institute Drops Speakers from Event After ABVP Alleges Links with ‘Tukde Tukde Gang’

11 April 2025 | Scroll.in

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UGC Left without Head for Days: Government Yet to Appoint Chairman in Vacant Post

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UGC Left without Head for Days: Government Yet to Appoint Chairman in Vacant Post

Basant Kumar Mohanty | 11 April 2025 | The Telegraph

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DU Notice to Colleges to Join RSS-Affiliate Event Raises Eyebrows

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DU Notice to Colleges to Join RSS-Affiliate Event Raises Eyebrows

11 April 2025 | The Indian Express

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In Kerala, RSS-linked Journalism College with ‘JNU Affiliation’ Set to Hold First Convocation, but Varsity Claims ‘Only Signed MoU’

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In Kerala, RSS-linked Journalism College with ‘JNU Affiliation’ Set to Hold First Convocation, but Varsity Claims ‘Only Signed MoU’

Nikhila Henry | 10 April 2025 | The Telegraph

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Student Bodies Seek Voluntary Resignation of Pro-VC at North-Eastern Hill University

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Student Bodies Seek Voluntary Resignation of Pro-VC at North-Eastern Hill University

Umanand Jaiswal | 10 April 2025 | The Telegraph

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