Principal and Teacher Arrested for Forcing Students to Clean Septic Tank in Karnataka
Incident: Arrests: Reactions: Legality: Current Status: Additional Information: It’s important to note that manual scavenging is a dehumanizing and dangerous practice, and it is illegal in India. The arrest of the school officials in this case sends a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated.
AI-powered CCTV cameras to debut in Class X board exam halls
The Indian education system is constantly evolving, and with it, the methods used to combat cheating in high-stakes exams. One of the latest innovations being explored is the use of AI-powered CCTV cameras in exam halls. Proponents of this technology argue that it can effectively deter and detect cheating, while critics raise concerns about privacy…
JNU Protest Ban Sparks Uproar: Freedom of Speech vs. Academic Peace
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), known for its vibrant student activism, has ignited a firestorm with its new policy banning protests within 100 meters of any academic building. The move, met with fierce criticism from students and academics alike, raises crucial questions about the balance between freedom of speech and academic order. Protests Silenced? The new…
Jadavpur University: PG Student Alleges Verbal Abuse by Seniors, Seeks Accommodation on Campus
KOLKATA: A postgraduate student of Jadavpur University has written to the dean of students alleging that he was verbally abused by senior students and is no longer feeling safe in the university’s main hostel. The student has appealed for accommodation on the campus. This comes after a first-year undergraduate student died after he was allegedly…
CUSAT Tragedy: A Wake-Up Call for Institutions to Prioritize Student Safety
The CUSAT Tragedy: A Call to Action for Institutions to Prioritize Student Safety The CUSAT tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the paramount importance of student safety at all times, both within educational institutions and during extracurricular activities. This includes ensuring that safety measures are in place for both routine activities and special events….
CUSAT Tragedy: A Reflection on the Psychological Impact of Crowds
The Unseen Dangers of Crowds: Understanding the Psychological Impact The CUSAT tragedy highlights the often overlooked psychological impact of crowds, which can significantly contribute to the risk of panic and stampede-like situations. In settings with large concentrations of people, emotions can run high, and individuals can become easily overwhelmed by sensory stimuli and the pressure…
Remembering the CUSAT Tragedy: A Call for Enhanced Safety Measures at Large Gatherings
The CUSAT tragedy, which claimed the lives of four students and injured over 60 others, stands as a grim reminder of the critical role that safety measures play in preventing tragedies at large gatherings. The stampede that occurred during a tech fest event at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) on November 25, 2023,…
Tragedy during tech fest at Kochi’s CUSAT, four students killed in stampede and more than 60 injured
At the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat), a musical evening turned tragic on Saturday when a stampede left four people—three of them students—dead and another 49 injured. The catastrophe happened when the gate was opened, trapping a huge number of students and others who were trying to access the music site, the amphitheatre….