Clash Erupts During JNU Union Polls Meeting
New Delhi, February 12, 2024: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus witnessed a fiery confrontation late Friday night during the University General Body Meeting (UGBM). The meeting, convened to select members of the election commission responsible for overseeing the 2024 JNUSU polls, turned into a battleground as student groups clashed over ideological differences. The Parties…
Final-year MBBS student found dead in hostel room at Maulana Azad Medical College
A 23-year-old final-year MBBS student was found hanging from the ceiling fan in her hostel room at Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) on Monday afternoon, police said. No suicide note was recovered from the spot and the reason behind her extreme step is yet to be ascertained. The deceased has been identified as a resident…
CDLU Professor Accused of Sexual Harassment: Students Demand Inquiry
Chaudhary Devi Lal University (CDLU) in Sirsa, India, has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment against a faculty member. Female students have come forward, demanding an inquiry into the professor’s conduct. The Accusations: Student Protests: Professor’s Response: Meanwhile, the professor said a false and malicious campaign has been launched against him and he is…
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.
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 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….
Haryana School Sexual Harassment Case: Teacher Facing Sexual Exploitation Charge Appointed as Acting Principal
In November 2023, over 60 girls from a government school in Jind, Haryana, India, came forward to accuse the principal of sexual harassment and assault. The principal was arrested and charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. In a controversial move, the Haryana education department has appointed a teacher facing sexual…