Delhi HC Orders JNU to Provide Free Hostel to Visually Impaired Student
New Delhi, India: In a landmark ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) to offer free hostel accommodation to Sanjeev Kumar Mishra, a visually impaired student pursuing a Master’s degree in Sociology. The court emphasized the importance of accessibility and inclusion within educational institutions. Background: Mishra had been residing in a…
Pune Students Rev Up Protest Against “Unfair” Parking Fee Hike at Abasaheb Garware College
Pune: Students at Abasaheb Garware College in Pune are fuming over a hike in parking fees, sparking protests and threats of further action. The college allegedly hiked the fee for two-wheelers from Rs 3 (as stipulated by the governing university) to Rs 5, significantly impacting students who already face financial constraints. Although the college principal…
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…
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…
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…
IIT Placements 2023: SC, ST, OBC Students Fear Bias as Recruiters Ask JEE Advanced Rank
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are known for their excellence in engineering education and research. Every year, thousands of students aspire to join these prestigious institutions and crack the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, which is one of the toughest entrance exams in the world. However, not all students who make it to the…
Seven Arrested in Coimbatore PSG College Ragging Case
COIMBATORE, Tamil Nadu, India – Seven senior students of a popular college in Coimbatore, have been arrested on charges of ragging, a form of hazing that is common in Indian colleges and universities. The arrests were made after the parents of several first-year students filed complaints with the police alleging that their sons had been…
Osmania University topper denied gold medal for lack of sponsor
A topper in M.Sc. Genetics from Osmania University has claimed that she was denied a gold medal for lack of sponsor. The student, Vishnu Vachana Murapaka, has sought the intervention of Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan after she was allegedly denied the gold medal on the ground that her department has no sponsor. However, the Osmania…
Noida Pathways School Assault: 11 Class student assaulted by fellow students
On October 14, 2023, a class 11 girl student at Noida Pathways School was allegedly assaulted by a male classmate inside the school premises. The girl had previously complained to the school authorities about the boy’s harassment and misbehavior, but no action was taken. The girl had previously complained to the school authorities about the…
Stakeholders Reject Proposal to Change Bengaluru School Timings
Bengaluru is one of the most congested cities in India, and its traffic situation has been worsening in recent years. This has led to a number of problems, including late arrivals and early departures from schools, which has in turn impacted the quality of education. In September 2023, the Karnataka High Court directed the state…