India produces only 10,000 science PhDs yearly, lagging far behind the US and China in research output. Experts warn this gap threatens the vision of a $3 trillion knowledge-based economy. Read more.
Award-winning filmmaker Dheeraj Akolkar, originally from Pune, receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham. He plans to collaborate on rights for children born of warzone sexual violence. Read his inspiring journey.
Award-winning filmmaker Dheeraj Akolkar, originally from Pune, receives an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham. He plans to collaborate on rights for children born of conflict-related sexual violence. Read his inspiring journey.
A cab driver in Rewari was shot by two educated carjackers, who later called to inquire about his health, leading to their arrest. Read the full bizarre story here.
Gurpreet Kaur, a PhD scholar from GNDU, wins the Best Poster Award at the ICBEST-2024 conference in Thailand for her innovative research on metal-organic frameworks. Read about her achievement!
Nagpur University withdraws controversial PhD thesis extension for old scholars following heated Senate protests. 22 theses were submitted under the now-scrapped rule. Read the full story.
Nagpur University revokes controversial order allowing old PhD scholars to submit theses after Senate members protest, citing UGC norm violations. 22 scholars had already submitted.
Muskan Negi, an Election Commission Youth Icon, creates history as Himachal Pradesh's first fully visually impaired woman to earn a PhD. Discover her inspiring journey of determination.
Dipesh Kumar Pradhan, a PhD scholar from NIT Rourkela, went missing in the Ib river. Fire services and ODRAF are using an underwater camera in the ongoing search operation. Read for details.
Tamil Nadu's higher education department plans a real-time tracking portal to help 47,000 PhD scholars overcome approval delays in coursework, thesis submission, and viva-voce. Read more.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham invites applications for PhD 2025 (Phase 2) with ₹30k-40k monthly fellowship. Apply online before December 15, 2025. NET/GATE exempt from written test.
PGI Chandigarh forms a high-level committee to investigate the controversial practice of listing faculty children as co-authors on research papers. Get the full story on the breach of academic integrity.
Nagpur University Senate demands immediate rollback of decision allowing old PhD scholars to submit theses, citing UGC violations. VC admits fault, 22 theses submitted. Details inside.
IIM Kozhikode invites applications for its Doctoral Programme (PhD) 2026-27. Apply online by Jan 23, 2026. Full fee waiver & monthly fellowship up to ₹50,000. Check eligibility, specialisations.
Rani Channamma University's syndicate decides to issue convocation certificate to Sujata Pol on 'humanitarian grounds'. VC, registrar deny caste harassment allegations but offer no detailed explanation.
Queen Mary's College (Autonomous) has announced UG, PG, and PhD results for 2025. Students can check scores online via the official portal using roll number. Download your marksheet now.
A researcher from Jamia Millia Islamia has been awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship for PhD studies in the UK. Discover her journey and the details of this academic honour.
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, known as HasanAbi, awarded the Gold Medal of Honorary Patronage by Trinity College Dublin's University Philosophical Society, marking a shift in digital commentary's recognition. Read more about this milestone.
A 34-year-old PhD scholar in Belagavi attempted suicide after allegedly not receiving her degree at RCU's convocation. The university denies withholding the PhD. Details inside.
In separate operations, experts rescued a pair of venomous Russell's vipers and a large Indian Rock python near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Read about the daring wildlife rescues and the species' protected status.
The upcoming Tata IISc Medical School in Bengaluru will pioneer integrative healthcare, blending Ayurveda with modern research. Its dual MD-PhD programme starts in 2027. Read more.
Bharathidasan University's 40th convocation, postponed to December, will see Governor R N Ravi presiding. Over 700 students, including a state minister, will receive degrees. Details inside.
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya's PhD admission cycle closed with poor response. Applications stayed under half of seats in most subjects, raising possibility of seat reductions.
Suriya emotionally celebrates his father Sivakumar receiving honorary doctorate from Tamil Nadu government. Read about the veteran actor's inspiring journey from village to stardom.
NIT Warangal's 23rd convocation honors 1,913 graduates. DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat receives Doctor of Science. Read about the prestigious awards and distinguished guests.
Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla receives an honorary Doctor of Science (Economics) from the University of London, presented by Princess Anne. Read more about this prestigious recognition.
Amul India honors Tom Cruise's first Oscar win with creative topical featuring 'Yeh Oscar Tomhare liye!' tagline. The viral post celebrates Cruise's 40-year career milestone with classic Amul humor.
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise receives his first Academy Award - an honorary Oscar - at the 16th Governors Awards. Read his emotional speech about cinema's power.
Tom Cruise finally wins his first Oscar at 63! The Hollywood legend received an Honorary Award at the 2025 Governors Awards. Discover his emotional speech and career highlights.
Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise finally receives his first Oscar at Governors Awards. Read his emotional speech and fan reactions to this career milestone.