Padmini Prakash, India's pioneering trans woman anchor, urges Tamil Nadu govt for third gender quota in faculty posts after appearing for assistant professor exam. Read her fight for equality.
A QS I-GAUGE survey reveals over half of Karnataka's college faculty experience burnout, citing administrative overload. Explore the causes and solutions for academic stress. Read more.
RML Hospital & Lady Hardinge face severe faculty shortages, crippling key departments. Discover how this impacts patient care and why recruitment lags. Read the full RTI report.
A new report reveals a stark political imbalance at Yale University, with over 82% of faculty leaning Democratic. Explore the implications for intellectual diversity and free speech on campus.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin's new order ends a 4-year deadlock, allowing minority institutions to form faculty selection committees without govt nominees. This brings relief to hundreds of faculty members and colleges like Loyola and MCC.
Medical colleges in Bengaluru are offering salaries up to Rs 4 lakh per month for pre-clinical faculty, double the clinical pay, to address a severe shortage. Learn about the incentives and the poaching challenge.
Facing a severe shortage of skilled technicians, Walmart revamps training to create an in-house workforce. Learn how the retail giant is tackling the crisis and offering lucrative careers.
Bombay High Court demands explanation from Nagpur University for failing to fill teaching posts at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College, citing impact on academic quality. Read the full story.
Faculty from Anna University's constituent colleges demonstrated in Trichy, demanding resolution of long-pending issues like promotions and equal benefits. Read about their key demands.
Rapper Raftaar stopped his college fest performance midway, unhappy with faculty seating in front rows. He requested a change for next year so students can enjoy freely. Read his full statement.
HPCL LPG cylinder shortage in North India due to Bathinda refinery shutdown. Deliveries delayed up to 10 days. Officials promise normalcy by Dec 19. Read details.
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench seeks detailed data from Nagpur University on the severe shortage of permanent faculty at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Law College. Read the full story.
MIT Professor Nuno F. G. Loureiro, director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Center, was fatally shot at his Brookline home. Police are investigating the tragic incident. Read for details.
Delhi University introduces a mandatory prior permission system for faculty attending external seminars. Learn about the new circular, its implications for academic freedom, and faculty reactions.
Delhi University mandates faculty to submit research papers for committee approval before conferences. New rules, sparked by a professor's denial, require applications two months prior. Explore the implications for academic freedom.
Govt Medical College, Chandigarh faces a severe faculty crisis in ENT, surgery & other departments, impacting patient care & threatening postgraduate programs. Read more.
AICTE relaxes 80% enrolment rule, allowing more engineering colleges to offer upskilling courses for professionals. New rules also ease NBA norms for new courses. Learn how this boosts India's tech talent.
Sukanta Chaudhuri argues India's plans to bring back expat faculty will falter without fixing the broken academic ecosystem. Investment in basics, not flagship projects, is key. Read the analysis.
Delhi University's Executive Council will review infrastructure requirements for medical colleges on December 3. Key decisions expected on faculty recruitment and facility upgrades.
Delhi University establishes inspection committee to evaluate infrastructure, faculty shortages and compliance with NMC norms across 12 medical colleges. Key findings expected to guide institutional improvements.
Punjab Cabinet plans incentive policy for teachers and doctors in border districts. New rules for charitable societies and GPS on mining vehicles also approved to curb illegal mining.
Odisha's Science Dept invites faculty & researchers for biotech R&D grants up to Rs 30 lakh. Maximum 10 projects selected yearly. Submit applications before December 10 deadline.
A Chikkamagaluru medical student alleges sexual harassment by faculty member. Accused doctor denies claims, citing attendance issues. Investigation ongoing.
Karnataka government implements High Court directive requiring all guest faculty in government colleges to meet UGC eligibility standards. Learn how this impacts education quality.
Chandigarh's Panjab University protests continue for 18th day as CM Bhagwant Mann condemns backdoor appointments. Students demand transparency in faculty recruitment process.
Mumbai faces severe CNG shortage with wait times stretching to 4 hours at Mahanagar Gas pumps. Taxis and autorickshaws worst affected. Read latest updates.
Mumbai faces severe CNG shortage with 3-4 hour waiting times at pumps after pipeline damage. Mahanagar Gas Limited working to restore full supply. Read latest updates.
As KSPCB marks 50 years, Karnataka faces severe pollution challenges with 66% industries operating illegally and 14 rivers contaminated. Read about the board's revival plans.
China's SMIC warns of severe memory chip shortage affecting smartphone and automotive sectors. AI boom consuming chip supply, causing price surges and order hesitancy. Read full analysis.
A new survey reveals a quiet healthcare rebellion as 1 in 6 adults, and nearly 25% under 30, turn to AI chatbots for medical comfort and advice, seeking what the system often can't provide.