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IIT Ropar asst prof suspended after PhD student alleges assault, harassment

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar on Sunday suspended and placed an assistant professor on forced leave after a first-year PhD student accused him of physical assault and sexual harassment.

Published 70 days ago

IIT Ropar professor placed on forced leave after student’s assault allegations

IIT Ropar has placed the assault-accused assistant professor on leave

Updated 71 days ago

‘60% on rent’: Indian student in Manchester reveals cost of living in UK

The Indian woman studies at the University of Manchester.

Published 88 days ago

Centre forms 3-member panel to review student suicides, mental health safeguards

The Indian Institute of Technology campus in Kanpur. (File Photo)

Updated 171 days ago

Palak paneer, a $200k payout, plus Master's degree: Indian couple's racism fight

In September 2025, after a civil rights lawsuit, the University of Colorado Boulder reached a settlement with Prakash and his partner, Urmi Bhattacheryya.

Updated 180 days ago

Ghaziabad: PhD student loses ₹49L to woman he met online

“When he tried to withdraw his profit, the fraudsters directed him to transfer 30 per cent of his profit, after which he would be eligible to withdraw the profit. Despite multiple attempts, when he was not allowed to withdraw his money, he realised that he had fallen into a trap,” the SHO added. (Representational image)

Updated 224 days ago

Chinese student in Switzerland relies on cat food for protein amid high costs

A Chinese PhD student in Switzerland survives on cat food and blood donation meals to save money.

Published 290 days ago

Self-styled Godman assaults PhD student, scholar at Arunachal’s Parshuram Kund: Police

Police teams are working to track the accused down, the SP said. (Representative photo)

Published 303 days ago

‘PhD Village’ in China honours latest scholar, tally hits 33

A remote village in China celebrated its academic tradition as it honoured another doctorate holder, raising its count to 33 PhDs from leading institutions.

Published 316 days ago

Tank-Top effect: Influencer's viral video shows how social media algorithms work

Content creator Zara Dar posted identical videos in different outfits to show the Tank-Top effect

Published 325 days ago

JNU to start 2nd PhD admission cycle in Dec, extends hostel duration

JNU will start the 2nd PhD admission cycle in December. (HT file)

Updated 372 days ago

' ₹35,000 a month': PhD scholar's stipend sparks debate on low pay

A viral LinkedIn post exposed the harsh reality of PhD scholars in India.

Published 462 days ago

BHU PhD Entrance Result 2025 today, how to check when released at bhu.ac.in

BHU PhD Entrance Result 2025: Check the steps to download results when released.

Published 483 days ago

IIT Delhi, University of Queensland invite applications for joint PhD Programme

IIT Delhi and the University of Queensland have announced the application process of the joint PhD Programme for the July 2025 round. (Image source: uqiitd.org/screenshot)

Published 503 days ago

IIM Raipur opens applications for its fully-funded Ph. D. Program 2025

IIM Raipur is accepting applications for its Ph.D. program 2025. Interested candidates should apply latest by May 10, 2025.

Published 510 days ago

UGC bans Rajasthan-based university from enrolling Ph.D students for five years

UGC has banned Rajasthan's Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University from enrolling Ph.D students for the five years. (File image)

Published 515 days ago

IIT-D hosts leadership workshop in STEMM for Ph.D scholars from SC/ST community

Valedictory session of the 2nd Transformative Leadership in STEMM Workshop. (Photo credit: IIT Delhi)

Published 524 days ago

UGC bars three Rajasthan universities from awarding Ph.D. degrees, here's why

UGC informed in an official notice that a standing committee of the commission had found that the three universities did not follow provisions of UGC's PhD regulations and academic norms for award of Ph.D. degrees. (HT file image)

Updated 542 days ago

Pursue PhD Program in Management 2025 at IIM Lucknow, check course details here

IIM Lucknow is inviting applications for PhD Program in Management 2025,

Updated 551 days ago

Woman PhD student dies by suicide over humiliation, three held

Woman PhD student dies by suicide over humiliation, three held

Published 562 days ago

JNU PhD Admissions 2024: Panel to check feasibility of in-house entrance tests

The committee, chaired by School of Language Dean Shoba Sivasankaran, held its first meeting on Monday and will likely meet again to devise a solution to admissions to PhD programmes. (Ajay Aggarwal/HT file photo) (Ajay Aggarwal/HT Archive)

Published 586 days ago

JNU Admissions 2025: Applications open for Ph.D programmes, direct link here

JNU Admissions 2025: Applications open for Ph.D programmes at JNU. Candidates can apply till December 2, 2024.

Published 593 days ago

DU North Campus' popular bhel puri seller, Pinki uncle is no more! Students sad

Sunil Sethi aka Pinki Uncle had been selling bhel puri, in North Campus, for almost 40 years!

Published 600 days ago

Fully funded PhD programs at University of Oxford, check eligibility and more

Here are some fully funded PhD programs offered by the University of Oxford for individuals interested in pursuing them.

Published 622 days ago

PhD student’s body found hanging in hostel room at IIT-K: Police

A ‘suicide note’, which held no one responsible for the extreme step, had been recovered from the room, said police. (Pic for representation)

Published 640 days ago

28-year-old PhD student found dead at IIT Kanpur, suicide suspected: Report

The woman's hostel mates informed the institute authorities about her death, who subsequently notified the police. (Representational photo)

Updated 640 days ago

IIT-M opens diabetes research centre to tackle challenges & drive innovation

The ‘Shankar Center of Excellence for Diabetic Research’ (SCoEDR) has been supported by funding from IIT Madras Alumnus Awardee Subramonian Shankar (1971 - B.Tech - Electrical Engineering).

Updated 659 days ago

Gautam Buddha varsity dean booked for sexually harassing PhD student

HT reported on 12 September that the college had already set up the internal complaints committee (ICC) under the chairmanship of a senior principal of Delhi University. (HT Archive)

Updated 662 days ago

PhD student accuses dean of sexual harassment at GB varsity, ICC probing matter, says V-C

V-C Sinha said the Vishakha committee, already established to investigate the allegations made by the PhD student, had convened multiple times, and a report is expected soon. (HT Photo)

Updated 669 days ago

BHU introduces 300 new scholarships worth 25k for underprivileged students

The university also informed with an aim of prioritising support for students from underprivileged backgrounds, 300 new scholarships, each worth Rs. 25,000 per annum were introduced. (IIT-BHU official website)

Updated 674 days ago

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