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PAU’s journalism dept struggles to prevent empty classrooms
Having produced the editors of various dailies for the local and national press, the Punjab Agricultural University’s (PAU) Department of Journalism, is finding it hard to attract any students for the last few years.
Published on Aug 10, 2024 10:54 PM IST
Rakshit Sharma, Ludhiana
IIT-Delhi launches new two-year Master’s programme for Social Sciences
IIT Delhi launches new Master's program in culture, society, thought focusing on sociology, literature, philosophy. Admissions start on March 20. Graduates can pursue various career paths.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 05:46 AM IST
NCERT panel recommends inclusion of Ramayana, Mahabharata in school textbooks
The seven-member committee, which was constituted last year, has made several recommendations for its final position paper on social sciences
Published on Nov 21, 2023 05:15 PM IST
THE World University Rankings 2024 by Subject: US, UK lead in all categories
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by Subject were announced earlier today.
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 01:28 PM IST
Oppn terms ‘Bharat’ proposal for NCERT books ‘political gimmick’
NCERT panel on social sciences suggested that India be replaced by “Bharat” as the country’s name in school textbooks
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 04:58 AM IST
Telangana NMMS scholarship 2023: Apply at bse.telangana.gov.in till Oct 13
Telangana NMMS scholarship 2023 online registrations ongoing, last date for submission is October 13. Exam fee and eligibility criteria provided.
Published on Oct 03, 2023 12:43 PM IST
Deccan Education Society launches Deccan Education Society Pune University
DESPU will offer courses in Commerce and Management, Science and Mathematics, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Design and Arts
Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:46 PM IST
HT Education Desk, New Delhi
Prized Science | On faster access to molecules, and quake-resistant buildings
Read about Debabrata Mati's methods leading to valuable molecules and Dipti Ranjan Sahoo's devices and designs to protect buildings hit by earthquakes
Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:41 AM IST
Lessons from the legacy of a scientific stalwart
India's renowned technologist, VS Arunachalam leaves behind a legacy of scientific accomplishments and institution-building efforts
Published on Aug 19, 2023 10:22 PM IST
Top 10 universities in America according to QS World University Ranking 2024
QS World University Ranking has identified world's leading universities situated in the United states of America.
Published on Jun 29, 2023 04:09 PM IST
Harshita Bhati
Draft NCF calls for teaching value of service at foundational stage
A panel led by former Indian Space Research Organisation chief Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan has prepared the draft in line with the National Education Policy 2020
Updated on Apr 07, 2023 01:13 PM IST
Celebrating 20 glorious years of empowering visually impaired
After a successful past year, city-based NGO Saksham hopes to continue driving change and uplifting the community via digital education, assistive technology as well as social media accessibility initiatives
Published on Feb 14, 2023 01:29 PM IST
IIT Kanpur alumnus donates $ 1.75 lakh to set up Faculty Chair
Smt Pavitar Joneja Chair will be set up in humanities and social sciences department.
Published on Jun 07, 2021 04:07 PM IST
TISS Recruitment 2020: 21 teaching vacancies on offer, check details
The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 21 vacancies for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. Out of which, 8 vacancies are for Assistant Professor, 7 for Professor, and 6 for Associate Professor.
Updated on Jun 16, 2020 05:42 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Akhilesh Nagari
TISS students barred from screening documentary on Ayodhya on campus
In an email marked to the students’ union, the TISS administration stated that students will not be allowed to screen the film and hold a protest after the screening.
Updated on Mar 02, 2020 05:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | HT Correspondent
Hunt on for four suspected of raping ex-Bihar home inmate
The alleged crime came to light on Sunday after the woman approached the police. The woman lives with her mother at a rented accommodation in Bettiah. The woman’s father is a fruit vendor in Nepal.
Updated on Sep 17, 2019 09:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Bettiah/ Patna | Sandeep Bhaskar
Bihar shelter home: TISS told to make rehabilitation plan
The allegation of sexual assaults first came to light in May last year when TISS had submitted a “social audit” report on the shelter home, run by a non-governmental organisation.
Updated on Jul 19, 2019 11:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Disability causes millions to drop out of school’
The report, which was released in Delhi on Wednesday, called for policy interventions to improve the situation.
Updated on Jul 04, 2019 12:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
‘Very proud’: JNU names Nirmala Sitharaman, Jaishankar for 1st alumni award
Their highly distinguished career and achievements have made the university very proud and they are a great source of inspiration for JNU students and researchers.
Updated on Jun 12, 2019 05:09 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
Delhi High Court body to conduct fresh inspection in 35 hospitals
The high court has now constituted a committee to carry a fresh inspection of the 35 government hospitals in the city.
Updated on Jun 06, 2019 05:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Richa Banka
TISS cuts short library timings, students irked
A circular, released on May 20, states the study hall and cyber library will be available for four hours less during exam months (February to March and September to October) and by seven hours during the non-exam months (April to August and November to January).
Published on May 22, 2019 05:10 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | HT Correspondent
Suspend professor accused of harassment: TISS students
The inquiry report was submitted by the committee on March 11 and accepted by the institute’s director Shalini Bharat on March 14. A show-cause notice was sent to the professor, who was asked to respond within two weeks.
Published on Mar 30, 2019 03:31 AM IST
Mumbai | HT Correspondent
Witness in Bihar shelter home abuse case remains untraceable
The 16-year-old girl from West Bengal had escaped along with six other inmates from another shelter home in Bihar, where they were shifted after the abuse came to light in May last year.
Published on Feb 25, 2019 11:24 PM IST
Patna | Avinash Kumar
7 girls go missing from Patna shelter home, cops sound alert, launch hunt
Seven girls, including five, who alleged abuse at the infamous Muzaffarpur shelter home last year, have escaped from a short stay home in Patna district, police said on Saturday.
Updated on Feb 23, 2019 07:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | HT Correspondent
CBI registers cases against 2 more shelter homes in Bihar for abuse of minors
The Supreme Court had directed the CBI to probe alleged abuse of inmates at 17 shelter homes listed in a study conducted by Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Updated on Jan 16, 2019 11:45 PM IST
Patna | Avinash Kumar
Demolition of Muzaffarpur’s house of horror begins, set to take a month
Following the Supreme Court’s refusal to stay the demolition, a team of officials supervised the demolition operation on Thursday, even as workers knocked down the two upper floors with hammers.
Updated on Dec 14, 2018 07:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Muzaffarpur | Subhash Pathak
Varsity to ‘probe’ 2016 charge against teacher
A Supreme Court bench comprising justices Madan Lokur and AK Goel had, on November 15, 2016, directed the Chhattisgarh police they would give the accused persons, including Prasad and Sundar, at least four weeks’ notice before carrying out an investigation.
Updated on Oct 23, 2018 02:00 PM IST
Crux of domestic violence Act 2005 as a Marathi user manual to be released in Pune tomorrow
The user manual is a set of seven books in which role of every stakeholder in the act is explained in Marathi
Updated on Oct 19, 2018 02:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | HT Correspondent
Bones buried at cremation ground believed to be of Muzaffarpur shelter home inmate
The horror which came to light five months ago, revealed that at least 34 girls were sexually exploited and one was allegedly killed and buried clandestinely to hush up the murder.
Updated on Oct 04, 2018 11:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Avinash Kumar
Professor Wang Gungwu
Professor Wang Gungwu, University Professor, National University of Singapore and Emeritus Professor, Australian National University
Updated on Mar 30, 2018 01:37 PM IST
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