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Mayor of Agra calls Aligarh Muslim University a hub for terrorists

Mayor of Agra calls Aligarh Muslim University a hub for terrorists. Photo by D K Sharma/HT HTnwes 20Pubnov2007

Updated on Feb 2, 2019, 10:48 PM IST

8 Indian-origin men held in US immigration scam

Eight Indian origin men were arrested in the US on Wednesday for allegedly enrolling hundreds of students, mostly from India, at a fake university, according to community accounts.

Published on Feb 1, 2019, 12:00 AM IST

Hundreds of Indian students face jail, deportation in US college scam

Nearly 600 students from India face deportation or criminal charges after the arrest Wednesday of eight men of Indian origin who had enrolled them at a fake university run by undercover US agents.

Updated on Jan 31, 2019, 9:30 PM IST

SC upholds Allahabad HC order on department quota in faculty posts

The Supreme Court has said that reservation in facility positions should be applied department-wise and not in the university as a unit (File Photo)

Published on Jan 23, 2019, 12:02 AM IST

Chinese scientist who made gene-edited babies fired by university

A Chinese scientist responsible for what he said were the world’s first “gene-edited” babies evaded oversight and broke guidelines in a quest for fame and fortune.

Updated on Jan 21, 2019, 11:43 PM IST

India moves up in 2019 global education rankings

India has improved its showing in the prestigious university rankings of Times Higher Education Emerging Economies . (Photo by Sushil Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jan 16, 2019, 11:29 AM IST

After nearly 2 years, University of Mumbai hopes to get NAAC grade

MU missed the chance to receive grants amounting to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 crore towards academic development from the Central government, despite recommendations by the state council, due to not having its NAAC grade.

Updated on Jan 3, 2019, 8:19 AM IST

To boost education quality,UGC pushes for autonomous colleges

The University Grants Commission has pushed ahead with the strategy of providing autonomous status to the country’s better performing colleges.

Published on Dec 29, 2018, 8:20 AM IST

Fill key positions, perform: UGC to 11 central universities

Fill key positions, perform: UGC to 11 central universities

Updated on Dec 26, 2018, 9:23 AM IST

Soon, a panel to decide fees in private universities of Mumbai

According to the new rules, the private universities will have to disclose the various fees they decide to the government

Published on Dec 22, 2018, 3:27 PM IST

Even as Indian History Congress decides to change venue, Savitribai Phule Pune University optimistic about hosting event

Pune, India - Oct. 4, 2017: SPPU main building in Pune, India, on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. (Photo by Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 18, 2018, 4:08 PM IST

Chinese university cancels Aamir Khan event for not seeking prior permission

A Chinese university had reportedly cancelled Bollywood’s actor Aamir Khan’s fan meet, citing the organiser’s failure to seek permission to use the campus.

Updated on Dec 18, 2018, 1:04 PM IST

JNU teachers to lose salary for not marking attendance

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has decided to link the attendance of teachers with their salary disbursal.

Updated on Dec 3, 2018, 1:47 PM IST

Indian-origin professor in US makes students look after his dog, uses them as servants

University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Pharmacy professor Ashim K. Mitra has denied the allegations (Photo: www.umkc.edu)

Updated on Nov 20, 2018, 12:10 AM IST

Poonawalla clean city marathon to flag off today

Running enthusiasts from the city are all set to take part in the Poonawalla clean city marathon (PCCM) on Sunday (Image for representation purpose only)

Updated on Nov 18, 2018, 3:23 PM IST

Lesser-known universities find place in QS India rankings

Lesser-known universities find place in QS India rankings

Published on Nov 15, 2018, 9:47 PM IST

Kashmiris arrested in Gurugram cleared of terror link

The Kashmiri did not have any criminal record and were using forged documents to con people for personal gain

Updated on Nov 1, 2018, 1:58 PM IST

World’s first bio-brick grown from human urine in South African university

Researchers say they have developed the world’s first bio-brick grown from human urine, an advance with significant consequences for waste recycling and upcycling.

Updated on Oct 29, 2018, 3:40 PM IST

Finally, varsities are addressing some of the hurdles to distance education

Finally, varsities are addressing some of the hurdles to distance education

Published on Oct 24, 2018, 6:33 PM IST

DUSU president’s BA degree fake, says NSUI

DUSU president Ankiv Baisoya (second from right).

Updated on Sep 19, 2018, 5:14 AM IST

Students complain of glitches while filling exam forms; University of Mumbai claims no confusion

Rajabai Clock Tower at University of Mumbai, Churchgate.

Updated on Sep 17, 2018, 11:43 PM IST

University of Mumbai fails to pay PF arrears of staff for 7 yrs

The University of Mumbai (MU) has failed to deposit the provident fund (PF) deducted from salaries of its contractual employees between April 2009 and December 2016 in their accounts.

Published on Aug 28, 2018, 2:44 AM IST

Learn art of love at this Chinese university, Marx and Plato in syllabus

The course takes a Marxist approach to understanding love. Karl Marx propogated that the material world has an objective reality, independent of the mind or spirit.

Updated on Aug 10, 2018, 1:12 PM IST

More choices for students as University of Mumbai gets 14 new institutes, will add 5,000 seats

The university’s perspective plan for 2018-19 had 62 slots for new colleges.

Updated on Jul 8, 2018, 12:18 AM IST

No relief from high court to Punjabi University professors’ on re-employment plea

Punjabi University, Patiala.

Updated on Jun 29, 2018, 12:26 PM IST

Ahead of new academic year, University of Mumbai tries to clear exam assessment backlog

With the aim of speeding up the assessment process, the university has also been requesting colleges to make special arrangements for teachers.

Published on Jun 24, 2018, 1:07 AM IST

How will you use autonomy? Centre to ask universities

A file photo of JNU administrative building. The universities, which were given freedom on several academic, operational, and administrative issues earlier this year will also be expected to present a five-year plan.

Updated on Jun 11, 2018, 7:22 AM IST

Government considers exam-on-demand in universities

Candidate for MA admission students giving entrance exam at Art Faculty at Delhi University in North Campus.

Updated on Jun 9, 2018, 7:11 AM IST

Transgenders can enrol at SNDT in Mumbai University

As per 2011 census, total population of transgenders in the country was 4.88 Lakh with literacy rate of 56.07%

Updated on May 23, 2018, 12:44 AM IST

University of Mumbai reschedules 7 exams

MU rescheduled the exams due to the Palghar bypolls that will be held on May 28.

Updated on May 19, 2018, 12:32 PM IST

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