Source: Times of India
Two pillars of education in India have been denounced by UNESCO as harmful to students.
V. 17 I. 10 – Oct 2017
The Menace of Academic Inbreeding is Ubiquitous
Source: University World News
Academic inbreeding, which is common in India, accentuates existing biases in university hiring policies and means that it is not always the best staff who get posts.
Canada Increasingly Attractive to Mobile Students
Source: The PIE
New research shows Canada as an increasingly attractive option for international students.
Indian Uni Wants to ‘Adopt’ Villages with No Grads
Source: Study International
“There is a dire need in the higher education system and we want students to prosper”
Students Hit By Tax Hike on Higher Education Services
Source: University World News
India’s new GST will mean applying to foreign universities will become more expensive, but the main effect will be on students at local universities.
Modi Government Intends to Unshackle Universities
Source: Times of India
PM Modi recently claimed measures like the granting of central status were “a thing of the past”.
Rs 6,655 Crore Schemes to Boost Skill India Mission to get Cabinet Nod
Source: Economic Times
Cabinet nod to major skill development schemes.
Why Are Indian Students at this Canadian College Stressed?
Source: Study International
International students are drawn to Canada due to the Trump effect & cheaper tuition fees – until they encounter this problem.
Lucknow Boy Co-Authors Paper with Oxford Scientist
Source: Times of India
A 21-year-old student from Lucknow, Aadarsh Mishra, currently working on a project for DRDO with experts from IITDelhi, has achieved a rare feat.
Minister Threatens To Jail, Kill Parents Who Don’t Send Kids To School
Source: Study International
“I am even ready for capital punishment for this.”
Police Zero in on Medical Students, Supervisors Over Scandal
Source: Study International
Students have been accused of getting help from supervisors to cheat for the December 2016 NEET.