Source: Lindsay Advocate
“I struggled here, but got a good life as a reward.”
V. 18 I. 2 – Feb 2018
India Launches Web Portal to Combat Bogus Courses
Source: The PIE
Indian government to launch web portal that will list accredited foreign universities to combat bogus courses.
India’s Elite Institutions Are Facing A Credibility Crisis
Source: Mint
The events of the last year suggest we should no longer take the health of India’s apex institutions for granted.
PM Trudeau at IIM Ahmedabad
5 IIT’s, Over 200 Researchers Are Working To Develop 5G Technology
Source: Gadgets Now
The Rs 300-crore project may change the internet in India.
Creative Labour, the Private Uni & Why the Attendance Fracas Is Not Just A ‘JNU Issue’
Source: The Wire
Educational institutes adopting practices from the corporate and industrial worlds to measure accountability is a serious problem.
AICTE Gives Credits For New Tech Courses
Source: Economic Times
Modi’s new course will help engineering graduates make a cut in the job market.
Reforming India’s Healthcare
Source: BBC World Service
India plans to extend healthcare coverage to 500 million people. But how to persuade city doctors to serve rural areas?
Indian Uni On Complete Shutdown Over Valentine’s Day Fears
Source: Study International
“In recent years it has been seen that influenced by western culture, young people celebrate February 14 as Valentine’s Day.”
IIT Students Demand Bigger Say In Campus Affairs
Source: Scroll
“‘Instead of presenting our concerns to IIT administration, it communicates their concerns to us.”
Cabinet Approves Proposal to Implement PM’s Scheme for Research Fellows
Source: Mint
Union cabinet approves PM’s Research Fellows scheme at a cost of Rs1,650 crore for a period of seven years, beginning 2018-19.
Employability of Fresh Grads Rising
Source: Mint
Among fresh engineers, employability is even higher, says a recent survey.
Top Indian Grads to Teach in Rural Colleges
Source: Study International
“As many as one lakh students in these developing states will benefit as a result of this.”
Pan-India Fake Degree Racket Busted
Source: University World News
India-wide degree forgery scheme recently taken down by authorities.
Why B-Schools Will Soon Teach About Karma
Source: Study International
Business schools in India are set for a revamp of their curriculum, which will see the introduction of a new course on Indian ethics and concepts.
Immigrants Behind Canada’s Best-Educated Status
Source: Toronto Star
36% of the children of immigrants held university degrees in Canada.
Rot in Higher Education is Deep and Wide
Source: Mint
The morass we have let ourselves sink into in higher education calls for some tough love at all levels.