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Enraged over an anti-ragging drive recently conducted in the institute, MIT (Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology) students mercilessly attacked Anti-Ragging Cell coordinator Vipul Kumar late on Wednesday night.  This occurred as a result of Coordinator Kumar's surprise visit to the dormitory. The kids threatened to shoot him to death, threw comments in foul language, and threw bricks and stones at him. Kumar managed to get away and immediately alerted the college authorities to the situation.

The college principal, Dr MK Jha, has also attested to the attack on the teacher. According to him, an inquiry committee has been constituted for this purpose and strict action will be taken against any student proven guilty.

Why the Attack Happened

In the wake of a rise in complaints of ragging at MIT, the college administration recently took strict action, suspending nearly six students and suggesting action against 20 others. The Anti-Ragging Cell has also been formed to prevent such occurrences and faculty members have been entrusted with keeping an eye on the hostels. 

As part of these responsibilities, Coordinator Vipul Kumar visited the hostel in his vehicle between 10 PM on Wednesday. The moment he reached, there was a gathering of about 20-25 students around his vehicle and started verbally abusing him. The students blamed Kumar for having identified them in the case of ragging, where they were suspended. The students threatened him that they would kill him if any other action was being planned, and then they started throwing stones at his vehicle.

In the aftermath of the incident, a series of meetings were taking place during the day on Thursday by different college committees.

Teachers To Visit In Groups Of Five

Since the attack on Vipul Kumar, the college disciplinary committee met on Thursday and made it amply clear that teachers will no longer visit the hostels alone. They will visit in groups of five.

Notices Issued to a Dozen Students

In parallel, the MIT administration has written letters to a dozen students about yet another incident of ragging of a junior student last week. They have been instructed to come in front of the anti-ragging committee and their parents to explain their own version of what happened.

Some Recent Major Ragging Incidents

In another case where some B.Tech students had thrashed an M.Tech student, 14 students were found guilty. They were fined Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000, rusticated from hostel, and also it was decided to give a 'black mark' on their certificates.

In another case of assault and harassment of a junior, 12 students were suspended and fined and also six months' suspension from the institute.

Another Student Complains of Threats

One MIT M.Tech student has now filed a complaint against two B.Tech students on charges of harassment, intimidation, and the use of abusive language. In his complaint before the principal, the student claimed that he was in fear from the insulting and hostile attitude of these two students.

Every September 5th, all Indian schools and colleges bloom with gifts: flowers, cards, performances, and words of gratitude to teachers. But do you think about why this day is called Teachers Day and who was the person who came up with this day? Let’s talk about the life and values of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the world-renowned teacher, philosopher, and former President of India, whose birthday is honoured as Teachers’ Day all over the country.

The Simple Origin of a Great Mind 

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born on September 5, 1888, in a small town called Tiruttani in Tamil Nadu. His family was not rich. His father, Sarvepalli Veeraswami, was a clerk, and his mother was called Sitamma. Radhakrishnan attended the K.V. High School in Thiruttani and later on studied at Hermannsburg Evangelical Lutheran Mission School in Tirupati and Government High Secondary School of Walajapet.

With the help of scholarships he managed to pursue his education in Voorhees College in Vellore and subsequently in Madras Christian College, which was among the best colleges in India then. It was here that he learned philosophy, in an almost accidental way--because some old textbooks had been handed to him by a cousin! But this is the accident that changed his fate. He was a brilliant philosopher who had earned a Bachelor and a Master degree by 1906.

A Superior Teacher and scholar 

Dr. Radhakrishnan became a teacher after graduation. He began lecturing at Madras Presidency College and in a short period became a renowned scholar and educator. He also taught in the College of Maharaja, University of Mysore, and finally at Calcutta University where he disseminated the knowledge and enthusiasm to philosophy wherever he went.

He inspired many teachers and legends by his deep thinking and his skills to explain hard concepts in simple words. Even his teachers themselves marveled at the way he defended Indian philosophy whenever it was attacked in the West. Radhakrishnan authored numerous books, some of which cover the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and philosophy of Tagore, which made him a reputed name in the whole world.

Statesman and Servant Leader

Dr. Radhakrishnan also served the country in significant capacities as a result of the classroom. He taught at the Oxford University in England as a professor and was the Vice-Chancellor of Andhra University and Banaras Hindu University. He subsequently became the first and second President (1952 1962 and 1962 1967) of India.

He was the Ambassador to the Soviet Union and a voice of significance, as far as education and culture was concerned, in the world. In 1954, he was granted the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in India, and in 1963 he was appointed an honorary member of the Royal Order of Merit, Britain.

Why is Teachers’ Day celebrated?

It is a heartwarming story: When Dr. Radhakrishnan took over the Presidency in 1962, there were some students and teachers who wished to celebrate his birthday. But he replied, “Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if September 5 is observed as Teachers' Day.”He wished the country to remember teachers and wanted everyone to celebrate the gurus for all the things they do to shape lives. 

And since then India has been celebrating Teachers Day in all schools and colleges on the 5th of September every year since then as a way of showing gratitude and respect to teachers who are the real nation builders.

Dr. Radhakrishnan’s Words 

Teachers are the backbone of any given country and Dr. Radhakrishnan always believed in this. Education to him was far more than just learning facts but it was character making and mind opening. He taught students to honor their teachers and never give up on learning.

His life has been an experienced one; he died on April 17, 1975, but his teaching continues to show young hearts and classrooms in all corners of India today.

The story of Dr. Radhakrishnan teaches us that there are no dreams which are so huge if you are willing to learn, and work hard. His life teaches us all: education is the world, kindness is power, and thanking teachers is the first step on a way to real success.

So, this September 5th, when you wish your teachers “happy Teachers Day,” remember that you are part of a million people celebrating a legacy of learning, leadership and respect that continues to transform our beloved country– India. 

A senior professor from the Tamil department of Periyar University has been suspended after several complaints by PhD scholars that he was indulging in caste-based humiliation, interference in research work and unprofessional conduct.

As per the suspension order dated August 29, 2025, the move was sanctioned by the three-member Vice-Chancellor's Committee governing the university. The members of the committee include Commissioner of Collegiate Education E Sundaravalli, Head of Journalism and Mass Communication R Subramani, and Shri Sakthikailassh Women's College Principal S Jayanthi who are acting as syndicate members.

Research students accused the professor of discriminating against some scholars based on caste, humiliating students publicly, and intentionally delaying or refusing to give approvals for work on time. He was also accused of forcing students to perform non-academic work, hindering their research work. Some scholars alleged that the constant pressure and lack of guidance prompted them to drop out of studies.

The professor also faced allegations of using abusive language against other teachers, intimidating non-academic employees, and favouritism in administrative work.

According to the order, the professor is not allowed to enter the university campus without prior permission and cannot depart from Salem without the approval of officials. A departmental enquiry is being conducted, and further action will depend upon it.

hOWEVER, the Periyar University Teachers Association (PUTA) thanked the Tamil Nadu administration for welcoming the suspension and university authorities for redressing long-pending grievances. The suspended professor, T Periasamy, could not be reached for comments. This talks highly about the education system.

Women's representation in high-level leadership is critically low, yet they make up a substantial percentage of the education workforce. As per information, women are Vice-Chancellors (VCs) in just 11.18 per cent of Indian universities.

"Out of 1,073 universities within the purview of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), only 120 have female VCs," AIU Secretary General Dr Pankaj Mittal informed The New Indian Express. Of these, 16 are in universities where the position of VC is kept for female candidates alone. India has approximately 1,200 universities, with nearly 90 per cent of them being members of the AIU.

Women are fast filling mid-level leadership roles like Heads of Departments or Controllers of Examinations, but the apex one continues to elude them.

The report by The New Indian Express states that some leading institutions with women VCs include Jawaharlal Nehru University, Dr Ambedkar University Delhi, Kashmir University, Allahabad University, Chaudhary Charan Singh University (earlier Meerut University), and Dr Hari Singh University (Sagar University).

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of female VCs among states at 19 in its 84 universities. Tamil Nadu places second with 11 VCs in 56 universities, and Maharashtra is third with 10 women in 79 universities.

Dr Mittal stressed the importance of gender-sensitive leadership, having informed The New Indian Express that women VCs often come with a resolute sense of purpose, championing projects that foster gender equality, mental wellness, student welfare, inclusive decision-making, and social responsibility.

"Just by being present, they make an incredibly strong statement: leadership doesn't have to be hard-edged to be strong," she added.

But unobserved barriers and structural prejudices still affect women's trajectories in higher education as students, instructors, or next-generation leaders.

"To shatter these barriers, institutions need to go beyond tokenistic actions and focus on making meaningful, people-oriented reforms," she clarified.

Dr Mittal raised these issues in her concept paper, Promoting Women-Led Development for Viksit Bharat, which she read out during the second national conference of women vice-chancellors recently held in Jharkhand.

LinkedIn released its highly awaited 2025 US college rankings report that ranks the institutions which do best in building the highest levels of long-term career success for their alumni. Grading approximately 4,000 US post-secondary institutions based on what colleges do best in graduating students to enhanced job performance and career advancement, the business networking site ranked based on its own proprietary set of its own alumni base.

The research polled 3,931 colleges and universities regarding job placement rates to alumni career advancement, level of networking, and leadership career development rate. What the research shows is which among a lineup of highly ranked schools best translates academic credentials into stable job prospects.

PRINCETON TOPS THE RANKINGS

Number one this year is Princeton University, with an undergraduate tuition fee of $65,210 and a total student body enrollment of approximately 5,600. The Princeton alumni best represented in the most rapidly advancing industries towards upward mobility are technology, finance, and business consultancy.

Duke comes in second at a population of 6,500 students that pay an annual fee of $66,326. Like Princeton, Duke alumni are found in the finance and tech industries with indirect help in consulting.

University of Pennsylvania came in at number three, ahead of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Cornell University to complete the top five. The emphasis MIT places on manufacturing, technology, and research is the reason why it exercises a heavy dominance over innovation-sensitive niches. 

SEC INSTITUTIONS BEHIND

SEC school presence was once more limited. A single SEC university, Vanderbilt University, appeared in the top 15 at #13 with fees coming in at $61,618 and 7,220 undergrads. Its graduates are most commonly placed in finance, consulting, and tech. The University of Texas at Austin at #46 was the other big SEC-named school on the list.

DIVERSE PROFILES IN THE TOP 15

While the STEM schools and Princeton University had good representation in the top higher positions, the top ten of LinkedIn included specialty and smaller schools with equal representation. Harvard University was placed at position number six for a cost of $59,320, while Babson College, which positions itself as an entrepreneurial college, surprised everyone by placing seventh even though it had a relatively lower number of students at approximately 2,800.

Second on the bottom of the top 10 were Stanford University, Dartmouth College, and University of Notre Dame. Sneaking in the top 15 were Bentley University, Brown University, Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia, and Northwestern University. The least expensive of those were University of Virginia at $21,123 annually for residents, less than half of out-of-state.

Career aspirations in all these top universities belonged to three excellent areas: technology and internet services, financial services, and business consulting. Institutional reputation opens doors clustering suggests, yet there are certain sectors irresistibly the most sought after by highly successful alumni seeking to enhance career progression. 

LINKED IN TOP 50 US COLLEGES FOR CAREER SUCCESS 2025

Princeton University

Duke University

University of Pennsylvania

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Cornell University

Harvard University

Babson College

University of Notre Dame

Dartmouth College

Stanford University

Northwestern University

University of Virginia

Vanderbilt University

Brown University

Bentley University

Tufts University

Lehigh University

Columbia University

Yale University

Carnegie Mellon University

Bucknell University

Boston College

Villanova University

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Wake Forest University

University of Chicago

University of Southern California

Fairfield University

Washington and Lee University

University of California, Berkeley

Rice University

Georgetown University

Purdue University

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Miami University

Colgate University

Southern Methodist University

Bryant University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State)

California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

Trinity College (Hartford)

Boston University

University of Richmond

Stevens Institute of Technology

University of Texas at Austin

Indiana University Bloomington

Lafayette College

Providence College

University of Wisconsin–Madison

The Indian History Congress (IHC) has vocally condemned NCERT's new Partition Horrors Remembrance Day modules, charging that they disseminate "falsehoods, with clear communal intent" by projecting the Congress as involved in Partition while exonerating the British. In a resolution passed on Monday, the IHC alerted that "tender minds" were being fed "distorted, polarising history.

Most of the historians who are part of the IHC are identified to be left-leaning in their ideology, and post-Independence Indian historiography has predominantly been the domain of Left academics, a situation that routinely becomes controversial whenever NCERT modules or textbooks are being re-written.

The NCERT modules — drafted independently for Classes VI–VIII and IX–XII — characterize the "culprits of Partition" as Jinnah, who asked for it; the Congress, who accepted it; and Mountbatten, who formalized and executed it. They further say that the British "tried their best to keep India united till the very end."

The IHC took umbrage with this narrative, contending that this was distorting history. "Upside down, as it were, and turning the history completely upside down, the modules not only blame the Muslim League but also the Indian National Congress for the Partition of the nation. Fully in line with the loyalist position of the communal forces in the freedom struggle, the British colonial masters have been given a clean chit in these modules," the resolution stated.

Historians also claimed that the modules tend to leave out important facts selectively. "What is left unsaid is the two nation theory advanced by the 'Hindutva' icon V. D. Savarkar three years before, in 1937, in his presidential address to the Hindu Mahasabha: 'India cannot be assumed today to be a unitarian and homogenous nation, but on the contrary there are two nations in the main, Hindus and Muslims, in India.'"

The decision, made by the executive committee on Monday, also asserted that the framing of nationalist leaders as "culprits" was inaccurate: "It is indeed ironical that Hindu communalists are never included in the list of those responsible for Partition.". But among the main 'culprits' are purported to be nationalist leaders when the whole range of the national movement, Moderates, Extremists, Gandhians, Congress Socialists, Communists, Revolutionaries etc., all thought that India has a long civilisational history of being capable of living together with difference… The Indian National Congress, which since its founding in 1885 fought relentlessly against religious communal divide, its greatest leader Mahatma Gandhi sacrificing his life for it, is held out as one of the prime 'culprits' of partition!

Earlier, Congress had repeated the line of attack, with spokesman Pawan Khera proclaiming: "Burn this paper because it doesn't speak the truth. Partition occurred as a result of the combine of Hindu Mahasabha and Muslim League."Though the NCERT book connects Partition to later conflicts like Kashmir and terrorism, historians contend it fosters "a hateful polarized future" rather than an even-handed reckoning with the tragedy.