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According to reports in The Hindu, many Kerala students call for repealing a contentious provision in the Sree Narayana Guru Open University (SNGOU) Act, 2021. The provision, Section 72, grants the open university exclusive rights to conduct distance education courses, severely affecting the higher education prospects of thousands of students who find the open university's fees prohibitive.
The Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) has unveiled a groundbreaking certificate program in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Design. This innovative initiative significantly departs from the traditional IIT admission process, which typically requires clearing the JEE or GATE exams.
A burgeoning crisis is unfolding at Presidency University as students have initiated a determined sit-in to oppose a proposed steep hike in fees for incoming freshmen.
Delhi University has announced a fee increase for all first-year undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programmes commencing in the 2024-25 academic year. This decision, approved by Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh in June 2024, comes as the university prepares for the upcoming admissions cycle.
Schools throughout West Bengal are contending with major disruptions following the state education department's abrupt decision to suspend the rollout of the much-anticipated 'Holistic Progress Report Card' for students in grades 1 to 8. This unforeseen announcement, issued in a notification on July 25, has left many schools in a state of disarray as they scramble to adjust.
Mumbai University has deferred all exams slated for today, July 26, in Raigad and Ratnagiri districts due to severe weather warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Pooja Roudale, the Director of the Examination and Evaluation Board, confirmed the delay and stated that new exam dates will be announced shortly.
Comedy and satire have always held a special place in the entertainment world. From the antics of court jesters in medieval times to today's sharp-witted stand-up comedians, humour has been a powerful tool for social commentary and entertainment.