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UGC panel proposes a counsellor for every 100-500 students

India, Jan. 16 -- A UGC panel has proposed specific counsellor-to-student ratios, one for every 500 students in larger institutions and one for every 100 in smaller ones, and to hold periodic awarenes... Read More


New UGC regulations mandates equity committees

India, Jan. 16 -- The Government has notified new regulations mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into discrimination complaints and promote equity, accordi... Read More


DMK alliance hurtling towards collapse: Palaniswami

India, Jan. 16 -- AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Thursday said that "DMK-led alliance is heading towards a collapse" with the Congress is "all set to slip away" from the ruling coa... Read More


India plans evacuation as Iran closes its air space

India, Jan. 16 -- A day ago the Indian Embassy in Iran asked all nationals - including students, pilgrims, businesspersons and tourists - to leave the country using available means, including commerci... Read More


PM Modi calls on the Global South to shape a new world order

India, Jan. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that at a time when the world is undergoing unprecedented transformation, it is also the moment for the Global South to chart new pathwa... Read More


A full-time job, and a side hustle

India, Jan. 16 -- There was a time not too long ago, when an engineering or medical degree, or a professional course like chartered accountant or MBA was crucial to young people's professional success... Read More


Trump, Venezuela, and the crumbling states

India, Jan. 16 -- It is all too easy to criticise President Trump, American foreign policy, and its hypocritical authorities, because they are highly visible. Forget the moral and ethical jargon that ... Read More


Why Maharashtra's civic polls matter

India, Jan. 16 -- Municipal elections are generally a low-key affair, as the stakes are local. Though political parties fight with vigour, people's enthusiasm is usually limited. But not in Maharashtr... Read More


India's migration moment: Overhauling policy framework

India, Jan. 16 -- As India rapidly expands its network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) - now spanning more than 50 countries, including the recently concluded pact with New Zealand on December 22, 202... Read More


Startups: A boon for bold, jugaad and innovative India's economic growth

India, Jan. 16 -- India is a country well known for its excellence in calculated investments, innovation, and infrastructure. It has been a decade since the startup policy was successfully launched on... Read More