Topic: Higher Education
From Rohith Vemula to the Rohit Act: A fight for dignity in higher education
Efforts are now being put to push Rohith Bill to see the light of day. This may take anywhere up to a few weeks or a few years. However, by treating the subtle casteism and prejudice faced in Higher Educational Institutions by students as a separate category and addressing it as such, this bill throws light on a pressing social issue, and has been a long time coming.
Bahujan scholars gather in Bodh Gaya to advance equality in higher education
Scholars, academicians, and social activists from across premier universities in India gathered in Bodh Gaya to deliberate on the role of higher education in advancing equality and social transformation for the Bahujan community.
Karnataka: Congress government scraps ‘fixed quota’ provision of religious minority institutions
The Congress government in Karnataka has decided to remove the fixed quota for students from minority communities in their respective educational institutions established for the welfare of religious minorities.
Delhi HC seeks Union govt’s response in plea challenging shutdown of Maulana Azad Education Foundation
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Union government to respond to a petition challenging its decision to close the Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF).
India: Muslims continue to be underrepresented at all levels of education
Almost two decades after the Sachar Committee submitted its findings, the situation of Indian Muslims remains unchanged.
Challenges and possibilities for Dalit-Bahujan students in higher education
A few days back I was at Azim Premji University (APU), Bangalore in order to attend an event organized by Dalit-Bahujan students from the...
