Thursday, April 25, 2024

Topic: TISS

TISS Mumbai issues notice defending student leader’s suspension, calls BBC documentary, ‘Ram ke Naam’ ‘propaganda’

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) issued a public notice in response to recent news reports of the arbitrary suspension of Ramadas, a left student leader, and Dalit Ph.D. scholar, for participating in protests and questioning the ruling Hindu nationalist government. TISS referred to the BBC documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "western media propaganda" and labeled the award-winning documentary "Ram Ke Naam" as "controversial" and "propaganda."

TISS Mumbai suspends left student leader for two years for participating in protests, questioning BJP govt

Ramadas Prini Sivanadan, a PhD scholar at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai and a prominent left student leader in the campus was arbitrarily suspended for two years by the administration for participating in protests and questioning the ruling Hindu nationalist regime.

Students raise concern over breach of academic freedom in TISS Mumbai

Students’ union of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai on Wednesday released a statement highlighting the suppression of students' freedoms on the campus.

Ram temple consecration: TISS Mumbai warns students against holding protest gatherings 

A notice issued by the registrar of Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai asked students not to organise or participate in any public program opposing the Ram temple consecration.

No TISS NET in 2024, admission to PG courses through CUET PG, CAT only

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has announced that it will use the Common University Entrance Test Postgraduate (CUET PG) for admission to all its PG programmes for the 2024-25 academic session.

Navigating life as a Dalit student

I believe I wouldn't have the ability to write a single word if I hadn't received an education. The reality of my life is...