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SC verdict a setback to Chancellor, not Kerala Govt., says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan accuses Governor arif mohammmed Khan of "dancing to the tune of some external forces" after supreme court rescinds reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University VC. Criticises Khan for presenting facts in a flawed manner and trying to pass the buck to the Govt. Accuses…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Everywhere wants to build a neverending sandbox where players can become game designers—and I think it has a real chance of pulling it off

Promises and rocket science.

PC Gamer · Nov 30, 2023

SC order quashing Kannur University Vice Chancellor’s reappointment comes as a stinging setback for Kerala govt.

Supreme court slams Kerala government for “unwarranted interference” in Kannur university vice chancellor reappointment; Governor, Opposition accuse chief minister pinarayi vijayan of “pressuring” arif mohammad Khan to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran; Congress hails verdict as “moral victory”; R Bindu says government will abide by SC order.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

Governor accords sanction to prosecute two former AIADMK Ministers in gutkha case

Gov. R.N. Ravi has granted permission to prosecute two ex-AIADMK Ministers, C. Vijayabaskar and B.V. Ramanaa, in the gutkha scam case. He also approved prosecution of ex-Minister K.C. Veeramani and ex-Vice-Chancellor G. Baskaran. He rejected the govt.'s proposal to prematurely release life convicts and appointment of members of TNPSC due…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Attorney General’s 35-page note speaks for the Tamil Nadu Governor

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi is battling the State govt's lack of transparency & disregard of regulations, as per the Attorney General's note. Governor found "no transparency" in the selection process for TNPSC Members & one of the recommended Members had been suspended. Governor also said govt failed to reconstitute…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Take risks in life, UGC chairman tells students

Students urged to take risks, learn from failures; UGC Chairman advises teachers to be good mentors, communicators. At JSS AHER convocation, 2,546 students conferred degrees, diplomas, fellowships; 55 academic toppers receive medals, awards. Goal to make India a fully developed nation by 2047; teachers must recognize inner potential of students,…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

UGC chairman wants Karnataka govt. not to scrap NEP

UGC Chairman urges Karnataka to reconsider decision to scrap NEP-2020, citing interests of students. Policy aims to improve GER to 50% by 2035, with focus on rural students. UGC interacting with States, VCs to implement NEP-2020. Karnataka must consider students' interests while framing SEP. UGC proposes scrapping grading system for…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Foreign varsities’ entry into India almost certain

Indian students may soon have the opportunity to study in foreign universities without leaving the country, as UGC announces guidelines for foreign HEIs to set up campuses in India. Needy students can avail of need-based scholarships and 30% tuition fee concession. UGC will give two years for universities to establish…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

UGC chairman to address JSS AHER convocation on Monday

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, UGC Chairman, to address JSS AHER's 14th annual convocation. 2,546 graduates to receive degrees/diplomas, 49 PhDs, 55 toppers to receive medals/awards. JSS AHER has 8,434 students, 667 teaching faculty, 517 non-teaching staff. 95 new programs, incl. DM Cardiology, MBA in Pharmacy Admin, M.Sc in Synthetic Biology, B.Sc…

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

UGC approves draft framework for curriculum for PG courses

UGC to bring out curriculum for PG courses; offers flexibility to move from one discipline to another, opt for PG diploma, switch to alternative modes of learning. Flexibility for UG major/minor holders to opt for either major/minor in PG. Multiple entry/single exit, different designs of PG courses.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023