Sinking Treasures: Reviving Delhi’s Public Libraries
Written & Photographed by Ipsita Mishra
Libraries have always overwhelmed us with the extensive information preserved in the form of books, and have been a...
Behind the Books: The Burden of Bad Education Loans in India
Tarini Monga uncovers the various facets of this mess of bad education loans Indian students are faced with today.
What We Should Talk About When We Talk About Akshaya Patra
Co-authored by Evita Rodrigues and Shantanu Kishwar
A recent article by The Hindu has triggered controversy surrounding the Akshaya Patra Foundation (APF), particularly regarding their...
Students First: Using Education as an Electoral Platform
Written by Rizowana Hussaini
As the early morning buzz settles in on the narrow alleys of Sangam Vihar, Delhi, uniform-donned students rush inside the gates...
Plugging the Brain Drain: Revitalising Research in India
Co-authored by Harsh Ghildiyal & Sourya Reddy
Being a research scholar in India is anything but easy. For instance, earlier this month, the Central University...
Tying the Knot: Using Microfinance to Educate India’s Children
Co-authored by Anupriya Nair & Sourya Reddy
The concept of Microfinance has seen much success all over the globe....
Institutes of Eminence: Imminent Game-changers for India’s Higher Education System?
Co-authored by Ishani Pant and Kirti Dass
Despite the many ups and downs that Indian higher education has seen, the goal of raising India’s academic...
In Pursuit of Autonomy: Does the HECI Fit the Bill?
Co-created by Aarushi Aggarwal and Kirti Dass
The compelling need to resolve the shortcomings of the University Grants Commission (UGC) cannot be disputed. A body...
Pedigree over Publication: Vetting the UGC’s ‘Well-Researched’ Professor Promotion Formula
Co-authored by Ishani Pant and Charith Reddy
On June 13, the UGC announced new guidelines for the promotion and appointment of university and college teachers....
Money for Nothing: The Disconcerting Future of the Humanities in India
Co-authored by Ishani Pant and Kirti Dass
The study of the humanities and social sciences is being threatened by a lack of funds for facilitating...
