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....
‘Open’ for Business: The Growth of Massive Online Open Courses in India
Co-authored by Aarathi Ganesan and Aditya Vikram
By virtue of her burgeoning population and proactive Right to Education policy, India is home to around 310...
Fighting the Good Fight: Can Indian Liberal Institutions Stay True to Their Ideals?
Written by Tanvi Mehta
While creating the education system for independent India, the first Education Minister, Maulana Azad, shouldered the responsibility of creating an institution...
Understanding Maharashtra’s Move to Privatise Education
Researched by Tanvi Mehta
Written by Amrita Singh
If all goes well, Maharashtra’s private school chains may soon be allowed to introduce their own academic boards....
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...
Bursting the Bubble: Bad Education Loans in India
A competitive job market mandates that only ‘well-educated’ potential employees may fight for its spoils. It is this simple axiom that has guided the...
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...
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.
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....
Budget 2018: Is the Money Anywhere Close to the Mouth?
Co-authored by Amrita Singh & Tanvi Mehta
An Obsession with the Established
The budget for 2018-19, unveiled by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, focused on revamping...
