Tag: JNU

PERSPECTIVE Is the dream becoming real? Here is a piece - written with intense pain and sensitivity - that makes us think about the state of higher education in the country. Avijit Pathak

MATTER OF CONCERN Subjective type answers allowed criticality and creativity while MCQs will endanger the culture of reflexivity and bring about the culture of cramming. Amid a range of pedagogic and ethical dilemmas, students and teachers at JNU are resisting the administrative onslaught.

VIDEO | Recalling Gandhi in Contemporary Times: Vikash Sharma in Conversation with Professor Avijit Pathak.

VIEWPOINT | In this argumentative piece, the author has questioned the way the JNU administration has trivialized the meaning of the Nehru Memorial Lecture by inviting the much-hyped Sadhguru to speak on 'youth and truth'. Avijit Pathak

From Manipur University to JNU - we see a demonic dance of revenge by the likes of Professor Pandey and Professor Jagadesh Kumar Ugly Vice-Chancellors and fall of our universities--this seems to be the new normal.

MATTER OF CONCERN In this brief piece, the author has taken us to a new domain of understanding the politics of hatred and surveillance machineries. Avijit Pathak 

EDUCATION | In a referendum carried out by the JNUTA on Tuesday, 93% teachers voted against the VC while 93% are against the taking of a loan from HEFA. This reveals the growing discontent amongst teachers, and it possibly indicates the need for adequate attention from the educationists all over the country.

PERSPECTIVE | The JNUSU to continue its struggle against the oppressive administration, and its show: the convocation ceremony.

THE NEW LEAM VIEWPOINT | Even though Mr. Javedkar orders 'clean-up', there is no escape from the corrupt academic culture unless we question the fetish of 'academic publications' and bring the spirit of authentic quest in education.

Yet another semester has begun at JNU. However, as one moves around the campus one notices a sense of despair, sadness and anger.