INDIAN VARSITIES
Indian students caught in Trump-Harvard crossfire over international student ban
Indian students have been caught in the fallout of a legal clash between Harvard University and the US administration, after the government revoked Harvard’s right to enrol international students. A federal judge has temporarily blocked the move, but uncertainty remains for the approximately 800 Indian students currently at Harvard and those planning to join this fall.
In a first, Illinois Institute of Technology to launch campus in India
Illinois Institute of Technology will establish a Mumbai campus in 2026. It will offer undergraduate and graduate programs. Other universities like Michigan, Purdue, and Liverpool are also planning campuses in India. The University Grants Commission is in advanced stages of approval. This move will boost India's higher education.
‘Educate your daughters to serve the Nation’, says Col Sofiya Qureshi's mother as she becomes the face of Operation Sindoor
Col Sofiya Qureshi’s leadership during India’s Operation Sindoor has drawn admiration across the country—but for her family in Vadodara, it's a deeply personal moment of pride. Her journey from academia to the Army reflects a legacy of patriotism rooted in generations. As she stood beside Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh during the national briefing, her family beamed with emotion.
Amid War, Russia & Ukraine's varsities try to woo Indian medical students who missed the NEET cutoff
Amid intense competition for medical seats in India, Russian and Ukrainian universities are aggressively targeting Indian students with promises of low-cost, entrance-free admissions through ads on YouTube and Instagram.
Top tech and startup stories this week
Welcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped – our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories this week. Let’s take a look.
Audit shadows BluSmart’s books; Zomato rejigs top deck
Happy Thursday! BluSmart faces a forensic audit as losses mount. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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Donald Trump’s big varsity shake up opens doors for Indian edtech companies
For executive education firms such as the SoftBank-backed Eruditus, budget cuts for top universities may have a positive impact, the company said. With an aim to meet the deficit arising from budget cuts, these academic institutions are looking to expand partnerships with such firms to improve their revenues.
'I wouldn't have started Zerodha': Nithin Kamath explains why he wouldn't launch the startup today
Nithin Kamath, Zerodha's CEO, suggests the discount broking market is now too crowded. He believes a new brokerage should offer differentiated services and research, even with higher fees. Kamath also cautions retail investors about market volatility. He advises them to consider taking breaks from trading.
Markets are moody, if you are too, stay out: Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath thinks investors should avoid trading this week
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath has urged investors to pause trading during a shortened trading week marked by Dr Ambedkar Jayanti and Good Friday. With only four market days in the coming 10-day span, Kamath cited rising volatility and psychological stress as reasons to step aside.
'Stay out of markets...': Zerodha's Nithin Kamath has some advise for investors who are planning to buy on dips amid volatility
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath advises retail investors to pause trading amidst market volatility, highlighting a 15% decline from previous highs. He emphasizes the importance of mental preparedness and notes retail investors' consistent buying pattern over the past five years. Kamath warns of potential long-term market exits if conditions worsen, drawing parallels to the post-2008 financial crisis.
Over 50 foreign varsities applied to UGC for approval: Dharmendra Pradhan in RS
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed the Rajya Sabha that three foreign universities operate in India and that the University Grants Commission (UGC) plans to approve 50 more high-quality foreign universities. This move aims to retain students and resources within the country, enhancing higher research opportunities. The government will ensure these institutions meet set standards while maintaining autonomy.
Kerala Assembly passes bill to establish private universities, marking policy shift
The Kerala Assembly has passed the Kerala State Private Universities Bill, 2025, allowing private varsities in the state. This move represents a significant policy shift from the CPI(M)-led government's previous stance against education privatization. Concerns remain about its impact on public universities and existing educational institutions.
Another Indian researcher faces expulsion from US following Ranjani's self-deportation
Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University, has been arrested and faces deportation on allegations of spreading Hamas propaganda. His lawyer claims the action is unjustified and linked to his wife's Palestinian heritage. The university supports open inquiry and debate.
Delhi University students asked to wear 'angvastra' on convocation
The official told PTI about the change in the dress code, saying the students will be provided 'angvastras' and there will be no graduation cap or gown. For officials and guests, the attire will be made of khadi silk, another way to promote Indian traditions and culture.
Entry of foreign varsities in India will lead to healthy competition: Private Universities' VCs
The University Grants Commission (UGC) last week unveiled draft norms for allowing, for the first time, foreign universities to set up campuses in India with autonomy to decide the admission procedure, fees structure, and even repatriate funds back home.
More Indian varsities make it to list of Times Higher Education
Two of the country’s newcomers made it to the top 200 of the list — Indian School of Mines at 141st and Banaras Hindu University at the joint 194th slots.
Committee on yoga education in universities formed: Government
The committee will also determine the eligibility criteria for students for joining yoga education programmes at different levels.
Sopory demits office as JNU VC, IIT prof Jagadeesh Kumar takes over
IIT Delhi professor Jagdeesh Kumar today took over the reins of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) from outgoing Vice Chancellor S K Sopory.
Delhi University's Gyanodaya Express to be given a red signal?
DU's college on wheels project - Gyanodaya Express - might be discontinued this year with the varsity still exploring funding options.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to receive Supreme Honorary degree by Japanese varsity
He will be the first Indian to receive such an honour, a statement from the Chief Minister's office said.
No Indian university among top 100 world varsities
According to the Quacquarelli Symonds' list, there are 14 Indian institutions in the World University Rankings and half of them are among the global 400.
Irani to inaugurate Association of Indian varsities' meet
The three-day meeting from April 17-19 will be a platform to discuss important issues concerning the higher education in India,"
Scottish, Indian varsities partner for research, innovation
University of Dundee has signed an MoU with Bangalore Bio Cluster to create a joint Drug Discovery Centre to tackle antimicrobial resistance.
Delhi University introduces 'transgender' category for PG admission
Delhi University has introduced an option of choosing the transgender category in the admission forms for the post graduate courses.
Pallam Raju seeks reforms in higher education system
The HRD minister said the drive towards innovation should benefit the persons who are not sound and stable from the socio-economic point of view.
UGC to let only top 500 foreign universities enter India
The new regulations approved by the UGC on Saturday give existing institutions six months to get approval.
Indian varsities must improve quality of research
Indian varsities must improve quality of research and have more citations in top journals. Research-active faculty should be offered incentives.
IIM-B hires 23 PhDs from foreign varsities as faculty
In its quest to give research a fillip ahead of the entry of foreign universities, the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore (IIM-B) is now on a hiring spree.
Indian varsities keen on tie up with Israel
Jamia Milia Islamia University has evinced keen interest in introducing courses on Judaim while three other premier varsities have sought cooperation with Israeli institutions in areas like agriculture, water management and biotechnology.
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