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India’s Rise in Global University Rankings: Progress Beyond the Numbers

Shoaib Akhtar1 month ago1 month ago38 mins

India’s rising presence in global higher education rankings highlights both progress and persistent challenges. With 54 universities featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026 and strong showings in the Times Higher Education list, India is gaining recognition worldwide. Yet, behind this upward trend lie deeper issues in research funding, faculty recruitment, innovation, and campus…

Supreme Court Scolds IITs and IIMs for Ignoring Order on Student Suicide Survey

Shoaib Akhtar2 months ago2 months ago212 mins

Supreme Court rebukes IITs and IIMs for failing to comply with the student suicide survey directive. Analysis of the mental health crisis in Indian higher education, institutional accountability, and systemic reforms needed to prevent tragedies affecting thousands of students annually. A Crisis Demanding Judicial Intervention The Supreme Court’s intervention in student suicide prevention began in…