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Alifiya Khan
Alifiya Khan is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, Pune. She writes on Higher and Technical Education, School Education, Communities and related stuff. She has worked with Hindustan Times, DNA, Midday before joining The Indian Express in 2014.
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In Pune, online reunions to game sessions, lockdown inspires “we” timeSubscriber Only
April 01, 2020 23:22 IST
From reunions to housie sessions, people are making the most of their unplanned time off.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
Pune: Slew of instructions issued for schools, colleges amid coronavirus pandemicSubscriber Only
March 14, 2020 16:33 IST
Educationists were instructed that students and researchers who have travelled abroad but are asymptomatic should be told to isolate themselves at their residence for 15 days.
Sat, Mar 14, 2020
Pune: SPPU asks staff to use facial recognition for attendanceSubscriber Only
March 12, 2020 22:16 IST
The move came as most offices asked their staff not to use fingerprints to record attendance, owing to the coronavirus scare. The SPPU administration also cancelled an event, scheduled to take place from March 13-15, in wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Coronavirus update March 11: 60 cases in India, Karnataka launches ‘Namaste over Handshake’ campaignSubscriber Only
March 11, 2020 10:49 IST
Coronavirus update March 11: According to the Union Health Ministry, the number of positive cases in India are 60. Across the globe, over 4,000 deaths due to the virus have been reported.
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
Schools in Pune announce shutdown amid COVID scareSubscriber Only
March 10, 2020 21:13 IST
Following the scare, at least two schools in the Dhayari Phata area have announced a shutdown till March 14, saying they would review their decision to open later.
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
Pune: Model College cancels Tushar Gandhi’s lecture after threat from Hindu outfitSubscriber Only
February 07, 2020 13:20 IST
Taking to Twitter on Thursday, Gandhi said, "Modern College Pune was forced to cancel a program scheduled for tomorrow celebrating the 150th anniversary of Bapu because they invited me, Patitpavan Sanstha threatened to disrupt the program if I was present. The Goli Maro Gang in Action."
Fri, Feb 07, 2020
Knitting Their Way to Success
February 05, 2019 00:45 IST
A community initiative, Happy Threads, brings hope for a better future to hundreds of women by using needle and yarn as agents of change
Tue, Feb 05, 2019
In the lap of nature, a workshop and exhibition by nine international watercolourists
February 03, 2019 00:53 IST
A full Imperial original watercolour painting will be on display. Prints on sale at the day-long watercolour exhibition, which follows a three-day workshop where nine international artists will interact with over 50 participants to create watercolours that will be sold. Proceeds will go to the Ashok Kumar Foundation set up by his daughter Bharati Jaffery.
Sun, Feb 03, 2019
Looking at the Other Side
February 02, 2019 01:08 IST
Khoj is an international artists organisation that plays a central role in the development of experimental, interdisciplinary and critical contemporary art practice in India and South Asia.
Sat, Feb 02, 2019
At this mandai, there is something for everybody: From beautiful & affordable art to fruits and vegetablesSubscriber Only
January 25, 2019 05:08 IST
Under the unique concept, currently in its fourth year, the Art Mandai will be set up by artistes at the Mahatma Phule Mandai in Shukrawar Peth, where artistes and vegetable vendors will set up wares alongside each other.
Fri, Jan 25, 2019
Saturdays are fun: From first Saturday of 2019, PMC schools observe ‘no bag’ daySubscriber Only
January 07, 2019 03:18 IST
The move follows an instruction from Shivaji Daundkar, chief education officer, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), to all municipal-run schools.
Mon, Jan 07, 2019
Pune university to unfold new courses, research opportunities in 2019Subscriber Only
December 31, 2018 03:47 IST
SPPU has already signed an MoU with the Melbourne University for a ‘blended’ BSc in the Environmental Science course this year. The next year is likely to see three new ‘blended’ courses in Physics, Chemistry and Earth and Atmospheric Sciences that start at the undergraduate level, said Karmalkar.
Mon, Dec 31, 2018
2018 looking back: The year that was
December 30, 2018 04:41 IST
It was a rather pleasant year for the connoisseurs of culture. Here are the highlights of 2018
Sun, Dec 30, 2018
Pune resident’s student film about graffiti artists wins top honour at DGA awardsSubscriber Only
December 21, 2018 09:23 IST
Difficult People (Kashmakash), by 29-year-old Sohil Vaidya, focuses on graffiti artists in Mumbai and examines the dilemma faced by urban youth today.
Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Pune: Science no longer most wanted stream in FYJC, commerce takes top spotSubscriber Only
November 14, 2018 12:03 IST
The numbers reveal that for students, the promise of new careers in business and industry may be more appealing than those in traditional research, medicine and engineering.
Wed, Nov 14, 2018
Wings to Fly
November 10, 2018 05:23 IST
A tribute to her artist grandfather, Michelle Poonawalla’s exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, blends the strength of the old masters with the digital advances of the 21st century
Mon, Dec 03, 2018
FYJC admissions: Over 30,000 seats remain vacant this yr, 33 divisions have no studentSubscriber Only
November 06, 2018 06:58 IST
This year, the number of divisions had gone up considerably with many new self-financed colleges being given approvals. As compared to 2017 when 92,530 seats were available for admissions, the number rose to above 97,000 seats this year.
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
The need to fight patriarchy can unite men and women: Radhika ApteSubscriber Only
October 28, 2018 06:00 IST
Radhika Apte has had a busy year. Here, she talks about trolls and harassment, on becoming an actor and doing world cinema.
Sun, Oct 28, 2018Pune: Senate members want SPPU to get active on social mediaSubscriber Only
October 27, 2018 09:13 IST
While the Senate members want the university to be more approachable for students, they want more discipline and have even suggested starting bio-metric attendance for students.
Sat, Oct 27, 2018
Pune: 192 students petition Symbiosis to reinstate SCMC directorSubscriber Only
October 27, 2018 08:44 IST
On October 21, SIU took the decision to send Siddhartha on leave pending inquiry following a recommendation received from an internal complaint committee (ICC), which was set up to look into the complaints made by students.
Sat, Oct 27, 2018
Finding their voice
October 27, 2018 00:29 IST
According to Bangalore-based folk fusion band, Swarathma, music is the way of expressing how they feel about the world.
Sat, Oct 27, 2018
Baazaar actor Saif Ali Khan: I don’t really like to be the bad guy
October 26, 2018 01:09 IST
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan admits that his Baazaar character Shakun Kothari is far removed from the person he is in real life.
Fri, Oct 26, 2018
Pune: Ruckus at SP College as students get ‘question paper dated Oct 8, 2016Subscriber Only
October 24, 2018 05:52 IST
After the examination, there was a ruckus at the college when it came to notice that many of the questions, too, were identical to the question paper of the same subject from two years ago.
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
SPPU’s MTech Aviation course fails to take off: 8 admissions in 5 yearsSubscriber Only
October 24, 2018 05:37 IST
The university has collected Rs 26 lakh towards fees from students while expenditure so far has been Rs 21.57lakh.
Wed, Oct 24, 2018
Symbiosis asks director to go on leave after 106 students complain of harassmentSubscriber Only
October 21, 2018 06:01 IST
The decision comes a day after it received a petition signed by 106 students, both current and alumni of SCMC, who gave graphic details of years of alleged harassment and abuse at the hands of the SCMC director.
Sun, Oct 21, 2018Journalism of Courage
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