Devanshi is based in Pune and writes about education, student politics, gender and sexuality rights, workers and livelihoods.
July 15, 2024 19:18 IST
Almost two decades later, the area is on the verge of becoming the same city--like a cluster of concrete buildings–only with worse infrastructure.
Tue, Jul 16, 2024June 29, 2024 19:14 IST
Other concerns include fee hike, future of current staff, end of reservation policy, accessibility and inclusivity
Sun, Jun 30, 2024June 26, 2024 22:42 IST
There are over 18,000 teachers employed on CHB in higher education institutes across the state in order to meet the gaps in teachers' positions following an overwhelming number of vacancies across the state.
Thu, Jun 27, 2024June 24, 2024 23:13 IST
Their major demands are that all fellowship amounts that are pending for over a year be paid immediately, that new batches be formed for this academic year, the 200-limit on intake be removed and all batches on whom this limit was applied retrospectively be granted the fellowship as per previous rules.
Mon, Jun 24, 2024June 21, 2024 20:07 IST
The UG test was conducted accordingly by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Examination Board on May 29. A total of 1.08 lakh seats in government, aided and unaided management institutes and departments were to be filled through this test.
Fri, Jun 21, 2024June 20, 2024 22:07 IST
On the evening of June 20, some students associated with the Vidyapith Vidyarthi Sangharsh Kruti Samiti held a protest at Savitribai Phule Pune University condemning yet another discrepancy in a national-level exam.
Thu, Jun 20, 2024June 14, 2024 19:19 IST
These attacks have left residents and visitors in the area shaken and questions have been raised about the safety and security situation in the area.
Fri, Jun 14, 2024June 14, 2024 15:17 IST
More privacy, to make more time for work and to stop being "treated like a kid" are some of the reasons the young professionals say for moving out of parental home.
Fri, Jun 14, 2024June 12, 2024 20:27 IST
Amir Sheikh, a 21-year-old student of SPPU, said, "This is still very confusing and I hope we can get more clarity on how exactly this will be implemented."
Wed, Jun 12, 2024June 11, 2024 23:26 IST
On the one hand, Pune is seeing repeated protests against the NEET exam and there has been a clarion call for a retest. On the other hand, students are still sitting for the ongoing counselling, despite uncertainty.
Wed, Jun 12, 2024June 03, 2024 00:09 IST
The International Court of Justice on May 24 ordered a halt to the attacks by Israel and people in various parts of the world have been gathering to express their solidarity with Palestinians. Pune has not been left behind.
Mon, Jun 03, 2024June 02, 2024 16:22 IST
Most higher positions everywhere are not given to women. It is perceived that women have extra household responsibilities, even though it should not be that way. Women are indeed represented in SPPU, but not as much as the men are, said the senate member
Sun, Jun 02, 2024May 31, 2024 20:04 IST
For the academic session 2024-25, 1,05,116 seats were declared open in 9,207 schools across the state.
Fri, May 31, 2024May 28, 2024 22:46 IST
Marijuana was found in hostel number 8 at SPPU on May 14 leading to a wave of protests from student organisations demanding immediate action.
Wed, May 29, 2024May 27, 2024 23:32 IST
The matter was picked up by the Akhil Bharatiya parishad (ABVP) on Friday who demanded the accused's expulsion from the university.
Mon, May 27, 2024May 23, 2024 22:36 IST
Pune has received over 30,000 applications for 17,596 vacant seats in 966 schools followed by Nagpur, which has received over 13,000 applications.
Fri, May 24, 2024May 22, 2024 21:30 IST
"Graffiti with Islamophobic remarks was found outside the room of a Muslim student over a year ago," one of the ILS student’s told the Indian Express, referring to two instances mentioned in the seven-page letter.
Thu, May 23, 2024May 21, 2024 21:56 IST
Two married women, who are best friends and students at Abasaheb Atre Night School and Junior College, conquered various challenges with their determination for education and topped their college in the HSC examinations, results of which were declared on Tuesday.
Tue, May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 20:35 IST
In the Pune district, 1,38,152 students appeared for the exam out of which 17,069 students passed with distinction
Tue, May 21, 2024May 17, 2024 21:24 IST
College heads say only way to prevent plagiarism, outwit ChatGPT.
Fri, May 17, 2024May 16, 2024 19:41 IST
Under RTE, 25 per cent of seats in self-financed and private schools are to be filled through a centralised process which grants admissions to children from socially and economically weaker sections.
Fri, May 17, 2024May 15, 2024 23:09 IST
Seven members of the Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) in Maharashtra are elected by graduates and another seven by teachers of the constituency.
Wed, May 15, 2024May 14, 2024 21:12 IST
The centrally sponsored scheme on Education for All (erstwhile known as adult education) "ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saksharta Karyakram" (NILP) is being implemented in Maharashtra for the period 2022-27.
Tue, May 14, 2024May 13, 2024 22:54 IST
A Pharmacy student, Robinson said he is surprised to find youngsters around him interested in politics and affairs of the country.
Mon, May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 21:39 IST
In each of the six constituencies there were special women–run booths.
Mon, May 13, 2024