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Vidheesha Kuntamalla
Vidheesha Kuntamalla covers Education in Delhi for The Indian Express.
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Delhi SSC protest: How glitches, exam cancellations triggered aspirants’ angerSubscriber Only
August 25, 2025 14:41 IST
SSC aspirants protest 2025: On Sunday night, more than 1,000 aspirants and teachers gathered at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. What is the Staff Selection Commission exam, and why is it at the centre of a row?
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
Fund cuts, visa scrutiny: What is happening in US varsities, how Indian students are affectedSubscriber Only
August 24, 2025 15:18 IST
US International Student Visa Rules Change Impact: For Indian students, who form one of the largest international student groups in the US, turbulence cuts across three critical areas: funding, immigration, and future job stability. Here's how.
Sun, Aug 24, 2025
‘Sometimes all they need is a little love’: Meet IIT Kharagpur’s first Dean of Student Well-BeingSubscriber Only
August 24, 2025 03:42 IST
With four unnatural deaths this year, the institute has created a new post to focus solely on student health, living conditions, and mental well-being.
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
In post-pandemic years, mental health counselling rooms at IITs are busier than ever; check IIT-wise dataSubscriber Only
August 24, 2025 03:39 IST
Data shows sharp rises in students seeking help at IIT Kanpur, Roorkee, Delhi and Bombay — fuelled by Covid’s aftershocks and a wave of new investments in campus wellness.
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
Will this ‘tall, graceful and confident’ DU student become another Sushmita Sen from India?Subscriber Only
August 23, 2025 10:50 IST
Earlier this month, Manika was crowned Miss Universe India 2025 and will represent the country at the global competition in Thailand later this year.
Sat, Aug 23, 2025
‘I’ve never felt more stuck in my life’: 4 months on, Indian students remain in US visa limbo despite SEVIS reinstatementSubscriber Only
August 22, 2025 11:46 IST
Indians also form the largest cohort of international students in the U.S., with 3.31 lakh enrolled in 2023–24 — nearly 29% of the total, according to Open Doors data.
Mon, Aug 25, 2025
DU college professor booked for sexual harassment of minor student likely to lose jobSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 05:00 IST
The recommendation is currently under consideration by the Vice-Chancellor, The Indian Express has learnt
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
DU students’ union polls: Housing, fees, period leave take center stage ahead of September contestSubscriber Only
August 19, 2025 19:05 IST
The polls will be held on September 18, with results to be declared the next day.
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
Explained: CBSE’s plan for open-book exams and what it means for studentsSubscriber Only
August 12, 2025 14:52 IST
Open-book exams aren’t inherently easier than closed-book, memory-based exams, and the format isn’t novel to India. But, its adoption has seen some challenges.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
Triple talaq, sedition, Section 377: CBSE to update legal studies curriculum with landmark law changesSubscriber Only
August 11, 2025 14:47 IST
CBSE legal studies update: The Board will revamp Class XI–XII textbooks to reflect sweeping legal reforms, new criminal laws, and landmark judgments from recent years.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
Veer Savarkar College in Najafgarh: New DU college yet to start admission process, awaits approvals from Education, Finance deptsSubscriber Only
August 08, 2025 06:07 IST
The admission process was expected to begin this summer, following a public announcement made in March by Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, who had said that the college would begin enrolling students from the 2025-26 academic session.
Fri, Aug 08, 2025
‘Was like an informal orientation to DU’: How a special bus service connected students from far-flung villagesSubscriber Only
August 07, 2025 05:25 IST
On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that the U-Special buses would be reintroduced
Thu, Aug 07, 2025
‘Choose your program, not just the college’: DU Admissions Dean on navigating the 3rd roundSubscriber Only
August 06, 2025 10:02 IST
As the third round of undergraduate admissions begins under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) 2025–26, Delhi University’s Dean of Admissions shares advice for students still waiting for a seat or looking for a better one.
Thu, Aug 07, 2025
AAP’s new student wing to make DU students’ union poll debut — with ex-NSUI, ABVP facesSubscriber Only
August 06, 2025 05:25 IST
In May, in a rare public appearance following AAP’s losing power in Delhi, former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy CM Manish Sisodia relaunched the youth wing as ASAP
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
Former JNU professor Nandu Ram, pioneering sociologist who brought Dalit studies to mainstream, passes awaySubscriber Only
July 30, 2025 05:30 IST
His son, Siddharth (46), who lived with him in West Delhi’s Dwarka, said the death was caused by a heart attack following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
‘Line between help and cheating has blurred’: IIT Kanpur Director on ethics of AI use by studentsSubscriber Only
July 29, 2025 10:13 IST
As the institute evolves into an AI-first campus, Director Manindra Agrawal speaks to The Indian Express on drone autonomy, mental health tools, and why curriculum must keep pace with intelligent machines.
Wed, Jul 30, 2025
Exclusive: Ministry seeks explanation from JNU V-C for skipping Centre’s meet, views absence ‘seriously’Subscriber Only
July 27, 2025 04:00 IST
JNU hosted its own three-day conference on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) from July 10 to 12 -- inaugurated by former Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Mon, Jul 28, 2025
At DU’s top colleges, Humanities students keen on fourth year — Science, Commerce not so muchSubscriber Only
July 25, 2025 05:48 IST
Come August, Delhi University will welcome its first undergraduates who have opted for the fourth year. As of last week, 9,674 students across DU have opted to exit early. The last date to make the choice is July 31.
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
Amid debate over syllabus change, DU’s History dept head quits, cites medical reasonsSubscriber Only
July 24, 2025 05:00 IST
In March, The Indian Express had reported that Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh was opposed to the inclusion of Manusmriti and Tuzuk-i-Baburi (Baburnama) in the revised History (Honours) syllabus
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Delhi University admissions: Fewer tie-breakers used this year due to ‘normalised’ CUET scoresSubscriber Only
July 23, 2025 05:52 IST
In contrast, last year and in 2023, the alphabetical order of names was used in some cases as the final tie-breaking step
Wed, Jul 23, 2025
DU UG admissions 2025: B.Com (Hons) leads the pack again; SRCC most popular college choiceSubscriber Only
July 15, 2025 16:43 IST
While the B.Com (Hons.) programme is among the most popular, with 19,90,966 preferences, Shri Ram College of Commerce is the most favoured college pick, Delhi University data revealed
Wed, Jul 16, 2025
No increments, promotions — Delhi University’s ad hoc faculty struggled for years. HC order now brings some hopeSubscriber Only
July 15, 2025 14:14 IST
In the past two years, Delhi University has filled around 3,500 permanent teaching positions, with approximately 3,000 of those coming from the ad hoc pool.
Wed, Jul 16, 2025
Violence of any kind in society should not be overlooked: Ambedkar University Delhi V-C amid unrest on campusSubscriber Only
July 13, 2025 14:29 IST
She added that disciplinary actions were the result of institutional processes, not ad hoc calls. “The university decides on actions; it is never a reaction. The Proctorial Board has patiently handled the students' issues on this campus,” she said.
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
Why fewer women have been getting into Delhi University since CUET brought inSubscriber Only
July 13, 2025 05:45 IST
Women applying for CUET-UG, however, have been rising -- from 4.29 lakh out of total 9.68 lakh in 2022 to 6.47 lakh out of 13.54 lakh this year
Sun, Jul 13, 2025
Hunger strike by JNUSU enters 12th daySubscriber Only
July 09, 2025 04:48 IST
The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) has strongly rejected an undertaking issued by the JNU administration to students seeking continued hostel access beyond their original deadlines for PhD completion.
Wed, Jul 09, 2025Journalism of Courage
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