Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) News & Updates

[Sushubh]

Dr. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit (@SantishreeD) / Twitter

unclear if this is the official account of the person. but this person is the new vc of jnu. good luck to this university if this is indeed her account.

 

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New JNU VC denies ownership of controversial Twitter account

After her appointment was announced on Monday, the account, which used her full name and description as a professor, caused widespread outrage on Twitter

www.thehindu.com

one has to wonder why the account was shut down after it started trending on social media.

 

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Gravity concept, pi value, Pythagoras theorem have Indian roots, says JNU scholar in new book

The book, ‘A Brief History of Science in India’, has been authored by JNU PhD scholar Sabareesh P.A. It says ancient India had edge over world in scientific understanding.

theprint.in

 

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New JNU Rules: Rs 20,000 Fine For Dharna, Admission Cancellation For Violence

Students can be imposed a penalty of Rs 20,000 for holding dharnas and face admission cancellation or a fine of up to Rs 30,000 for resorting to violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University, its latest rules stipulate.

www.ndtv.com

 

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Students claim move to shut history centre library at JNU | Delhi News - Times of India

Students of Centre for Historical Studies (CHS) at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have alleged that the administration is shutting down the centre

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

 

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JNU answer to protests: Fine of Rs 20,000, even expulsion from campus

The rules apply to all students of the university, including part-time students, whether admitted before the commencement of these rules or after.

indianexpress.com

 

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Protests not banned on campus, allowed only at designated areas, JNU clarifies - ET LegalWorld

Jnusu: Protests have not been banned on the JNU campus and are allowed at designated areas, an official clarified on Tuesday, a day after the institute faced flak over its series of stringent measures against staging strikes or dharnas within its boundaries.

legal.economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

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In JNU today, the price for free speech is Rs 20,000

From Niyamgiri to Palestine, from workers’ rights to women’s freedom, from Marx to Ambedkar, from Savitribai Phule to Rosa Luxemburg — our walls had a space for all shades of opinion. The current administration’s clampdown will suck the soul out of these walls, turning them into mere brick and...

indianexpress.com

 

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JNU’s New Manual Signals A Clampdown On Democratic Voices

The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration has restricted dharnas, hunger strikes, group bargaining, putting up posters or any other form of protest within a 100-metre radius of an academic or administrative building at the JNU campus.

www.outlookindia.com

 

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JNU students’ union polls tomorrow; women’s safety, scholarship stipend hike top presidential debate

The results of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union polls, which is being held after a gap of 4 years, will be announced on March 24.

indianexpress.com

 

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'Pronounced guilty before trial', says sole woman accused in JNU sexual harassment case

A former JNU student and sole woman co-accused in a sexual harassment case, which is being protested by the victim at the varsity's main gate since April 1, ha...

www.newsdrum.in

 

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JNU ranked as India's top university, IIM-Ahmedabad among world's top 25 for management studies: QS Rankings

IIM-Ahmedabad is among the top 25 institutions globally for business and management studies while IIM-Bangalore and IIM-Calcutta are among the top 50, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject

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