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The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
JNUSU president hospitalised amid ongoing hunger stir
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) president Nitish Kumar was hospitalised on Tuesday, the 12th day of an ongoing hunger strike, after he complained of chest pain, JNUSU members said. Students have been on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the reinstatement of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE), which has been replaced with a UGC-NET-based entrance system in recent years. The other demands include increasing the merit-cum-means scholarship and revocation of hostel eviction notices for PhD scholars on academic extension. Mr. Kumar, a member of the Left-affiliated All India Students' Association (AISA), was taken to Safdarjung Hospital. Loni, a JNU student and an AISA activist, who participated in the hunger strike, was also rushed to AIIMS on Tuesday afternoon after she blacked out. Both of them are said to be in stable condition. The JNUSU, in an open letter to the JNU Teachers' Association, stated that 14 students have been on hunger strike. 'Our principal demand is the restoration of the JNUEE. This exam has long ensured that this campus remains accessible to students from diverse backgrounds across the country. Its continuation is essential for safeguarding the inclusive character and academic integrity of JNU,' the letter read.
Hindustan Times
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
JNU to start 2nd PhD admission cycle in December, extends hostel duration amid protests
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced the second cycle of PhD admissions, tentatively scheduled for December, for the academic year 2025-26. JNU will start the 2nd PhD admission cycle in December. (HT file) The university, in a circular, said the process will be conducted through UGC/CSIR-JRF-NET, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, and other such fellowships. In a separate notification, the JNU registrar allowed an extension in the hostel facility for PhD scholars nearing thesis submission. According to the circular, students may apply for hostel extension by submitting "an undertaking duly signed from the concerned Supervisor, Chairperson and Dean of respective schools." The administration said such requests will be considered "on humanitarian grounds and on case-to-case basis." Meanwhile, the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) continued its hunger strike for the tenth consecutive day, demanding the reinstatement of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) for all PhD programmes. The student body condemned the university's decision to exclude candidates who appeared for the June 2025 UGC-NET, many of whom are recent postgraduates. According to JNUSU, the move impacts a significant portion of the MA batch, limiting their chances for research admission. JNUSU President Nitish Kumar said the hostel extension was a consequence of the hunger strike. "The administration, which was initially unwilling to listen, has now been forced to negotiate with the union and concede to our demands. They were compelled to release a notice for an extension during the holiday period when offices were closed. No one will be compelled to vacate the hostel during their study. We will fight for Hostel till PhD Submission," Kumar said in a statement. He added, "However, this is just the beginning, the fight must continue, and we will push the administration to fulfil all our demands."
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Business Standard
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
JNU to start second PhD admission cycle in Dec, extends hostel duration
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has announced the second cycle of PhD admissions, tentatively scheduled for December, for the academic year 2025-26. The university, in a circular, said the process will be conducted through UGC/CSIR-JRF-NET, DBT-JRF, ICMR-JRF, and other such fellowships. In a separate notification, the JNU registrar allowed an extension in the hostel facility for PhD scholars nearing thesis submission. According to the circular, students may apply for hostel extension by submitting "an undertaking duly signed from the concerned Supervisor, Chairperson and Dean of respective schools." The administration said such requests will be considered "on humanitarian grounds and on case-to-case basis." Meanwhile, the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) continued its hunger strike for the tenth consecutive day, demanding the reinstatement of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) for all PhD programmes. The student body condemned the university's decision to exclude candidates who appeared for the June 2025 UGC-NET, many of whom are recent postgraduates. According to JNUSU, the move impacts a significant portion of the MA batch, limiting their chances for research admission. JNUSU President Nitish Kumar said the hostel extension was a consequence of the hunger strike. "The administration, which was initially unwilling to listen, has now been forced to negotiate with the union and concede to our demands. They were compelled to release a notice for an extension during the holiday period when offices were closed. No one will be compelled to vacate the hostel during their study. We will fight for Hostel till PhD Submission," Kumar said in a statement. He added, "However, this is just the beginning, the fight must continue, and we will push the administration to fulfil all our demands. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Indian Express
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Amid financial constraints, JNU to hold its entrance exam only for two PhD courses
Only two PhD programmes at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) — in Cinema Studies and Korean Studies — will admit students through the Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Examination (JNUEE) in the 2025–26 academic session. Even as some schools were in favour of JNU conducting its entrance exam, financial constraints emerged as a challenge, The Indian Express has learnt. 'It was communicated to us that it is financially not viable to conduct our in-house examination. The deans then agreed to proceed with going through the UGC-NET mode. This happened in a meeting a few months ago,' Prof Parul Dave Mukherji, Dean of the School of Arts and Aesthetics (SAA), told The Indian Express. Last July, a meeting was held under the chairpersonship of Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, where it was conveyed that no financial assistance would be forthcoming from central bodies for JNU to hold its entrance exam. Deans and chairpersons were then asked to consult faculty members and submit proposals, detailing their position on the in-house exam. However, both the School of Arts and Aesthetics (SAA) and the School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies (SLL&CS) had written to JNU seeking a return to the JNUEE model. In a letter dated July 9, 2024, SAA's former dean, Urmimala Sarkar Munsi, argued that the NET-JRF and MCQ format were 'not suited' to the kind of research required in fields like Visual Studies and Cinema Studies. The letter acknowledged financial limitations but proposed collaboration with the administration to work out an affordable model. 'We can discuss it further to ensure the best possible solution…,' it read. Likewise, a Chairperson's meeting at SLL&CS on July 22, 2024, saw a consensus in favour of JNUEE. 'The faculty members are of the opinion that JNU should conduct its entrance exams for all programmes of study… Such a step will help generate funds,' the minutes of the meeting stated. They also suggested that while academics could endorse the entrance model, financial modalities would need to be evaluated by the competent authority. When contacted, Prof Shobha Sivasankaran, Dean of SLL&CS, did not respond to calls or messages. JNU previously conducted JNUEE for all its programmes. However, with the rollout of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and in line with the National Education Policy (NEP), it shifted to relying on UGC-NET scores for PhD admissions. Last year, the university had even formed a committee to explore the feasibility of reinstating JNUEE for certain disciplines not covered under UGC-NET — such as Korean Language, Arts and Aesthetics, and Labour Studies. The push for JNUEE began after UGC-NET was cancelled over paper leak allegations, prompting the Vice-Chancellor to express openness to stakeholder consultations on restoring JNUEE. The JNU Students' Union (JNUSU), in a letter dated June 28, welcomed the idea of dialogue but challenged the university's cost estimates for JNUEE. Signed by President Nitish Kumar, Vice-President Manisha, and General Secretary Munteha Fatima, the letter stated: 'Most Deans and Chairpersons have supported the reinstatement of JNUEE.' It also questioned the ₹5,000 per student figure cited by the Dean of Students and demanded a joint meeting with 'all relevant officers' and representatives from the JNU Teachers' Association (JNUTA). In her reply, Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit wrote:'It is your organisation, JNUSU, and your responsibility to be inclusive whether they agree or not. It is a democratic practice to be inclusive.' She agreed to a stakeholder meeting but said if JNUTA members are included, the JNU Teachers' Federation (JNUTF) along with all 4 members of the students union must also be invited to ensure balanced representation. The JNUSU has since been on a hunger strike — now in its fifth day — demanding reinstatement of JNUEE among other issues. Asked why the ABVP's Joint Secretary Vaibhav Meena had not joined the protest, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar said, 'The Joint Secretary is in favour of doing admissions through the NTA.' ' JNUEE is subjective and is not inclusive. The questions that emerge in the examination are also very biased. This is why the ABVP is not for the inhouse NET is comparatively more inclusive and we noticed a lot more diversity in students coming into the campus. ' said an ABVP source. This is not the first time ideological divides have emerged within the union. A similar split occurred in 2015, when ABVP won a seat in the four-member panel, leading to tensions over collective decision-making.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sushant Singh Rajput had cleared 11 engineering exams, was National Physics Olympiad winner, had offer from Stanford University
June 14, 2025, marks five years since the sudden passing of actor Sushant Singh Rajput , whose untimely death in 2020 sent shockwaves through the entertainment world and left his admirers heartbroken. Despite the legal ambiguity and ongoing debates surrounding the circumstances of his demise, Sushant's spirit continues to inspire millions. Late Actor Was An All Rounder Aside from being known for being a versatile actor, Rajput was also an ace when it came to academics. According to a Times of India report, Rajput scored an All India Rank of 7 in the Delhi College of Engineering Entrance Examination in 2003. He enrolled in a mechanical engineering course at Delhi College of Engineering (now Delhi Technological University) but dropped out in the third year of college to pursue acting. He was also a National Olympiad Winner in Physics. He cleared as many as eleven engineering entrance exams, including that for the ISM Dhanbad. As per a report by The Hindu, Rajput also had a passion for sciences, especially astronomy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo In a 2017 interview with the Hindustan Times , the 'Shudh Desi Romance' star admitted that engineering was not his first choice and he wanted to become an astronomer. "Engineering wasn't my choice. I wanted to be an astronaut, and later, an Air Force pilot. I remember tearing up my Top Gun poster when my parents told me that was not going to happen. Apparently, I was going to be an engineer. Maybe the drama I did that day should've given everyone a clue! But truly, I was gutted..." he told HT. In the same interview, he revealed that despite receiving a scholarship to Stanford University, he decided to enroll in Shiamak Davar's dancing classes. Rajput began his career as a background dancer and was part of the background crew in the 'Dhoom Again' song in the 2007 film 'Dhoom 2'. In June 2020, Sushant was found lifeless in his Mumbai residence. Authorities initially attributed the cause of death to suicide by hanging, citing reports of depression and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The medical and forensic findings described it as a clear case of suicide, yet the case continues to spark debate and investigation even today.
