Friday, 24 March, 2023
TopicPanjab University

Topic: Panjab University

AAP students body wins Panjab University council president polls. But does that make party a youth favourite?

In the elections held this week, Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti fought independently only for the president's post, which it won by a margin of 660 votes.

Premdatta Varma, Bhagat Singh’s co-accused and India’s lesser-known freedom fighter

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav should be the year when Panjab University finally recognises and honours Premdatta Varma’s role as freedom fighter by installing a plaque.

Ex-Panjab University V-C demands action against prof over sexual harassment allegations

Arun Grover asks university to investigate professor for making ‘false allegations’ after she doesn't defend the charge, she serves him legal notice for making inquiry report public.

Panjab University gets its first woman students’ body president

Kanupriya, a post-graduate student in zoology represents SFS, a Leftist organisation that claims it is not aligned with any political party.

After Punjab, should PU allow Haryana’s foothold or demand to be a central university?

Haryana government Wednesday requested that some of its colleges be affiliated to the Chandigarh-based Panjab University and in return offered financial aid. For Punjab,...

Manmohan Singh returns to his university, worries about Indians choosing authoritarianism

In a lecture at his alma mater Panjab University, former PM warns that Indians’ love for authoritarian alternatives will end up destroying the country and all the achievements of the last 70 years.

Getting a degree shouldn’t be the goal of India’s youth: Rajiv Pratap Rudy

The BJP MP said that children should decide on their profession at an early age and move out of the education system at ThePrint's Democracy Wall at Panjab University.

Student elections in Punjab after 34 years. But little will change if Chandigarh is a role model

Panjab University hasn't offered much to the student politics; if the heartland follows the same route, things may go worse.

EVMs or Canadian Ministers, Amarinder Singh was forthright & unsparing

Singh lived up to his reputation of being forthright and unsparing as he spoke extensively on a range of issues – from beef bans to alcohol restrictions, Punjab’s drugs problem, sedition and the future of his party.

On Camera

YourTurn

File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.