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INSWAREB proposes partnership with U.S. universities on irradiated construction materials

INSWAREB proposes partnership with U.S. universities on irradiated construction materials

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INSWAREB founders N. Bhanumathidas (left) and N. Kalidas (right) with U.S. Consul General Laura Williams during a meeting in Visakhapatnam on Monday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Visakhapatnam-based Institute for Solid Waste Research and Ecological Balance (INSWAREB) is seeking to bridge the gap between industrial waste utilisation and nuclear infrastructure requirements through a proposed partnership with United States universities. Founders N. Bhanumathidas and N. Kalidas, veterans in blended cement research, have developed concepts using irradiation to create ‘Irradiated Cementitious Construction Materials’ (ICCMs). By transforming industrial byproducts such as fly ash and rice husk ash into amorphised silica, they aim to produce high-strength concrete that could enhance grade strengths to 65-85 MPa, while offering a sustainable alternative to costly silica fume. INSWAREB is also advocating the application of its patented ‘Nano Concrete’ (NAC), developed in 2010, for the construction of nuclear shield walls. The institute says NAC’s densified microstructure, which eliminates traditional aggregates and the associated cracks at the interstitial transition zone, could offer superior radiation attenuation. These proposals recently gained traction after a meeting …

Govt to pick 4 new private universities under its world class institutions plan

Govt to pick 4 new private universities under its world class institutions plan

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The eight public institutions include Indian Institute of Science, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, Banaras Hindu University, the University of Delhi and the University of Hyderabad while four private institutions are Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, O.P. Jindal Global University and Shiv Nadar University. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

UGC clears three foreign universities to begin intake process: Where will they set up their campuses & more

UGC clears three foreign universities to begin intake process: Where will they set up their campuses & more

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The University Grants Commission (UGC) cleared three foreign universities to establish campuses in India, the Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday. to strengthen the country’s bid to become a global education hub under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the ministry said. Which three foreign universities will set up campuses in India? Where? According to the Education Ministry, two UK universities and one Australian university were granted Letters of Approval (LoAs) on Tuesday: University of Bristol, United Kingdom University of York, United Kingdom University of New South Wales, Australia Both the UK universities will set up campuses in Mumbai, while the Australian university will establish its campus in Bengaluru. ‘Important step in NEP 2020’: Dharmendra Pradhan Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the upcoming campuses of the three universities will mark an important step in advancing the internationalisation of the education vision outlined in NEP 2020. He said these universities were aligned with two of India’s most dynamic knowledge, technology, and innovation hotspots, and with Bengaluru, which was the new Silicon Valley of the …

At private university event, Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil blasts public universities | Pune News

At private university event, Maharashtra minister Chandrakant Patil blasts public universities | Pune News

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3 min readPuneJun 6, 2026 09:48 PM IST Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil on June 5 blasted the quality of research and social contributions of state public universities like the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). The fact that these remarks were made at a private university — at the inauguration function of the Science and Mathematics Building and Research Centre at DES Pune University — has raised eyebrows. Patil said, “Not a single university of Maharashtra claims that they have done any unique (research). IIT does it, new research everyday, something new is given to the society everyday. But what has Pune University (SPPU) given? If there is then I am very sorry. But is there something substantial that it has given to society?” Patil also expressed his view that research must help society. He said that Tata’s development of the Nano car and Poonawala group’s vaccine research are examples of innovations that helped society progress. Patil stressed the point that no public university in the state could be said to be …

UP universities to mark Gujarat foundation day with garba, health camps, rallies

UP universities to mark Gujarat foundation day with garba, health camps, rallies

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LUCKNOW State universities across Uttar Pradesh are gearing up to celebrate the foundation day of Gujarat on May 1 with a wide array of cultural, social, and health-oriented programmes. The celebrations are being organised following guidelines issued by governor and chancellor of state universities, Anandiben Patel. Campuses will be buzzing with various other activities, including fashion shows, ‘Bapu Bazaar’ exhibitions, film screenings and sports competitions. (Pic for representation) The festivities will feature traditional Gujarati ‘garba’ and ‘raas’ performances across campuses. Universities have been directed to conduct cleanliness drives, host HPV vaccination camps across the five villages they have adopted and organise two-wheeler rallies, foot marches (padyatras), read the order from governor secretariat. HT has a copy of the detailed guidelines. Additionally, ‘TB Poshan Potli’ (nutritional kits for tuberculosis patients) distribution programmes will be organised in Kasturba Gandhi Vidyalayas. Students will be taken on guided visits to nearby temples, forests, historical sites, dairies, sugar mills, prisons, old-age homes and orphanages. Educational excursions to the borders of neighbouring states or countries are also on the mandated agenda. …

3 Kashmir universities end tie-ups with US-based academic foundation

3 Kashmir universities end tie-ups with US-based academic foundation

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Three major universities of Kashmir have ended their MoUs in academic collaboration with Kashmir Care Foundation, a US-based organisation, less than a year after entering into the arrangements, officials said. The ties were ended in less a year after entering into arrangements, informed officials. (File) Kashmir University (KU), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) and Sheri Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) cancelled their MoUs with the foundation last month after receiving ‘adverse reports’ during the review process by the institutions and UT agencies, they added. Kashmir Care Foundation is a non-profit organisation run by Altaf A Lal and is based in Atlanta, USA. The three universities had inked the MoUs with the Kashmir Care Foundation at different intervals of time last year. “The Letter of Agreement (LoA) signed between SKUAST-K and Kashmir Care Foundation (KCF), Atlanta, USA on 15 April, 2025 is hereby cancelled with immediate effect,” a communication by prof Haroon R Naik , director research of SKUAST, said. The IUST invoked the force majeure clause in ending the collaboration. …

Odisha governor appoints V-Cs for 14 state universities| India News

Odisha governor appoints V-Cs for 14 state universities| India News

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Odisha governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday appointed vice-chancellors to 14 state universities across the state after the Biju Janata Dal shone the spotlight on prolonged vacancies in universities. Kambhampati said he was confident that these universities will continue to excel in education, research, and innovation, shaping the future of higher education in Odisha (X/DrHariBabuK) According to a statement by Lok Bhavan, the governor, who is also the chancellor of state universities appointed V-Cs for Utkal University, Ravenshaw University, Fakir Mohan University, Dharanidhar University, Gangadhar Meher University, Khallikote Unitary University, Maa Manikeswari University, Madhusudan Law University, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Rajendra University, Rama Devi Women’s University, Shree Jagannath Sanskrit University, Vikram Dev University and Odia University. These universities did not have regular V-Cs for durations varying from 1 to 3 years. To be sure, the recruitment process for selecting the V-Cs began in June 2025, following the passage of the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024, that addressed procedural ambiguities. Applications were invited for 13 universities functioning without regular heads, drawing nearly 350 applications …

Karan Johar reacts to Dhadak 2 screened at Ivy League universities

Karan Johar reacts to Dhadak 2 screened at Ivy League universities

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Dhadak 2 has found a meaningful audience far beyond Indian theatres, with special screenings being held at several prestigious Ivy League universities in the United States. The film, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions along with Zee Studios and Cloud 9 Pictures, is being recognised in academic spaces for its exploration of social themes in contemporary Indian cinema. Dhadak 2 gets screened in Ivy League universities Starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, the film has already been screened at Brown University and Yale University. Upcoming screenings are scheduled at Columbia University and Princeton University. At Yale, the screening was hosted by the political science department, while Brown showcased the film through its School of International and Public Affairs, highlighting its relevance to discussions around caste, class and systemic inequality. Expressing his pride, Karan Johar shared on social media that the screenings marked “such a great moment of pride for us.” He praised director Shazia Iqbal, calling her “the soul of our film,” and credited her vision for bringing depth and authenticity to the narrative. Johar …

Public open universities’ V-C’s round table conference in Thiruvananthapuram from February 23

Public open universities’ V-C’s round table conference in Thiruvananthapuram from February 23

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Sreenarayana Guru Open University (SGOU) will host a three-day Vice-Chancellors’ (V-C) round table conference of public open universities of India in Thiruvananthapuram commencing Monday (February 23, 2026). The annual conference is convened under the aegis of the Indian Association of Public Open Universities (IAPOU) to enhance collaboration among open universities and strengthen the distance education sector in India. The event is being organised in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning – Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia. The key objectives of the Thiruvananthapuram conference include developing a credit transfer framework among open universities, leveraging digital technologies to modernise pedagogy, democratising access to higher education, promoting the effective use of Artificial Intelligence in distance education and increasing learner enrolment. Higher Education Minister R. Bindu will formally inaugurate the programme. SGOU V-C Jagathy Raj V.P. will preside over the session. Kerala State Higher Education Council vice-chairperson Rajan Gurukkal, Commonwealth of Learning chief executive officer Peter Scott, IAPOU president and Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University V-C Sanjeev Sonawane will also speak on the occasion. Published – February 22, …

These 32 universities are deemed fake by the UGC; Delhi tops with 12 | Education News

These 32 universities are deemed fake by the UGC; Delhi tops with 12 | Education News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 22, 2026 10:27 AM IST Ahead of the admission season, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has released its updated list of fake universities operating across India as of February 2026. A total of 32 institutions spread across 12 states and Union territories have been flagged as unauthorised, with Delhi recording the highest concentration of such institutions at 12. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The statutory body, which operates under the Union Ministry of Education, has issued a stern warning to students and parents: degrees awarded by these institutions carry no legal validity and cannot be used for employment, government services, or admission to higher education programmes. For the sake of the student community, we are sharing a state-wise list of all the fake universities notified by UGC: Delhi University Name All India Institute of Public & Physical Health Sciences (AIIPHS) State Government University Commercial University Ltd., Daryaganj, Delhi. United Nations University, Delhi Vocational University, Delhi ADR-Centric Juridical University, ADR House, 8J, Gopala Tower, 25 Rajendra Place, New Delhi – 110 008 Indian …