Articles for Social Responsibility

Aligarh Muslim University Terms UGC’s Proposal To Drop Muslim From Its Name Preposterous

Social Responsibility Sep 06, 2018 2 mins read

The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Monday termed the University Grants Commission's idea to drop Muslim from its name as "preposterous". The entire controversy was sparked in October last year when the government formed a panel to probe the alleged irregularities in 10 central universities and the recommendation to change the name was made in the audit report.

West Bengal ICSE Schools Body Requests Parents To Keep Vigil On Children About Momo Challange

Social Responsibility Aug 30, 2018 2 mins read

The state CID had earlier said all the numbers from where the messages were sent to the people in the state to play the Momo Challenge were based abroad and an investigation had been initiated into it.

Schools To Re-Open Tomorrow In Flood-Hit Kerala

Social Responsibility Aug 30, 2018 1 mins read

“The government is trying to open all the schools by tomorrow itself. However, there are some problems in areas like Kuttanad and Aluva in Kochi, which is expected to be sorted out in a day or two,” said Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Strategies To Address Sexual Violence On College Campuses

Social Responsibility Aug 29, 2018 4 mins read

The recent Thomson Reuters Foundation 2018 survey states that India is the most dangerous country for sexual violence against women. Many have been upset by this report but the truth is we continue to read daily reports of atrocious cases of sexual violence against women and girls from all parts of India. Last month, 34 minor girls were raped in a shelter home in Bihar.

Misrepresentation, Misinterpretations And Madarsas: Busting The Common Myths Around Muslim Religious Education

Social Responsibility Aug 14, 2018 4 mins read

“The Difference Between patriotism and nationalism is that the patriot is proud of his country for what it does, and the nationalist is proud of his country no matter what it does; the first attitude creates a feeling of responsibility while the second a feeling of blind arrogance that leads to a war” Sydney N Harris.

How Effective Is The Role Of Higher Education Commission Of India (HECI)

Social Responsibility Aug 13, 2018 6 mins read

The Draft Higher Education Commission of India (Repeal of University Grants Commission Act) Bill unveiled in June this year that will replace higher education regulator University Grants Commission (UGC) is aimed at addressing these concerns.

Pursuing MPhil/PhD While Working Will Cost Teachers Their Experience, Won't Be Counted, Says UGC

Social Responsibility Aug 09, 2018 2 mins read

The University Grants Commission's (UGC) notification states that, the experience of teachers will not be counted if they pursue MPhil or PhD simultaneously with teaching assignment by taking leaves. Many teachers at the Delhi University (DU) are calling it a "denial of study leave" to them. This decision has left the entire fraternity into a tizzy.