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A Degree India Rejects, But Chandigarh Accepts

Mar 15, 2026

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Higher Education Governance How Can Unrecognized Degrees Qualify Voters in a University Senate Election? The Panjab University Senate Election Paradox By Surender Hastir A national policy clearly states that degrees from Pakistani universities are not recognized in India. Yet documentation surrounding the 2026 Senate elections at Panjab University, Chandigarh, appears to allow graduates of the…
Vice President Radhakrishnan Charts Vision of Viksit Bharat at Himachal Convocation

Mar 15, 2026

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Vice President’s Convocation Address at Central University of Himachal Pradesh On March 14, 2026, the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, delivered an inspiring address at the 9th Convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh in Dharamshala. The ceremony was a celebration of academic achievement, cultural pride, and a forward-looking vision for…
Nominations Now Open for 2026 UNESCO Prize in Women’s Education

Mar 8, 2026

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Call for Nominations: 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education UNESCO has opened the call for nominations for the 2026 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education, one of the organization’s flagship recognitions for advancing equality through learning. The Prize honours two outstanding laureates each year—individuals or organizations that have made remarkable contributions to…
Nagaland University Convocation: Radhakrishnan Urges Harmony and Growth

Mar 6, 2026

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Vice-President Radhakrishnan Urges Youth to Balance Progress and Preservation at Nagaland University Convocation Lumami, Nagaland | March 6, 2026 Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan called on students to pursue “progress with purpose” while preserving harmony with nature at the 8th Convocation of Nagaland University, held at its Lumami campus on Friday. It was…
Degrees, Dreams, and a Call to Serve: Over 1.2 Lakh Students Graduate at Delhi University’s 102nd Convocation

Feb 28, 2026

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More Than a Degree: Inside Delhi University’s 102nd Convocation Where 1.2 Lakh Futures Took Flight By CitiTimes Editorial Desk | New Delhi On a crisp February morning in Delhi, ceremonial robes, proud families, and camera flashes came together to mark one of India’s largest academic celebrations. At the University of Delhi’s 102nd Convocation, more than…
Vice-President Radhakrishnan’s Inspiring Convocation Speech at Kashmir University

Feb 26, 2026

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Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses the 21st Convocation of the University of Kashmir The University of Kashmir campus came alive in celebration as the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, graced the 21st Convocation Ceremony in Srinagar—his first official visit to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir as the Vice-President of India. The…
The India We Imagine: Highlights from Harvard’s 2026 Conference

Feb 16, 2026

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India Conference at Harvard 2026: A Global Forum on “The India We Imagine” The India Conference at Harvard 2026, held on February 14–15, 2026, marked the 23rd annual edition of one of the most influential student-led global forums in the United States. Organized by students across Harvard’s schools—including the Kennedy School and Business School—the event…
Join IBM’s Global AI Push: Opportunities for India’s Educational Institutions

Feb 9, 2026

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IBM Invites Indian Institutions to Join Global AI Push to Transform Education and Jobs By CitiTimes Editorial Desk | February 8, 2026 | New York Global technology major IBM has issued a worldwide Request for Proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of its IBM Impact Accelerator, with a strong focus on AI-driven solutions to reshape education,…
AI Impact Summit 2026: India Leads Global AI Governance

Dec 19, 2025

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From Action to Impact – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit 2026 United Nations, New York, December 19, 2025 On December 16, 2025, the United Nations Headquarters in New York hosted a high-level event titled “From Action to Impact,” jointly organized by India and France. The event served as the official curtain raiser…
Impact of Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill on Indian Universities

Dec 16, 2025

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Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025: A Milestone in India’s Higher Education Reform India’s higher education landscape is on the cusp of a historic transformation. On December 15, 2025, the Education Minister introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha, aiming to unify and modernize the regulatory framework for universities and…
UGC (India) Mandates Timely Exams and Degree Awards

Dec 7, 2025

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UGC Directs Universities to Conduct Exams and Award Degrees Without Delay New Delhi, India, December 6, 2025 – The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a directive to all universities and higher education institutions across India, urging them to conduct examinations and award degrees on time. The move comes in response to growing concerns that…
UNESCO’s 43rd General Conference: A New Era in Samarkand

Nov 17, 2025

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UNESCO’s Samarkand Moment: A Global Conference at the Crossroads of Civilizations By CitiTimes Editorial Desk When UNESCO chose Samarkand, Uzbekistan, as the venue for its 43rd General Conference (October 30 – November 13, 2025), it wasn’t just a logistical decision—it was a symbolic one. For the first time in over four decades, the General Conference…
ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal 2025: Celebrating Peace Through Cinema

Nov 12, 2025

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in art, awards, Cinema, Culture, Education, Festivals, Media, UNESCO, United Nations

Celebrating Cinema for Peace: The ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal at IFFI 2025 Each year, as the spotlight turns to the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, one special honor stands out for its moral resonance and universal appeal—the ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal. More than just a cinematic accolade, it celebrates storytelling that transcends borders and…
Celebrating 100 Years of the WIPO Hague System

Nov 8, 2025

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100 Years of Design Excellence: A Look at the WIPO Hague System The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Hague System for the International Registration of Industrial Designs is celebrating its 100th anniversary, marking a century of streamlining global design protection. Established by treaty in The Hague in 1925, the system has evolved from a small…
QS Asia University Rankings 2026: Key Insights

Nov 5, 2025

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QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026 QS Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2026, revealing a region that is expanding in scale, diversifying in quality, and accelerating in research and international engagement. The University of Hong Kong has risen to first place, overtaking Peking University, which now holds second place. Nanyang…
Global Leaders Join UNESCO as Goodwill Ambassadors

Nov 3, 2025

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UNESCO Welcomes Four New Goodwill Ambassadors On October 28, 2025, UNESCO announced that Audrey Azoulay appointed four distinguished international personalities as new Goodwill Ambassadors, tasked with advancing UNESCO’s mission in education, culture, heritage, and innovation. Meet the Appointees Why This Matters In Azoulay’s words: “These individuals embody the diversity of talents and backgrounds that enrich…
Beware of Unrecognized Degrees: UGC Alert

Oct 25, 2025

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The University Grants Commission has issued a warning about a Fake University. New Delhi, India, October 25, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India has released a Public Notice concerning an institution that is offering unrecognized degrees. According to the UGC announcement, the institution is offering various degree programs that violate the rules,…
Key Insights from Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

Oct 10, 2025

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Times Higher Education announces World University Rankings for 2026. London, October 9, 2025 — Times Higher Education has released its World University Rankings 2026. Trusted globally by students, academics, governments, and industry experts, this list includes 2,191 institutions from 115 countries and territories. University Rankings 2026: Highlights World University Rankings 2026: Top 10 India’s performance…
Oxford: World’s Best University for 10 Years Running

Oct 10, 2025

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Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026: Oxford has been named the best university in the world for an unprecedented tenth consecutive year. London, October 9, 2025 — Oxford University has maintained its position as the world’s top university in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings since 2017. It marks the most extended period…
Public Self Disclosure: UGC’s Transparency Directive for Indian Universities

Oct 7, 2025

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“Public Self Disclosure” by Universities in India New Delhi, India, October 7, 2025 — The University Grants Commission (UGC) in India has released a PUBLIC NOTICE informing the public that it has instructed all universities in the country to display all relevant information as a single document on their websites. This document is to be…

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