Mahindra University Appoints Dr. Jayaram Raghunath as Dean of its School of Law
Mahindra University announced the appointment of Dr. Jayaram Raghunath as the new Dean of its School of Law.
Dr. Raghunath is an academician, legal educator and researcher with over 25 years of diverse experience in law, spanning corporate practice, academia and institutional leadership.
Prior to this, he served as Dean at GD Goenka University and Manipal University, Jaipur.
IGNOU Launches MBA in Hindi and Odia to Break Language Barriers
In a step toward inclusive education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) introduced its flagship MBA programme in Hindi and Odia. This move aligns with the goals of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which champions multilingual learning and broader access to professional courses.
The aim is clear: make management education more accessible to students who are more comfortable learning in their native languages. With these new offerings, IGNOU hopes to make business studies less intimidating and more relatable for learners from non-English-speaking backgrounds.
Jun 03, 2025
Dhirubhai Ambani University School of Law Signs MoU with International Law Institute Washington DC
The Dhirubhai Ambani University - School of Law entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Law Institute (ILI), Washington DC, for international legal training and development.
The MoU signifies a robust academic partnership grounded in mutual collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a shared commitment to excellence in legal education, international development, and capacity building.
The agreement was formally signed by Deputy Director, ILI, Robert Sargin, in the presence of Chairman, Prof Don Wallace Jr, and President, ILI, Stuart Kerr.
Representing the Dhirubhai Ambani University - School of Law was Founding Faculty Member, Former International Civil Servant, Prof (Dr) Manuj Bhardwaj, with Founding Director of the School of Law, Prof (Dr) Avinash Dadhich, who was instrumental in advancing the partnership.
As part of the MoU, the institutions have committed to advancing a wide array of cooperative initiatives.
Jun 02, 2025
IIT Delhi Launches First BS Programme in Chemistry for JEE Advanced 2025 Qualifiers
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi introduced its first-ever Bachelor of Science (BS) programme in Chemistry, starting from the academic year 2025-26. The new four-year undergraduate programme will admit students through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2025 via the JoSAA counselling portal.
The programme aims to encourage early multi-disciplinarity in chemical science education without compromising the depth expected from a pure science degree.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for diverse roles in core chemistry-based industries, research, academia, and entrepreneurship. With a strong focus on both theoretical and practical aspects, the programme aims to develop technology leaders and researchers capable of addressing real-world challenges.
May 31, 2025
Goa Achieves Full Functional Literacy
Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, officially declared the State of Goa to be officially fully literate under the ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme), marking a significant milestone in India's journey towards achieving full literacy by 2030, as envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
This makes Goa the second state of the country to cross the nationally prescribed 95% benchmark for full literacy. The announcement was made during the grand celebration of Goa's 39th Statehood Day (May 30, 2025) at Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Panaji.
May 29, 2025
Rashtrapati Bhavan to Host National Literary Conference
Rashtrapati Bhavan is set to host a two-day national literary conference titled "How Much Has Literature Changed?" at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on May 29 and 30. The event is being organized in collaboration with the Sahitya Akademi under the Ministry of Culture.
President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the conference at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on Thursday. The inaugural session will also be attended by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, alongside eminent literary figures from across the country.