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Time of India
38 minutes ago
- Business
- Time of India
DU to introduce masters programme in Hindi journalism from 2025
New Delhi: In a step towards developing regional language media studies, DU is set to introduce a master's programme in Hindi journalism starting from the 2025–26 academic session. The course received approval from the university's standing committee, with final clearance from the academic council currently pending. Additionally, an English-medium journalism programme is expected to be launched in 2026–27 academic year, as per officials. "This announcement marks a strategic move to strengthen regional language media education and reflects a broader vision of inclusive academic development in India's multilingual landscape," said a university official. The new master's course will be offered under the Department of Hindi within the Faculty of Arts. It was formulated according to the university's latest postgraduate curriculum framework. Earlier, the proposal received a green light from the standing committee on academic matters. Looking ahead, the university also proposed an English-medium version of the same journalism programme, which is expected to launch in the 2026–27 academic session under the Department of English. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Parallel with these developments, the standing committee has been actively reviewing and updating academic content across disciplines. During a recent session, it finalised curriculum revisions for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These included updates for the seventh and eighth semesters of BA courses in education, geography and Hindustani music, in line with the undergraduate curriculum framework. Postgraduate syllabi in disciplines, such as philosophy, economics, geography, sociology, political science and mathematics, were also revised to align with evolving academic standards. "These curriculum reforms are being mulled after debates and approvals in several committee meetings held earlier in May," added the official.
New Indian Express
5 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
YSRCP leader Jagan Reddy demands free re-evaluation of SSC exams, urges action against HRD Minister Lokesh
VIJAYAWADA: YSRCP president and former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy lambasted the TDP-led NDA government over irregularities surfaced in the evaluation of recently announced SSC examinations. Demanding free re-evaluation of answer sheets and a pause on admission to institutions based on SSC results, he sought action against everyone responsible, including HRD Minister Lokesh. Accusing the government of failing to evaluate answer sheets properly and ensure transparent results, impacting 6.14 lakh students, Jagan, in a post on the social media platform 'X', pointed out that errors led to lost admission opportunities in institutions like IIIT and Gurukul Junior Colleges. He also alleged that the current dispensation has rolled back the educational reforms introduced by his government, including Nadu-Nedu (school infrastructure), Amma Vodi (financial aid to mothers), English-medium education, TOEFL classes from Class 3, and CBSE/IB curricula, harming the students' global competitiveness. The issue has sparked outrage online, with users sharing stories of students losing IIIT seats due to evaluation errors.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Parents, activists protest outside government school in Station Sawalgi demanding basic facilities
In a demonstration highlighting the deteriorating state of public education infrastructure, parents and activists staged a protest in front of the government lower primary school in Station Sawalgi village, Kalaburagi district, demanding urgent provision of basic facilities to improve the quality of education. Addressing the gathering, Hanumanth S.H., State vice-president of the All-India Democratic Students' Organisation (AIDSO), condemned the government for shirking its responsibility to provide free and quality education to every child. 'Education is not merely about academics; it is about instilling values and nurturing good citizens. It is disheartening that the government is neglecting its duty,' he said. He pointed out that Station Sawalgi, located in Kalaburagi taluk, was home to a large number of daily wage labourers and migrant workers. 'Most parents in the village enrol their children in the local government school owing to financial constraints. However, the school lacks clean drinking water, proper toilet facilities, and electricity, and regular classes are often disrupted. As a result, enrollment numbers have been declining every year,' he said. Preeti Doddamani, district vice-president of AIDSO, criticised the State government for failing to provide even the minimum infrastructure and adequate teaching staff in government schools. 'While privatisation of education is being promoted on one hand, basic education is being denied to underprivileged children on the other,' she said, demanding immediate measures from the authorities concerned. Responding to the protest, Vijay Kumar Jamkhandi, Block Education Officer of Kalaburagi South Zone, promised the protesters that steps would be taken to ensure quality education. He promised the provision of clean drinking water and electricity to the school without delay. The key demands put forth by the protesters included assurance of quality education, provision of clean drinking water, restoration of electricity supply, construction of toilets, appointment of subject-specific teachers and introduction of English-medium instruction.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Delhi University announces new MA in Hindi journalism on Hindi Journalism Day
Delhi University's Standing Committee on Academic Matters has given clearance to introduce a Hindi-medium master's programme in journalism. The course will start in the 2025-26 academic year, and this is a big move towards developing regional language media new postgraduate programme will be taught under the Department of Hindi, which is located in the Faculty of Arts. The programme has been created in accordance with the university's Postgraduate Curriculum course, however, will need to be approved in its final form by the Academic Council so that it can be officially launched. The declaration falls on Hindi Journalism Day, which is celebrated annually on May 30 to mark the first Hindi-language newspaper Udant Martand published in 1826. The day reminds one of the very important role that journalism plays in democracy, particularly in indigenous members also announced that an English-medium version of this course is planned and is to start in the 2026–27 academic year under the Department of UPDATES SYLLABI ACROSS DISCIPLINESThe Standing Committee convened on Friday to examine and finalise the syllabi of various undergraduate and postgraduate include the seventh and eighth semesters of BA programmes in education, geography, and Hindustani music (programme and honours), which conform to the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF).advertisementPostgraduate syllabi for philosophy, economics, geography, sociology, political science, and mathematics were also debated and updated according to the new academic guidelines of the latest changes come after a series of meetings previously held on May 2, 6 and 8, where syllabus updates were argued and ultimately cleared despite opposition in the its Hindi-medium journalism course going according to plan, Delhi University is hoping to increase access to media education and sustain journalism in local languages -- an initiative viewed as timely and much-needed in a multilingual India.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Delhi University Introduces MA In Hindi Journalism, Course Begins This Year
Last Updated: Delhi University will introduce a Master's in Hindi-medium journalism in 2025-26, approved by the Standing Committee on Academic Matters. On Hindi Journalism Day, Delhi University's Standing Committee on Academic Matters approved the introduction of a Master's programme in Hindi-medium journalism, scheduled to begin in the 2025–26 academic session, panel members confirmed, as reported by PTI. Observed annually on 30 May, Hindi Journalism Day commemorates the 1826 publication of Udant Martand — India's first Hindi-language newspaper — and underscores the vital role of journalism as the fourth pillar of democracy. The newly approved postgraduate programme will be offered by the Department of Hindi within the Faculty of Arts. The course adheres to the university's Postgraduate Curriculum Framework, aligning with its broader academic vision for multidisciplinary and vernacular education. However, the programme requires final approval from the Academic Council before implementation. According to the PTI report, committee members also disclosed that an English-medium MA in Journalism, offered by the Department of English, is anticipated to launch in the 2026–27 academic session, further broadening DU's media education portfolio. The Standing Committee convened on Friday to discuss and approve syllabi for several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. These included the seventh and eighth semesters of BA courses in education, Hindustani music (both programme and honours), and geography — all structured under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF). Postgraduate syllabi for subjects such as philosophy, economics, geography, sociology, political science, and mathematics were also reviewed and updated to comply with the new curriculum structure. The committee had previously met on 2, 6, and 8 May to deliberate on various syllabus revisions. Many of these changes have already been approved by the university's Academic and Executive Councils, despite some dissenting voices. First Published: May 31, 2025, 10:47 IST
