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India Today
6 hours 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
10 hours 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
Indian Express
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi University approves MA in Hindi journalism, course to begin in 2025-26
On the occasion of Hindi Journalism Day, the Delhi University's Standing Committee on Academic Matters approved the introduction of a master's programme in journalism in Hindi medium, which is set to commence in the 2025-26 academic session, according to the panel members. Celebrated annually on May 30, Hindi Journalism Day marks the publication of 'Udant Martand' in 1826 — the first Hindi-language newspaper in India — and highlights the significant role of journalism as the fourth pillar of democracy. The newly-approved postgraduate course will be offered under the Department of Hindi and is part of the Faculty of Arts. It is designed in alignment with the university's Postgraduate Curriculum Framework. However, for the course to be implemented, it must receive a final nod from the Academic Council. The committee members confirmed the launch of the Hindi-medium course and revealed that an English-medium counterpart, to be offered under the Department of English, is expected to start in the following academic session, 2026-27. The committee convened on Friday to discuss and approve the syllabi for several undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These included the seventh and eighth semesters of various BA programmes, such as education, Hindustani music (both programme and honours) and geography, all structured under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF). The postgraduate syllabi in disciplines, including philosophy, economics, geography, sociology, political science and mathematics, were also reviewed during the session, with changes made in accordance with the new curriculum framework. The committee had held meetings on May 2, 6 and 8 to deliberate on syllabus revisions, many of which were later approved by the academic and executive councils, despite instances of dissent.
The Print
17 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Delhi University approves MA in Hindi journalism, course to begin in 2025-26
The newly-approved postgraduate course will be offered under the Department of Hindi and is part of the Faculty of Arts. It is designed in alignment with the university's Postgraduate Curriculum Framework. Celebrated annually on May 30, Hindi Journalism Day marks the publication of 'Udant Martand' in 1826 — the first Hindi-language newspaper in India — and highlights the significant role of journalism as the fourth pillar of democracy. New Delhi, May 30 (PTI) On the occasion of Hindi Journalism Day, the Delhi University's Standing Committee on Academic Matters approved the introduction of a master's programme in journalism in Hindi medium, which is set to commence in the 2025-26 academic session, according to the panel members. However, for the course to be implemented, it must receive a final nod from the Academic Council. The committee members confirmed the launch of the Hindi-medium course and revealed that an English-medium counterpart, to be offered under the Department of English, is expected to start in the following academic session, 2026-27. The committee convened on Friday to discuss and approve the syllabi for several undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These included the seventh and eighth semesters of various BA programmes, such as education, Hindustani music (both programme and honours) and geography, all structured under the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF). The postgraduate syllabi in disciplines, including philosophy, economics, geography, sociology, political science and mathematics, were also reviewed during the session, with changes made in accordance with the new curriculum framework. The committee had held meetings on May 2, 6 and 8 to deliberate on syllabus revisions, many of which were later approved by the academic and executive councils, despite instances of dissent. PTI MHS RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Deccan Herald
21 hours ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
MLCommons partners with NASSCOM to bring global AI reliability benchmarks to India
As part of this global effort, MLCommons is partnering with NASSCOM to introduce the benchmark to South Asia, with a focus on India-specific, Hindi-language reliability standards, according to a media release.
