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Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
What's in a name? JNU gives Vice-Chancellor's title a ‘gender neutral' twist
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has become the latest varsity to bring in 'gender neutral' designations. It has decided to replace the term kulpati (head of a clan or family) with kulguru (teacher or spiritual guide) as the official designation for the Vice-Chancellor in Hindi, The Indian Express has learnt. The move also aims to align with ancient academic traditions. The change, university sources confirmed, was communicated during an Executive Council meeting earlier this year, where Vice-Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit suggested the new term be adopted 'for the signature on degree certificates and other academic documents'. On the title change, Pandit told The Indian Express, 'Kulguru is the most appropriate for a V-C. It is gender neutral. Sanskrit is more accurate, and this reflects my job better as a first among equals in academia.' JNU's decision follows a similar move in Rajasthan, where the state government in February introduced the Rajasthan Universities' Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The Bill sought to formally replace kulpati and pratikulpati (Pro-Vice-Chancellor) with kulguru and pratikulguru in all state university statutes written in Hindi. The shift reflects a semantic and philosophical preference: kulpati has long been the formal term for university Vice-Chancellors in Hindi, but some scholars and administrators argue that kulguru — evoking the ancient guru-shishya (teacher-disciple) tradition — better captures the role of an academic head in the Indian knowledge system. The Rajasthan Bill's Statement of Objects and Reasons cites India's ancient educational model, stating that 'the vice-chancellor is the principal executive and academic officer in state-funded universities of Rajasthan,' and that the nomenclature change is in keeping with the guru-shishya parampara.' The Bill was passed in March. Last year, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, too, passed a similar proposal. In a statement, the MP government in July last year had said, 'It was decided that Vice-Chancellor (kulpati) would now be known as kulgurus in universities. The feeling of affinity, affection, and respect is also inherent in this address. These decisions were approved by the Council of State Ministers.'
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Health
- New Indian Express
JNUSU demands Covid care centre after first +ve case
NEW DELHI: Amid rising COVID-19 cases in Delhi, a student at Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) Godavari Hostel tested positive, raising concern across the campus. In response, the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) urged the administration to implement immediate preventive and medical measures. In a letter to the vice-chancellor, JNUSU demanded a COVID Care Centre on campus—following a 2021 Delhi High Court directive—along with testing, medical supervision, emergency sanitization, and essential supplies. On Saturday, the university issued an advisory asking students and staff to maintain hygiene, wear masks in gatherings, and wash hands frequently.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Assamese folktale collection translated into Arabic
1 2 3 4 Guwahati: The Arabic translation of the esteemed Assamese folktale anthology 'Burhi Aair Hadhu' (Grandmother's Tale), written by distinguished Assamese author Lakshminath Bebaroa in 1911, signifies the newest initiative to showcase Assamese literary works internationally. A Spanish version of this collection was previously completed in 2022. This translation was undertaken independently by Abu Sayed Ansari, a research scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) pursuing doctoral studies in Arabic literature. Concurrently, the century-old Asam Sahitya Sabha has initiated translations of over 40 significant works, including the complete writings of 15th-century Vaishnavite saint and reformer Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva, into various languages. Speaking to TOI, Ansari, who hails from Sontoli in Assam's Kamrup district, explained that as a literature student from Assam, he noticed minimal Arabic to Assamese translations and none from Assamese to Arabic. "Definitely, many books were translated into English, Hindi, and other Indian languages from Assamese by Asam Sahitya Sabha as well as individually. But the fact that there was no translation from Assamese to Arabic encouraged me and I took the all-time famous folktale collection 'Burhi Aair Hadhu' by one of the doyens of Assamese literature," he added. Ansari selected 'Burhi Aair Hadhu' instead of a novel because these stories resonate with all age groups in Assam, with several tales included in primary school curricula. His goal in translating and launching the collection in Cairo, Egypt, is to introduce Arabic readers to Assamese literature's richness. Basanta Kumar Goswami, president of Asam Sahitya Sabha, discussed their extensive translation project involving over 40 books by notable authors. "This includes the entire works of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva. A few will be translated into English, a few into Hindi, and a few into other languages. 'Kirtan' by Mahapurush Madhadev will be translated into Odia language," he added. Goswami acknowledged the difficulties in translation, citing the need for experts proficient in both source and target languages. "Finding such resource persons is a difficult job. Moreover, translating the old literary works without losing the exact essence is also a risky task, as the poetic expression of old literature was different from the modern Assamese language," he added. Despite these challenges, Goswami confirmed that under his leadership, the literary organisation has committed to translating more than 40 books.
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- General
- Deccan Herald
Historic first: Maiden batch of 17 female cadets graduates from NDA; Passing Out Parade on May 30
A total of 339 cadets, including the female cadets, were conferred degrees from the Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
News18
5 days ago
- Science
- News18
JNU PG Admissions 2025 Open: Apply On jnuee.jnu.ac.in By June 16
Last Updated: JNU Admission 2025: Applications for PG programmes are open until June 16. Register at The first merit list will be out on June 27. JNU Admission 2025: The application process for admission to postgraduate (PG) programmes for the academic year 2025 at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is underway. Candidates qualified in the CUET PG 2025 can fill out the JNU PG Admission 2025 application form on the university's admission portal — Candidates are required to register separately on the JNU website to participate in the PG admission process. The application window will remain open until June 16, 11:50 PM. Candidates can apply for admission to range of postgraduate and Advanced Diploma of Proficiency (ADOP) programmes. The first merit list will be released on June 27. JNU PG Admission 2025: Key Dates Application begins: May 23 Last date to apply: June 16 (up to 11:50 PM) Correction window: June 17–18 First merit list: June 27 Fee payment (1st list): June 27–29 Second merit list: July 5 Fee payment (2nd list): July 7 Physical verification (1st–3rd lists): July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29 Final call for vacant seats By August 8 Final list fee payment: August 8–10 Final physical verification: August 13–14 Admission deadline: August 14 Direct Link To Apply For JNU PG Admission 2025 JNU Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria CUET PG 2025: Admissions for MA, MSc, MCA, MPH, MTech (excluding MTech in Computer Science and Engineering, and Electronics and Communication Engineering), PG Diplomas, and ADOP programmes will be based on CUET PG scores. GAT-B: Seats for MSc in Biotechnology and MSc in Computational Biology will be allotted based on GAT-B scores. CCMT Counselling: Admissions to MTech in Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering (School of Engineering) will be conducted through Centralized Counselling for MTech (CCMT), which uses GATE scores. JNU PG Admission 2025: Steps To Apply Step 1: Go to the official JNU admission website at Step 2: Click on the link for PG Admissions 2025. Step 3: Register using your CUET PG 2025 credentials and create your login ID. Step 4: Complete the application form by entering your personal, academic, and course preference details. Step 5: Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and file size. Step 6: Pay the application fee online using the available payment options. Step 7: Submit the application and download a copy for future use. First Published: May 29, 2025, 07:12 IST
