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Time of India
23-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
HSNC University, a cluster varsity in south Mumbai, plans to expand its campus by including 5 more colleges
Mumbai: One of the city's two cluster universities located in south Mumbai, which is a little over five years old, plans to extend its campus in the suburbs. HSNC University, a state public university, which currently comprises HR, KC and Bombay Teachers' Training College in Churchgate and Colaba, is planning to onboard Bandra's RD National, MMK and Thadomal Shahani Engineering College (TSEC) and south Mumbai's KC Law College and KM Kundnani College of Pharmacy soon. The university has submitted a detailed project report (DPR) to state govt. Once permission is granted, these colleges will cease to be Mumbai University-affiliated institutes. A govt representative confirmed the receipt of the proposal from the university and said the state is considering it. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai When contacted, HSNC University vice-chancellor Hemlata Bagla confirmed that they have submitted a DPR, a blueprint of the university's roadmap after the inclusion of five new colleges, to govt and are awaiting its nod. The three constituent colleges of the cluster university had a combined student strength of 8,000, which has now gone to up to 12,000 with the launch of new courses and research centres, said Bagla, adding that with the inclusion of five more colleges, the number is likely to double. Last year, Dr Homi Bhabha State University (HBSU), which started with four constituent colleges as a cluster, brought the Institute of Forensic Science and Sydenham Institute of Management Studies and Research under its wing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo HBSU and all its constituents are govt institutes. The Bandra campus of the Hyderabad Sind National Collegiate Board, the sponsoring body of the HSNC University, which houses one arts, science and commerce college (National), one only-commerce college (MMK), and an engineering college (TSEC), are also established colleges, with a total strength of over 15,000. In fact, RD National College is the first college set up by the board. Neha Jagtiani, National College principal and also the director of the board's Bandra campus, said the alignment with the varsity will give them a great degree of autonomy to introduce new and emerging courses and also to increase fees to offer better facilities to students. For instance, she said, the college has been trying to start an undergraduate degree in data science for the last two years, but is unable to, as MU is yet to open the course for its non-autonomous colleges. " "Being part of a smaller university gives us more flexibility for all practical purposes, right from starting new programmes, syllabus revision to introducing contemporary evaluation format that will contribute to the cause of the students' overall efficiencies and align with the requirements of the recruiters," said GT Thampi, TSEC principal.
Gulf Business
17-06-2025
- Science
- Gulf Business
Saudi Arabia marks 40 years since Prince Sultan bin Salman's historic space mission
Image: Supplied Saudi Arabia today commemorated the 40th anniversary of Prince Sultan bin Salman's landmark journey aboard On June 17, 1985, Prince Sultan, then a 28-year-old Royal Saudi Air Force pilot, joined the international crew of the STS-51-G mission as a payload specialist. The seven-day mission saw the successful deployment of the Arabsat-1B satellite, a significant achievement for the Arab Satellite Communications Organization (ARABSAT) and the wider Arab world. During the mission, which completed 111 orbits of Earth, Prince Sultan conducted scientific experiments, including studying the interaction of oil and water in microgravity, and became the first person to read the holy Qur'an in space — a moment that resonated deeply across the Muslim world. 'Prince Sultan's mission was more than a historic achievement; it set the stage for what has become a shining example of what the future holds for the Arab world,' said Lisa La Bonte, CEO of TSEC and a pioneer in the MENA space education sector. 'His legacy drives the kingdom's — and the region's — space ambitions, fostering innovation and supporting economic initiatives like Vision 2030.' Read: Saudi Arabia's first 'najmonaut' Prince Sultan's achievement has become a symbol of Saudi Arabia's commitment to scientific advancement and its leadership in the region's emerging space sector. Often referred to as the first 'najmonaut' (Arab astronaut), his legacy continues to inspire new generations of explorers and innovators. 'Seeing Earth from space gave me a new perspective on our shared humanity,' Prince Sultan reflected. 'It's a reminder that our ambitions must always serve the greater good, pushing technology and knowledge to improve life on our planet.' The 40th anniversary serves as both a celebration of past achievement and a reaffirmation of the kingdom's long-term vision for space exploration and technological progress.
