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IISc Bengaluru best varsity; MAHE, BITS Pilani climb in NIRF 2025 (Universities category)

NIRF 2025 Rankings: IISc Bengaluru best varsity; list of top universities in India

September 06, 2025 12:14 pm

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, has secured the second rank, while the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has gained two positions, claiming the third spot.

AMU academic council limits fee hike to 20% for existing students amid protests

August 16, 2025 9:22 am

AMU spokesperson Omar Peerzada said the council unanimously approved recommendations ensuring that the revised fee structure for existing students would not exceed 20 per cent over the previous session's rates.

AMU students demand fee rollback, student union elections

August 13, 2025 9:49 am

The Association has in its letter alleged that since there is no elected students union at AMU since the past seven years any peaceful protest is gagged by the AMU authorities who have no accountability and transparency.

How Sir Syed reconciled faith with reason

March 27, 2025 12:27 pm

Living in a period of tumultuous transition, Sir Syed tried to resolve conflicts by standing on the side of reason. On his 127th death anniversary, observed on March 27, let’s explore how this progressive thinker sought to reconcile faith with reason while advocating for modern education.

‘No need to seek nod… Hindu students should celebrate’: BJP leaders after AMU’s 'refusal' to hold Holi Milan event at campus club

March 08, 2025 6:07 pm

Cleric Maulana Shahabuddin of the Barelvi sect had on Friday appealed to Hindu students not to set a new tradition at Aligarh Muslim University by holding a Holi Milan on the campus.

In his complaint, professor SM Khan claimed the threat stems from a clash with a senior colleague that took place at the office of the Head of the Department of Psychology on November 21. (File Photo)

AMU professor seeks permission to carry firearm on campus over 'threat to life'

December 03, 2024 9:44 pm

Responding to the incident, AMU authorities initiated an internal investigation while the local police have also launched a probe into the matter.

How Sir Syed collected funds for his AMU dream

November 17, 2024 3:57 pm

The university traces its origin to the founding of the Madrasatul Uloom in Aligarh by Sir Syed on May 24, 1875. On January 7, 1877, the Madrasatul Uloom became MAO College. Then, after the AMU Act was passed in 1920, nearly four decades later, MAO College got its current name.

Supreme Court could have aligned AMU with aspirational India. It did not

November 14, 2024 12:52 pm

The core issue is whether institutions funded by independent India should continue to promote the 'purpose' for which they were set up by colonialists or be realigned with the aspirations of a new inclusive India

In a majority verdict headed by the then Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, the bench laid down tests for considering the issue of AMU's minority status.

No reservation to Muslim candidates in admissions or recruitment: AMU

November 12, 2024 4:25 pm

Last Friday, the Supreme Court deferred the question of AMU's minority status to a new bench.

Former AMU VC's message: ‘It has always been a beacon for us. Make more such beacons. Why bank only on one?'

November 10, 2024 8:54 am

"AMU has done a great deal for education – and not only for Muslims. Its career courses have an equal number of Muslims and other communities... Muslims struggle in higher education due to the cost involved": Zameer Uddin Shah

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'Bandit Queen', 'Water': Movies who had to face bans or censor board's axe

November 20, 2015 9:00 am

Bandit Queen, Fire, Water, Amu, Unfreedom and many more movies have had to face the axe of Censor Board for some or the other reason, but these movies should be watched for the reality they carry. Directors like Shekhar Kapur, Deepa Mehta, Anurag Kashyap, Sonali Bose have taken up real subjects for their film, but unfortunately they could not proceed by showcasing their films for the public.

AMU students protest against media over library controversy coverage

November 12, 2014 5:56 pm

Office bearers of AMU girls union lead the protest against the media for allegedly biased reports over the library issue, outside Aligarh Muslim University iin Aligarh on Nov 12 2014.

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A walk of hope from Kanyakumari to Kashmir to promote peace

February 23, 2016 5:35 am

Aligarh, Feb 23 (ANI): Holding placards and banners people from different communities walk silently to promote peace and send a message of unity across the country. They have covered a distance of 5,800 kms and still have to cover more 2000 kms to reach the final destination. With a theme 'A walk of Hope', rally filled with hope displays a sense of togetherness, love and brotherhood. After passing through different states, the peace march reached Aligarh Muslim University where the institution authorities organized a seminar to encourage it. The march is scheduled to commence in Kashmir in May this year. Eminent speakers delivered speeches on humanity, togetherness and peace on the occasion. The seminar was attended by a large number of students, apart from people from various walks of life. Higher authorities of the university also participated in the march to spread the message of brotherhood among the countrymen. The march has to cover a total distance of 7,500 kms to reach the Northern state of Kashmir. It also supports interfaith harmony and equality for all, sustainable living, women empowerment, community health, education and youth development.