Now you can learn ‘Bhoot Vidya’ or the ‘science of paranormal’ in the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) which is starting a six month certificate course on the subject.
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Banaras Hindu University student murder: Tension at campus, 4 arrested
Varanasi: A Banaras Hindu University (BHU) student has been murdered leading to tension in the campus, police said, adding that four men have been detained so far. The murder took place within the premises of the varsity late on Tuesday near the Birla A crossroads, when four men on motorbikes[Read More…]
Justice Girdhar Malviya appointed Chancellor of BHU
Banaras: Justice Girdhar Malviya is going to be the new Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). A BHU court meeting decided Malviya selection for the post on Monday. However, 11 names including former Vice-Chancellor Professor Punjab Singh, YC Simadri, Prof. Murli Manohar Joshi and Kunwar Anant Narayan came in the[Read More…]
BHU professor suspended for allegedly using sexist language against students
Varanasi: A zoology department professor in Banaras Hindu University has been suspended by the Vice-Chancellor for allegedly using obscene language and lewd comments on female students. BHU VC Professor Rakesh Bhatnagar ordered his suspension after the meeting of Policy and Planning Committee, convened on Tuesday. The accused professor is relieved[Read More…]
Vandalism reported in BHU campus, 5 students injured
Five students have reportedly been admitted to BHU Trauma center after a clash erupted between the two group of students at Banaras Hindu University Aiyyar hostel on Wednesday. In CPR Aiyyar hostel, two groups of student clashed over the breakfast table. Soon it took an ugly turn and around 100[Read More…]
BHU denies offering course to become ‘ideal daughter-in-law’
Contrary to the reports floating since morning about Indian Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University offering a 3-month-long crash course in becoming ‘Aadarsh Bahu’, the institute has come forward saying that it does not offer any such course or training. In a statement, the institute has said they do not offer any course/training[Read More…]
Remove ‘Muslim’ from Aligarh Muslim University, ‘Hindu’ from Banaras Hindu University, says UGC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended the government to dispose of word ‘Muslim’ from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and ‘Hindu’ from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to show secular character. The proposal is contained in an audit of AMU, made by a committee formed by the UGC at the behest[Read More…]
BHU row: Student demands Vice Chancellor’s removal for inaction
The situation in Banaras Hindu University is still tensed that led the administration to order a closure of the university till October 5. Three additional city magistrates and two cops were removed on Monday in link with the lathi-charge on students. A high-level probe was also ordered into the violence[Read More…]
IISc ranks first in the list of top Universities in the country
Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister on Monday released the ‘India Ranking Report 2017’. The Ministry has given the list of the top universities, best management, engineering and pharmacy colleges. Indian Institute of Science has retained its number one rank in the list of top universities in India. “Among Indian institutes,[Read More…]
Democracy has been squashed in BHU
An illustration of what happens when the right wing takes over an institution. I have been in our Prime Minister’s constituency, Varanasi, for the past few days. I, along with representatives of various other student organizations, was invited here by the students who are at the receiving end of the[Read More…]