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IIT-Bombay suicide case: Sahil’s parents stick to ‘caste’ charge; SC/ST Act misused: Alumnus
Ravindra Wakode, father of IIT-B student Sahil Wakode, demands justice after his son's tragic suicide. Sahil reportedly faced caste-based harassment from a professor, which was not formally reported to the institute. Activist Sudheendra Kulkarni suggested reforming the SC/ST Act ...
The Fatal Tyranny Of 'Log Kya Kahenge': Why India Urgently Needs A Swachh Manas Abhiyan
On Friday, September 17, a 22-year-old student at IIT Bombay died by suicide—just a day after being caught using ChatGPT during an examination. Assurances by faculty that no disciplinary action would follow proved futile. It is the third such death at IIT Bombay in seven months, ...
IIT-Bombay suicide case fallout: Hostel ceiling fans replaced with wall-mounted ones amid row
IIT Bombay is replacing ceiling fans in hostel rooms with wall-mounted units. This renovation work began after a student's death in July. The move gained renewed attention following Sahil Wakode's recent death. Experts question if this change addresses the larger student suicide ...
Jalgaon: Film On Jyotiba And Savitribai Phule Screened Across 2,000 Schools, Reaching 11.78 Lakh Students
Jalgaon: To mark the 200th birth anniversary year of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, the Ajanta Film Society facilitated the screening of the film Jyoti in 2,000 schools across 30 districts of Maharashtra on a single day. Through the initiative, 11.78 lakh students across the state watche...
IIT Student Deaths Rise Sharply As 173 Cases Reported Over 2 Decades, Alumni Group Flags Mental Health Concerns
New Delhi: As many as 173 students of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) died by suicide or unnatural death over the last two decades, with around 70 per cent of the deaths recorded in the last 10 years, according to an IIT alumni group. The data, compiled for the period ...
Uttarakhand School's Shocking Anti-Mobile Exercise Leaves Students Crying, Screaming; Probe Ordered
A school in Uttarakhand has faced official scrutiny after an anti-mobile phone exercise terrified students, leaving several of them crying and screaming. The incident occurred at Adarsh India Montessori School in Biria Majhola, Khatima, in Udham Singh Nagar district. Student Blin...
IIT Bombay Student Protest Eases As Classes Resume After Sahil Wakode Death Row; Political Demonstrations Continue Outside Campus
Mumbai: Tensions at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) eased on Tuesday as students resumed regular lectures following three days of protests over the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode. Political parties, however, continued their demonstrations o...
Sahil Wakode death: IIT-Bombay alumni body condemns ‘media trials’, seeks fair, speedy probe
IIT-Bombay Alumni Association has condemned online speculation, media trials and “hasty conclusions” over the death by suicide of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode. The alumni body called for a fair, transparent and speedy investigation conducted without prejudice, while str...
Angels Of Pune: Vriddha Mitra Takes Elderly Care Beyond Hospitals And Old-Age Homes
Pune: For many older people, the hardest part of ageing is not always illness. It can be the loneliness that comes with living alone, the difficulty of reaching a hospital, managing paperwork or even finding someone who can simply sit and talk to them. It was this gap that SCHOOL...
'Stop misuse of SC/ST Act': IIT Bombay alumnus Sudheendra Kulkarni seeks impartial probe in student suicide, backs Prof Doolla
Activist Sudheendra Kulkarni urged an impartial probe into student Sahil Wakode's death. He also called for withdrawing the SC/ST Act case against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. Kulkarni stated that caste should not automatically determine guilt in student suicides. He highlight...
Illinois Tech Mumbai Begins Academic Operations As First US University With Independent Degree-Granting Campus In India
Mumbai: Illinois Institute of Technology Mumbai (Illinois Tech Mumbai) has opened its campus to its inaugural student cohort, marking the beginning of the US university’s academic operations in India. Classes for the first batch commenced on September 7, 2026, following a week-lo...
'We stand with Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, don’t condone cheating': IIT-Bombay students break silence
IIT Bombay students clarified their recent campus protests focused on institutional systems and student welfare. They stated their agitation was not to defend academic misconduct or justify cheating. The students presented a comprehensive set of demands to the IIT Bombay director...
IIT Bombay to replace ceiling fans with wall-mounted fans after student’s death
The image of a batch of wall-mounted fans arriving at the campus as part of ‘renovation work’ has gone viral on social media.
IIT Bombay student suicide: Welfare reforms, mental health focus sought; security beefed up - top developments
IIT Bombay students are demanding changes to the student welfare system and increased mental health support. These demands follow the recent suicide of a second-year BTech student on campus. The student's family has filed a complaint against a professor, alleging discrimination a...
IIT Guwahati Hosts 2-Day Mental Health Workshop With 100+ Participants From 28 Institutions To Strengthen Student Wellbeing
Guwahati: A two-day workshop focused on helping develop supportive campus environment through coordinated efforts across different stakeholders concluded at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, on Monday. More than 100 participants from 28 higher education institut...
NIT Srinagar Set To Become India’s First NIT With Dedicated Astronomy Observatory Featuring High-Performance 14-Inch Telescope
Srinagar: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) here is set to become the country's first NIT to have a dedicated campus-based observatory equipped with a high-performance 14-inch aplanatic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, officials said on Monday. NIT-Srinagar is set to become...
IIT Bombay Student Representatives Clarify Stand On Sahil Wakode Death, Say 'Protest Was Not To Justify Cheating'
Mumbai: IIT Bombay student representatives have issued an official statement following the death by suicide of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode, clarifying that their protest was not intended to justify academic misconduct but to raise concerns over systemic issues and seek...
IITs grapple with upholding exam protocol amid pressure on students
Following the tragic death of a student, education experts are raising concerns about the inconsistencies in reported accounts. According to sources, educational institutions reportedly implemented their protocols appropriately during this crisis. Nonetheless, several faculty mem...
IIT Bombay faculty divided over support for professor booked in student suicide case
The Faculty Forum backed Suryanarayana Doolla after his suspension as dean, while another professor said faculty should not take sides during the probe....
IIT Delhi Faculty Forum Backs Prof Doolla, Raises Concerns Over Teacher Autonomy After Sahil Wakode Death Case
Mumbai: The developments following the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have raised concerns among faculty members about their ability to conduct examinations and enforce academic rules without fear of public pressure, the IIT Delhi Faculty Forum said on Monday. In a stat...
IIT Bombay agrees to review punishment rules, suspends dean amid uproar over student's death
The institute also apologised for its initial statement on the death and said it would review examination rules and strengthen grievance redressal.
Maharashtra Teacher Recruitment: 4,390 Candidates Recommended In Converted Round Through Pavitra Portal
Mumbai: The Maharashtra School Education Department has released the converted-round merit list recommending 4,390 candidates for teacher and shikshan sevak posts through the Pavitra portal. Appointments Cover Local Bodies and Private Schools The recommendations have been issued ...
IIT Bombay To Launch Student Support Portal After Director Admits Grievance System Gaps Amid Sahil Wakode Protests
Mumbai: IIT Bombay Director Prof Shireesh Kedare acknowledged shortcomings in the institute’s grievance-redressal system and announced the launch of a Support Portal to streamline the submission and resolution of student complaints. The announcement was made during a nearly four-...
IIT Bombay Open House: Students Seek Action Plan On 18-Point Charter After Administration Assures Grievance Reforms
Mumbai: IIT Bombay held a nearly four-hour-long open house on Monday, during which students questioned the administration over its response to their grievances and sought clarity on the implementation of their 18-point charter of demands. Students Raise Concerns Over Complaint Me...
IIT-Bombay relieves professor as dean temporarily, apologises for remarks on student’s death
Following the unfortunate death of a student, IIT-Bombay has placed its administrative dean on leave pending an investigation. The institution has retracted its previous statement about the circumstances surrounding the student's examination. Students are actively protesting for ...
Large section of IIT-Bombay faculty backs professor, flags damage to reputation
IIT-Bombay faculty marched in support of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. They expressed concern over premature reports damaging his reputation before facts emerged. The faculty forum clarified Doolla was temporarily relieved of duties for an unbiased probe. Students also showed s...
‘Sahil deserves justice’: IIT-Bombay student's kin demands CBI probe, seeks CCTV, phone, laptop details
Sahil Wakode's family demands a CBI inquiry into his alleged suicide at IIT-Bombay. They question the circumstances and suspect caste-based harassment led to his death. The family seeks full transparency and access to all evidence, including CCTV footage. They believe a larger co...
IIT Bombay suicide case: Students point to academic stress, reject casteism angle
A student's death at IIT-Bombay has ignited debate among peers. Some students reject caste discrimination claims, citing academic pressure instead. The deceased student was reportedly caught using a mobile phone during an examination. Investigations are ongoing into the circumsta...
‘Allow Process To Establish Facts’: IIT Madras Faculty Association Backs Prof Doolla In Sahil Wakode Case As Probe Intensifies
Mumbai: The IIT Madras Faculty Association on Monday came out in support of IIT Bombay Professor Suryanarayana Doolla amid mounting protests following the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode, calling for restraint as the investigation continues. The statement came aft...
Thane Ganeshotsav: Maharashtra Sports Club Unveils Eco-Friendly 'Gajraj Mahal' With Education Initiative
Thane, September 21, 2026: Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility, the Maharashtra Sports Club in Uthalsar, Thane, has unveiled a fictional replica of the "Gajraj Mahal" for this year’s Ganeshotsav celebrations. According to Cl...
IIT Bombay Faculty March In Support Of Prof Doolla Amid Student Sahil Wakode’s Death Probe And Campus Protests | Video
Mumbai: A large group of faculty members and staff at IIT Bombay marched in support of Prof Suryanarayana Doolla at the Powai campus amid protests over the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode. Faculty Forum Defends Professor’s Role Doolla, who was serving as Dean of A...
‘Can’t Believe He Could...’: Watch What Deceased IIT Bombay Student Sahil Wakode’s Friend Told FPJ
Mumbai: A friend of IIT Bombay second-year student Sahil Wakode, who reportedly died by suicide on campus, told The Free Press Journal on Monday that Wakode appeared happy and that he had not noticed anything unusual in his behaviour. Speaking to FPJ, Wakode's friend said, "He wa...
Pune: Suryadatta National School Receives ICOSA Education Impact Award 2026 In New Delhi
Pune: Suryadatta National School, Pune, was honoured with the ICOSA Education Impact Award 2026 at the 2nd ICOSA School Conclave & Awards held at the Multipurpose Hall (MPH), India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi. The award was presented by the International Council of Scho...
'Clarify Your Legal Status': IIT Bombay Professor Tells Faculty Forum After Body Defends Suryanarayana Doolla Amid Student Death Probe
Mumbai: IIT Bombay Professor of Sociology Suryakant Waghmore has publicly distanced himself from the institute’s Faculty Forum statement backing Professor Suryanarayana Doolla amid protests following the death of second-year student Sahil Wakode. Not me!! pic.twitter.com/347m1Vuf...
IIT-Bombay removes Doolla as Dean; students seek suspension as Professor
The institute's Director, Shireesh Kedare, in an official mail, said that Prof. Doolla, presently serving as Dean (Administrative Affairs), has been removed from the post, as per officials...
IIT-Bombay apologises for earlier statement on circumstances surrounding student’s death
The institute also took to social media to deny any reports surrounding the Director’s resignation
AI used in exam, a student’s death and a campus on the boil: Who is IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla
Students at IIT-Bombay are protesting and demanding action against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. Professor Doolla was involved in reporting alleged examination malpractice by a student who later died. The student's family has alleged harassment and caste-based discrimination ag...
Mumbai Chawl dweller Auto Driver helped son crack NEET from Kota coaching; Jaunpur’s Prabhat Will Now Become a Doctor
The career and coaching city of Kota continues to write stories of social change. It is helping talented students from villages and small towns who were earlier unable to fulfil their dreams due to a lack of proper guidance reach their goals. Another such example has emerged in t...
Who is Suryanarayana Doolla? IIT Bombay professor in focus in student suicide case
IIT Bombay's Suryanarayana Doolla was invigilating the exam in which the student, who died by suicide, was allegedly caught cheating using phone.
IIT Bombay Suspends Professor Suryanarayana Doolla As Dean With Immediate Effect Amid Probe Into Student Sahil Wakode’s Death
Mumbai: IIT Bombay on Monday suspended the deanship of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla with immediate effect and issued a formal apology retracting its earlier characterizations of the incident. The decision on suspension was taken by IIT Bombay Director Shireesh B. Kedare. The in...
IIT-Bombay faculty protest in support of prof Doolla after deanship suspension amid student death row
IIT-Bombay faculty protested the dean's suspension following a student's recent death. The dean's deanship was suspended pending an investigation into the student's suicide. Students demanded action and an independent investigation committee for the student's death. The institute...
Suicide case: IIT-Bombay apologises for disclosing student's AI-use statement; denies director’s resignation
IIT-Bombay suspended Professor Suryanarayana Doolla from his administrative post. Students protested the death of Sahil Wakode and demanded accountability. The institute issued a public apology for its earlier statements. Details surrounding the student's death remain under inves...
Jalgaon: One Million Students To Watch Short Film ‘Jyoti’ Simultaneously Across Maharashtra
Jalgaon: A historic film screening initiative will see around one million students across Maharashtra watch the short film Jyoti simultaneously on Tuesday, September 22, to mark the 200th birth anniversary year of Mahatma Jotiba Phule. The Ajanta Film Society has organised the in...
IIT Bombay Student Death Case: Professor Doolla To Face Suspension? Director Signs 18-Point Charter Late At Night Amid Protest
Mumbai: The standoff at IIT Bombay entered a new phase late Sunday after Director Prof Shireesh Kedare signed an 18-point charter presented by protesting students seeking accountability and institutional reforms following the death by suicide of BTech student Sahil Wakode. Kedare...
'I Have Not Said A Word Against Dalits': Cong’s Shama Mohamed Responds To Backlash Over IIT Bombay Student Suicide Remarks
Mumbai: Congress national spokesperson Dr Shama Mohamed has responded to the backlash over her remarks supporting IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla following the suicide of student Sahil Wakode. Defending her comments, Mohamed said she had not made any statement against D...
Professor's suspension, director's resignation clause: What are 18 demands of protesting students 'signed' by IIT Bombay director
IIT Bombay students submitted eighteen demands to the administration after a student's death. They seek accountability and an independent investigation into the circumstances. Students also requested changes to grievance mechanisms and improved mental health support. A public apo...
171 IIT students died unnatural deaths in 20 years, 82% suicides on campus: IIT alumnus' report
The data has been compiled by Dheeraj Singh, an IIT Kanpur alumnus and founder of a platform supporting students from SC/ST category.
Students Take Pledge To Build Drug-Free Society In MP’s Narmadapuram
Narmadapuram (Madhya Pradesh): The Drug-Free Youth Pledge Campaign for a Developed India was launched at Government Home Science Lead Postgraduate College, Narmadapuram, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Regional Directorate of National Service S...
IIT Bombay student death: Faculty Forum backs professor, says phone use was 'academic malpractice'
IIT Bombay's Faculty Forum supports Professor Suryanarayana Doolla after a student's death. The professor acted per institutional rules regarding smartphone use during an exam. The student was found using a phone and uploading the question paper to ChatGPT. No disciplinary action...