Author name: Ashok Kumar

Lord Macaulay’s education system was a colonial legacy designed to serve imperial rule and create a cultureless elite. While it opened doors to modern knowledge, it displaced Indian languages and culture at a high cost. India’s education system reflects a transition from colonial administrative needs to contemporary nation-building goals. The comparison between Lord Macaulay’s educational […]

Despite the academic value attached to the PhD degree, an alarming parallel market has emerged that threatens its credibility. Globally, this market has evolved into an unethical industry involving Ghostwriting and Paper Mills. Joint reports from researchers and media outlets clearly indicate that theses and research papers are being bought and sold, a practice that

Recently, on 3rd March 2022, Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that a state cannot legislate the appointment of a Vice-Chancellor contrary to the provisions of the UGC Regulations. Therefore, if any state does not follow the apex court judgment, the appointments shall be unconstitutional. It is very unfortunate when the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor gets challenged after the selection, and the honourable courts turn down the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor on the basis of either not following the rules and regulations of the Act or the selected Vice-Chancellor not possessing the minimum qualifications as per the rules made by the UGC. If a Vice-Chancellor is removed by the Hon’ble High Court, a serious question arises in the mind – who should be held responsible for such a fault?

For a person in academia as a teacher, a Ph.D. is essential as it expands our knowledge base and keeps the learning loop continue unhindered. Ph. D. is not just a degree. While doing Ph. D. one learns how to address problems, how to behave with colleagues and how to remain calm in odd situations. Making Ph.D. mandatory for the post of Assistant Professor will only reinforce the fact that teaching is not an easy job and only dedicated candidates must enter the field. However, we should first check the mushrooming of fake Ph.D. degrees for quality assurance.