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The Missing Diversity in India’s Justice System
Shreehari Paliath, in IndiaSpend, highlights the findings from the fourth edition of the India Justice Report (IJR) 2025.
University Frisbee team brings home the gold
The Azim Premji University Frisbee team won the gold medal at the National College Ultimate Championships (NCUC), held between 5 – 6 April 2025, at BITS Pilani, Rajasthan.
Campus Bengaluru
Ambedkar Jayanti 2025: What were Babasaheb’s views on land, caste and India’s agrarian economy?
Awanish Kumar on Ambedkar’s thoughts on land and agriculture and their relationship with class and caste in rural Indian society, as highlighted by Rajat Ghai in DownToEarth
In Eastern Himalaya, a rare tree emerges, but its future is unclear
Using alternative frameworks to bolster community stewardship could help protect species like E. prunifolius while ensuring sustainable use in priority areas outside protected areas, says Pijush Kumar Dutta, in Nature India.

Seeds of Change: How a Sarjapura village transformed its waste into nourishment
In collaboration with Hasiru dala and the Billapura Panchayat, researchers, along with Akshaya, tried to engage with the village women to help them adopt more sustainable and environment-friendly waste management practices.
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India’s consensus on school education makes space for optimism
A remarkable convergence of views on this elementary matter of the country’s social and economic well-being offers us the common ground needed to do what must be done for education, writes Anurag Behar, in Mint.
Dealing with nature’s unwelcome guests
Last month, the country’s leading experts on bioinvasion united for a unique meeting to devise ways to combat the scourge of invasive alien species, reports Nandita Jayaraj.
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Government generic drug stores helped save 40% of medical bills for households: Study
The research was conducted by the Centre for Media Studies, a non-government research think tank funded by Azim Premji University.
State Curriculum Framework for School Education Integration Workshop underway in Kohima
During the workshop, participants will engage in discussions, refine content, and ensure that the final State Curriculum Framework for School Education (SCF-SE) is a well-structured and comprehensive document, writes Thejoto Nienu, in Eastern Mirror.
State Curriculum Framework for School Education integration workshop underway
The workshop, held in collaboration with Azim Premji University, is expected to finalise a framework that will be a critical step toward implementing NEP 2020 in Nagaland.
எப்படி இருக்கிறது நிதிநிலை அறிக்கை?
சமத்துவமின்மை என்பது பொருளாதாரக் கட்டமைப்பு நிலைமைகளால் ஏற்படும் விளைவே, என்பதை ஸ்ரீனிவாஸ் ராகவேந்திரா அவர்கள் தி ஹிந்து நாளிதழில் வலியுறுத்துகிறார்
Campus Bengaluru
Media must lead the fight against climate change: Assam minister calls for responsible reporting
Assam Revenue, Science & Technology, and Climate Change Minister Keshab Mahanta emphasised the vital role of the media in tackling climate change challenges during a workshop on ‘Climate Change and the Role of the Media’.
Sprig break: Meet the urban farmer selling ‘weeds’, and ancient recipes for them too
From curries to chutneys, there are countless ways people traditionally used the greens that are today disposed of as waste, says Suresh Kumar G, in Hindustan Times.
Climate Change Education: How District-Level Data Can Boost Resilience
Santonu Goswami, in The Hindu, highlights an effort at Azim Premji University that, for the first time, provides district-level climate projections for every region in India.
Exploring Careers and Courses in Sustainability: The Future of Green Jobs
Addressing the growing interest in sustainability careers, The Hindu hosted a webinar titled “Careers and Courses in Sustainability”, featuring experts from academia and industry.
Udyam Hosts Vihaan 11.0 to Strengthen CSR and Social Impact
The CSR committee of NMIMS Bengaluru hosted its flagship CSR and social impact conclave that provided a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation, enabling NGOs and businesses to grow using sustainable means.
11 Richest States Allocate 4% of Budget for Justice Delivery
Shreehari Paliath, in IndiaSpend, provides insights from the Budgets for Justice report, which analysed budgets of India’s 11 states with the highest gross domestic product with a population of at least 10 million since 2021 – 22.
‘Chhaava’, Illegal Immigrants and Bad Histories
Our goal, while producing and consuming history, should be to learn about varied pasts and not to hold or win competitions, affirming the superiority and righteousness of some over the others, writes Anshu Saluja in Deccan Herald.
Three-Language Formula: Chattisgarh Offers an Education Case Study
The National Education Policy’s (NEP’s) approach could give a fillip to linguistic diversity and also improve education, writes Anurag Behar in Mint.
Fostering Fraternity
The NCERT’s new Grade VI social science textbook, introduced in 2024, takes a noticeably different approach to fraternity compared to the previous 2006 edition, writes Amman Madan in Deccan Herald.
Mountains of Life, a five-day climate festival, to begin on March 3 at Kuvempu varsity
The festival will bring together students, artists, non-governmental organisations, teachers, young professionals, and local communities to share their experiences of living and working in the mountains.
Rethinking Careers: Making Sustainability a Mainstream Choice
A national-level initiative to train teachers in sustainability education can ensure that students across India receive relevant and forward-thinking education in this crucial field, writes Santonu Goswami, in The Hindu.
Scientists Called to Use Storytelling for Climate Action
As the climate crisis accelerates, this blend of science and storytelling may prove to be one of the most powerful tools in inspiring real, lasting change.
How scientists can drive climate action: celebrate nature and promote hope
“After years of storytelling and running classes and festivals, I have seen first-hand how a love of nature makes people want to protect it”, says Harini Nagendra, in Nature.
For a Fistful of Self-Respect: India’s Working Class Deserves Better
Rajendran Narayanan, in Deccan Herald, presents some vignettes that reflect the daily struggles of millions of Indians.
India’s education system must adapt better to the real world out there
Students must be prepared for what they will face in their work lives. Apprenticeship-based learning offers a way out. But for that, India’s educational mindset must shift, writes Anurag Behar, in Mint.
Assam to witness rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns by 2040: Study
Mean annual temperatures in some districts of the state may rise by up to 0.83 degrees Celsius, as revealed by Santonu Goswami, while launching the climate projections data in Assam.
Assam to see higher temps, lesser rainfall by 2040: Study
Assam’s climate is projected to undergo significant changes by 2040, posing substantial challenges to the state’s economy, ecosystem and public health, as highlighted by the Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability at Azim Premji University.
Paternalistic Prejudices, Parochial Interventions and Rigid Social Structures: Impediments to Puroik Social Mobility
Vijitha Rajan and Aboobacker P K, in The New Leam, highlight learnings from their research study that explored trajectories of education, livelihood, and social mobility of the Puroik tribe in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
ಧರ್ಮ,ರಾಜಕೀಯದಿಂದ ಅಧೀನ ಮನಸ್ಥಿತಿಗೆ ತಳ್ಳುವ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ:ವಿಮರ್ಶಕ ನರಹಳ್ಳಿ ಬಾಲಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ
ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಕಾಲಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಧರ್ಮ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜಕೀಯದಿಂದ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಅಧೀನ ಮನಸ್ಥಿತಿಗೆ ತಳ್ಳುವ
ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ನಡೆದಿವೆ ಎಂದು ವಿಮರ್ಶಕ ಡಾ.ನರಹಳ್ಳಿ ಬಾಲಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ಹೇಳಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

