Banaras Hindu University

IISc Tops National University Rankings Third Time In A Row

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 3, 2018

The Indian Institute of Science (IISC) in Bengaluru was adjudged the overall best institution in the country by the HRD Ministry's national ranking framework.

JNU Professor Rakesh Bhatnagar Appointed BHU Vice Chancellor

Education | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 24, 2018

JNU Professor Rakesh Bhatnagar has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the HRD Ministry said today.

UGC Grants Autonomy To 60 Educational Institutions: Here's What It Means

Education | Written By Maitree Baral | Thursday March 22, 2018

JNU and BHU are among the 5 Central Universities which have been granted the autonomy by UGC.

Banaras Hindu University Didn't Allow Play Glorifying Godse At Fest: Probe

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 18, 2018

The Banaras Hindu University (BHU) did not allow a play glorifying Nathuram Godse to be staged at its annual cultural festival, a probe committee has found. Trouble had erupted on the BHU campus last month when a group of students claimed that a play which showed Mahatma Gandhi in a poor light and celebrated his killer, Godse, had been staged at th...

BHU Student's Monologue Features Nathuram Godse, Complaint Filed

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Thursday February 22, 2018

A group of students from the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have objected to the staging of a play on Nathuram Godse at the university and written to the police seeking action against its organisers.The monologue was part of Sanskriti 2018, a three-day cultural festival organised by the Faculty of Arts.

Madan Mohan Malviya's 156th Birthday: 5 Important Things To Know

Education | Written by Anisha Singh | Monday December 25, 2017

India celebrates the 156th birthday of Madan Mohan Malviya today. Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya is not only known for his role in the Indian Freedom struggle but is also a notable educationist.

Student Group Goes On Rampage In Banaras Hindu University After Arrest

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Wednesday December 20, 2017

Violence broke out in Banaras Hindu University today to protest the arrest of a student leader affiliated to the Samajwadi Party for allegedly creating ruckus at several events in recent days.

Now Padmavati's Johar, Triple Talaq Feature in BHU MA History Questions

Education | Written By Maitree Baral | Tuesday December 12, 2017

After the much talked about 'GST in Kautilya Arthshastra' and 'Manu is the first Indian Thinker of Globalisation' questions in MA Political Science first semester question paper; MA History students now have been asked questions related to Rani Padmavati's Johar, triple talaq and halala.

It's Time To Think About Koop Mandook Acharya Degrees: Kerala Finance Minister's Response To BHU Questions

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Sunday December 10, 2017

Master's degree students at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) were perplexed after questions on "GST (Goods and Services Tax) in Kautilya's Arthashastra (economics)" and "Manu on globalisation" appeared in the political science examination on December 4.

Blog: No, The 'M' In Aligarh Muslim University Is Not A Problem

Blog | Mohd Asim | Wednesday October 11, 2017

Did changing Elphinstone Station to Prabha Devi avert the tragedy there? The UGC needs to get real.

No Plan To Change Universities' Names, Says Centre After Recommendation

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 9, 2017

Union Education Minister Prakash Javadekar today denied there were plans to drop 'Muslim' and 'Hindu' from the names of Aligarh Muslim University and Banaras Hindu University. A University Grants Commission (UGC) panel has recommended the change in names saying they do not reflect their secular character.

Drop 'Muslim' And 'Hindu' From Names Of Universities: Education Panel

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 9, 2017

Words such as "Hindu" and "Muslim" in names of universities -- Banaras Hindu University and Aligarh Muslim University -- do not reflect their secular character and should be dropped, a panel of the top education regulator UGC has recommended

BHU Student Arrested For 'Dragging And Slapping' Classmate

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

A student of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) was arrested today after his classmate accused him of "dragging and slapping" her, police said.

Varanasi University (BHU) To Reopen, Chief Goes On 'Indefinite Leave': Reports

India News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Monday October 2, 2017

Girish Chandra Tripathi, the Vice Chancellor of the Banaras Hindu University that was accused of mishandling student protests last month, went on "indefinite leave" today, according to news agencies Press Trust of India and IANS, quoting unnamed university officials.

UP Police Begin Probe In Late-Night Violence At Banaras Hindu University

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Saturday September 30, 2017

Twenty top university officials have been sent notices by UP police's crime branch days after clashes broke out at Banaras Hindu University. They have been asked to record their statement in the late-night violence in which several students, including women, and two journalists were injured.