scholars
Coverage of scholars in the Nexus archive.
- As Kashmir varsities cull ‘objectionable’ books, fear of losing academic rigour grows among scholars
Kashmir universities are removing 'objectionable' books, prompting concerns about self-censorship and state interference from political leaders, scholars, and professors. The move follows the circulation of a book profiling Kashmiri separatist leaders in J&K schools under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
- Scholars told to pursue research on societal, industrial needs
The conference provided a platform for scholars to present their research findings, receive expert feedback, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. Scholars were encouraged to pursue research aligned with societal and industrial needs.
- Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the "new normal"
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry reported that scholars' passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for over 20 hours before being allowed to leave the country. The ministry described Chinese pressure over Taiwan as the 'new normal.'