The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2025, represents a legislative attempt to undermine and dismantle an institution that has contributed immensely to India’s intellectual and scientific growth, erode ISI’s autonomy and its long-standing culture of academic freedom. Shyamoli Jana Groundxero | November 10, 2025 A ghettoised sweatshop is exactly what the name suggests: a workplace, a sweatshop, […]
Prof. G.N. Saibaba memorial lecture on the occasion of his death anniversary on 12th October 2025 was held at HKS Surjeet Bhawan in New Delhi. Groundxero | Oct 13, 2025 G.N. Saibaba (1967 – 12 October 2024) was an Indian scholar, writer and human rights activist from Amalapuram, Andhra Pradesh. He constantly raised his voice for the […]
The summary dismissal of Prof. Sudharson from the Madras School of Social Work has precipitated much anger and disappointment in academic and activist circles. On social media, we have witnessed a large outpouring of support from current and former students. Over 160 academics from across the country have appealed to the Principal of MSSW to […]
On May 5, MSSW, a premier Social Work College in Chennai, terminated the services of one of its professors. The termination letter merely mentioned that he was ‘not diligent in discharge of his duties’. It did not specify what ‘duties’ he did not discharge. RG Sudharson, the terminated professor, who dares to question the governments policies […]