Journalism of Courage
Vidheesha Kuntamalla covers Education in Delhi for The Indian Express.
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October 04, 2025 11:06 IST
The event, titled ‘Ladakh Crisis: The Battle of Identity’, featured political activist and Kargil Democratic Alliance member Sajjad Kargili and former MLA Asgar Ali Karbalai.
Sat, Oct 04, 2025
October 03, 2025 05:40 IST
“There is a space constraint with many optional courses and tutorials being offered... It is difficult to slot each class, since many are overlapping,” she told The Indian Express.
Fri, Oct 03, 2025
October 01, 2025 18:21 IST
US government shutdown impact, US consulate visa fees: For immigrants, visa holders, and international students, the central question is: how does this political fight affect their lives in the US?
Fri, Oct 03, 2025
September 27, 2025 08:15 IST
The H-1B visa dates back to 1990, under the Immigration Act, and was designed to allow US employers to hire foreign professionals in “specialty occupations” as per the US Immigration and Nationality Act.
Tue, Sep 30, 2025
September 24, 2025 11:06 IST
H-1B visa rule changes explained: Attorneys tell The Indian Express the proposal could face legal challenges before taking effect in the 2026 H-1B lottery.
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
September 23, 2025 13:45 IST
The L-1 has been used for decades by multinational firms to shuffle executives and staff between overseas and US offices. How is it different from H-1B, and who is eligible?
Wed, Sep 24, 2025
September 21, 2025 06:40 IST
According to the World Telugu Federation, one in every three Indians in Silicon Valley is a Telugu-speaking person from either Telangana or Andhra Pradesh.
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
September 20, 2025 21:30 IST
$100,000 entry fee on H-1B visa holders: The Indian Express speaks to US immigration lawyers on how the fine print of the White House move may play out.
Sun, Sep 21, 2025
September 20, 2025 06:20 IST
The winners, sporting yellow marigold garlands, were hoisted onto shoulders and paraded toward the iconic Vivekananda statue inside the Arts Faculty on North Campus, a ritual etched in DU’s student politics.
Sat, Sep 20, 2025
September 19, 2025 17:18 IST
The ABVP secured three of the four central panel posts and the NSUI bagged the fourth
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
September 19, 2025 15:53 IST
In 2024, ABVP bagged two posts — vice-president and secretary, while NSUI secured the president and joint secretary posts.
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
September 19, 2025 07:42 IST
DUSU Election Result 2025, Delhi University (DU) Election Results Counting Live Updates: Of the 1.53 lakh registered voters, 60,272 students cast their ballots, pushing this year’s turnout to 39.36%.
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
September 19, 2025 05:46 IST
Most vacancies in language courses and under quota; principals and faculty point to structural and policy-related issues
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
September 19, 2025 05:36 IST
Varsity records modest recovery after last year’s low of 35.2%, but falls short of 2023’s 42%
Fri, Sep 19, 2025
September 17, 2025 16:28 IST
The shift towards AI for campaigning comes after the Delhi High Court came down heavily on candidates last year for defacing public property with posters and banners
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
September 12, 2025 19:08 IST
Data show that political violence in America is rising, becoming more partisan, and more focused on elected officials. Behind this disturbing trend is polarisation, misinformation, and the easy availability of deadly firearms
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
September 12, 2025 13:11 IST
Voting for the elections will be held on September 18, and counting of votes is scheduled for September 19.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
September 12, 2025 12:09 IST
This comes two years after it suspended him over his alleged role in supporting students during the protests in 2022-2023
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
September 11, 2025 14:45 IST
Harini Amarasuriya’s alma mater, Hindu College, is preparing to honour her with an honorary doctorate at a special convocation in mid-October.
Thu, Sep 11, 2025
September 10, 2025 17:34 IST
Across Delhi’s universities, each news bulletin from Kathmandu sends a new wave of panic.
Thu, Sep 11, 2025
September 05, 2025 06:13 IST
DU's Hindu College has once again secured the first position in the NIRF collegewise rankings, followed by Miranda House in the second place.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
September 05, 2025 05:00 IST
In the ‘overall category’, covering all the educational institutions in the country, IIT Delhi ranks fourth, JNU ninth, Jamia 13th, and DU 15th. DU also maintains its dominance in the colleges category — its colleges have grabbed the top five spots, and 10 spots in the list of top 20.
Fri, Sep 05, 2025
September 03, 2025 07:05 IST
SC has questioned a 2014 judgment that exempted minority schools from the ambit of Right to Education Act. The key issue is to strike a balance between minority rights and the universal right to education
Wed, Sep 03, 2025
September 02, 2025 18:02 IST
Enacted in 2009, the Right to Education introduced several norms, like a quota in schools for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. However, it allowed some exemptions.
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
September 02, 2025 11:33 IST
Some risked it all to join, others deferred — The Indian Express spoke to Indian students caught between ambition and America’s politics.
Thu, Sep 04, 2025
