Again, none of the Indian universities could make it to the top 200 universities of the world. In the World University Ranking 2013-14 released by The Times Higher Education, California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California topped the list with overall score of 93 followed by the University of Oxford, Harvard University and Stanford University. Peking University, China is ranked 1 from the BRICS and emerging economies. But there is some relief for India in this category. Panjab University, Chandigarh is ranked no. 13 among universities in emerging economies, thanks to its (Panjab University) sustained focus on research which has given it an edge over the IITs in the Ranking. The World University Ranking—based on 13 performance indicators grouped in five categories, namely, teaching learning environment; research volume and reputation; research influence—clearly indicates the deplorable condition of research in Indian universities. But have we ever given a serious thought on why do Indian universities perform so poorly on global university rankings? Where do Indian universities lag behind— in research, or in academic infrastructure or in teaching-learning methodology?
Showing posts with label Vinay rai educationist. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vinay rai educationist. Show all posts
Wednesday, 11 December 2013
Why Do Indian Universities Lag Behind in Research & Innovation?
Again, none of the Indian universities could make it to the top 200 universities of the world. In the World University Ranking 2013-14 released by The Times Higher Education, California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California topped the list with overall score of 93 followed by the University of Oxford, Harvard University and Stanford University. Peking University, China is ranked 1 from the BRICS and emerging economies. But there is some relief for India in this category. Panjab University, Chandigarh is ranked no. 13 among universities in emerging economies, thanks to its (Panjab University) sustained focus on research which has given it an edge over the IITs in the Ranking. The World University Ranking—based on 13 performance indicators grouped in five categories, namely, teaching learning environment; research volume and reputation; research influence—clearly indicates the deplorable condition of research in Indian universities. But have we ever given a serious thought on why do Indian universities perform so poorly on global university rankings? Where do Indian universities lag behind— in research, or in academic infrastructure or in teaching-learning methodology?
Monday, 28 October 2013
Tale of Two...
The Worli Sea glazed to fill the darkness of his “slum-house” with its radiance. The shining contours of the city stroke his eyes and mocked the dark shadows on his shredded walls. Yes, it is the place called Dharvi in the heart of our commercial capital, Mumbai. Devour a lip savoring “chiki “or delight yourself in McDonalds, Mumbai is the station. The city of dreams itself is living in a contradiction, where one side is full of glamour and riches the other side doused in penury and slums.
The slums in dharvi have been called as an eyesore in the middle of India's financial capital. For the residents there it is home. The strong kinship enduring in the people of dharvi is inexplicable, the kind of alliance which the city life is deprived of. The extra effort of helping a neighbor , living like a community , washing clothes together and sharing joys as well as crisis. The aloof-society of the city lacks such bond and understanding. The city which is composed of riches is filled with the electrifying colors of glamour while the land of dharavi smolders with every chasing steps, the sound of the mischievous giggle and with a lot of underground biz happening there.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)