(8 Aug 2026) In part 1 of this 3 part series leading up to Book Lovers Day on 9th August, National Librarians Day on 12th August and independence day on 15th August, StoryBoard18’s Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta takes a close look at how libraries came to be built in India. “India has a rich history…
(27 Jul 2026) Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have ordered a multi-level audit across all public libraries and educational institutions to purge books and digital archives flagged as “anti-national” or “glorifying terrorism”. The move has drawn sharp reaction from scholars and residents of Kashmir, who argue that the region’s academic freedom is being systematically destroyed. In an…
(10 Jul 2026) The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and IP Australia have entered into an Agreement on access to CSIR’s Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (CSIR-TKDL) during the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit held in Melbourne, Australia, on 9 July 2026. The Agreement was concluded in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India,…
(6 May 2026) Scientists applying to India’s leading research funding agency will be obliged to declare whether any of their publications have been retracted in the past five years. In new guidelines unveiled by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), applicants to its Advanced Research Grant will be obliged to disclose any retractions in the…
(16 March 2026) University rankings have become a key measure of success for India, even at the highest political levels. Yet, as in other countries ranking regimes have created distortions in research practices. Exploring the data behind India’s “ranking mania” Muthu Madhan argues rankings have failed to deliver on their promises. “When metrics are treated…
(22 Feb 2026) At the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (popularly known as Patna zoo), learning now goes beyond animal enclosures. Tucked near the nursery, a unique ‘Nature Library’ is drawing students and wildlife enthusiasts egaer to explore ecology and conservation through books, workshops and hand-on activities. It supports the zoo’s broader mission of conservation education,…
(17 Feb 2026) The novelty of generative AI is behind us. In 2026, Indian higher education will no longer be asking whether AI will disrupt campuses but how to embed it responsibly into everyday academic life. With India’s tech industry expected to cross US$280 billion in annual revenue and AI projected to add about US$1.7…
(19 Jan 2026) The Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) [of Cambodia] and the Indian Embassy in Cambodia inaugurated a new science library at Hun Sen Treng High School in Ratanak Mondul district of Battambang province on Saturday, marking a significant step in the kingdom’s effort for technology-driven development. The facility was funded…
(12 Jan 2026) In a landmark move toward social equity and technological empowerment, the Minister for Water Resources, Roshy Augustine, officially inaugurated the STRIDE Maker Studio at the Sarvodaya Library in Valakkayam. Addressing the gathering, Minister Roshy Augustine described the STRIDE Maker Studio as a vital stepping stone in Kerala’s journey toward becoming a…
(20 Dec 2025) PM Narendra Modi Friday put traditional medicine at the centre of global health conversation, flagging launch of Traditional Medicine Global Library (TMGL) as a shared international platform to anchor ayuveda, yoga & other ancient systems in research, policy and evidence-based care. The TMGL hosts content from 194 countries and marks a…