• The Problem of Academia: Favouritism, Nepotism, and the Crisis of Excellence in Indian Higher Education

    Introduction: A Silent Crisis in the Temple of Knowledge Universities are meant to be the custodians of knowledge, merit, and intellectual integrity. In India, they also carry the weight of a civilizational legacy—Nalanda, Takshashila, Vikramashila—institutions that once attracted scholars from across the world. Yet, in contemporary times, Indian higher education faces a profound and uncomfortable…

  • Why the World’s Top Universities List (2026) Has No Indian Institutions?

    Introduction Every year, global university ranking bodies release their latest lists measuring academic excellence, research impact, global reputation, and other critical indicators. The QS World University Rankings 2026 — one of the most authoritative global lists — was recently published, yet not a single Indian university made it into the top 100. In this article,…