Tussle with Governor troubling higher education? Kerala govt says...
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This year marks a historic milestone for Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi, as we celebrate 70 glorious years of existence. Seven
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The persistent assumption that women don't 'belong' in technical fields continues to influence educational and job decisions across the country, costing India approximately $3 trillion in lost GDP per year
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A large proportion of those who go for higher education from India don't return," Prof Nayyar pointed out
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