Student unions once occupied a central place in university life across India. Their utility was widely acknowledged. They offered structured avenues for participation beyond the classroom, trained young people in democratic methods, channelled energies into constructive outlets, and linked students with institutional authorities.

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साल 1964-65 में मेरे माता-पिता आगरा के सेंट पीटर्स कॉलेज की मासिक फीस सिर्फ छह से 10 रुपये भरते थे। स्कूल की यूनिफॉर्म साधारण सूती खाकी होती थी और इसके अलावा कोई छिपा हुआ खर्च नहीं था...

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India is witnessing a huge boom in PhDs. Every year, around 30,000 to 35,000 people earn doctoral degrees. The number of research scholars in universities has reached nearly 350,000. On paper, this looks like an impressive achievement. But the reality on the ground tells a very different story.