Saket Kumar Singh

  The University Grants Commission (UGC) Act is the foundational law governing higher education in India. First enacted in 1956, it established the UGC as the primary statutory body responsible for coordinating, determining and maintaining standards of university education across the country. Under the UGC Act, the Commission is empowered to: Recognise universities and colleges, Allocate grants to eligible institutions, Frame regulations on academic standards, Prescribe conditions for awarding degrees. In essence, the UGC Act is the cornerstone of the Indian higher education system — shaping its governance, quality assurance, and institutional accountability for almost seven decades. 📖 Why the UGC Act Matters The UGC Act holds importance on several fronts: 🎓 1. Quality Assurance The UGC sets minimum standards for academic programs — ensuring degrees awarded by Indian universities meet established benchmarks. 🏛 2. Recognition & Funding Recognition un...

  Iran stands today at one of the most volatile moments in its modern history. After decades of underlying tensions, massive economic distress , water shortages , repeated infrastructure failures , regional conflict, and political oppression have converged into a nationwide crisis with ramifications far beyond its borders. What was once a series of intermittent protests has now evolved into one of the most sustained and intense challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 Revolution. Below, we explore the roots, evolution, current state, and potential future of the situation in Iran—examining domestic pressures, state repression, international involvement, and the human toll of the unrest. 1. Historical and Structural Context Iran’s recent upheaval cannot be understood without first recognizing the compounded pressures the country has faced over years: Economic Crisis Iran’s economy has been in a deep downturn since 2024 , marked by steep inflation, rising poverty, and dimini...