Delhi
JNU vice-chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar named new UGC chief
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice-Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar was appointed on Friday as chair of the higher education regulator University Grants Committee (UGC).
The federal education ministry said in the notice that Kumar has been appointed for five years from the date of taking office or until he turns 65 or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
Kumar’s name was shortlisted for the position along with University of Pune Vice-Chancellor Nitin R Karmalkar and UGC-affiliated Inter-University Accelerator Centre Director Avinash Chandra Pandey. The appointment comes as the higher education sector changes with the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020.
Kumar is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. He was a professor at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, before being named vice-chancellor in 2016. Days before his JNU term ends in January 2021, the Education Ministry granted him an extension “until further orders”.
Kumar’s tenure as vice-chancellor coincided with the 2016 charges of sedition by student leaders for allegedly shouting anti-India slogans, protesting against rising dormitory fees and a January 2020 attack on campus by masked thugs that injured several students and teachers. He There have been disputes with student and faculty unions over issues such as seats on research courses being cut, how statutory body meetings are held and irregularities in faculty appointments.
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Hollywood
Ali Fazal to star with ‘powerhouse of talent’, Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Rule Breakers
Ali Fazal to star with Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Rule Breakers, directed by Bill Guttentag, exploring resilience in Afghanistan, set for March 2025 release.
Ali Fazal is set to star alongside master writer and Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Rule Breakers. The project, produced by Angel Studios, marks yet another milestone in Fazal’s international career. (Also read: Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal name their baby girl Zuneyra Ida Fazal. Know the meaning)
About Rule Breaker and collab with PWB
Rule Breakers, directed by two time Oscar winner Bill Guttentag, explores themes of resilience and defiance in Afghanistan. The film is set for a release in March 2025.
“I am thrilled to be a part of Rule Breakers and to share the screen with such a talented actress as Phoebe Waller-Bridge,” said Fazal. “This project resonates with me deeply, and I believe it’s crucial to tell stories that highlight the strength and resilience of individuals in challenging circumstances. I look forward to bringing this narrative to life and reaching audiences globally.”
Speaking about working with Phoebe, Ali said, “I am so thrilled to be able to support a film that we think every parent should take their daughter to watch in the theatres. And the story being so inspiring, it was no surpise that Phoebe also stepped in.. of course she is a powerhouse of talent so her addition am sure has lifted the film to greater heights. We play key roles at different stages in Roya mehboob’s life and journey along with the Afghani robotics team for girls”.
Phoebe and Ali’s Hollywood journeys
Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a British actor, writer, and producer known for her sharp wit and unique storytelling. She created and starred in the acclaimed TV series Fleabag, which won multiple awards and resonated widely for its dark humour and raw honesty. Waller-Bridge also contributed to Killing Eve, showcasing her knack for complex, unpredictable female characters.
Ali Zafar is the busiest Indian actor in Hollywood, having starred in Fast and Furious franchise, Victoria and Abdul, Death on the Nile and Kandahar. In India, he will be seen in the Mirzapur movie soon.
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