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December 6, 2022
University Grants Commission (UGC), India, issues a Public Notice announcing an amendment to its Regulations on the Categorization of Universities for Grant of Graded Autonomy.
• Public Notice regarding University Grants Commission (Categorization of Universities (Only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy) (First Amendment) Regulation, 2022.
This Public Notice pertains to the amendment in the University Grants Commission (Categorization of Universities (only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy) Regulations, 2018.
The regulations divide all universities into three categories for granting graded autonomy. The relevant provision defining that categorization is as follows:
• Framework for Categorization of Universities for Grant of Graded Autonomy
The Commission shall categorize Universities into the following three categories, i.e., Category-I, Category-II, and Category-III, based on the parameters laid down in sub-clauses (i), (ii), and (iii) and as notified by the Commission through detailed guidelines from time to time.
(i) Category-I University:
University shall be in Category-I if
a. NAAC has accredited it with a score of 3.51 or above; or
b. It has received a corresponding accreditation grade/score from a reputed accreditation agency empanelled by the UGC; or
c. It has been ranked among the top 500 of reputed world rankings, such as Times Higher Education or QS.
(ii) Category-II University:
University shall be in Category II if
a. It has been accredited by NAAC with a score of 3.26 and above, up to 3.50, or
b. It has received a corresponding accreditation grade/score from a reputed accreditation agency empanelled by the UGC.
(iii) Category-III University:
University shall be in Category III if it does not come under Category-I or Category II.
These regulations apply to all universities, i.e., “all universities established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act, or a State Act and any Institution Deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956”.
The regulations fully explain how much and what autonomy and authorizations each category receives.
Category-1 Universities get exceptional autonomy, while Category-2 Universities receive lesser independence, but Category-3 Universities are not granted that freedom.
The UGC categorizes all universities accordingly.
Are you aware of your University’s Category? What is it?
If it does not come in Category-1 or Category-2, then yours is a “Category-3 University.”
Source: UGC
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Oxford Word of the Year 2022 is: 'Goblin Mode'
Oxford, December 05, 2022 — More than 300,000 English speakers voted to choose the “Word of the Year.” And the winner is: “Goblin Mode.”
As Oxford University Press (OUP) explained, ‘Goblin mode’ is a slang term often used in the expressions ‘in goblin mode’ or ‘to go goblin mode.’ It is a type of behavior that is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, careless, or greedy, typically in a way that rejects social norms or expectations.
“Although first seen on Twitter in 2009, goblin mode went viral on social media in February 2022, quickly making its way into newspapers and magazines after being tweeted in a mocked-up headline. The term then rose in popularity over the months following as Covid lockdown restrictions eased in many countries and people ventured out of their homes more regularly. Seemingly, it captured the prevailing mood of individuals who rejected the idea of returning to ‘normal life, or rebelled against the increasingly unattainable aesthetic standards and unsustainable lifestyles exhibited on social media,” OUP added.
At a special event to announce this year’s approach to selecting the Oxford Word of the Year, Ben Zimmer, American linguist and lexicographer, said: “Goblin Mode does speak to the times and the zeitgeist, and it is certainly a 2022 expression. People are looking at social norms in new ways. It allows people to ditch social norms and embrace new ones.”
Casper Grathwohl, President of Oxford Languages, said: “We were hoping the public would enjoy being brought into the process, but this level of engagement with the campaign caught us by surprise. The strength of the response highlights how important our vocabulary is to understanding who we are and processing what’s happening to the world around us. Given the year we’ve just experienced, ‘Goblin mode’ resonates with all of us who feel a little overwhelmed. It’s a relief to acknowledge that we’re not always the idealized, curated selves we’re encouraged to present on our Instagram and TikTok feeds. It has been demonstrated by the dramatic rise of platforms like BeReal, where users share images of their unedited selves, often capturing self-indulgent moments in goblin mode. People are embracing their inner goblin, and voters choosing ‘goblin mode’ as the Word of the Year tells us the concept is likely here to stay.”
Oxford University Press (OUP) is one of the world’s largest university presses with a broad global presence. It prints in many countries, in more than 40 languages, and various formats - print and digital. As a result, OUP products cover a vast academic and educational spectrum. For example, the Oxford English Dictionary, published by Oxford University Press, is the principal historical dictionary of the English language.
Oxford University Press (OUP) is a department of the prestigious “University of Oxford.”
Source: Oxford University Press
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The Embassy of Italy is organizing the 7th edition of World Week of Italian Cuisine in India.
— The upcoming events are focused on friendliness, innovation, and sustainability and are committed to celebrating & promote Italian cuisine.
Photo: L-R Chef Fulvio Ventura, H.E Vincenzo de Luca, Chef Sambhavi Joshi, Karan Tripathi & Magandeep Singh. Image provided by the Embassy of Italy, New Delhi.
NEW DELHI, December 05, 2022 — Italian cuisine is one of the most loved cuisines across the globe, including India. Typical Italian cooking is earth-friendly, i.e., vegetarian or plant-based. The Embassy of Italy in New Delhi will launch the 7th Edition of the World Week of Italian Cuisine (WWIC) in India, which is taking place in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru from November 30 to December 10, 2022.
The WWIC was born in 2016 and has become one of the leading initiatives to promote the excellence of Italian Agri-Food abroad.
“Kickstarting with the Press Event on November 30, the week-long festival concludes in New Delhi with a Grand Finale on December 09 by the Michelin star Chef, Cristina Bowerman. She will also entertain Mumbai food lovers in engaging activities before flying to New Delhi, where she will be the protagonist of workshops and live cooking shows. Furthermore, Michelin star Chef, Adriano Baldassarre, will delight the Bengaluru audience with a special Italian Menu presented at the Quad (BLR International Airport). Last but not least, Kolkata will experience a night of Italian Design and Food,” the Embassy of Italy announced.
Ambassador of Italy to India and Nepal, Vincenzo de Luca, said, “We look forward to celebrating the 7th edition of the World Week of Italian Cuisine in India. This year, the theme is pivoting on Italian cuisine’s “ingredients for health and our planet’s protection.” It was one of the pillars of the Italian G20 Presidency in 2021. For the upcoming edition, we have partnered with several Italian restaurants across India to focus on mutual trust, cooperation, and sustainability between Italy and India. We are keen on discussing the strong bridge between tradition and innovation in the Italian gastronomic landscape. Furthermore, we wish to discuss sustainability while honoring the conviviality essence of Indian and Italian lifestyles.”
Chef Cristina Bowerman said, “Italian Culture is boundless: art, history, architecture, design, fashion, and much more, but the most powerful dissemination tool is - and will always be - Enogastronomy, present, and past. For us chefs, the best way to describe who we are is to do what we love the most: cooking. To tell about our Culture through traditional and modern food is a privilege. We are extremely proud to be able to develop a program, political under every aspect, aiming at carrying forward and spreading the extremely high standards of our quality and uniqueness in the world.”
Source: Embassy of Italy, New Delhi
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