Binita Jaiswal

Chennai

Journalist at The New Indian Express

Correspondent at Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)

Binita is a journalist with @NewIndianXpress .Views expressed are personal.

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Sexual assault survivor gets 45 per cent in class 12 board exams, wants to become artist

5 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Binita Jaiswal

By Binita Jaiswal CHENNAI: Three years ago, a teenage girl was found wandering on the Marina beach after escaping years of sexual assault at home. On Monday, she celebrated a quiet victory -- passing the Class 12 boards with 274 marks. "I know 45% is not extraordinary, but considering everything I've been through, passing the exam was enough for me," the 18-year-old said.
Daughter of ex-bonded labourer scores 341, aims to be cardiologist

5 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Binita Jaiswal

By Binita Jaiswal CHENNAI: A Kenamma and R Sivasankaran, both children of rescued bonded labourers, have scored 341 and 401 marks (out of 600) respectively in their Class 12 state board exams, the results of which were declared on Thursday. Kenamma's mother Amulu said that she was rescued from a brick kiln, where she worked as a bonded labourer along with her husband, when her daughter was just six months old. "I have lost two of my daughters to diseases, Kenamma is my only hope.
Tamil Nadu mulls centralised portal to monitor PhD registrations

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Binita Jaiswal

By Binita Jaiswal CHENNAI: The state higher education department has decided to create a web portal, which would act as a centralised dashboard for data related to PhD works from across state universities. The initiative is aimed at monitoring PhD works, ensuring timely completion of the PhD, streamlining the process and keeping a tab on the quality of research work in state universities.
Tamil Nadu to study why scholars struggle to finish PhDs

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Binita Jaiswal

By Binita Jaiswal CHENNAI: Data from 13 state universities in Tamil Nadu have revealed that only 29.4% of PhD students are able to complete the course within five years. Alarmed by the figures, the Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education (TANSCHE) has decided to take up a detailed survey to identify the challenges faced by state institutions and PhD scholars that are causing delays.
Fund-starved UoM slashes guest faculty count, passes Rs 150-crore deficit budget

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Binita Jaiswal

By Binita Jaiswal "The non-plan account (expenditure) in 2024-25 stood at Rs 270.40 crore, however, after making all the budget cuts, they have managed to bring it down to Rs 246.47 crore," said a senate member. The non-plan account deals with the receipts and expenditure connected to the normal functioning of the university.
26 Chenai colleges seek to suspend courses as BCom, science enrolments drop

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Binita Jaiswal

By Binita Jaiswal CHENNAI: Many colleges which launched several commerce courses and in multiple shifts, riding the wave of popularity of BCom (bachelor in commerce), are now struggling to fill seats and drifting away to keep their head above water. With few takers, they are on course for a change. According to the data from the University of Madras (UoM), at least 26 arts and science-affiliated colleges have sought permission to suspend various courses from 2025 due to poor or zero enrolment.
26 Chennai colleges seek to suspend courses as BCom, science enrolments drop

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Binita Jaiswal

By Binita Jaiswal CHENNAI: Many colleges which launched several commerce courses and in multiple shifts, riding the wave of popularity of BCom (bachelor in commerce), are now struggling to fill seats and drifting away to keep their head above water. With few takers, they are on course for a change. According to the data from the University of Madras (UoM), at least 26 arts and science-affiliated colleges have sought permission to suspend various courses from 2025 due to poor or zero enrolment.
UPSC TN topper cleared test in 5th try

3 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Binita Jaiswal

By Binita Jaiswal A qualified chartered accountant by profession, Sivachandran, was against the concept of spending lakhs of rupees at coaching centres for his CSE preparation, from the very beginning. "It is a myth that you can't clear civil services without coaching. You just need to be determined and sincere in your efforts," he told TNIE. In all these years of preparation, he only attended mock tests conducted by various coaching centres.
57 clear UPSC exam from Tamil Nadu, 50 backed by 'Naan Mudhalvan'

3 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Binita Jaiswal

Many who cleared the examination and those from coaching centres attributed the assistance provided by the government's Naan Mudhalvan scheme as a key contributor to the improved results. "We have the best results in terms of quality and quantity this year, compared to the past three years," said S Chandru, academic head of the Shankar IAS Academy.
Governor may not get to appoint V-Cs in TN, but retains lot of powers on universities

3 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Subashini Vijayakumar |Binita Jaiswal

By Subashini Vijayakumar,Binita Jaiswal While the governor's nominee may not be able to sway the selection process given the government's majority in search panels, some academics wondered what would happen if the governor declines to send a nominee. This may again result in a deadlock in appointing the V-Cs, they said.