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Techno India University

Techno India University (TIU) is a Semi-private university in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, India.[1] The university is known for being one of the first privately owned universities in West Bengal.[1] The students of the university participate in various cultural and technical events across the city. [2][3]

History

In 2023, during the annual convocation event of the university that saw over 4500 students receive their degrees,[4] NR Narayana Murthy, the chief guest for the convocation[5] conferred a honorary doctorate in literature to Sushmita Sen.[6][7]

Controversies

Ragging

In August 2017, a freshman student with Engineering major reported a ragging case with his parents. This matter was unveiled when ABP Ananda telecast the news.[8][9]

Cheating and harassment

Also in 2017, widespread cheating at Techno India University was reported, as well as harassment of teachers who attempted to rectify the situation.[10]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Private varsity bill passed". 14 April 2014. Archived from the original on 14 April 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Kolkata school pupils craft Durga idol out of waste objects". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Northern University Bangladesh and Techno India University, India jointly organise 'Supply Chain Management Summit 2023'". The Daily Star. 21 June 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  4. ^ "NR Narayana Murthy congratulates learners at Techno India University convocation". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Narayana Murthy Warns About Impact Of India's "High Population Growth"". NDTV.com. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Sushmita Sen Gets Honorary Doctorate From A University In West Bengal". NDTV.com. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Techno India University Hosts Convocation Ceremony; Read full details here". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Ragging with 1st year student in Techno India University". ABP Ananda (in Bengali).
  9. ^ "Kolkata: First year student ragged, assaulted by seniors". India Today. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  10. ^ Ghosh, Ekabali (21 December 2017). "Techno India University: Where students boldly abuse teachers and cheat in exams". Newslaundry.

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