Five student movements that reshaped India’s politics, education and public policy. (IANS Photo) Student protests have played a defining role in shaping modern India. While many campus demonstrations remain local, some have gone far beyond university walls, influencing governments, changing public policy, and leaving a lasting mark on the country’s political and educational landscape.From language…

In a government school classroom in Dowleswaram, a physical science teacher noticed something in a Class 10 student that would eventually take her all the way to New Delhi, and possibly, one day, to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).That student is Kandula Jessie. She is 14 years old, the daughter of a carpenter, and…

Student protest at Jantar Mantar brings JNU research scholar Neha Bora into focus A student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over examination-related issues and demands for greater accountability brought several student representatives into the public eye. Among them was JNU research scholar Neha Bora, who was seen participating in the demonstrations and addressing gatherings during…