The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Watch: The troubling reality of India’s PhD scholars | Focus Tamil Nadu
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D. Suresh Kumar
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A professor at Sarah Tucker College has been suspended following allegations of demanding bribes from a research scholar for PhD guidance. The report highlights systemic issues of exploitation and harassment faced by PhD students in India.
Why it matters
The incident sheds light on the power imbalances and lack of accountability in academic research environments that can hinder student progress.
A professor at Tamil Nadu’s 131-year-old Sarah Tucker College in Tirunelveli was suspended after allegedly demanding ₹1 lakh from a research scholar for guiding her PhD.
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