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How long should a PhD take? Completing sooner doesn’t mean better research

There is no need to make PhD programmes shorter or longer for their own sake. The objective is clear — timely completion of rigorous research.

15.10.2026 10

ThePrint

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

Language links

India’s linguistic richness reflects our civilizational experience, constitutional design and democratic character. Together, these civilizational,...

07.08.2026 30

The Statesman

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

IITs must continue to study ancient knowledge systems. Methods should be open to criticism

In modern research, we do not shy away from controversial or unconventional research questions. Instead, we subject it to stricter safeguards.

11.07.2026 30

ThePrint

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

CBSE’s three-language policy is misunderstood

A complete understanding of the three-language policy also requires looking beyond Classes IX and X.

10.06.2026 50

ThePrint

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

India is losing out from the glamour around English. Cultivate multilingual workplaces

AI can help create multilingual workforces. English isn't India’s destiny.

04.05.2026 40

ThePrint

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

Best of Both Sides: UGC’s draft curriculum pairs contemporary Mathematics with civilisational literacy

26.09.2025 30

Indian Express

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar

Best of Both Sides: UGC’s draft curriculum pairs contemporary Mathematics with civilisational literacy

26.09.2025 40

Indian Express

Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar