Techno India University Explained
| Techno India University |
| Native Name: | টেকনো ইন্ডিয়া বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় |
| Motto: | Harnessing technology enriching life |
| Vice Chancellor: | Prof. Samiran Chattopadhyay |
| Chairman: | Dr.(Prof). Goutam Roy Chowdhury |
| Head: | Techno India University |
| Address: | EM-4, EM Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar |
| Postcode: | 700091 |
| Coordinates: | 22.5759°N 88.4272°W |
| Colours: | Red & White |
Techno India University (TIU) is a private university in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.[1] The university is known for being one of the first privately owned universities in West Bengal. 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
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 2014-04-14 . Private varsity bill passed . 2023-08-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140414223415/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120707/jsp/calcutta/story_15700394.jsp#.U0xigtLP1qY . 14 April 2014 .
- Web site: Kolkata school pupils craft Durga idol out of waste objects . 2023-08-11 . www.telegraphindia.com.
- Web site: 2023-06-21 . Northern University Bangladesh and Techno India University, India jointly organise 'Supply Chain Management Summit 2023' . 2023-08-11 . The Daily Star . en.
- Web site: NR Narayana Murthy congratulates learners at Techno India University convocation . 2023-08-11 . www.telegraphindia.com.
- Web site: Narayana Murthy Warns About Impact Of India's "High Population Growth" . 2023-08-11 . NDTV.com.
- Web site: Sushmita Sen Gets Honorary Doctorate From A University In West Bengal . 2023-08-11 . NDTV.com.
- Web site: Techno India University Hosts Convocation Ceremony; Read full details here . 2023-08-11 . www.telegraphindia.com.
- Web site: Ragging with 1st year student in Techno India University. ABP Ananda. bn.
- Web site: Kolkata: First year student ragged, assaulted by seniors . 2023-08-21 . India Today . en.
- Web site: Ghosh . Ekabali . 2017-12-21 . Techno India University: Where students boldly abuse teachers and cheat in exams . Newslaundry.
