Appa Rao Podile

Rohith Vemula wasn't Dalit, didn't commit suicide due to external factors: Report

Hyderabad University Dalit scholar Rohith Vemula did not commit suicide because of any pressure exerted by union ministers Smriti Irani and Bandaru Dattatreya or university`s Vice Chancellor Appa Rao Podile and that it was a decision "of his own", an inquiry commission has found.

Aug 16, 2017, 18:54 PM IST

Rohith Vemula's suicide: HCU students' union passes resolution seeking VC's removal

The University of Hyderabad Students' Union has passed a resolution demanding resignation or removal of Vice-Chancellor Prof Appa Rao Podile from the post.

Apr 13, 2016, 15:53 PM IST

Massive protests rock HCU again over Rohith Vemula's suicide; varsity gates shut, students held

There seems to be no end in sight to row over Rohith Vemula suicide case.

Apr 06, 2016, 12:39 PM IST

Hyderabad University V-C Appa Rao Podile again in line of fire, this time for plagiarism

Already under fire for his role in the Rohith Vemula suicide controversy, Hyderabad University Vice-Chancellor Appa Rao Podile is now facing flak for  plagiarism in his three papers published in 2007 and 2014.

Apr 06, 2016, 09:06 AM IST

Hyderabad university to do away with Rohith Vemula memorial?

Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula had committed suicide in January after alleging caste discrimination.

Mar 31, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

50 HCU faculty members go on one-day mass casual leave

Protesting against the "unprecedented situation" prevailing on the Hyderabad Central University campus, nearly 50 SC/ST faculty forum members Tuesday went on a one-day mass casual leave even as varsity authorities said the classes were functioning normally.

Mar 29, 2016, 15:17 PM IST

Classes resume in Hyderabad University after students' protest end

Classes at Hyderabad University resumed on Monday, days after students staged protests against Vice Chancellor Appa Rao Podile.

Mar 28, 2016, 12:58 PM IST

HCU row: Court to hear bail plea of arrested students today

A Hyderabad Court will on Monday hear the bail plea of 27 students, who were arrested for staging a violent protest against varsity Vice-Chancellor Appa Rao Podile.

Mar 28, 2016, 11:14 AM IST

No permission for Kanhaiya Kumar to address meet in HCU: VC

Hyderabad Central University has not granted any permission to JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar to address a meeting on the campus, Vice Chancellor Prof Appa Rao Podile said on Wednesday.

Mar 23, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

Rohith Vemula suicide: Students go on rampage as Hyderabad Central University VC Appa Rao rejoins work

Professor Appa Rao had in the last week of January proceeded on an indefinite leave in the wake of Rohith's suicide.

Mar 22, 2016, 11:53 AM IST

In dock over Rohith Vemula's suicide, Hyderabad Central University VC Appa Rao rejoins work

Appa Rao had in the last week of January proceeded on an indefinite leave in the wake of suicide of Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula.

Mar 22, 2016, 11:11 AM IST

Rohith Vemula's suicide: Hyderabad University reopens today; supporters continue hunger strike

Rocked by protests over the suicide of PhD student Rohith Vemula, the University of Hyderabad (UoH) will reopen on Monday.

Feb 01, 2016, 04:19 AM IST

Rohith Vemula's suicide case: Fresh protests rock Hyderabad university

Protests escalated on Friday at the Hyderabad Central University campus with students demanding "unconditional" revocation of suspension of four Dalit scholars and immediate action against those responsible for the alleged suicide of research scholar Rohith Vemula.

Jan 22, 2016, 16:01 PM IST