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IISER Pune pulls Umar Khalid’s doctoral book post social media row, raising free-speech concerns.

Name: IISER Pune pulls Umar Khalid’s doctoral book post social media row, raising free-speech concerns.
Uploaded: 2026-10-27T09:27:14+00:00
Description: IISER Pune removed Fractured Communities: Adivasi Histories and the Politics of Power, a book based on Umar Khalid’s doctoral research, after it drew attention on social media. The account Gems of Indian Academia posted about the book, highlighting that Khalid is a terror accused.

Published 27 October 2026

IISER Pune removed Fractured Communities: Adivasi Histories and the Politics of Power, a book based on Umar Khalid’s doctoral research, after it drew attention on social media. The account Gems of Indian Academia posted about the book, highlighting that Khalid is a terror accused.

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Topics: Exams and recruitment, Government accountability
Last updated: 27 October 2026