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Book by TGCHE chief calls for practical learning in higher education
The Story in Brief
Hyderabad: A new book titled 'Experiential Learning: A Game Changer in Higher Education' calls for moving beyond classroom teaching to connect theory with practical experience. Authored by Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) Chairman Prof. V. Balakista Reddy, it was released on Monday, 2 November, by IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu.
The Minister said the book would help undergraduate and postgraduate students gain practical knowledge and industry-relevant skills, and improve employability. He urged universities across Telangana to promote its use. Prof. Reddy said the book focuses on hands-on activities, projects, internships and industry interactions to develop critical thinking, teamwork and professional skills.
He added that TGCHE is committed to academic reforms that integrate knowledge, skills and practical experience to make graduates industry-ready. Officials from TASK, AWS and others attended the release.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both deccanchronicle.com and thehansindia.com cover the book launch as a neutral-report event, with identical facts: the title, author, release date, and the Minister's remarks. Neither outlet carries any critical or political framing. The coverage is uniform straight reporting, which suggests no editorial slant on this particular story. The shared emphasis is on the Minister's recommendation that universities integrate the book into academic routines, leaving open whether institutions will adopt it or how the proposed reforms will be implemented.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): deccanchronicle.com (neutral report), thehansindia.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
