Indian Universities Face Scrutiny Over Hiring Practices

Imagine universities as schools for grown-ups.

Sometimes, when universities try to hire or promote teachers, people from certain groups don't get picked.

This article says that many spots for professors, especially for people from lower castes or tribes, are empty.

Some people get turned down because they aren't seen as "good enough," even if they have the right skills.

It could be because they don't have the same background or speak a certain way.

Also, it can be harder for certain people to get their work published in important journals, which is needed to get hired or promoted.

The article suggests that universities need to be fairer and more equal when choosing teachers.