Ftii Row

Lesson learnt! Now an FTII faculty member goes on fast seeking 'immediate resolution' of impasse

A contract faculty member of the FTII has begun a fast on the institute premises, seeking "immediate resolution" of the current impasse, even as the FTII students' strike for removal of TV actor and BJP member Gajendra Chauhan as FTII chairman entered its 87th day on Sunday.

FTII row: Three-member panel submits report on ground situation to govt

A three-member committee constituted by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to examine the "ground situation" at FTII submitted its report on Tuesday.

FTII row: Three-member I&B panel likely to submit report on 2008-batch issues on Tuesday

The three-member committee constituted by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to look into issues pertaining to Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is likely to submit its report on Tuesday.

FTII row: Three-member team of central officials to hold parley with students on Friday

Hoping to break the deadlock in FTII, a three-member team of central officials are expected to hold talks on Friday with students.

Veteran actor Satish Kaushik says FTII students should refuse support from politicians

Veteran actor Satish Kaushik believes the ongoing agitation by students of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) against its chairperson and BJP member Gajendra Chauhan is moving in a wrong direction due to political interference.

Our students are not criminals Modiji: Rahul Gandhi slams govt over FTII arrests

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed government over the arrest of protesting FTII students, telling Prime Minister Narendra Modi that they are not criminals.

Educational institutions being captured by RSS: Rahul takes on Modi govt over FTII row

Launching a scathing attack on the Modi government over the lingering strike in FTII, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged educational institutions were being "captured" by the RSS and only those "singing praises" of the Prime Minister and BJP are being "placed on top".

RSS undermining stature of FTII by promoting mediocrity, says Rahul

Lending his support to students agitating at the Film and Television Institute in Pune against appointment of Gajendra Chauhan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the RSS is "undermining" the institution's stature by promoting "mediocrity".

FTII strike: Salman Khan supports students, says Gajendra Chauhan should go

Salman Khan, jumping in support of FTII students protesting against the appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as chairman, said on Thursday that Chauhan should go.

FTII row: Information & Broadcasting Ministry invites striking students for talks

The FTII authorities here have received a communication from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, giving an appointment this week to the striking students to discuss their demand for removal of TV actor.