The Centre has appointed Badri Narayan Tiwari as the full-time vice-chancellor for Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), marking a significant transition from interim leadership. With a background in social history and culture, Tiwari brings invaluable experience from his tenure at institutes like JNU and GB Pant SS Institute. His appointment reflects TISS’s evolution under central oversight and signals a new chapter in its academic journey. The institute’s recent advancements, including accreditation drives and financial enhancements, set a promising trajectory for the future.