India, Nov. 17 -- The academic staff association of the University of Mumbai (MU) has announced a phased protest as long-pending issues are creating unrest among professors and affecting students' academic performance. In the first phase, beginning today, teachers will wear black ribbons during work for three days.

The University of Mumbai Academic Staff Association (Umasa) has sent a seven-point letter to the vice-chancellor seeking assurance on their demands. Since the administration has not responded, Umasa decided to start the protest.

Balaji Kendre, chairperson of Umasa, said the university has not implemented the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) for several years. "Around 42 staff members from aided and unaided posts have been wait...