Education: News
05 Apr 2019
IndiaThis Punjab pediatrician's been fighting female feticide for 25 years
Female feticide is one of the gravest social issues still prevalent in some parts of India.
27 Mar 2019
India#CareerBytes: How to choose a stream post Class 10?
A student's performance in Class-10 board exams is considered crucial as it can help candidates to decide on a stream for 10+2 education.
26 Mar 2019
AssamThis IIT-KGP graduate left Singapore job to teach underprivileged children
In 2015, Bipin Dhane, a 2013 IIT-Kharagpur graduate in Naval Architecture, quit his job in Singapore to teach underprivileged children in Assam's flood-affected villages.
19 Mar 2019
IndiaFive schools in India that are unique and innovative
Education is an important part of life that enables growth and development of one's mind and intellect.
17 Mar 2019
IndiaThis Bengaluru woman has written 700+ exams for the differently-abled
Pushpa NM is the real life hero Indian education system needs.
15 Mar 2019
IndiaA group of home-bound mothers create news app for kids
Kids are utterly curious, and rightly so.
03 Mar 2019
IndiaCareer options after becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA)
Chartered Accountancy (CA) course, by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is one of the most-sought-after and toughest ones, in India.
25 Feb 2019
IndiaRamdev likely to head India's first government-backed Vedic education board
Baba Ramdev is gearing up to head India's first government-backed Vedic education board after his Trust's bid for setting up the board was adjudged the best by a government panel.
23 Feb 2019
Health & WellnessCBSE Boards: Diet-tips to beat stress, stay healthy during exams
The CBSE Board exams for classes 10 and 12 have started.
13 Feb 2019
MeghalayaNo more heavy bags for young school kids: Meghalaya government
In a major relief to students, the Meghalaya government has put a cap on the weight of schoolbags for all classes and set restrictions on homework for classes 1 and 2.
11 Feb 2019
India#CareerBytes: 5 websites that offer test series for UPSC exam
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.
11 Feb 2019
IndiaMHRD committee: Empower IITs to pick own directors, chairpersons
A year after a new Act granted unprecedented autonomy to IIMs, a committee of IIT directors have sought similar powers for the premier engineering institutes.
07 Feb 2019
Uttar PradeshUttar Pradesh Budget 2019: Highlights from the Budget speech
On Thursday, the much-awaited Uttar Pradesh Budget was announced for the financial year 2019-20.
03 Feb 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi in J&K: Electricity, education, healthcare for all
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir, declared that the state had become one of the first in the country to achieve 100% electrification of households under the Center's Saubhagya Scheme.
02 Feb 2019
India#NewsBytesExclusive: An interview with Physics Guru Dr. HC Verma
Dr. HC Verma needs no introduction. Almost every student who has studied Physics, especially IIT-JEE/engineering aspirants and students, knows him as the Physics Guru who authored their Bible, "Concepts of Physics".
31 Jan 2019
KarnatakaRajasthan announces free college education for girls from July
On Wednesday, Rajasthan Higher Education Minister Bhanwar Singh Bhati announced that girls in the state would soon be entitled to free college education in institutes run by the government.
28 Jan 2019
India#CBSE2019: How can Class-10 students overcome fear of Mathematics?
Mathematics is a challenging subject and can be a nightmare for many Class-10 students, who are scared of the subject as it involves a vast syllabus, formulae, and concepts.
28 Jan 2019
ChildrenMHRD could extend right to free education till Class 12
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has said that it is considering a proposal to extend children's right to free education till Class 12.
26 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: 5 scholarships every engineering student should know about
Engineering is one of the most preferred professional courses but as education is becoming expensive, many are unable to afford to pursue engineering.
21 Jan 2019
RajasthanRajasthan government considering setting up a petroleum university
The Rajasthan government has proposed a three-year diploma course in petroleum engineering at the Government Polytechnic College in Jodhpur and is mulling to set up a petroleum university in the state.
16 Jan 2019
IndiaIndia registers 25 universities in 2019 global emerging economies rankings
Times Higher Education (THE) has released its 2019 rankings for universities in emerging economies, and 25 Indian higher education institutes have made it to the top 200.
13 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: How to choose the right engineering college?
Engineering is the most sought-after profession in India and every year, many students have a tough time choosing the right engineering college that offers top quality of education.
12 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: How to select the best MBA college?
Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most sought-after post-graduate courses in the country.
10 Jan 2019
Prakash JavadekarJavadekar: Hindi not compulsory under New Education Policy (NEP)
Hours after reports stated that the New Education Policy (NEP) draft contained a provision for making Hindi compulsory in all schools till Class 8, HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar dismissed such claims, calling these reports 'mischievous'.
08 Jan 2019
OdishaThis former MP, 81, has quit politics to pursue PhD
People often say age is just a number, and a former MP in Odisha has justly proved it.
07 Jan 2019
India#CareerBytes: Registration for IIM+IIT+ISI joint PGDBA now open; Details here
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, and Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata have jointly announced admissions to the 2019-21 Post Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics (PGDBA) programme.
07 Jan 2019
IndiaTop universities to offer online degree courses from 2019-20
In a bid to improve access to higher education, the University Grants Commission (UGC), has invited proposals from top institutes in the country to offer courses in the online mode, including degree courses, from the academic year 2019-2020.
06 Jan 2019
MaharashtraMaharashtra education minister orders student's arrest for asking tough question
Maharashtra Education Minister and BJP leader Vinod Tawde has come under fire after he allegedly ordered the arrest of a student recording a video of him being unable to answer tough questions.
01 Jan 2019
GujaratGujarat changes roll-call, students to respond with 'Jai Hind'
In a bid to instil patriotism among children, a notification was issued yesterday by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, and Director, Primary Education to make students say Jai Hind or Jai Bharat during roll-call.
24 Dec 2018
OdishaPM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs. 14,500cr in Odisha
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his day-long visit to Odisha, wherein he inaugurated several projects in the domains of health, transportation, and education, among others.
22 Dec 2018
IndiaNational Mathematics Day: Know how to deal with math anxiety
India marks Srinivasa Ramanujan's birth anniversary on December 22 as National Mathematics Day.
20 Dec 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 things to notice before finalizing your education loan
Education loans have become a necessity today; as the cost of education keeps skyrocketing, many students need to rely on loans for quality education.
20 Dec 2018
India#CBSE2019: How to score over 90% in Class 12 Math?
Mathematics can be a nightmare for some Class 12 students, who are often scared as the subject involves a vast syllabus and a lot of formulae, theories, and concepts.
19 Dec 2018
India#CBSE2019: 5 habits of CBSE toppers every student should follow
CBSE board exam preparation can be a stressful time for many students. Despite studying hard, some of them struggle to get good marks.
19 Dec 2018
India#CBSE2019: Important dates to remember for X, XII board exams
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the date sheet for this year's 10th and 12th board exams soon.
19 Dec 2018
India#FinancialBytes: 5 best credit cards for students in India
Credit cards have become an essential part of our lives today because of the convenience they offer.
19 Dec 2018
India#CareerBytes: Experts and toppers' tips to crack the IIT-JEE exam
The JEE entrance exam is the ultimate test for any engineering aspirant in India.
15 Dec 2018
IndiaUS: Indian-origin man wins lottery, will donate to underprivileged children
In a touching incident, an Indian-origin man in Florida, United States, who recently won a lottery of $14.5 million (Rs. 104.4 crore), has decided to use the amount to help the underprivileged children in India.
11 Dec 2018
West BengalWB Class-10 board paper packets to be opened before students
In a departure from the norm, the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) today announced that question paper packets will henceforth be opened in front of Class 10 candidates, shortly before the commencement of the examination.
06 Dec 2018
India#CareerBytes: 6 online courses to help you in JEE preparation
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), the toughest exam for engineering aspirants in India, is offered at two levels: JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced.
