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Education

Reforming The State Public Universities For Inclusive Higher Education

Reforming SPUs is crucial for creating human capital and establishing India as a knowledge hub in the context of the implementation of NEP.

2025-03-24

Education

Bloc Parties Protest Against NEP, UGC Guidelines

The protesters demanded free and fair student union elections in universities and colleges, the filling up of reserved category seats, and the continuation of scholarships.

2025-03-24

Education

NEET UG 2025: Changes In Paper Pattern And Reduced Time Could Impact Scores

Experts predicted that the number of toppers in NEET UG 2025 may be lower this time around, as will the scores and cutoffs.

2025-03-24

Education

ISC Maths paper sparks concern over CBQ format, execution; parents call it ‘unfair’

The class 12 Maths paper for students in the CISCE board was lengthy, tough, and time consuming. Even the MCQs were confusing and required time and attention to solve. The Board had, in 2024, announced an increased weightage for Competency Based Queries in all subjects for class 10 and 12, including the maths exam but some parents and students feel that Board ignored the time constraints that come with such critical thinking queries. Changes in education should empower students, not disadvantage them.

2025-03-22

Education

Under Threat From Trump, Columbia University Agrees To Policy Changes

Trump administration pulled USD 400 million in research grants and other funding over the university’s handling of protests against Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

2025-03-22

Education

Karnataka Schools to Teach Moral, Sex, Cyber Hygiene & Ethics

Experts applaud the Karnataka government's move to introduce sex and moral education to empower teenagers.

2025-03-21

Education

Trump To Order A Plan To Shut Down US Education Department

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Education Department

2025-03-20

Education

Student-Led NCP Doesn't Want Bangladesh Awami League’s Participation In Polls

NCP’s convenor said their primary demand for Second Republic was new constitution, which would be “rooted in spirit of 1971 Liberation War and July Uprising."

2025-03-19

Education

TN Inks Pact With Times Higher Education Institute For Foreign University Branches In Knowledge City

Steps are afoot to acquire 870 acres of land in the villages of Kalpattu, Enambakkam, Melmalaipattu, Sengathakulam, Ernanguppam in Uthukottai Taluk and Vengal in Tiruvallur.

2025-03-18

Education

Indian Student At Columbia University Self-Deports After US Revokes Visa For 'Supporting Hamas'

An Indian student at Columbia University, whose visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating for violence and terrorism" and involvement in activities supporting Hamas, has self-deported.

2025-03-15