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30 Dec 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.
21 Nov 2019
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh reopens 26 schools in Maoist-hit Bastar after 14 years
Over the past month, the Chhattisgarh government has reopened 26 schools in the Bijapur district after 14 years, a report citing state government officials stated on Thursday.
14 Oct 2019
India#CareerBytes: 8 top mobile apps for CLAT entrance preparation
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the gateway to admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by 21 prestigious National Law Universities in India.
08 Oct 2019
SuicideCentre asks IITs to open wellness centers to prevent suicides
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have long been the academic dream. However, getting into the country's most coveted institute is as tough as it is stressful, as aspirants go through back-breaking preparation to crack JEE Advanced.
05 Sep 2019
IndiaWhy is Teachers' Day celebrated; when was it first observed
Across the globe, Teachers' Day is celebrated on different dates. Internationally, teachers are commemorated on World Teachers' Day on October 5.
03 Sep 2019
IndiaWhy is Teachers' Day celebrated; when was it first observed
Across the globe, Teachers' Day is celebrated on different dates. Internationally, teachers are commemorated on World Teachers' Day on October 5.
28 Aug 2019
OdishaThis samosa-seller has cracked CA exam, after 5 failed attempts
A 27-year-old Odisha man, who supported his family by running a fried-food cart, has cleared the CA Final 2019 examination, one of the most difficult professional tests.
28 Aug 2019
Tamil NaduTN government launches TV channel for students preparing for JEE
In a bid to promote and boost education among all, the Tamil Nadu government launched an exclusive educational television channel called Kalvi Tholaikkaatchi (Education TV).
20 Aug 2019
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE issues new rules for registration of Class IX/XI students
In an attempt to streamline all-examination related processes, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has advanced the process of registration for students of Classes IX and XI, who are set to appear in the 2021 board examinations.
13 Aug 2019
DelhiDU college offers happiness course; toppers to train in Europe
Following the footsteps of Delhi government's happiness curriculum for its government schools, Ramanujan College, which is under University of Delhi, is all set to teach its first batch of happiness classes.
12 Aug 2019
Indore'Project 100 Kalam' to offer free coaching for IIT, NEET
The success of Anand Kumar's Super 30 program, which coaches 30 underprivileged students for IIT-JEE, is widely known.
12 Aug 2019
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE doubles exam fee for general; 24 times for SC/ST
In what might come as a jolt to students and parents, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has increased the fees of Class X and Class XII board examinations.
07 Aug 2019
IndiaBiomedical engineering paper to be introduced in GATE next year
A new paper on biomedical engineering (BME) will be introduced in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) from next year.
04 Aug 2019
University Grants CommissionIIT-M/Kgp, DU, BHU among 20 to be awarded 'Institutes-of-Eminence' tag
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recommended 20 institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) of Madras and Kharagpur, University of Hyderabad, Benaras Hindu University, University of Delhi, to be granted the Institute of Eminence (IoE) tag.
02 Aug 2019
IndiaOver past 2 years, 2,500 students drop out of IITs
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are among the most coveted institutes in India.
28 Jul 2019
India#CareerBytes: Top online courses to pursue to land IT jobs
Working in the field of information technology (IT) is one of the most popular career choices among youngsters as it is quite rewarding.
19 Jul 2019
IndiaIIT-Madras will soon start offering a five-year B.Tech+MBA course
A B.Tech and an MBA in India is like fries and ketchup: You can have one without the other, but people will look at you like you are some kind of lunatic. They shouldn't, but they will.
16 Jul 2019
JEEAmazon ventures into ed-tech, launches app for IIT JEE preparation
After launching an online marketplace and content streaming platform, Amazon is venturing into the ed-tech space to expand its footprint in India.
16 Jul 2019
India#CareerBytes: 8 top mobile apps for CLAT entrance preparation
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the gateway to admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by 21 prestigious National Law Universities in India.
26 Jun 2019
BollywoodSix Bollywood celebrities who have strong educational background
Bollywood is a place where people have to start young to become a star eventually. In this process, pursuing education often takes a backseat.
17 Jun 2019
IndiaJEE 2019: Check registration and IIT seat allotment schedule here
The candidates who have cleared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2019 exam need to register at the official website of Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) for counselling and seat allocation.
10 Jun 2019
OdishaOnce a teaseller, Odisha man helps underprivileged students crack NEET
Results of the coveted National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2019 came out last week and almost 8 lakh candidates cleared the medical entrance exam.
05 Jun 2019
IndiaExplained: What is the controversy around Hindi 'imposition'?
Who would have thought that languages, of which there is no dearth in India, would become BJP 2.0's first controversy?
04 Jun 2019
IndiaLet's dissect the trailer of Hrithik Roshan's 'Super 30'
The much-awaited official trailer of Hrithik Roshan-starrer Super 30 was released today.
04 Jun 2019
IndiaStudent-intake in DU increases by 10%, hostel accommodation remains unchanged
On account of implementation of the newly-introduced Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) quota, the Delhi University is set to expand its student intake by as much as 10%, this coming academic session.
28 May 2019
IndiaKerala: Student-teacher team creates affordable sanitary-pads from world's worst water-weed
A student-teacher team from AKMHS School in Kerala's Kottoor has created low-cost sanitary napkins from water hyacinth, also called the world's worst water weed.
26 May 2019
Shashi TharoorMost-educated politicians who will be part of 17th Lok Sabha
The newly elected 17th Lok Sabha is different in many ways; it will not only be a younger and more gender-balanced House, but also a more educated one.
03 May 2019
India#CareerBytes: 5 best educational apps for Class 12 students
The Class 12 Board Examinations are crucial as they play an important role in shaping a student's career and future.
29 Apr 2019
IndiaNow, Lego offers braille bricks for blind kids: Details here
In an outstanding move, the Lego Group has announced 'Lego braille bricks' - a new version of its famous construction toys.
26 Apr 2019
IndiaHow Artificial Intelligence is transforming the field of education
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world. Today, AI is everywhere and is being integrated into various fields like healthcare, banking, transport, defense, and also education among others.
25 Apr 2019
ChennaiThis IIT-grad left Rs. 21LPA job to revolutionize education system
Divanshu Kumar, an IIT-Madras student pursuing final-year Mechanical Engineering, has given up a Rs. 21 LPA job offer to revolutionize the Indian education system.
20 Apr 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".
13 Apr 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.
13 Apr 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.
08 Apr 2019
NIRFNIRF Rankings 2019: IIT-Madras bags first rank in overall category
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday announced the National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings released by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
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.