Quota seats vacant as law students prefer English as medium of instruction over Tamil
The state government has introduced a 20 per cent reservation for 'Person Studied in Tamil Medium' (PSTM) in law colleges in the previous academic year. But there is no significant demand
Landslide-hit Munnar Arts College students get new classrooms
The students were left stranded in the monsoon mayhem of August after a massive landslide ripped through the Arts College campus
Kerala's slain SFI leader Abhimanyu's memories linger as alumni come together
Sunil P Ilayidom spoke of Abhimanyu and the message left behind and how the communalists are worming their way into campuse
I'm apolitical, Kashmiri and don't have a six-pack: Aeshal Nisar, DU college's first independent prez
Aeshal Nisar Dalal, a final year history hons student in DU's CVS had won the college's presidential polls as an independent candidate despite ABVP opposition
Thane police in Maharashtra launches 'Didi-Kaka' scheme to educate students about safety measures to prevent sexual abuse
The scheme was launched on September 18 by District Superintendent of Police Shivaji Rathod at a function here
Coimbatore to get 24 more smart trees that you can charge your phone from
Chennai-based JC Media Entertainment tied up with Coimbatore Corporation to install their first smart tree in the city. The 1-feet-high artificial tree is equipped with Wi-Fi and charging ports
Forces within JNU 'waging war against India' says Nirmala Sitharaman
Continuing her claim, the Defence Minister, an alumnus of JNU, said that such forces have often been seen with elected representatives of JNU
Research says digital games can help you exercise
The article reviewed eight studies of games for heart disease self-care, mostly done in Europe. Most of these studies reported positive health or behavioral outcomes.
With the XL Cinema app, the blind can now 'watch' Indian movies with audio descriptions
Visually impaired people can now experience movies like never before, courtesy this app that provides detailed audio descriptions of what's going on between dialogues
Teachers, are you CENTA certified? Give the Teaching Professionals’ Olympiad to find out
Dear teachers, sign up for CENTA's TPO 2018 exam to update yourself with the latest skills and knowledge
How a Canadian couple set up a school that teaches Hindustani music to rural kids in Dharwad
Why would a couple from Canada want to set up a residential music school in rural Karnataka? Adam from Kalkeri Sangeet Vidyalaya talks about thier journey so far and future plans for the school
Meet Amit Sethi, the IIT professor who uses memes to liven up question papers
Amit Sethi who likes engaging with his students constantly, spends most of his leisure time watching videos and engaging with like-minded people on social media — which is where he gets his ideas from
Students protest entry of religious group into University of Madras premises blowing conches
The group entered the campus in the noon to lodge a complaint with the Vice-Chancellor, urging him to demote Nallur S Saravanan, head of the Saiva Siddhantha department
College students to help develop Smart city roads before Hockey World Cup in November
The students of Architecture stream of College of Engineering and Technology and KIIT in Bhubaneswar and Piloo Mody College of Architect (PCA), Cuttack participated
Students of Saintgits College in Kottayam donate books to school kids
The initiative was launched as a part of the observation of International Literacy Day. The students donated over 12,000 books in a period of four months
CUK plays hardball, students disappointed with conciliatory meeting
As a face-saver, Vice-Chancellor G Gopa Kumar agreed to take up Karunakaran's request to reinstate Akhil Thazhath, a PG student dismissed from the university for a Facebook post
Sports day turn violent, students lathi-charged in Kerala's Kasargod
The school principal called in the police when a student was bursting crackers and throwing crackers at other students
University of London's study says India is ahead of US and Japan in automation, AI adoption
Nearly 70 per cent of respondents said augmentation had improved the well being of their team while 80 per cent of those using AI and 78 per cent using RPA said it frees employees from repetitive work
UN report says child death declined faster in India over the past five years
According to the report, the gender gap in child survival has reduced almost four-fold in the last five years. However, an estimated 6.3 million children under 15 years of age died in 2017.
PunPaadu: These Sastra University students run a Facebook page that's pretty darn punny
The students are all in their final year and started the page just for their campus but it now has viewers from across the world
School kids in Karnataka to have yoga and aerobics classes soon
The decision to recruit yoga and aerobics trainers has received objections from physical education teachers in the state
Youth slashes wrist, killer-game Momo Challenge blamed
Though the exact reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained, his family members suspect that Sunil took the step while playing Momo Challenge, the online game, on his mobile phone
Ariyalur student's suicide sparks protests demanding professor's arrest
A professor of the polytechnic college in Thozhuvur, Cuddalore, where Krishnamoorty was a student, had slapped him in front of the whole class on September 8 for being absent for the two days
Odia university to be set up at the iconic Bakula Bana in Satyabadi
A release issued by the CM's Office said a single-storey building will be constructed with sandstones and the temporary office of the varsity will function from the Pantha Niwas at Satyabadi
No saffronisation at Pondicherry University, says management. Students celebrate victory after a day-long strike
Students have stated that the committee that met with the students has promised to not take any action against them as they were apparently demanding their rights and not violating any rules
Periyar at 140: Casteless Collective's Arivarasu pays ode to our rebellious thanthai with new single
The Casteless Collective artist's song has been produced by OfRo and has been released by the YouTube channel 'Karuppar Koottam'
Work of law schools across globe helped SC verdict on section 377
OP Jindal Global University Vice Chancellor C Raj Kumar said the fact that the apex court has cited research work of the faculty members is a testament to the institutions' commitment and contribution
HP India unveils affordable mini desktop to empower students
Starting at Rs 19,990, the HP 260 G3 desktop will enable schools and institutes to set up or upgrade computers in their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics labs
Ten development efforts that will take India's literacy to new heights
It is important to start looking at the quality of education through a larger lens rather than just the basic ability to read and write
IT firm Mindtree partners with IIT Madras for faculty fellow position in Data Science and AI
The endowment will empower the renowned academic institution with industry-specific knowledge and resources to help create solutions to accelerate the growth and adoption of Data Science and AI
Left sweeps polls again, N Sai Balaji becomes JNUSU President
All the four major posts went to the Left Unity in this year's elections which was marred with controversy with rumours of the EVMs malfunctioning
Is that a nine-stringed guitar? No, it's this Chennai musician's navtar
Vishnu R is hoping to create a new trend in music with this novel innovation, the navtar, a nine-stringed instrument
Students of Ravenshaw University make a short film on Baji Rout
Set in 1938, the film elaborately depicts the event and contribution of Prajamandal movement to Odia soil and shaping Baji Rout's life
Despite ongoing protests, these Kashmir ReT teachers ensure that classes are still going on
41,500 ReT teachers are protesting against the state government demanding that they receive the benefits allotted by the 7th pay commission
Haryana CBSE topper gang-raped, threatened to remain silent
The victim's mother has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice for the young girl
Why every IAS aspirant should follow the Humans of LBSNAA FB page
Following the suicide of an IAS aspirant in June this year, the officers started the Facebook page, Humans of LBSNAA. They share the struggle and triumphant moments of serving civil servants
Delhi HC says there's nothing wrong with installing CCTVs in classrooms
Often parents accuse teachers of not teaching and therefore, the cameras in the classrooms will show the correct picture
Kolkata Police sets up 'May I Help You' booths to help students
In a post put up on its Facebook page, Kolkata Police has said school children will always be a priority and asked students and guardians to not hesitate to call up the helpline numbers
JNUSU polls 2018: Candidates to fight it out at the presidential debate on Sept 14
Lalit Pandey, the candidate of the right-wing ABVP, alleged that there were "anti-national" elements present on the campus and promised to "fix" them if voted to the post
This NGO is saving Bengaluru lakes by showing people an eco-friendly way to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
YFS has been training and creating awareness in Bengaluru and Hyderabad about self-made clay Ganesha idols for more than eight years
From making idols out of cow dung to using natural colours, this start-up is all set for a green Ganesh Chaturthi
eCoexist makes eco-friendly Ganesha idols in all sizes and shapes and over a period of time, they have been able to stop people from polluting water bodies in Pune, Mumbai and other metro cities
Nellore government school principal beats up tribal students
The video and photographs of the principal Venkataramana abusing the children by banging their head on a wall had gone viral
We use profit from liquor sales to build schools, pay teachers, says TN Minister at school event in Vellore
The Minister was speaking at a government school in Vellore sometime last week and the video has now found its way to social media
AISF hangs a punching bag with Modi's face in Kochi, gives option to youth to either hug or punch it
AISF's Punch Modi Challenge is going viral and the organisers of the event say that they're now being threatened by the Sangh
This Kolkata cafe is entirely run by teens living with HIV. How's that for positivity?
Cafe Positive is an enterprise operated and maintained by ten youngsters who are HIV positive and it encourages conversations and add — to help change the mindset
Why Mumbai start-up Hey Deedee is creating a fleet of slick, all-women delivery agents
Currently, operating out of Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Bangalore, the first all-women logistics setup of India plans to expand to Kolkata soon followed by centres in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand
Why Ashif Shaikh's Jan Sahas holds the key to ending Dalit discrimination in Central India
From direct rescues and rehabilitations to legal aid and policy discourse, this NGO goes the whole nine yards to help the oppressed across caste and class barriers
Every left-hander has to check out the awesome stationery online at Left Hand Shop
One of MyLeft’s popular products is the metal sharpener priced at Rs 28, and some other products include a pouch priced at Rs 99 that includes left-handed school stationery
Andhra govt joins hands with US firm, announces USD 1 mn global challenge for start-ups
As part of the challenge, roadshows are planned in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, Paris, London, Hong Kong and Bangalore.
Graduates must do some "soul searching" before they choose their careers
It is necessary for the young graduates to have an insight as to what is expected of them in the job environment and get oriented in it.
Kerala government decides to hold State School Arts fest, previously cancelled due to floods
A decision on what all changes should be implemented and the steps to be taken for cost cutting would be taken at the Manual Committee meeting
Bengaluru seems to love 'Roti Lady' Manasmita Patra's phulkas and it all started on WhatsApp
Along with Manas Ranjan, Manasmita Patra started Fresh Phulka which handles as many as 12,000 orders per day
Send a 'shut-it' tape: Meet the Kerala women who are saying #VaayaMoodal to PC George
The brains behind the #VayamoodalCampaign talk about why it is time for MLA PC George to shut up
How to get into the London School of Economics? Ask Paul Kelly
There will be an element of stress. But the UK is not closed to Indian students. The best qualified Indian students have genuine opportunities, says the Pro-Director of Int'l Partnerships for LSE
These 'Chekutty' dolls made from flood-damaged saris could help Chendamangalam's weavers
Chekuttys are made out of the stained and dirty handloom sarees weaved in the flood-affected Chendamangalam in Kerala
Bengaluru-based start-up, Eco365 is helping corporates and individuals to save water and go green
Eco365 is helping corporates and individuals become more responsible towards the environment and community with their range of innovative sustainable products
Universities have cancelled elections because SFI wins every time: V P Sanu
V P Sanu, National President of the Students Federation of India talks about college administrations' strategy of canceling college elections because they keep winning and other contemporary issues
Now, you can be Dell's ambassador in your college and organise events out of your regular curriculum
The programm, born out of Dell’s focus towards the college student community — which not only has a dynamic use of personal technology but are also advocates for the adoption of novel technologies
Why CII's Young Indians wants you to make 52 short films on how to prevent child abuse
Their initiative Leher aims to bring together counselors, storytellers, filmmakers, copywriters, parents, students and people working in the creative field, to produce 52 videos
How Simplilearn is readying students and professionals for industry 4.0
From AI to Big Data, Simplilearn is an online platform that provides over 400 courses making students and working professionals competent employees
JNUSU polls: EC not to cancel NSUI candidate's nomination
Vikas Yadav's nomination was cancelled by the JNU Dean Students' Welfare (DSW) office on September 6, citing a proctorial inquiry
How Hyderabad's Jarsh Innovations is adding IoT to their AC helmets
Hyderabad-based start-up Jarsh Innovations has perfected their AC helmet design and the Telangana Government and other corporates are quite excited about the possibilities
12 students of IIM-Sambalpur quit institute due to lack of hostel facility
IIM-Sambalpur has doubled its student intake capacity from 60 to 120 from the current academic session.
Read how this 22-year-old photographer from Odisha is paying it forward
Pattnayak announces the date of his workshops and photo walks on his Facebook and Instagram pages
TEDxHyderabad is coming to town with speakers like Tabu, General VK Singh and others
At the fourth edition of TEDxHyderabad, we will be hearing thought-provokers, artists and sportspersons speak about how rethinking changed their lives and the world around them
The Odia Quandary: Will the new Odisha University help improve the state of research and job opportunities for the language?
Odia, the language, is receiving patronage in the form of the new Odia University that will be set up in this coastal state. But what are the research and job opportunities like?
Bengaluru's Chitrakala Parishath launches platform to encourage artists from rural towns
This young artist started a forum to bring many Fine Arts and Visual Arts students under one roof. Shivaprasad, founder of Art Matters, talks about their plans and how they have grown across the state
"We are going to read what we read, no matter what," says poet Rebecca Vedavathy
Commenting on the police's absurd line of questioning with regards to the arrests made in connection with the Bhima-Koregaon case, the poet says they will continue reading what they read
Kozhikode schools to hold extra classes to compensate for lost hours
Since the schools had reopened late owing to the Kerala Floods, schools in Kozhikode will hold extra classes to finish the syllabus
The teachers of the municipal schools in Bengaluru continue to teach students sans-salary
To battle this issue which seems to have no end, the teachers have formed the Outsourcing Teachers Union of Bengaluru which has helped them assemble and fight for their rights
This Pune-based organisation helps underprivileged students get accepted at IITs and other top institutions in India
In their one-year program, they also provide free food and accommodation for the year that the scholar spends with Dakshana
Karnataka's Govt School teachers are paying to paint their walls like trains. And it is AWESOME!
You've seen those viral pictures of government schools painted like trains. Did you know that teachers across Karnataka have been fundraising and paying from their pockets to get more kids to school
Massey University's Stuart Morris tells us why this university deserves our attention
Morris has an Agricultural Science degree from Massey University and Master’s degree in Public Policy from Victoria University, Wellington
Three teachers suspended for fake info on mid-day meal supply
Three teachers in Jagastinghpur District in Odisha have been suspended based on allegations from the villagers
My son is not a criminal anymore: How this Mumbai couple embraced their son's sexuality will move you to tears
Rather than being distraught and stressed about their gay son's life choice, this couple educated themselves about LGBTQ rights and gave the warmest welcome to their son after Sec 377 was struck down
This NGO started by BITS Pilani students is helping the less privileged with education and employment
The organisation was founded by Mayur Patnala and Rakesh Anugula and a group of students from BITS, Pilani, with a passion to fulfil their responsibility towards the less privileged of the society
How a secret Facebook group for gay IIT students led to a legal battle against Section 377 in the SC
The secret Facebook group was started by three queer IITians in July 2012, who wanted to create a common platform for all queer students in IIT to interact — they then joined the case against Sec 377
Yuva Yatra across Andhra: Meet the man who's cycling across AP to get students to create a manifesto for the polls
The young activist is actively engaging with students to get them to talk about what they expect from the next government so that they can create a manifesto for parties before the 2019 polls
Air hostess or flight attendant? Why it’s important to use Gender-Neutral Language
In an increasingly diverse world, it is essential to not use gender specific terms to describe people and professions because it can be considered extremely sexist
How Bonny Andrews' Kill It campaign is getting India's top musicians to 'jam' the youth out of depression
Kill It, a campaign by Live Jam's founder Bonny Andrews has tied up with a lot of artists across the country, including Sanam. to get youngsters to reach out for help when they're depressed
Protesting Bangalore University student receives threat letter
The student has led a protest asking the university to revaluate a paper where half of the students failed
Life beyond Section 377: And we finally saw the sun
History owes an apology to LGBT persons for ostracisation, discrimination, noted the judgment stating that this judgment has to be considered in all pending prosecutions
Verdict on Sec 377 is rubbish, says LGBT activist and academic Ashley Tellis
The educator believes that the historic verdict does not deserve the fanfare that it has received and says that it won't make the difference that is really needed
#Section377: IIM Kozhikode's LGBT forum hopes that administration will now 'recognise' them
Himanshu Singh, the founder of Umeed - IIM Kozhikode tells us that the group enjoys full support from the faculty, but has not been recognised by the management
10 things SC judges said while striking down Sec 377 that every Indian needs to read
You know that Section 377 has been struck down. Here are the best parts of the judgement from the men and woman who changed the law for the better
Gay bosses can make your employees way more productive, says Marquette Uni study
According to the US-based University study, companies that embraced and worked with diverse sexualities in their senior workforce were often way more productive
So long #Section377: How social media exploded after SC decriminalised anti-gay law
As the Supreme Court of India struck down the Section 377 in a landmark verdict, here's how prominent LGBTQIA+ voices in the country reacted
LGBT community has equal rights as Indians: How SC justified scrapping #Section377
The Chief Justice also observed that the law was outdated and not in conjunction with societal norms, besides violating every Indian's fundamental right to equality and privacy
English medium at govt schools soon, says HD Kumaraswamy
The Karnataka Chief Minister said that he is firm about his announcement on starting English medium classes
A class V student in Chennai school fractured his hand after his teacher hit him
The victim, a class V student in a government school in Madurantakam was hit by his headmistress for not completing his homework
JLF producer bats for a creative industry, calls for infrastructure
Sanjoy K Roy, the Managing Director of Teamwork Arts says that the creative industry is seeing an unprecedented growth worldwide
Gangadhar Meher University sets up special cell to promote research activities
The students of the University are expected to benefit with the increasing research activities
KCG College of Technology celebrates 15th graduation day
The 15th Graduation Day of KCG College of Technology was celebrated on 5 August 2017
