India's education system needs a revamp, says MP Richard Hay
Hay also praised the NCERT syllabus and stressed on the need for schools to guide students towards it
WallRide Park in Hyderabad is where you need to head to if extreme sports catches your fancy
BMX, skating, biking - explore all the thrills of it all and much more at Hyderabad's WallRide Park
The BYJU interview: How this one man is making alternate learning app-solutely easy and interesting
From holding live sessions at jam-packed auditoriums to transforming himself into an app, Byju Raveendran, the man behind the BYJU'S app, changed the face of the modern education in India
Pankti Gada teaches both pilates and yoga and she is just 21-years-old
This young self-taught trainer is all about fitness and believes that this is the career she wants to follow
How it is like for a man to wear a saree and step out of his house? Let's solve this criss-CROSS puzzle
Crossdressers are not new to India, neither is people staring at them strangely. But isn't it time to get over it? Here's what these men have to say about the lack of acceptability of the concept
AUD pushed me to quit, fail because I am queer and a dalit: Student's FB post is asking a lot of uncomfortable questions about our colleges
After what he claims is harassment against him because he is queer and a Dalit, this student turned to Facebook to make an appeal for his case - an ostensibly last ditch attempt
ERROR 404 for 100 days: Infuriated, frustrated GenY in Darjeeling talks about the indefinite internet blackout
Travelling miles to fill an admission form and spending big bucks to get basic information is the most normal thing to do for the youth in Darjeeling. How long do you think the youth can take it?
It's Festember time for NIT Tiruchy and over 1K college students from across India are attending
The fest, which will centre around it's theme for the year 'Orient', will also showcase flavours of East and SouthEast Asian countries
WCC brings its original script to stage this year and it's worth every minute
For the first time ever, WCC has brought its own original script to the stage and its loosely based on the Grimms' fairytale - 'Town Musicians of Bremin'
My name is Gandhi. If it'd been Ahmed, I wouldn't have been here: How Varun Gandhi slayed nepotism and his Gandhi tag
Varun Gandhi, who spoke at GLIM in Chennai, condemned TN's MLAs for taking a hike while their farmers were protesting in Delhi
Book lovers rejoice, Tamil Nadu Virtual Academy digitises and uploads around 10K rare Tamil books
A chunk of the books are from the personal collection of Serfoji II, a former ruler of Thanjavur, while others are coming from the library as well as eight participating centres
Still I Race: This female motorcycle racer likes putting some dust on those ageing stereotypes
Third year Law student Deepika Sriram entered the racing circuit early this year but is head over (w)heels for the sport
Do India's teaching methods need a revamp? These students suggest changes that can make the classroom lively and fun
These students demand understanding teachers, a platform for freedom of expression and thought and a seperation from archaic classroom learning
No man, just puri: India's favorite street food gets a modern twist thanks to these Manipal students
The machine, invented by four Manipal Institute of Technology students, works at the push of a button and is nothing like India's chaat scene has ever seen
Student Oscars 2016 semi-finalist Vivek R Nipani peeks behind the veil of patriarchy for his film A Story of Two Veils
Director Vivek Nilani, with his documentary, is attempting to give a voice to the voiceless women of Rajasthan and helping the society look beyond patriarchy.
On display: Photographs clicked by 27 IIT Hyderabad students are showcased at their campus for a photo exhibition
Find photographs clicked by 27 IIT Hyderabad students at the photo exhibition which will go on till September 26 on their campus
Village Rockstars, the movie by Assamese filmmaker Rima Das, took the right turn to Toronto Film Festival
This filmmaker’s second venture Village Rockstars premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and we ask her how does one leverage the most out of film festivals among other things
Pearson India's Tech-learn programme might add digital vibe to your classrooms
MyPedia is Pearson India’s latest fully-integrated learning programme. Let's find out from the MD about the programme and what to expect from Pearson in the future
CBI arrests Chairman of private medical college for allegedly bribing members of the MCI
An Army officer has also been arrested for providing information regarding inspections of the Medical Council of India to the accused Chairman
From Nowhere to Softwares: Gen Y today survives on Apps and this man tests them for you
Avinash Tiwari holds the largest mobile testing cloud organisations in Asia — pCloudy, that works on different levels of testing from manual to automated ones
Lather, rinse, repeat and groom your pet to 'pet-fection' on wheels
The Allvet Pet Clinic is out with its new mobile pet grooming van
Hope springs eternal in the heart of Pradeep Lokhande
To inculcate reading by setting up libraries is his mission and he is not going to stop at anything
Brexit won't affect Indian students, want more South Indian students to avail scholarships: British High Commission
At a meeting held in Chennai, the Commission invited more Indian students to avail UK scholarships and cleared the air about apprehensions regarding Brexit
Dell's 'Campassador' programme is here again to create an interactive platform for students
Ritu Gupta, marketing director, Consumer and Small Business, Dell India discusses the new student programmes lined up for this year
Looks like Bengaluru colleges do not want menstrual hygiene on their campuses
Out of the 10,000 city colleges that were expected to place orders for sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators, only 100 approached the concerned company
As the Ministry of Defence mulls over recruiting women for combat roles, these women officers are all for it
The armed forces have always been thought of as a man's job, but with the Indian Army mulling over recruting women in combat roles, senior female officers see a progression towards women empowerment
UoH's Alliance for Social Justice is completely unlike JNU's Left Alliance but has same agenda- fighting right-wing propaganda
Several student parties on campus have joined together to form the Alliance for Social Justice to counter the ABVP in the HCU polls scheduled to take place on September 21
Vidit Gujrathi, who is the 4th Indian chess Grandmaster to break into the 2700 ELO club, talks about the game
Three-time Asian Youth Chess Championship winner, gold medalist at the Commonwealth Games and the youngest player to qualify for 'National A' in Chennai — this 22-year-old has pledged to own the sport
Indeed, the best jams are the homemade kind
Home Made Jams believes in the goodness of home when it comes to shooting covers or mashups of songs
India's first female firefighter Harshini Kanhekar Urankar talks about being the only girl in the entire college
From being judged for being a woman firefighter to inspiring many girls to join the National Fire Service College (NFSC), she has come a long way. Hang on, because the journey has just started
Hey look, it’s Emma Watson! Oh wait, is it really her? Kari Lewis, her look-alike, has the answer
28-year-old Kari Lewis shot to fame when she was recognised as Emma Watson's doppelganger. It's been 15 years since then and she is loving every bit of it
Looking to adopt a dog? You can show strays your love by going Indie
People shy away from adopting native dogs, but they are easily trained, hardy and loyal; And they are perfect for apartment living
IIT Madras's latest initiative to bring solar technology to rural Telangana is indeed a bright one
The age-old problem of poeple in a small village in Telangana has now been solved as IIT Madras took their solar-powered technology to these households
These 'Robinhoods' from across the globe are breaking barriers to feed the hungry. Here's how
Quite like the celebrated hero, The Robin hood Army takes from the rich for the poor — but unlike the legendary outlaw, they are not after money, and it's all above board
Nothing is stopping this Chennai man on wheels from achieving his dreams
This young 22-year-old has a bright future ahead of him and he sees no obstacles big enough to stop him from realising his dreams
Couple goals: Chennai couple win Australia's top Science Award a year apart from each other
Madhu Bhaskaran, a native of Chennai has won the Eureka Award for her work in wearable electronics just a year after her husband won the same award
Atul Khatri tells you why stand-up comedy isn't that funny when you are not on the audience side
Atul Khatri, who goes by the handle Horny Sindhi, talks about why he left East India Company and about the shelf life of a comedian
Transgender activist Gauri Sawant on how motherhood has changed her
Ahead of her talk at TEDxHyderabad, Mumbai-based Gauri Sawant who shot to fame with the Vicks AD #TouchOfCare, talks about life post the AD
What does an MBA have in store for you? This expert opinion can help you take the right call
Kunal Nehruji of GEMS B School talks about the pros, cons, and everything in between of MBA in India and beyond
EDEX COVERS: Indian Photo festival is around the corner and here is something you should know
The Indian Photo Festival promises to be a fun-filled ride for everybody and will be held across multiple venues for 18 days. Edex catches up with a few photographers who will be a part of it
Ryan murder case: This 20-point guide can help keep students safe on the school campus
Ashok Desikan, Managing Director, Strategic Solution Group, TOPSGRUP explains the need of a safer environment for the children. Here's is his plan of action
I'm on my period, so? These girls talk about ditching menstrual taboos and breaking free
Long gone are the days when white was a forbidden colour during teenage and saying the word 'period' was an unimaginable sin. These tell society why it should move on
Salem initiates Kailash Sathyarthi's Bharat Yatra to slay the evils of child abuse
Parents need to address the elphant in the room, shushing your child is no longer an option. The Bharat Yatra campaign aims to sensitise and create awareness as well as provide collective solutions
13 speakers, 2,500 attendees, one day and just one agenda, to DO
TEDxHyderabad, happening on the September 24, promises to be bigger and better this time around.
These young women tell you why the 'Bolo Aunty Aun Kya' video is the most derogatory trending video
There is a fine line between expression and offense. The Aunty Mai Aau Kya song, though viral, dangles closer to the latter and has sparked national outrage
Engineer's Day: From Bernoulli's theorem to maths in sambhar, meet the man who's saying 'Let's Make Engineering Simple' to Tamil Nadu
You've probably seen his videos. If you haven't, then you should check them out ASAP. They actually make Engineering sound interesting. Meet, Premanand Sethurajan, the man in the LMES videos
Talking to Kriti Sanon, the closet nerd and the new brand ambassador for Education New Zealand, about her childhood and #educationgoals
With Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and a string of special initiatives for India, sthe Regional director also weighs in on how New Zealand is sure to win the hearts of Indian students
No ordinary march, this is war: Kailash Sathyarthi on his movement against child abuse
Kailash Sathyarthi believes that youth play a supreme role in meeting this goal,and envisions them as India's main hope in this dark, dark war
Really mom: Millenials share their most bizarre restrictions by parents. Relatable?
We love our parents and understand their need for restrictions, but can they understand our need for a break?
All this doctor prescribes is drama, drama and more drama!
Doctor Drama’s videos can take those blues away. And the good doctor from Mumbai aims to do just that
Expert view: The evolution of the smartphone from a helpful device to a deathtrap rife with addiction and blue whales
Although invented to make life easier and convenient, the increasing use of smartphones and the internet by school-going children and teenagers is slowly exposing them to harmful addictions
Bidding farewell to the old education system, these Gen Y tutorpreneurs are gearing up for EDU-FUSION
Brain behind India's first hybrid tutoring platform Ali Asgar Kagzi explains the need to reform the archaic Indian Education System and mix things up a bit to cater to Gen-next
He had a knife to his throat and a gun to his head. But that never stopped this former hostage from teaching the art of good communication across the globe
Dr George Kohlrieser has in his five decades as a hostage negotiator been taken hostage four times while on duty. His mantra: You gotta keep em talking and form a bond
Reena Puri, the lady behind all the nostalgic memories you had in school, talks about Amar Chitra Katha and Tinkle
The Bengaluru-based Executive Editor of Amar Chitra Katha and former Assistant editor of Tinkle opens up about her journey in the industry and shares some secrets about her favourite characters
I am a Telugu Ammai through and through, says Miss India Asia Pacific Manasa Jonnalagadda
Mana ammai, Manasa Jonnalagadda is making us all proud in the national arena with her newly attained title, Miss India Asia Pacific. City Express gets candid with her
Post drug-crackdown, Hyderabad teens swarm to de-addiction centres, parents acting as motivators
The intense crackdown that rattled Hyderabad came with a silver lining. Many parents are now eager to identify and send their children to rid them of their addiction to drugs
Passionate about Conservation but unsure of how to implement them? Here is a short-term certificate course at The Transdisciplinary University in Bengaluru that can help
The three-month course can help one acquire skills of leadership by giving a brief training on basic aspects in the other fields as well
Feeling blue and suicidal? This Karnataka online counselling platform can be YourDost
A Bengaluru startup is working its way towards eliminating student suicides one youngster at a time. This online counselling platform is virtually saving lives
Ryan Murder: Meet Kerala hacktivists 'Red Lizard' and Co who've just taken down Ryan International School's website
After hacking Maneka Gandhi's site, Kerala Cyber Warriors are on a social cause rampage - here's how they tell us why they do it in a previous hush-hush chat-terview
Naval officer from Manipur overcomes hydrophobia, to sail the globe with India's first all-women crew
Vijaya Devi, who overcame her fear of water when she joined the Indian Navy, and her crew-mates will sail across the globe from September to March 2018
Ryan murder effect: All staff in Jammu schools to be put under heavy police scrutiny
As the nation reels from the shock of the #Ryanschoolmurder, strict measures are being implemented by institutions, the government and other groups to create a safer environment for children in school
Half a year gone, students in 150 Mysuru schools yet to recieve textbooks
Payments have been made, exams have begun but books are yet to reach their destination. A Karnataka Education official says parents assume that the schools have misused the money
Hear it from Ramya Khare: An architecture student explains the nuts and bolts of urban design
With courses like Strategic Design Thinking and Business of Workplace Design, Anant National University plans to mould individuals who can create a sustainable built environment
The abandoned Rohingyas of Tamil Nadu: Stories of children with no motherland
About 19 Rohingya families live in a small settlement on the outskirts of Chennai and the news of the deportation has left them fearful about the future of their children
Schools should be charged if they can't keep their students safe, say 88% parents in online survey
A majority of parents in the survey suggested a background check and police verification for staff, seperate toilets for kids and staff besides other guidelines
Get more women drivers, conductors: Maneka Gandhi to raise pitch at high-level MHRD meeting following Ryan student's murder
Several guidelines are expected to be raised in the high level MHRD meeting including strict rules on the employment of non-teaching staff to ensure safety of children in schools
With power charging and a speed of 40kmph, this solar cart can be your green dream of the year
Dr Seyezhai and Bharathi Sanker of SSN College, Chennai have come up with this mean machine. Thus, doing their bit to curb pollution and making the planet a more sustainable place to live in
Your daily dose of inspiration: After losing her hands at the age of 13, Malvika Iyer is now a world famous motivational speaker
She lost her hands in a bomb blast but that did not stop her from inspiring lives, giving speeches at the UN and being invited to co-chair the World Economic Forum summit
It's time for us to be destroyed: Renuka Shahane's post on Ryan murder case is going viral for the right reasons
How do we make things safe for our kids? The school Principal is suspended but what about the Trustees or Chairperson? With questions like these, the actor demands an answer from the authorities
Locks of love: Scribes from St Agnes College join hands with an NGO for a hair donation campaign
As an initiative to solve the problems of the cancer patients, Journalism and Mass communication students from St Agnes came up with the idea of 'Locks of love', a hair donation campaign
I'm horrified: How Jimikki Kammal's Dancing Prof Sheril Kadavan's life turned upside down after the video went viral
The Accounts teachers from ISC, Kochi says that she's shocked at the amount of fake profiles that have been created and the kind of information they're spreading about in cyberspace
Wake up-drink coffee-write: This British-Indian author has the perfect recipe to emerge as one of the best authors in the country
Anjali Joseph from Mumbai opens up about her career transition from a teacher to an award winning writer
Shakespeare Millennium Club: A Chennai-based club that has been breathing life into the Shakespearean era for the last 15 years
The Club's first meeting was held on 23 April 2003. Jamuna Kalyani Sridhar, one of the founders, tells how this small meeting turned into a routine that hasn't been broken yet
EXCLUSIVE: There were arrest warrants against Kanhaiya Kumar, I'm sure it'll be the same for me: Geeta Kumari, JNU's newly elected Student Union President
An Army child, JNUSU prez-elect Geeta Kumari is not wasting any time celebrating her victory. She is already working out ways to handle both issues plaguing the university as well as the country
JNU Polls: Drubbing aside, ABVP's Nidhi Tripathi says they've managed to "prove their strength" on campus
With the results of JNUSU being announced, ABVP's presidential candidate Nidhi Tripathi claims that she made serious inroads this time. Also, the elections also had 127 NOTA votes polled
Gurgaon School Murder: Don't mind involving CBI if parents want it that way: Haryana Education Minister
The Haryana government had earlier arrested the accused in the 7-year-old boy's murder case, but now the educational minister says that the government is not against ordering CBI probe
You must have heard of Blue Whale Challenge! This Dolphin Challenge by a Chennai-based psychologist is India's counter for it
David Samson has found a way to counter the Blue Whale challenge — by initiating a game that encourages people to become more positive in their lives
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
