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Karnataka: Two vaccine doses compulsory for parents; events and public gatherings not allowed in schools

Since last week, Karnataka has witnessed hundreds of COVID cases in medical colleges, nursing colleges, residential schools and government schools

FIR lodged against chairperson, principal of Odisha college after they let COVID positive students go home

The Kunjakanta ward, where the college is located, has been declared as a micro-containment zone for 10 days, an official told the press

Air quality panel shuts Delhi's educational institutions amidst severe pollution. Will they reopen only in 2022

Even as educational institutions have been barred from conducting in-person classes, the panel has made an exception by allowing on-campus exams and lab practicals

Kerala to release a list of unvaccinated teachers, Education Minister says "public should know"

In the last meeting to discuss the latest COVID situation in the state, CM Vijayan had said that those who are not inoculated will not get free COVID-19 treatment at state government hospitals

What The FAQ: What's the difference between the ART Bill and Surrogacy Bill?

Surrogacy and ART are different at the core. A Select Committee recommended that the ART Bill should come first and then the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill can be implemented

NEET PG counselling delay: Resident doctors of Delhi's 3 Centre-run hospitals boycott all routine services after OPD

The Resident Doctors' Association of these colleges have said that the onus of any unfortunate medical incident that may occurs due to halt in routine service will be on authorities

Two Omicron cases detected in Karnataka, CM likely to announce SOPs today. What comes next?

On November 26, the WHO classified Omicron as a 'variant of concern'. The news followed impositions of travel restrictions by several countries. Omicron has been confirmed in 30 countries up until now

Now, Harvard University to protect student workers against caste discrimination with anti caste-bias clause

A Dalit alumni of Harvard University said that the win is a critical step in ensuring that there is at least an avenue of recourse for students like him who have experienced caste-based discrimination

Fees of Karnataka engineering colleges hiked by Rs 10,000, students warn of protests

SFI state head said that If the move is not rolled back, the student's outfit will protest and "stay put" in front of the Higher Education Minister’s residence

In another move towards making OU a closed campus, varsity slaps entry fees on walkers and joggers. How are people taking it?

Osmania University in Hyderabad is vast and is frequented by many joggers and walkers, both in the mornings and evenings. This move affects them, but is it bound to affect students too?

Delhi closes schools after SC rap: Now, CJ says it never asked govt to do it, only wondered about rationale

According to Bar and Bench, the CJI said that either intentionally or unintentionally, some sections of the media are portraying the special bench of the court as "the villain who wants to close down

Reports suggest Telangana Inter Exam results will only be declared after December 15

In 2020, the girls outperformed the boys in the TS inter exams. While the pass percentage of girls was 67.47 per cent, only 52.31 per cent of boys passed the exam

DU's third merit list will now be out on December 7. Will this delay the admission deadline?

Candidates who were shortlisted in the second merit list can apply for admissions till 5 pm, December 3, and make payments after approvals till December 4

Around 2 crore women enrolled in STEM courses in India in five years. No data on dropouts, says government

Of all the states, Tamil Nadu saw the maximum number of enrollments. In these five years, TN alone saw the enrollment of 30,80,669 women students

What happened on December 3: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy killed thousands and the first PS was released

Besides the tragedy, December 3 gave us some good memories too. PlayStation was launched. Rocky and Laurel & Hardy's first film saw the light of day

Nutritionists, academics write open letter to Karnataka govt to give children eggs everyday in mid-day meals. Here's why

This open letter states that it is important for the government to uphold the Right to Food of every child as mentioned in the National Food Security Act 2013

Student Police Cadets say "no" to child marriage and human trafficking in their new international campaign

The three-month campaign is being piloted in India and Ghana in Africa with the support of Mission Better Tomorrow and the Kalinga Fellowship

Infosys Prize 2021: JNU, NCBS profs among this year's winners. Full list inside

Given away by the Infosys Science Foundation (ISF), these were the 13th Infosys Prize 2021 and they were given in six categories

Class IX student in Hubballi and two others in Mundgod's government school test positive for COVID

Now, there is a scare if COVID has spread to a nearby Anganwadi and an Urdu Primary School as their mid-day meals were supplied from the Government Higher Primary School in Mundgod

Manipal launches to help MBBS students in India get early clinical experience

Case videos which are unique to Manipal MedAce, allow first-year MBBS students to have early clinical exposure and apply Basic Sciences principles in a hospital setting

TN think-tank wants khadi uniforms for schools across the country to lift handloom, khadi workers out of poverty

There are around 45 lakh handloom workers across the country with each state having its unique handloom and khadi clothing line, CPDS Director said

Over 55 per cent drop in students going abroad, Education Minister Pradhan tells Rajya Sabha

Pradhan said that, in line with NEP 2020, the government encourages high performing Indian universities to set up campuses in other countries

Delhi schools back in lockdown after Supreme Court slams gov't for reopening amidst severe air pollution

After the pandemic-induced lockdown, schools briefly reopened and then shut on November 13 due to Delhi's air quality. Schools were then reopened on November 29 and are now back in lockdown

Omicron: Survey by private firm predicts that in-person attendance in schools may soon drop by 14 per cent

Schools in India are likely to see a 14 per cent drop in students attending in-person classes due to concerns sparked by Omicron' the new variant of the Coronavirus, according to a nationwide survey

UGC grants extension to MPhil, PhD scholars to submit their thesis in June 2022

The decision to extend the submission deadline is the continuation of the earlier notice issued by the UGC on March 16, 2021. UGC had extended the deadline twice before due to COVID-19

Won't turn into a supervisory authority for exams, says SC. ICMAI CMA exams to go on as scheduled

Here's how you can download the admit card for the exams that start on December 8, and will be conducted in online mode at centres in 96 Indian cities

Supreme Court slams Delhi govt for reopening schools amidst severe pollution, while allowing WFH for adults

While hearing a plea by a 17-year-old Delhi student, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said that the court will appoint an authority to oversee the government's air pollution controlling measures

UGC pushes forward plan to conduct common entrance test for Central Universities from next year. Here's what it means

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will be conducted by the National Testing Agency in at least 13 languages for UG and PG admissions

Infra woes: 27k schools across India do not have proper buildings, according to MoE

Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan had said this in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, while answering a question by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP KRN Rajeshkumar

Whopping 98% of KV students have partial or full access to some digital device for online classes: Education Minister

The Education Minister also highlighted how the Ministry of Education has taken many initiatives like One Class One Channel of SWAYAM PRABHA to impart education through TV for hearing impaired student

Tripura CM urges health authorities to test colleges in Agartala for AIDS

According to official data , Tripura has a total caseload of 2,459 — this includes 750 female and 1,709 male patients. A total of 640 patients died due to HIV in the last 20 years

122 Kendriya Vidyalayas opened in the last five years, says Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

However, the state wise disparity in opening of KVs was particularly noticeable during the same period

Universities shed light on truth: NYU President at SRM-AP's first on-campus convocation

NYU President Andrew D Hamilton said that universities across the world shed light on the truth, offer insight, and punch holes through the darkness of ignorance

What The FAQ: What is travel apartheid and why is the UN chief against it?

Guterres came up with the term while speaking to reporters in New York. He said that isolating one country will not be effective

What happened on December 2: The day Pablo Escobar died and Britney Spears was born

Years after his death, Escobar's legacy still continues. He was the inspiration behind seven films and several series, including Netflix's Narcos

IIT Delhi to study 'massive' landslip near Tirupati, in aftermath of floods

As the second ghat road, which leads to the temple of Venkateswara, has been badly damaged, devotees can choose an alternative date for darshan within a period of six months as heavy rains continue

NITI Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar: Quality teaching with moral values need of the hour

During the interactive session, the Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies urged Rajiv Kumar to have a relook at the devolution of taxes between the Centre and the states

Question in CBSE Class 12 Sociology exam about Gujarat riots sparks political controversy. Here's why

Several Sociology teachers said the question was within the syllabus. In the assigned textbook 'Indian Society'', a chapter on 'The Challenges of Cultural Diversity' includes a section on communalism

Inspired by Delhi gov't, Karnataka's Gadag to set up 'pink toilets' for girls

Female enrolment shot up in government schools where pink toilets were set up. The project started in 2019 but was put on hold when the COVID pandemic hit. It's gaining momentum again

No Omicron found in 113 samples of Karnataka's SDM Medical College's COVID positive students

The district authorities had earlier said that the virus may have spread at the freshers' party that was organised on campus on November 17

Cannot do much with an extension without scholarships, say PhD, MPhil scholars about UGC's extension of deadlines

Students claim dropout rates have spiked because of the want of funds amongst scholars, as most of them were deprived of resources to conduct research during the pandemic

Punjab elections: Delhi's Deputy CM Sisodia visits Punjab CM's home turf and shows schools to be in poor condition

Punjab Education Minister Pargat Singh had challenged Sisodia to provide a list of 250 schools with the numbers of students and teachers in them and their pass percentages

Karnataka schools to file police complaints against parents who have failed to pay fees

President of the Parents’ Association reportedly said that schools should not “stoop down” and resort to filing police complaints and instead look at the issue on humanitarian grounds

West Bengal government asks schools to complete preparations for cooked mid-day meals

Like many other states, the West Bengal government distributed food grains and other edibles to students in lieu of cooked mid-day meals throughout the pandemic-induced lockdown on schools

E-Canteen Fundas: Why it is your actions, not your words, that will always count more

People follow actions and not words. Your thoughts, words and actions must be in alignment. If they are not, people see through your lack of integrity and lose trust in you

World AIDS Day: College students in Kozhikode dance on the city's streets to raise awareness about AIDS

The students conveyed the message of the day to the audience through a street play. Along with the students, the Government Women and Children's Hospital also took part in the awareness drive

Government schools in seven districts of Karnataka begin providing eggs and bananas to students. Here's how it's working

From this December all the way through March 2022, as many as 14,44,322 children from seven districts will get an egg every day in their midday meals for 46 school days

What the FAQ: Why is World AIDS Day observed on December 1?

World AIDS day is observed to raise awareness about the Human Immunodeficiency Viruses and the Acute Immune Deficiency Syndrome that they spread and to remember people who have died of it

How education was taken to the children from the Chenchu tribes in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Rural Development Trust (RDT) has been working in the Nallamala region for over a decade now and this is why they will continue working for the noble cause of education

Centre forms committee to review EWS criteria, even as junior doctors threaten to intensify strike to get NEET PG conducted soon

The 3-member committee will review the criteria in accordance with assurance given to the SC on the matter, the centre said. Here's why this is a bitter pill to swallow for resident doctors

SIMS ties up with NSE to boost stock market understanding for their MBA students

The MoU signed between the institute and the National Stock Exchange will provide training by industry experts with the help of a stock market simulator set up on campus

Mysuru on high alert as 72 nursing students from Kerala test positive for COVID-19

The district administration has implemented strict measures at the entry points to Mysuru from Kerala. This situation can escalate anytime

Two medical students tested positive for COVID-19 in Karnataka's Belagavi

The Belagavi district authorities have additionally made COVID vaccine certificates mandatory for visitors entering from Maharashtra

Set up start-ups to provide jobs instead of running for government job, says Arunachal Governor Dr BD Mishra

Dr BD Mishra spoke while being present at the 19th convocation ceremony of Rajiv Gandhi University at Itanagar

After UPTET paper leak, UP state government suspends Exam Regulatory Authority secretary for lapses

Under his suspension tenure, Sanjay Kumar Upadhyay has been attached to the basic education directorate in Lucknow

CBSE evaluates OMR sheets of term 1 board exams on the same day as the exam

On Tuesday, the CBSE conducted the social science paper for class 10 students and 13 subjects for class 12 students

West Bengal's Visva-Bharati gets a B+ in NAAC assessment: Teachers blame VC for low grade

The NAAC team was allegedly dissatisfied with the VC's report and said that neither were reports submitted properly nor were the previous NAAC visit's suggestions implemented

Artium Academy ropes in KS Chithra, Sonu Nigam among others to train students in music, both live and online

In September 2021, Ashish Joshi set up Artium Academy, an online music school, roping in a few big names, including Sonu Nigam, KS Chithra, Arun Sairam and Ananth Vaidyanathan

Government outlines syllabus for integration of AYUSH knowledge into school curriculum. What does this mean?

The AYUSH Minister also said that the All India Institute of Ayurveda has developed an immunity boosting Bala Raksha Kit for children

Karnataka's Mangaluru City Corporation directs colleges to test Kerala, Maharashtra students for COVID-19

The city colleges are required to provide information of their students staying in paying guest accommodations and nominate a COVID nodal officer to communicate with the nearest PHC

What happened on December 1: Here's how the 'BTS Law' was passed and that time when the first Sherlock Holmes' story was out

BTS Law is what is allowing the band to go on performing together, at least for the foreseeable future. Also, here's another Christmas-y anecdote that involves the world's favourite detective

Unvaccinated teachers in Kerala barred from taking physical classes, unvaccinated people barred from free medical treatment: CM Vijayan

Those who are unable to get vaccinated due to medical reasons should produce a government doctor's certificate in order to receive free treatment, the CM added

No lockdown, don't heed rumours, says Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai

About 4,000 people have been tested at SDM Medical College in Dharwad after a little over 200 students tested positive late last week

This EdTech platform's new initiative will help teachers deal with stress, achieve work-life balance

Through an initiative called The Learning Lobby, Practically has managed to curate a team of experts who can provide insights and answer these basic but important questions

Odisha government 'transforms' 239 schools, says that 4k schools will be transformed by March

After inaugurating the last set of transformed schools under Phase I, CM Patnaik said that the state has reserved 15 per cent seats in gov't medical and engineering colleges for gov't school pass-outs

IIT Madras alum's start-up NeoMotion aims to provide customised wheelchairs to 100k differently-abled people by 2025

A total of 29 NeoBolt motorised outdoor mobility attachments and 160 NeoFly wheelchairs have been donated, amounting to a total CSR funding of Rs 75 lakh

Releasing dogs is a threat to the environment: IIT Madras employees protest against activists, vets visiting dog park

If video clips shared from the site by animal activists are to be believed, the protestors also say that releasing the stray dogs out of the dog park will be a threat

DU SOL 2021 admissions last date announced. Here's how you can register for open courses

The registration began on October 22 this year, and already 65,000 candidates have secured their admission into the programmes

Maharashtra: Reopening of schools in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik delayed as Omicron fears grow

Major cities and district health authorities in the state are gearing up for Omicron by keeping hospitals beds, liquid medical oxygen stocks, medicines, and other health infrastructure ready

DU issues Open Book Exam guidelines to students, warn against cheating and late uploading

The guidelines stated that the results of answer scripts — that are submitted via email — may get delayed due to the verification process, as had happened during the OBE in December, March and June

Allahabad HC pays Rs 15k fee for Dalit student to get admission into IIT BHU, takes inspiration from SC's IIT Bombay verdict

The single-judge bench said it will cover the cost of admission so that a 'bright young Dalit student' does not lose out on a quality education opportunity

SC says expert opinion 'word of Jesus Christ'; dismisses students' plea against translation error in NEET UG

The petition was filed by 22 students who pointed out that a translation error from English to Hindi in a Physics question was impacting their marks

What The FAQ: Everything that you need to know about Ballon d’Or — from how much it weighs to how it was constituted

The very prestigious football honour Ballon d’Or was given to GOAT Messi in a ceremony held at around 1 am (IST) on Tuesday (Monday night), November 29

Twenty students test COVID positive in Hassan, Karnataka govt is on high alert with outbreaks

Recently, more than 280 persons were tested positive for COVID in Dharwad's SDM Medical College

KVPY 2021 aptitude test to be conducted on January 9 next year. Here are all the details

The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana is a government-funded national fellowship programme that aims to promote science education

The final merit list of MHT CET 2021 published as round 1 option entry begins

The State CET cell will release the MHT provisional allotment CAP round 1 on December 3. Here's everything you need to know

Got a passion to share? Zoho enters EdTech space with TrainerCentral, will help you become a trainer in a jiffy

Setting up an online training business is easier said than done, says Aarthi Elizabeth, the Chief Brand Evangelist at TrainerCentral and explains how the new portal can help

Odisha Governor talks about the universe, the university and the universal man during BGU's fourth convocation

Welcoming the chancellor and other dignitaries, Vice-Chancellor of Birla Global University Prof PP Mathur presented the annual report of the university outlining its activities and future plans

What happened on November 30: The day when Barbados got independence and Michael Jackson released Thriller

The country is a constitutional monarch and on this independence day, the government said that it intends to become a republic

Punjab Chief Minister okays recruitment of over 10,000 posts in the Education Department, including 2,000 Physical Education teachers

CM Charanjit Singh Channi would also soon lay foundation stones for medical colleges at Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur

CBSE Class 10 term 1 board exams to begin today. Read this before you start

The exams will consist of multiple choice questions only and will continue till December 11

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences' med students demand postponement of final-year exams

The medical students staged a protest and said that holding final-year exams in February 2022 is impractical even if the syllabus is wrapped up by the end of January

Teachers, students of this B'luru school live in fear of COVID as school premises turn into testing centres

When contacted, Dr R Vishal, Commissioner for Department of Public Instruction, assured that he will direct concerned officials to ensure the safety of the students

KVs, JNVs required to reserve 3% seats for disabled students: Pradhan, on Day 1 of Parliament Winter Session

Dharmendra Pradhan also spoke about the measures taken to aid students whose mental health has been impacted by the pandemic and the disrupted nature of studies during the lockdowns

With fears of Omicron COVID variant, educationists call for well-thought-out plan instead of another lockdown on schools

School heads believe it is now crucial to reopen schools as prolonged closures have led to serious learning loss amongst children

Gujarat: 1,500 resident doctors on strike over NEET PG counselling, medical teachers stage protest demanding better pay

Resident doctors across the state opted out of the OPD (out-patient department) responsibilities from 9 am to 5 pm as part of the protest

Special low-cost 'Talking Gloves' for persons with disability developed by team from Jodhpur's IIT, AIIMS

The device costs less than Rs 5,000, the institutes said in a statement. The team is further working to enhance the features such as durability, weight, responsiveness and ease-of-use

Overall global risk with Omicron very high, further surges possible with 'severe' consequences: WHO

WHO said, "Given mutations that may confer immune escape potential and possible transmissibility advantage, the likelihood of potential further spread of Omicron at the global level is high."

COVID in Telangana: 42 students, 1 teacher test positive for COVID at gov't residential school

This is the third incident of students testing positive in large numbers in Telangana in a matter of ten days. Last week, Mahindra University was shut down after 25 students were COVID positive

Kerala Child Rights Commission urges authorities to pass orders barring school teachers from engaging in private tuitions

In the 2020-21 academic year, following COVID-19 protocols, tuition centres weren't allowed to function. However, this was violated in at least one known centre

Classmates think Malayalis are leftists: How DU freshmen from Kerala have been battling scorn, abuse over Marks Jihad controversy

In the past few months, Swetha says that there have been multiple instances where she was made to think that she was unworthy of all her academic achievements