Why students and activists are flooding social media with #UmarDarnaNahi
A former JNU student, Umar Khalid is currently in the Delhi Police's custody for his alleged role in organising the Delhi riots in February
Schools in Meghalaya to partially reopen to allow students to clarify doubts with teachers
As per the guidelines issued by the Education Department principal secretary DP Wahlang, "regular" classroom activities in schools, colleges and other educational institutions would remain closed
Pandemic is generational opportunity to re-imagine education by removing connectivity barriers: HC
The judgment was passed by a Division Bench of the high court presided over by Justices Manmohan and Sanjeev Narula over a petition filed by NGO Justice For All
Delhi High Court asks private, govt schools to give students gadgets, internet for online classes
The court said the committee shall also frame standard operating procedures (SOPs) for identifying the standard of the equipment and internet package to be supplied to the poor
Agra teenager dupes his grandpa of Rs 15 Lakh to 'lead a lavish lifestyle'
Investigations revealed that the money was transferred from Raja Ram's account into Paytm and Mobikwik wallets, which were created by using a fake SIM card
Bacterial outbreak in China infects thousands of people after factory leak
This outbreak began from a leak at the Zhongmu Lanzhou biological pharmaceutical factory, which occurred between late July to late August last year, according to the city's Health Commission
COVID-19: 96,424 new infections pushes India's tally to over 52 lakh
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 52,14,677, while the death toll climbed to 84,372 with the virus claiming 1,174 lives in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed
Do not conduct SSLC for disabled students amid a pandemic: NGO files SC petition against TN govt's decision
The Tamil Nadu Class X examinations for private candidates will be held from September 21 to 26 in various centres across the state
India records more than 82,000 COVID-19 recoveries for two days in a row
The government stated that a total of 82,961 active cases were found free of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours and added that the number of people who have recuperated from the infection crossed 4 lakh
Unemployment issue not political, but humanitarian: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Thursday that the problem of unemployment was not a political issue, but a humanitarian one and promised to extend all possible help in the matter
SC to pass order on Sept 21 on plea against the decision of NLSIU Bengaluru to conduct NLAT-2020
The NLSIU action has created an unprecedented uncertainty and has imposed an onerous burden and obligations upon thousands of aspirants, who are now uncertain about the future course of action
Wishes pour in from all across the world for PM Narendra Modi's 70th birthday
Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli while wishing PM Modi, stated that the two leaders will continue to work towards strengthening the relations between Nepal and India
Hopeful COVID-19 vaccine will be available in India next year: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
From January 8, the Prime Minister, the Ministers and State health ministers have been addressing the situation, said the Union minister
Condemn UP's decision to convert SC, ST students hostel into detention centre: Mayawati
The conversion of multi-storey Dr Ambedkar SC/ST student hostel, Ghaziabad, built by BSP government into detention centres for illegal foreigners is saddening and highly condemnable, Mayawati said
22 Pakistani educational institutions close down in 48 hours due to non-compliance to health protocols
Both the Karachi University and city campus located in metropolis' Garden locality will remain closed and all educational activities during the aforementioned period would be suspended
Five things PM Narendra Modi changed to disrupt the education sector in India since 2014
The achievement for educational reforms is more often than not attributed to the PM's 'vision and mission' by the Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal. As Modi turns 70, we take a look at some of them
No plan to drop aptitude test from civil services prelim exam, govt tells Rajya Sabha
In a separate reply, the minister said that there is no such test which has not been conducted even after one year of its registration by the National Testing Agency
SC refuses to hear plea seeking Bar Council, UGC direction to varsities to relax fee payment time
A three-judge bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Justice R Subhash Reddy and Justice MR Shah, while refusing to hear the matter, gave the petitioner liberty to approach concerned High Courts
Bharthiyar University students complain of server malfunction during UG and PG mock test
A mock test was conducted for final year students who are studying in undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses at Bharathiyar University
UN chief urges the international community to come together in defeating COVID-19
The UN chief stressed that starting now, a vaccine must be seen as a global public good because of COVID-19 respects no borders
100 Facebook employees to test future Augmented Reality glasses on US university campus
Facebook announced a pilot programme with Carnegie Mellon University's Cognitive Assistance Laboratory to build 3D maps of museums and airports that will have multiple applications
Uttar Pradesh schools may remain closed this month: Deputy CM
The Centre in the Unlock 4.0 guidelines had issued SOPs (standard operating procedures) for a partial reopening of schools for students of classes 9 to 12
Govt took steps for employment generation during COVID-19 pandemic: Labour and Employment Minister
Elaborating it, the minister said, Labour is in the concurrent list and therefore, both State and Central Governments can legislate on the issues
As schools reopen, reconnect with kids instead of focusing just on the curriculum: Dr Rukmini Banerji, CEO, Pratham
The virtual conference on What Will Education Look Like in a Post-Pandemic World? brought together key experts from across the globe to share their thoughts on post-pandemic education
National Education Policy historical, visionary start in the sector: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
The Union Cabinet on July 29 approved National Education Policy 2020 bringing major reforms in higher education including a target of 50 per cent Gross Enrolment Ratio
Now, pre-book your vaccination through this app developed by a Mumbai start-up
WONDRx is a made-in-India health-tech start-up working on Digital India mandate augmenting 'AtmaNirbhar' concept across the healthcare stakeholders in the country
TN CM EPS announces new varsity in Villupuram, to be bifurcated from Vellore's Thiruvalluvar University
Others have protested the government's decision to bifurcate the Thiruvallur University to format new varsity in Villupuram
Delhi High Court dismisses petition for CLAT candidates to attempt exam from home
The CLAT-2020 examination, to be held on August 22 earlier, will now be conducted on September 28. Justice Jayant Nath said it is clear that the pleas of the petitioner are misplaced
IIT Kharagpur develops AI-based model to detech arsenic pollution in drinking water
While the predictive model framework would prove to be vital typically for the identification of drinking water sources in arsenic affected areas of WB, it can be used in other parts of the country
Delhi govt asks schools to observe 'dry day' once a week to check mosquito breeding
In order to control and prevent the outbreak, it is essential to prevent breeding of mosquitoes and students should be made aware of this," the Directorate of Education said in a letter to principals
SC orders fresh probe into mysterious death of NLU student in 2017, sets aside closure report
A bench of justices R F Nariman, Navin Sinha and Indira Banerjee said, "We have set aside the closure report. We have directed a de-novo investigation with certain more directions"
Nearly 550,000 children in the US test positive for COVID-19
A total of 72,993 new child cases were reported from August 27 through September 10, which is a 15 per cent increase in child cases over two weeks, according to a report
St Stephen's College releases its first cut-off list for undergraduate courses
The highest cut-off is announced at 99.25 per cent for BA (Hons) Economics for students coming from a commerce background
University of Madras students to write final semester exams at home with open books
While students have been asked to download the question papers and upload the answer scripts online, those who do not have the required technology shall be allowed to send the answer scripts via post
This software developed by IIT alumni can automatically turn flat fabrics into 3D images on models. Here's how
The software can act as a substitute for conventional model photoshoots and is convenient even for small boutique designers and weavers who don't have access to or can't afford photoshoots
This Bihar UPSC aspirant has been on a hunger strike for 5 days to get the prelims postponed
The students have been appealing to various authorities through social media platforms, seeking a postponement until the COVID curve plateaus
Applications open for UK's Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships for 2021-22
The Chevening Scholarships offer full financial support for one year to candidates applying for a master’s degree at any UK university – covering nearly 12,000 courses
UK immigration minister streamlines visa route for Indian students across the globe
UK Immigration Minister Kevin Foster MP announced that a student route and child student route will open on Oct 5, 2020, to the best and brightest Indian students from across the globe
DU teachers move HC seeking direction to pay salaries of the past four months
It sought a direction to the authorities to pay salaries to the petitioners due from May this year till date and also ensure timely payment of salaries in future
LPU researchers develop UV-ray based device to disinfect the air from air conditioners
The device can make air circulation in enclosed spaces like gyms, restaurants and shops, safe. It also eliminates hazardous gases like SOx & NOx which are in the atmosphere
Four crore scholarships given to minority EWS, 54% to girls: Union Ministry of Minority Affairs
The information was given by Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in the Upper House on September 14
Scientists predict that COVID-19 will become a seasonal virus in countries with temperate climates
The researchers explain that virus survival in the air and on surfaces, people's susceptibility to infections and human behaviours, such as indoor crowding
Picked up, carried in by four people: Wheelchair user students recall horror experiences at NTA entrance exams during COVID
Two students from Delhi and Jaipur respectively tell us how they had to be carried by different people because their exam centres had no wheelchair-friendly ramps
This platform takes care of your accommodation needs in a foreign university, free of charge
UniAcco is a marketplace for all your needs as an international student and helps you every step of the way after getting through to the college of your choice
Why students from NID grouped together to support grassroots relief initiatives through art
#ArtForCharity connected the general public with small grassroots initiatives that were working in local areas by connecting them with artists and art enthusiasts
Congress, SP ask govt to come out with policy, resources to address exponential growth of mental health issues during COVID
Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in the Upper House, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said reports indicate that one in seven persons in India is suffering from depression
CBSE Compartment Exams: Congress MP Vivek Tankha to represent students in SC seeking cancellation
The petition is yet to be listed and will be taken up along with a similar petition filed by a student Shakti Pandey. It was expected to be listed on Monday
Delhi HC directs JNU to grant professor extraordinary leave to pursue fellowship
The bench, while hearing the matter via video conferencing, observed that the order passed by the JNU rejecting the extraordinary leave application was "completely arbitrary"
TN Education Department asks universities to seek permission before conducting exams
This notice from the Education Department comes after a few universities has declared that they are ready to conduct exams for its students
Pondicherry University to virtually negotiate fee hike issue with students on Sept 15
The Pondicherry University students have requested their vice-chancellor to be present at the meeting on September 15, 2020
Former Madras HC judges request CJ to not take action against Actor Suriya for remarks on NEET
Actor Suriya had written on Twitter: Fear for life due to fear of Corona. The court which administers justice through video conferencing orders students to go and write exams without fear
Delhi Police sought 10-day custody of Umar Khalid, court reserves order
Umar Khalid was arrested by the Delhi Police on September 13, on charges on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
If we don’t do something now, suicides may continue: Actor Suriya in scathing statement against NEET
Suriya called NEET, a ‘ManuNEEThi’ and slammed the government for not being more concerned about the students needs
Imran Khan welcomes millions of Pakistan students back to school after a dip in COVID cases
Educational institutions will begin reopening in phases, following a fall in new COVID case numbers, ending the long closure that led to exam cancellations and introduction of online classes
Afghan children have 'learned little or nothing' during the pandemic: NGO report
The report by Save the Children NGO said that kids from the poorest households have missed out the most on education and face the highest risk of violence at home
DMK MPs seen wearing face masks with 'Ban NEET, save TN students', protesting against exam in Parliament premises
DMK and Communist Party of India (M) have also moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha over suicide of 12 teenage students due to NEET
Teacher departures due to Coronavirus leave schools scrambling for substitutes in the US
In Salt Lake County, Utah, the state's most populated metropolitan area, more than 80 teachers have either resigned or retired early because of concerns about COVID-19 in schools
Single-day Coronavirus cases hit record high globally: WHO
As of Monday morning, the overall number of global Coronavirus cases stood at 28,891,676, while the deaths have increased to 922,441, according to the Johns Hopkins University
No syllabus is superior, just different: Why criticism of TN’s school syllabus doesn’t explain NEET suicides
Activists, educators and doctors talk about why they think the three student suicides that happened on the eve of NEET cannot simply be blamed on TN’s syllabus or family pressures
Give provisional admission to CBSE compartment students, parent body writes to Pokhriyal
The exams for XII graders will be held from September 22 to 29. In 2020, around 87,000 students were placed in the compartment category
NEET 2020: A last moment exam centre change in Hyderabad sends students, parents into a tizzy
About four to five students who showed up at the exam centre in Madhura Nagar, Hyderabad, were informed that they have reported to the wrong centre. This is what ensued after
Around 1.17 lakh NEET aspirants have registered from Tamil Nadu, reach centres well ahead of time
Meanwhile, members of the VCK party and some student organisations held protests in some parts of the state like Thanjavur, Madurai, Karur against NEET exams
Visva Bharati University to conduct final semester exams online by September 30
While the examination will be held online, the university will later deal with individual cases, if any, of the candidates failing to appear for the online examination
Goodbye, Mister Grammar Nazi: Why being obsessed with grammatical accuracy is not the best idea
This is what transpired when Dr Albert P'Rayan started a conversation on grammar and communication on Facebook. He made a few provocative statements and the following discussion ensued
What should replace district recognition for SSLC results? The debate is on
If district ranks are abolished, what would serve as the best alternative for it? Can there be other systems of rewards, better ones? John Monteiro thinks aloud in his column about this issue
Canteen Fundas: Here's why you shouldn't ditch the whole because of a part
Pro Tip: If you label a person as ‘bad’ based on one act, you’ll lose the relationship. Instead, give feedback in a manner that affects change. By focusing on the good, you can get the best of them
The Coach speaks: How to handle a proposition from your queer friends?
The Coach speaks about the need to accept homosexuality and move on from the taboo that society has quietly built around it. And how do we do it? Let The Coach guide you through it all
Why youngsters should aim to build a career instead of just getting a job
The columnist makes a case for why, as youngsters, we should not just aim to get a job, we should actually be looking to build a career. This is what will serve us well and be useful in the long-term
Who dreams of becoming a farmer? This 24-year-old BITS Pilani grad is already living this dream
He also works for JD Lakshminaryana on the side. Previously, he has worked with Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister, Ministry of Jal Shakti; Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and more
If podcasts are your thing, give Stay Sane With Jane, by this 20-year-old Hyderabadi, a shot
Many listeners and followers, about 30 of them, have Direct Messaged her on Instagram to share their problems. She has tried to help them all and is also gives them a patient listen
How Urban Rebox IT uses QR codes and other tech to help with waste management is wow
Currently, the start-up is working with GHMC. They are also in talks with Khammam district and Dundigal to work with them and help them manage their waste as well. Isn't that really cool?
This 26-year-old Hyderabadi went from Aeronautical Engineering to quirky and edgy decor. Here's how
Devesh Baheti has started a lifestyle blog seven years ago and was one of the very first people to do so. He has collaborated with brands like Louis Vuitton, Zara and Bhane for it. That's so cool!
DMK against conducting NEET amidst the pandemic: Youth Wing Secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin
"The government is saying that they are taking precautionary measures but what is the assurance that the students would not get infected," he added
These two Hyderabadi boys are taking drama to new heights through their videos
Have you ever caught a video on The Drama Flick? Trust us when we tell you that once you do, you just can't stay away. Meet the guys who are behind this awesome channel
An ode to Twitter: All about tweets, retweets and hashtags and their effects on English
There are many Twitter accounts that can help one improve their vocabulary and English, but one must be careful on the platform as people are prone to using short forms to beat the word limit
Poonachi in pics: How Priya Kuriyan transformed Perumal Murugan's novel into a children's picture book
We speak to seasoned illustrator Priya Kuriyan about how she adapted Perumal Murugan's classic into a picture book for children - and managed it in just red, white and black
Here's how Mantra4Change is training school teachers and transforming kids' lives
Khusboo Awasthi, Co-founder of Mantra4Change, speaks about their programmes that support both government and budget private schools reach out and educate kids better
These art teacher's Warli art on government school walls has gone viral on social media
Are you an admirer of Warli art? Then, check out the walls of various govt schools in and around Chikkaballapur. Santosh Kumar, one of the art teachers and his team is responsible for this change
Studying the same topics were frustrating, now I am relieved: Harshvardhan Agarwal, JEE Main AIR 6
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on September 11 announced the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) main results 2020 on its official website
This 22-year-old beatboxer can produce the fine sound of the saxophone using his voice!
Harry D Cruz, a beatboxing artist from Bengaluru speaks about his beatboxing journey and how he mimics a saxophone so darn well. Check it out!
Take a walk through the stars: Why you'll love PAAC's informative webinars on astronomy
Atul Bhat, a Physics lecturer and a prominent member of the Poornaprajna Amateur Astronomers Club, about their recent webinars for amateur astronomers and school kids
Sketch. Laugh. Think. Repeat: Inside the seriously awesome sketches of Nikkita M
If you love cartoons and paintings, then you will definitely love Nikkita M's artwork. She is an illustrator and a former student of famous cartoonist Rahnu. Check out her work right awaySketch
Notes from a global citizen: Why Anamika Madhuraj is an inspiration for Indian students
Anamika Madhuraj is among 12,000 young people from around the world who have been chosen for UNESCO's Global Citizenship initiative. We talk to her about her major goals
Teachers of 6 Delhi University colleges get salaries after four months
In these 12 colleges about 50 to 60 per cent staff are adhoc teachers, guest teachers and contractual employees
NEET 2020: All precautions you should take before heading to exam centres on Sept 13
NEET is set to begin on September 13 across the country and the detailed SOP has been released by the National Testing Agency as the exams are being conducted during the Coronavirus pandemic
Award-winning Bengal teachers discuss development of students from marginalised communities
The webinar was conducted by Sandipon Dasgupta, FPO, Chuchura and Sudipta Biswas, FPO, Medinipur
Pokhriyal congratulates JEE toppers, thanks officials for announcing results in 4 days
Five students from the national capital have scored 100 percentile in the JEE-Main exam, which was conducted earlier this month after being postponed twice in view of the COVID-19 pandemic