Learning efficient use of ChatGPT | (Pic: EdexLive)

Coach Calling: When it comes to learning, how much is too much usage of ChatGPT?

"Use me as a supplement to learn and not as a REPLACEMENT!" replied the AI tool when asked this question

Mass protest by doctors in Jaipur, Rajasthan on March 20| (Pic: Dr Manish Jangra, Founder, FAIMA)

Rajasthan: Lathi charge during protest against RTH Bill; even students upset

"The Bill is unnecessary. Healthcare in Rajasthan is already over-regulated," says a concerned doctor

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GATE 2023 scorecards announced. Here are steps to download

This year, around 6.70 lakh students registered for the GATE 2023 exam out of which about 5.17 lakh appeared for the exam and one lakh candidates successfully cleared the exam

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GER at Class XI, X level has increased from 62.4% in 2012-13 to 76.7 in 2019-20: Minister Tudu

Evaluation by NITI Aayog in 2021 and the Indian Institute of Public Administration(IIPA) in September 2019 has found that the scheme has been successful in achieving its objective

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Indian students urge UK PM Rishi Sunak to act over English test scandal

As a result of the investigation by ETS, the UK Home Office suddenly terminated the visas of over 34,000 overseas students, making their presence in the UK illegal overnight

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AP CM includes Ragi malt to the menu of government school students at Rs 86 crore

Making the announcement, Reddy said, "These practices are to make the Gorumudda even better

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Delhi: Six arrested after students groups from two schools clash; five boys injured

"There is no communal angle in the entire episode. There is no gathering anywhere in the area," said the official

Telangana JUDA members meet Health Minister T Harish Rao on March 19 | (Pic: Dr Kaushik Kumar Pinjarala)

NMC's District Residency Programme worries Telangana medicos; implementation postponed to April 1

The members of the Telangana Junior Doctors' Association met Minister Rao on March 19 in this regard; urged for his help

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Ministry of Education invites suggestions to broaden students' holistic wellness

Also, on March 20, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level meeting focusing on the mental wellness of students and zero tolerance towards discrimination

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Over 4k state-run schools to be upgraded to 'school of excellence', said Jharkhand CM

In the first phase, education is being imparted as per the pattern of CBSE in 80 schools of excellence, said CM

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KMC's Dr Preethi was not murdered, says Warangal Commissioner of Police

After receiving the PME report will discuss and question the concerned doctors to know the cause of the death. We will take all legal opinions from the legal cell: CP

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JAM 2023: IIT Guwahati to release results tomorrow, March 22. Students, watch out

Conducted on February 12, 2023, the exam was CBT conducted in seven different subjects, like Biotechnology, Chemistry, Economics, Geology, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematics and Physics

Research scholars'' trike on February 17 | (Pic: Dr Lal Chandra Vishwakarma)

Hikes in JRF, SRF still remain uncertain after high-level DST meeting in December 2022; scholars plan protests

After scholars sent many representations last year, DST held a meeting in this regard, but has not updated on the matter

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Teacher suspended for forcing Class VII student to clean stray dog urine in Hunsur school

The incident happened on March 7 in the school. As a stray dog urinated inside the school premises, the teacher allegedly asked a Class VII student to clean the urine with his bag

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Odia University to be open for academic activities from end of June 2023

The Odisha State Higher Education Council has been given the responsibility of framing the modalities for the admission of students and academic operations of the university

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No proper meals yet Rani Channamma University to celebrate convocation; PG students protest

"We were forced to eat the food in the canteen by paying money from our pockets. Moreover, the canteen has also been closed since yesterday and we are sleeping on empty stomach," students allege

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Union Minister Pradhan chairs high-level meet with higher education department officials. Here's what they discussed

To further safeguard the mental and emotional well-being of the students, the ministry is preparing a comprehensive framework of operational guidelines

Strike against fee hike at SGRRIMS, Uttarakhand | (Pic: Sourced)

SGRRIMS Uttarakhand: HC hearing on fee hike likely to be heard on March 21

In the previous hearing, the counsel appearing for the petitioners had lobbied for a hearing under Article 226

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Economic Survey 2022-23: Delhi is highest among states with 20.5% budget allocation for education

The government schools recorded a pass percentage of 98 per cent in class XII and 97 per cent in class X during the academic session 2021-22: Survey

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CUET PG 2023 admission applications start tonight, announces UGC Chairman

National Testing Agency conducts CUET-PG for admission into PG Programmes in Central and other participating Universities / institutions / organisations / autonomous colleges

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West Bengal teachers recruitment scam: CBI files fresh FIR over irregularities

Forming the SIT in June last year, Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay had said that the probe into the alleged irregularities in teachers' recruitment will be monitored by the court

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Classes V, VIII board exams: SC refuses to stay Karnataka HC order

However, a bench consisting of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices PS Narasimha and JB Pardiwala agreed to hear on March 27

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TN budget: Rs 500 cr for CM's breakfast scheme for government school students

According to the finance minister, the budget allocated for the school education department is Rs 40,299 crore and an amount of Rs 6,967 crore for the Higher education department

March 14 protest for CUET implementation at Jamia Millia Islamia | (Pic: Ambuj Mishra)

Jamia Millia Islamia CUET protest: After show-cause notices, a student's result held back?

After a protest demanding the implementation of CUET for admission, four students were served show-cause notices

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GATE 2023 detailed scorecards to be out tomorrow, March 21. Here's how to check

The results of the aptitude test was declared on March 16 and the total pass percentage is about 18 per cent

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IGNOU January 2023 admission: Extended window to register closes today, March 20

The registration deadline for January 2023 admissions has been extended multiple times and for the certificate, semester programmes it was March 14

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Kerala: Higher Edu Minister's intervention makes transfer of visually challenged student happen in a jiffy

After completing graduation in Philosophy from Sree Kerala Varma College, the student gained admission to LLM in Government Law College, Ernakulam

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NEET: Headmasters should help Class XII with application, demands Coimbatore TN teachers' association

"In the last year, headmasters helped the students to apply NEET from the school as per the school education department's direction," said the Association's general secretary

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NEET MDS scorecards are to be released today, March 20. Here's how to download

The entrance exam was conducted on March 1, 2023 and the results were out on March 10

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Karnataka: Educationists hit out at gov't for allowing financial autonomy to UVCE colleges

"The goal of modelling UVCE as IIT is good. But the government should not shy away from the responsibility of providing funds under the guise of autonomy," said Prof MN Sreehari 

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World Head Injury Awareness Day: This is how NIMHANS in Bengaluru will observe it

The theme of this year's World Head Injury Awareness Day is Safer You and Safer Nation, Your Wellbeing on the Road

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TSPSC paper leak: Accused stayed late in the office to copy papers, SIT probe finds

The police are corroborating the information given by the accused with available scientific information such as call history, WhatsApp chat history, bank transactions and Google tools

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IIM Jammu signs MoU Estonian Business School for academic exchange

 The pact was inked between IIM Jammu Director BS Sahay and Estonian Business School Rector Meelis Kitsing

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UGC recovered Rs 30 crore from varsities as fee refund from cancelled admissions in 2022-23: UGC Chairman

The UGC had earlier mandated that full fees, including all charges, should be refunded with zero cancellation charges for cancellations or migrations up to October 31, 2022

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FSSAI starts Eat Right Campus in Vijayawada to promote quality food in educational institutions

"We are in talks with VR Siddhartha Engineering College and another college to transform the canteens in their vicinity to get certified as Eat Right Campus," the official said

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Suicidal thoughts in students is often spurred on by parents' expectations, stress of failing in exams 

"I never wanted to do engineering. Before I got a chance to explore what I really liked to do, my parents decided it for me," shared a student

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Assam Class X paper leak scam: Two teachers identified as masterminds, arrested

An accused juvenile and one other teacher are also being brought along with the duo, a police official said

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UGC seeks suggestions from artists to bridge gap between education and Arts

The move will enrich the quality of teaching in HEIs. It is in line with the NEP, the UGC notice says

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AIIMS Delhi to have 5G connectivity on campus by June 30

A five-member committee has been constituted to expedite the process

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NEP implementation in Himachal Pradesh requires 500 more professors

The office-bearers of the Himachal Pradesh Government College Teachers' Association said this

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NATA 2023 rescheduled to April 21 by the Council of Architecture

Exam to have MCQ, MSQ, PCQ, NAQ and MFQ questions; 10+3 diploma holders with Mathematics are eligible to apply

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CBSE directs schools NOT to start academic year before April 1

The school heads have been strictly asked to follow the schedule for the academic year

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#WhatTheFAQ: Unseasonal rains tour India. Which states have been alerted? What about ODI match on March 19?

Telangana, Chennai and Karnataka experienced a hailstorm on March 17. Telangana is on orange alert for March 18, 19 and Andhra Pradesh is to receive little rains

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Kerala: Students stage gherao at Gov't Law College; teacher injured

The professor filed a complaint with Thiruvananthapuram's Museum police, alleging manhandling

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Andhra Pradesh: Kakinada schools suffer due to hanging Nadu-Nedu scheme

With no progress in the Nadu-Nedu scheme, sand, stones and rubble occupy most of the space in the schools

Kerala High Court | (Picture: Express)

Kerala gov't to come up with regulatory committee to fix fee structure of CBSE-affiliated schools

The statement was made in the Kerala High Court during the hearing of a petition which had urged for such a step

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Most college, school canteens in Andhra Pradesh do not have FSSAI license

They did not have any valid food license and thus, were found to have compromised on the safety of food

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How is the mobility programme fairing in assuaging fears of Ukraine-returned medical students? 

Under the transfer programme, students can apply to certain universities and continue their studies even after the war is over

Mobile van inaugurated for children with special needs by Satya Special School in Puducherry | (Pic: Satya Special School)

Satya Special School in Puducherry develops mobile van for kids with sensory issues

The van is aimed at helping 300 children, diagnosed with sensory integration in the early stages of development

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SGRRIMHS Dehradun: Petition hearing for fee hike postponed to Monday, March 20

The High Court reportedly couldn’t decide if the case should be heard under Article 226 or Article 227 of the Constitution of India

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More than 200 universities have chosen CUET for UG admissions, UGC reveals

"It (the number) is now 206 including 33 state government universities," a senior UGC official said

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In a month, Indian universities can set up offshore campuses: UGC Chairman

In another month or so, we will be able to release the final regulations," he informed in an interview by PTI

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Maharashtra: Class X, XII Board exam papers likely to be evaluated late this year

This is due to teachers joining the ongoing strike by government employees for bringing back the Old Pension Scheme

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Maharashtra: Two teachers booked in separate incidents of beating and rape

Both teachers have been booked under relevant Sections of the Indian Penal Code, police said

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Bombay HC asks state to consider reservation in education for abandoned children

"The state should instead be working as a protective umbrella for such kids," the court said, annoyed

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TSPSC Group I Prelims, other exams cancelled: Reactions start to pour in on Twitter

Users of Twitter have been asking for the resignation of the Chief Minister of Telangana and the Chairman of TSPSC

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TSPSC Group I Prelims, other exams cancelled due to question paper leaks

Along with the Group I Preliminary exam, the AEE and DAO exams, held this year, also stand cancelled

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Uttar Pradesh gov't to carry out survey on schools that need repair, renovation

The survey is being undertaken to ascertain the actual infrastructural status of the secondary schools in the state

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No decision on hiring civic volunteers for teaching yet, West Bengal Edu Min clarifies

"No such decision has been taken. We don't sanction such a move," stated Minister Bratya Basu on March 16

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Uttar Pradesh: Boy fakes his own kidnapping to buy iPhone from ransom

The boy was caught when police started investigations into the case and traced his location to his friend's house

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Uttar Pradesh: Though facing legal trouble, Rampur Public School will reopen for internal assessments

The matter was heard at the Allahabad High Court yesterday, March 16, during which, the AAG made this statement

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Two new schools coming up in Delhi; construction almost complete, says Edu Min Atishi

"Delhi government schools have transformed from tent waale schools to schools with magnificent buildings," she said

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Assam Class X Board exam question paper leaks: Edu Min says mistakes will be rectified

State Education Minister Ranoj Pegu asserted that the entire examination system would be analysed and rectified

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Telangana: Two intermediate students die by suicide, possibly due to exam stress

The victims have been identified as 18-year-old R Shivakrishna and 17-year-old Muraishetty Nagajyothi

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SOA has signed an MoU with Pune-based RSB Transmission. Here's how it will benefit students 

The programme, when taken up, is expected to lead to higher efficiency of the manufacturing process resulting in superior and cost-effective products, said a former VC

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Andhra Pradesh: Bapatla Collector asks private schools to implement RTE Act without fail

On Thursday, March 16, she held a review meeting with the management of all the private schools for this purpose

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Sexual harassment in schools: CBSE panel looks to equip staff, students to detect and report abuse

Schools can implement age-appropriate sexual abuse education programmes, and regularly conduct training and workshops for all members of the school community

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Karnataka exams for Class V, VIII: Here's the new schedule, helpline numbers, other details

Exam stress can become unmanageable and to help SSLC students with the same, a helpline (080-23310075/6) has been set up by the Karnataka School Examination and Evaluation Board

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GATE 2023: IIT Kanpur declares results; 18% candidates qualify for the exam 

The scorecards for the candidates will be available from March 22 on the GATE 2023 application portal

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Jamia 2019 violence case: Delhi HC directs respondents to file submissions in 4 days

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma adjourned the matter to March 23, as an adjournment was sought by the Delhi Police

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Assam gov't unveils Rs 935 crore deficit budget to address unemployment among youth

Ajanta Neog, state Finance Minister, pledged financial support for 2 lakh unemployed youths in this year's budget

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WCD Minister informs more than 1.25 lakh children malnourished in Gujarat

The Minister was responding to a set of questions raised by Congress MLAs during Question Hour

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IIT Bombay student suicide: Police refuses to register FIR by Solanki’s family

 The Powai police station has asked Darshan Solanki's family members to go to the SIT after they attempted to file a case against IIT Bombay for caste discrimination

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Punjab: Office of travel agent who issued fake documents to students located

The office is located near the city bus depot but it has remained closed for six months, the police said

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Rajasthan: Class X student dies by suicide, apparently due to exam stress

The incident took place at Madhavanand colony, where the 17-year-old lived as a tenant and studied in a private school

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Uttar Pradesh: Coaching institute owner booked for sharing obscene clips of student on social media

A case was registered based on the student's father's complaint. The owner has been booked under sections of the IPC, POCSO and IT Acts

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Tamil Nadu: Draft State Education Policy almost completed, says committee chairman

"It will be submitted in a couple of weeks or maximum in one month," the chairman, retired Justice Murugesan stated

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Uttar Pradesh: Class XI student dies by suicide; school principal, staff booked

The girl's father alleged that she was harassed by her teachers and falsely accused of copying in an exam

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SGRRIMHS Dehradun: Student's petition against fee hike to be heard by Uttarakhand HC tomorrow, March 17

On March 14, the situation at SGRRIMHS turned violent as a group of outsiders, who the students claimed were "administration's goons", stormed the campus

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Chhattisgarh: Video clips of seniors assaulting juniors at a school go viral

As the clip received widespread attention, the police and district administration launched probes

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Maharashtra HSC scam: After Math, Physics and Chemistry papers leaked too

A private college compromised the Chemistry and Physics question papers to help its students score higher marks

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IIT Delhi issues mandate to establish SC/ST Cell; IIT Bombay students laud move

In a notice, IIT Delhi mentioned that the move was in accordance with the University Grants Commission's mandate for such a cell

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#WhatTheFAQ: PM Modi biggest contender for Nobel Peace Prize? Who said this? What is the nomination process?

It is only two times that India received the Nobel Peace Prize. One was in 2014, awarded to Kailash Satyarthi and the other in 1989, awarded to the Dalai Lama

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Kerala: These MGU fourth-semester students are yet to appear for first-semester exams

The students belong to integrated MSc Programmes in Computer Science — AI, Machine Learning and Data Science

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Kozhikode Government Medical college is not disabled-friendly, students say

The college, which was once announced as disabled-friendly, no longer remains so, complains the college union

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Karnataka: HC allows state gov't to conduct board-level assessment for Classes V, VIII

On March 15, a division bench passed an interim order allowing the state government to hold the exams from March 27

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CUET UG 2023: UGC Chairman outlines plans to keep exam glitch-free this time 

Kumar said that extra computers and extra centres have been arranged as plan B so that in case there are any glitches, the candidates can be shifted there 

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Higher education textbooks to be available in Kannada soon, says Karnataka Governor

In his convocation address, Prof SC Sharma, Director, NAAC, mentioned that the NEP 2020 helps when it comes to rethinking university education

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Govt' law college, Ernakulam, to live stream Kerala High Court, Supreme Court proceedings from March 20

Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud is the most vocal advocate for live streaming of court proceedings and he is also the chairperson of the Supreme Court's E-committee

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Death by suicide cost Tamil Nadu Rs 29,167 crore in 2021, IIT Madras study finds 

Expressing concern over the recent suicides on campus, IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti blamed reduced socialising during the COVID-19 pandemic as the main cause

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SGRR Dehradun: Students call off strike, internship commence date remains concern; case filed in high court

The authorities increased the fees from Rs 5 lakhs to 13 lakhs and applied it to the final year batch. They will not start the internship till the fee sues are met  

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Puducherry gov't to pay aided school teachers as per Central Seventh Pay Commission recommendation

All schools in Puducherry to remain closed from March 16 to March 26 due to the spread of the H3N2 influenza virus, particularly among children 

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Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad launches new online portal for global access to high-quality education

The institute's aim is to provide online certification courses to help professionals prepare for the ever-changing business landscape and be ready for the future

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Delhi High Court seeks response on conducting law admission test in regional languages, following discrimination allegations

Law student files PIL on behalf of regional language learners, claiming that the CLAT (UG) exam is discriminatory towards non-English speaking students

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IIT Madras student suicide: ChintaBAR expresses sorrow and calls for action on mental health

The fourth suicide in two years prompts ChintaBAR to criticise the IITM administration for lack of action on mental health and evasiveness in addressing the issue

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NTA reopens the application window of JEE Main 2023 session II for two days

The previous application window for JEE Main was closed on March 12 and the correction window was open till March 14, 9 pm

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Puducherry government declares school holidays as H3N2 influenza virus spreads

The gov't had decided to declare a holiday for all schools, including private-run institutions and government-aided schools from kindergarten to Class VIII

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ChatGPT's successor GPT-4 announced by OpenAI; new chatbot outperforms in many major US exams

GPT-4 can take in image inputs and scores impressively high in assessments and surpasses ChatGPT in percentile rankings

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Kerala: Parents of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas students demand rescheduling of summer vacation

Parents have urged the school to reschedule the vacation to April-May given the rising temperature in Kerala and religious observances in April, including Vishu, Eid-ul-Fitr, Good Friday and Easter