Assam cabinet eases norms to attract private investment in higher education, ETEducation
“To harness Assam’s fullest potential we aim to expand access to quality higher education and are keen to partner with reputed private players,” CM Sarma said in a post on X. Guwahati: The Assam government has approved a series of reforms aimed at encouraging greater private participation in higher education by easing regulatory norms for […]
Mandarin over Tibetan: China shuts school that spent 17 years preserving language and culture
Picture source: International campaign for Tibet China has permanently shut the Hungkar Dorje Vocational High School, a well-known Tibetan educational institution in Qinghai Province that was founded by the late Buddhist leader Tulku Hungkar Dorje. According to the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), the closure ends nearly two decades of efforts to preserve Tibetan language, […]
From sushi in Japan to tacos in US: What school lunches look like around the world
Representational AI photo For millions of children, lunchtime is one of the most anticipated parts of the school day. But what ends up on their plate or inside their lunchbox depends almost entirely on where they live. While some students carry homemade tiffins packed by their parents every morning, others queue up in school cafeterias […]
Gujarat enrols over 16 lakh students in three-day school admission drive, says minister, ETEducation
“>“The 24th edition of the Shala Praveshotsav was launched from B.N. High School in Vadnagar, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi received his primary education,” he said. Gandhinagar: More than 16.35 lakh students were enrolled across 37,211 schools in Gujarat during the state’s three-day ‘Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav’, Government Spokesperson and Minister Jitu Vaghani […]
Free Education From Kg To Pg: Odisha Cabinet clears historic ‘Gyanodaya’ scheme, approves free education from KG to PG for over 32 lakh students
Bhubaneswar, July 1 (IANS) The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 key proposals, including the landmark new scheme “Gyanodaya – Prosperity through Education” scheme, aiming to ensure free education for students from Kindergarten (KG) to Postgraduate (PG) level. Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved 12 key proposals, including the landmark new scheme “Gyanodaya – […]
Science achievement is not a one-year event
Key points: District leaders must view science achievement as the result of a connected system rather than a single-year event Data alone doesn’t determine success–leaders who know how to use it do Learning starts with consistency and communication For more on science achievement, visit eSN’s Educational Leadership hub District leaders are under increasing pressure to […]
‘No feedom of conscience’: Chhattisgarh High Court says students cannot be forced to recite Hindu prayers in schools
The Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday said that no child can be compelled to recite Hindu prayers in government schools while hearing a petition against a State government circular issued on June 12.Justice Amitendra Kishore Prasad was hearing a plea challenging the circular, which directed government schools to conduct Saraswati Vandana, Gayatri Mantra, Guru Mantra […]
Degrees of no value? This IIT alumnus believes AI cannot replace the power of the right peer group
With AI making information instantly accessible, questions over the relevance of elite degrees are growing louder. Reflecting on his journey from IIT Bombay to building a startup, Anahad co-founder Shikhar Agrawal explains why the institution’s true value came from its people, not just its academics or brand. IIT is not just an institution, it is […]
Dr BR Ambedkar University Delhi begins 2026 admissions, launches new courses and AI-focused mathematics programme
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi has opened applications for its 2026-27 undergraduate and postgraduate admissions based on CUET UG 2026 scores. Alongside the admission process, the university has expanded its academic offerings with new degree programmes, redesigned its mathematics course to include Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and advised candidates to complete registrations without […]
India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket Vikram-1 set for launch
India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket is all set for its maiden launch. On July 2, private space launch company Skyroot Aerospace, based in Hyderabad, announced that the launch window for Vikram-1’s first test flight, named Mission Aagaman, is between July 12 and August 4. It said that Test Flight-1 is targeted for no earlier […]