These Indian schools educated politicians, billionaires and royals— Can ordinary students get admission too?
Some schools are remembered for their results, while others are known for the people who once sat in their classrooms. Across India, a few institutions have built a strong reputation over decades because many of their former students went on to become Prime Ministers, billionaires, CEOs, actors, writers and members of royal families. Here are […]
Indian team discovers rare ‘bow and arrow’ radio galaxy two billion light years from Earth
Twelve Indian researchers across three countries have discovered a rare, nonconformist radio galaxy, shaped like a bow and arrow and 1.8 million light years wide, located approximately 2 billion light years from Earth. A light year is about 5.88 trillion miles. A radio galaxy, powered by supermassive black holes at its core, is a type of […]
West Bengal schools to remain closed on July 6 as state declares public holiday: Here’s why
West Bengal has declared July 6 a public holiday to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee. The decision will keep schools, government offices, local bodies, state undertakings and other government-controlled institutions closed for the day, as the state pays tribute to one of its prominent historical figures. The West Bengal government […]
DU releases academic calendar for 2026-27, classes from July 28; exam and vacation schedule announced
The University of Delhi has announced its academic calendar for the 2026-27 session, detailing key dates for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The schedule includes the commencement of classes, semester breaks, practical and theory examinations, and vacations. The announcement comes as the university continues admissions through the ongoing CSAS UG and PG admission process. The University […]
CA Foundation Result 2026 on July 3: Here’s how to check your ICAI scorecard
Candidates who appeared for the CA Foundation May 2026 examination will not have to wait much longer. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) will declare the CA Foundation Result 2026 on July 3 at 11 am. The result will be available on the official ICAI websites, icai.nic.in and caresults.icai.org. Candidates will need their […]
Bengaluru daycare case: When both parents work, who can parents trust with their children?
Every morning, millions of Indian parents go through the same routine. They wake up early, get their toddlers ready, pack a small bag with clothes, bottles and snacks, drop them off at a daycare centre and rush to work. The goodbye is often the hardest part of the day, but it is built on trust.That […]
CM Yogi launches second phase of ‘school chalo abhiyan’ from Saharanpur, hails dip in dropout rate, ETEducation
The Chief Minister also told the crowd that Uttar Pradesh has achieved remarkably good progress in the school dropout rate. Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the second phase of the state-wide ‘School Chalo Abhiyan-2026’ from Saharanpur on Wednesday, emphasising how education remains the strongest cornerstone of nation-building. The Chief Minister, addressing a […]
CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026: Will your pass certificate mention ‘Compartment’? Here’s what students should know
With the CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 expected soon, many students are worried about more than just their scores. A common question is whether clearing the exam in the second board will leave a ‘compartment’ mention on their final marksheet or passing certificate, and if it could affect their admission to Class 11. […]
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, […]