Bharat Bandh: Are schools and colleges closed today?
A nationwide Bharat Bandh called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions began at midnight on Thursday, triggering concerns among students and parents across the country. With large-scale participation expected and road disruptions reported in several regions, the key question this morning is clear: Are schools and colleges closed today?The 24-hour strike is […]
Antimicrobial resistance: Charles Darwin was right; India’s drug policy isn’t
In settings where rapid, affordable diagnostics are unavailable, antibiotics often substitute for testing instead of complementing it. | Photo Credit: Volodymyr Hryshchenko/Unsplash Charles Darwin’s central insight wasn’t just that species evolve but that they can’t but adapt in the presence of selection pressures. In practical terms, organisms don’t choose to change: they respond to the […]
Advanced analytics: Helping educators approach the ideal
Advanced analytics may help schools anticipate trends that may help school leaders make key decisions. In the business sector, companies have been using predictive analysis for years to improve performance, predict stocks, or take action and change direction when troubling trends appear. They gather data from a variety of sources and use modeling to pinpoint […]
Bank of Baroda IT recruitment 2026: Registration begins for 418 Officer, Manager posts; direct link to apply here
Bank of Baroda has started the registration for its Information Technology recruitment 2026 drive and the online application process is currently underway. The public sector bank is hiring 418 professionals for Officer, Manager and Senior Manager posts in its IT department. The notification was released on January 30, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the […]
What seven leading Indian scientists make of the R&D budget
Did the 2026-27 Union Budget live up to India’s science ambitions and scientists’ expectations? The views vary depending on what specific sectors have received and the initiatives announced, and they’re not all rosy. Here are comments from seven leading scientists from around India, including heads of key departments, institutes, and a leading State university, compiled […]
Professional development for data-driven improvement
Spurred on by the Obama administration, U.S. school systems are making significant progress in using student achievement data to drive continuous improvement. But a recent report from the U.S. Department of Education suggests that educators are still looking for examples of how best to connect data to instruction, underscoring the need for more professional development […]
HSSC Police Constable recruitment 2026: Fake PMT, PST notice goes viral; Commission issues clarification
HSSC Police Constable recruitment 2026: The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has issued an important clarification regarding a fake notice circulating around, which is related to the Haryana Police Constable recruitment 2026.A notice claiming to announce the dates for the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Physical Screening Test (PST) is being widely shared on social […]
15 Essentials for Effective School Technology Management
Access to technology is critical in helping students build key 21st-century skills for college and the workplace—and a solid information technology (IT) staff is the backbone to any well-integrated, effective school technology program. School district IT staff help administrators manage their education technology initiatives, while helping students and teachers take full advantage of technology for […]
JEE Main 2026 result: Raw score vs. percentile explained
JEE Main 2026 result raw score vs. percentile explained Every year, students checking their JEE Main results are often puzzled by the difference between raw scores and percentiles. A common question is: “Why is my percentile lower even though my marks are high?” Another frequent concern is: “How did someone with fewer marks get a […]
Next-Generation Network Security
Threats to campus networks are constant, and IT officials must be vigilant when it comes to network security. But network safeguards must strike a careful balance between protecting student and faculty computers and allowing the campus community enough freedom to use the internet and its tools to the fullest potential. With the generous support of […]