Seals, birds under threat in new ‘red list’ of endangered species
The IUCN World Congress will drive action on nature-based recovery, climate change, and biodiversity. | Photo Credit: AFP Arctic seals and birds are coming under increasing threat, mainly due to climate change and human activity, according to an updated list of endangered species released Friday by the world’s top conservation body. The International Union for […]
Why This Teen Says Homeschooling Was the Best Decision for Her Education
“How much of what you studied in school do you put to use in life?” Hyderabad-based Vaishnavi Anantha asks me. She takes my silence as a cue to go on. “I would spend eight hours a day in school, but even then, it didn’t feel like I had learnt much.” On most days, the then […]
From Durgapur to RG Kar: Are West Bengal’s campuses safe for female students? CM’s ‘stay indoors’ stance underlines policy failure
Mamata Banerjee’s ‘stay indoors’ stance on the Durgapur gang rape case underlines policy failure West Bengal has long projected itself as one of India’s safest regions for women. Kolkata, often described as a city of intellect and culture, routinely ranks high in safety perception surveys. According to the 2023 NCRB report, Kolkata has been ranked […]
HPBOSE releases winter school date sheet 2025-26 for Classes 3, 5, and 8: Check full schedule for theory and practical exams
The Himachal Pradesh School Education Board (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has officially released the annual examination schedule for the winter vacation schools for the academic session 2025–26. The timetable applies to students of Classes 3, 5, and 8.According to the notification, the examinations will be held from 09:45 AM to 01:00 PM. Students will receive their Question […]
8 majors that actually pay off in 2025 according to new Pew research
Maximise Your Earnings: Top College Majors for Financial Success in 2025-26 (Image: iStock) College remains an investment but its payoff depends heavily on what you study. The Pew Research Center’s recent analyses of labour-market trends and the monetary value of degrees make one thing clear that the fields that teach technical, quantitative and healthcare skills […]
Over 33 lakh students taught in 1 lakh single-teacher schools: Andhra Pradesh tops in count, UP records most enrolments
Over 33 lakh students across India are currently enrolled in more than one lakh schools run by a single teacher, highlighting persistent challenges in achieving the mandated pupil-teacher ratio, according to official data and PTI reports. Andhra Pradesh records the highest number of such schools, while Uttar Pradesh leads in student enrolment within these institutions.According […]
Schools are closed in these states from today: Here’s why
School holidays: As the festive season begins and important administrative tasks continue, schools across several states are observing holiday breaks. Students and teachers in Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will have holidays this month, either to participate in celebrations or to support ongoing official surveys. Karnataka: Extended survey break Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that […]
Space-tech firm GalaxEye to launch world’s first multi-sensor EO satellite in 2026
The company plans to launch 8-10 satellites over the next four years. | Photo Credit: GalaxEye website Space-tech start-up GalaxEye on Monday (October 13, 2025) said it will launch the world’s first multi-sensor Earth observation (EO) satellite ‘Mission Drishti’ in the first quarter of next year, marking the beginning of setting up a constellation of […]
UGC NET December 2025 exam schedule released: Check dates, official NTA notice issued here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the UGC NET December 2025 exam dates, set from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. The exam will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode across India. This examination determines eligibility for Assistant Professor positions, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions in Indian universities […]
Largest US teachers union sends map to 3 million members that completely ‘erases’ Israel: Here’s what followed
In a shocking development, the National Education Association (NEA), the United States’ largest teachers union, reportedly sent an email to its roughly 3 million members that included a map erasing Israel entirely and labeling it as Palestine. The email, which provided resources for teaching about indigenous peoples, also linked to material defending Hamas’ October 7, […]