Top nature group to unveil new ‘red list’ of threatened species
ABU DHABI: The world’s top conservation body is holding its world congress starting Thursday in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi and will unveil its updated “red list” of threatened species.The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), whose decisions help set the global agenda on environmental protection, will on Friday publish its list ranking at-risk […]
How teachers and administrators can overcome resistance to NGSS
Key points: Although the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were released more than a decade ago, adoption of them varies widely in California. I have been to districts that have taken the standards and run with them, but others have been slow to get off the ground with NGSS–even 12 years after their release. In […]
UKPSC PCS prelims result 2025 declared: Check direct link, next steps for qualified candidates
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has declared the PCS Prelims Result 2025 on its official website psc.uk.gov.in. The exam was held on June 29, 2025, and thousands of candidates appeared across the state for various administrative posts. The commission released the result PDF with the roll numbers of candidates who have qualified for the […]
September third-hottest globally on record: Climate monitor
PARIS: The world just had its third-hottest September on record, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Thursday, as global average temperatures remained stuck near historic highs for yet another month.September did not break the record for the month set in 2023 and was only marginally cooler than the same period last year, said the […]
NEP will make education employment-oriented: Maharashtra minister, ETEducation
A delegation of Sindhu Navyuvak Mandal, led by president Prof Vijay Kewalramani met the minister and presented a letter for effectively implementing the New Education Policy (NEP) in Maharashtra. India is moving toward becoming a developed nation through a strong and transformative medium — the New Education Policy 2020, said Maharashtra’s minister for higher and […]
Officials confirm RRB NTPC CBT 2 admit card not released yet; beware of fake news on social media
RRB NTPC CBT 2 admit card not released yet, warns officials RRB NTPC CBT 2 admit card: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially confirmed that the RRB NTPC CBT 2 admit card has not been released yet. Despite numerous posts and messages circulating on social media claiming the admit card is available, these reports […]
Karnataka govt to consider inclusion of ‘Ramayana’ to school curriculum, ETEducation
Highlighting the achievements of the Valmiki community, he said that Maharshi Valmiki, despite being denied access to formal education, composed the great epic ‘Ramayana’, which has universal significance. He urged every member of the community to prioritise education. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that the state government would consider including the ‘Ramayana’ and […]
10 college degrees Harvard hints are losing value and what to study instead
Is Your College Degree Still Valuable? Harvard’s Research Says It Might Not Be (Image: iStock) In recent years, many students have expressed anxiety about whether their chosen major continue to pay off. Harvard’s faculty and affiliated economists have published influential work on how credential value, job sorting and degree inflation change the returns to different […]
Maharashtra govt informs HC of new SOPs for school transport safety, ETEducation
“>Senior counsel and amicus curiae Firdos Mirza submitted recommendations to support the SOPs. “This is aimed to improve the safety and well-being of students during school transport,” he said, emphasizing replacing “children” with “students,” barring drivers with drunk-driving cases, and mandatory certified eye tests from qualified ophthalmologists. The Maharashtra govt on Tuesday informed the Nagpur […]
Ratan Tata death anniversary: Timeless quotes of the legendary industrialist that motivate students
Ratan Tata death anniversary: Life Lessons That Students Can Learn from Ratan Tata’s Inspiring Quotes One of India’s most revered industrialists and visionaries, Ratan Tata offers a treasure trove of wisdom that resonates profoundly with students embarking on their journeys of learning, growth and success and this Thursday, as we reflect on his death anniversary, […]