Next decade will define Indian space exploration: Shubhanshu Shukla

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla speakng at an interaction in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has said the next five to 10 years are going to be defining times for India as far as space exploration is concerned, as a lot of things are going to happen. In an interactive session on the […]

Bengal student credit card sanctions cross 1 lakh: CM, ETEducation

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Launched in 2021, the scheme seeks to enable students to pursue education without financial constraint Kolkata: Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Friday that the sanctioned number of cases under the state govt’s student credit card scheme has crossed 1 lakh. “Happy to share that under our Student Credit Card Scheme, the number of […]

Explained: How CBSE’s new skill based learning framework will reshape classes 6 to 8

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How CBSE’s new skill based learning framework will reshape classes 6–8 The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a major structural shift in middle-school education by making skill education compulsory for Classes 6, 7 and 8 beginning the academic year 2026. The mandate—introduced through NCERT’s Skill Bodh curriculum—marks one of the most significant […]

Assam Assembly passes 6 education bills amid opposition walkout

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Assam Assembly passed six education bills amidst opposition walkout. Legislators protested alleged ruling party members entering the House after voting doors were closed. Amendments concerning teacher provincialisation, enrollment criteria, and madrassa inclusion were rejected, leading to the walkout. The bills, including those for Azim Premji University and NERIM University, were passed. Guwahati, The Assam Assembly […]

Why a career in Data Science needs more than just technical skills

A data scientist must consider societal impact, not just model accuracy.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto In the rapidly evolving field of Data Science, technical skills such as programming, statistics, and machine learning are often emphasised as the foundation for success. However, while these are essential, they are not sufficient on their own. A successful […]