The way parents choose schools in India is undergoing a major shift as modern CBSE schools increasingly move beyond traditional classroom teaching to focus on experiential learning, STEM education, coding, robotics...
Left-backed student groups protest at Jantar Mantar, vow to return if CJP issues fresh call
Student organisations affiliated with Left parties staged a protest at Jantar Mantar on Wednesday, demanding the release of detained students, an end to what they described as the criminalisation of student activism...
Why are Maharashtra students demanding a re-test of the top 150 MH CET rankers?
The credibility of the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MH CET) has come under scrutiny after students and educators flagged unusual differences between Class 12 board examination marks and MH CET 2025-26 scores. The...
‘Mentally torturing students’: UGC NET aspirants demand provisional answer key as wait stretches nearly a month
Aspirants who appeared for the UGC NET June 2026 examination have expressed growing frustration over the delay in the release of the provisional answer key, with many claiming that nearly 30 days have passed since the...
What is a ‘Digital Arrest’ scam? How cybercriminals trap victims and how you can stay safe
With cyber fraud cases rising sharply across India, the Centre is preparing a new law to criminalise ‘digital arrest’ scams—a form of cybercrime in which fraudsters impersonate law enforcement or...
DRDO recruitment 2026: Walk-in interviews announced for 11 Junior Research Fellow posts, no written exam
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has invited applications for 11 Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions at its Scientific Analysis Group (SAG) laboratory in Delhi. The recruitment offers young...
Tamil Nadu doctors accuse state of failing to protect 151 super-speciality seats after Supreme Court order
The Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association (TNMOA) has criticised the Tamil Nadu government after the Supreme Court directed the surrender of 151 vacant DM/MCh super-speciality seats earmarked for in-service...
AI demands a complete rethink of education, says commentary calling for end to rote learning
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the way students learn, write and solve problems, India’s education system must undergo a fundamental transformation that moves beyond rote learning and examination-centric...

GNITC Marks 6th Anniversary of NEP 2020 with Expert Talk on Education Reforms With Over 450 Participants
Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (GNITC) hosted the Special Awareness & Expert Talk on “Key Reforms in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020“, marking the sixth anniversary of the National...
SR University Hosts ICSSIT 2026 with Focus on Smart Systems, Innovation and Global Research Collaboration
The 7th International Conference on Smart Systems and Inventive Technology (ICSSIT 2026) was held at SR University that brought together leading academicians, researchers, industry professionals and innovators to...
Panjab University PhD Scholar Dies of Suspected Electrocution on Campus; Students Demand Accountability
A routine walk to class turned tragic for Jyoti, a 28-year-old PhD scholar at Panjab University, who died after allegedly suffering an electric shock on the university campus during heavy rain. The incident has...
GovAI Research Fellowship 2026 Applications Open; Researchers Can Earn Up to £103,500 in UK or $170,000 in US
The Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI) has opened applications for its Research Fellowship 2026, inviting experienced researchers from around the world to work on artificial intelligence governance, public...
Rajya Sabha Erupts After J.P. Nadda Says Student Activists Should Face Police Action
A remark by Union Minister and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha J. P. Nadda that student activists should be prepared to face police action triggered a storm in the Upper House on Wednesday, leading to heated...
Explained: Why the Government Summoned Meta After PM Modi’s Facebook Post Was Restricted
A brief restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post has escalated into a major regulatory issue, with the Centre summoning senior global executives from Meta and seeking a detailed explanation...
Why IIT Madras Director V. Kamakoti Has Never Owned a Passport or Travelled Abroad
At a time when international collaborations, overseas conferences, and global research exchanges are considered integral to academic leadership, V. Kamakoti stands apart. The Director of Indian Institute of Technology...
Assam Passes Higher Education Council Act 2026; New Law to Reshape Universities and Colleges
In a major step towards reforming higher education, the Assam government has enacted the Assam State Higher Education Council (ASHEC) Act, 2026, establishing a new apex body to oversee universities and colleges across...
The Cockroach Janata Party Movement: A New Political Awakening for India’s Youth.
By Mathew Mattam There are moments in a nation’s history when an unexpected movement becomes much larger than the issue that triggered it. It becomes a symbol of hope, a reminder that democracy belongs to the...






