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With the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 acting as a catalyst, Indian education is witnessing a shift from rote learning to a more holistic approach focused on critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving. This transformation is essential as industries rapidly evolve, demanding new skill sets in AI, robotics, and entrepreneurship fields.
The tragic deaths of two employees from Ernst & Young (EY), Anna Sebastian and Perayil Rajan, have cast a harsh spotlight on the company’s alleged toxic work culture. A viral email from an EY employee has triggered outrage, exposing the harsh realities faced by workers at the global accounting firm.
President Droupadi Murmu stressed the significance of women's higher education in achieving India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Vishwa Vidyalaya (DAVV) on its diamond jubilee year, Murmu emphasised that women's development is crucial for the country's progress.
A major scandal has erupted in Tamil Nadu’s noon meal scheme, as eggs intended for school students were found being sold at a restaurant in Tiruchirappalli. The incident has caused widespread outrage, highlighting corruption within the state’s public distribution system.
Raveena Deshpande, a talented architecture student from Goa, has made history by becoming the first architecture student to be awarded the prestigious Presidential Fellowship at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in the United States. This marks a monumental achievement, as Raveena is the first student in the architecture discipline to receive this honour since RISD's founding in 1877.
BITS Pilani alumni Rajiv and Madhavi Gupta have donated ₹8.40 crore to their alma mater, marking the largest alumni contribution in the institution’s history. The donation aims to advance institutional development, boost research initiatives, and improve student welfare.
A staggering 60% of Indian parents are depleting their retirement savings to fund their children’s foreign education, raising serious concerns about financial security in their later years. This alarming trend, revealed by an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) alumnus on social media, has sparked widespread discussion about the financial sacrifices parents make to ensure their children's success.