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Class 4 and 5 students in Siddapur are literally getting their hands dirty as they learn about agriculture by planting paddy as part of their school curriculum. This hands-on experience is designed to instil a deep understanding of farming practices, highlighting the importance of agriculture in daily life and promoting values of sustainability and entrepreneurship among young learners.
A massive 61% increase in school fees for LKG admissions in Hyderabad has sparked outrage among parents, igniting a heated debate over the rising cost of education. The average fee for LKG admission has surged to ₹3.7 lakh, leaving many families struggling to cope with the financial burden and raising concerns about the sustainability of such fee structures.
A disturbing case of assault and harassment has emerged from the prestigious Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) in Rohtak, where a first-year dental student was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by a resident doctor. The accused, Maninder Kaushik, an MD anatomy resident, was arrested by the police on August 16.
The R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has become the epicentre of a disturbing controversy following the alleged rape and murder of a 24-year-old student. The case has ignited widespread outrage, with various rumours and misinformation circulating on social media, further fueling public anxiety.
Over 100 teachers took to the streets of Pune today, staging a protest against the delayed appointments to vacant teaching positions in the city. The protestors, who had completed the selection process months ago, expressed their disillusionment over the prolonged wait for their official appointments.
The much-anticipated National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 rankings have been unveiled, with IIT Madras securing its position as the top institution in India for the overall category. IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay are closely followed, reinforcing the dominance of the Indian Institutes of Technology in the higher education landscape.
The Chandigarh education system has achieved a significant milestone, with a remarkable decline in the student dropout rate over the past three years. Recent data reveals that the dropout rate has dropped from 5.35% in the 2019-20 academic year to just 1.53% in 2022-23, signalling a significant improvement in student retention.