Education

A future stolen: Over 300 million children not in school, says Unicef report

More than one-third of the children, or about 104 million, are in countries affected by conflict or disaster.

5 days ago

Volcano science experiment blows up in a Kerala school; 59 students and teacher injured

In the town of Angamaly in Kerala, a volcano science experiment blew up, injuring 59 students and their teacher. The police intervened and demanded an explanation from the school management.

9 days ago

UPSSSC exam: Commission plans 'two sets of question papers' to curb leakage

This comes just two days after the UP Special Task Force arrested 11 people for their alleged role in the leakage of question papers.

22 days ago

CBSE to set shorter questions for class 10, 12 exams from 2020

The CBSE is planning a makeover of its question paper for classes 10 and 12 from the next academic year. Read on to know the other changes.

Aug 23, 2018

Mahesh Babu's birthday gift? Rishi first look poster, teaser to be out tomorrow

Mahesh Babu is currently working with Vamshi Paidipally, who is releasing the first look poster and teaser of the movie Rishi tomorrow coinciding with Mahesh Babu's birthday.

Aug 8, 2018

Engineering in West Bengal: AICTE to crack down on 27 'fake' colleges in state

Of the 277 so-called fake institutions in India, Delhi tops the list with 66 colleges followed by Telangana at 35. The 27 colleges in West Bengal also include Amity Global Business School in Kolkata.

Aug 3, 2018

Engineering in Karnataka: List of 23 'fake' colleges that offer unapproved courses

According to the Minister of State for HRD, the fake institutions offer engineering and other technical courses not recognised by the regulatory authority, AICTE.

Aug 3, 2018

Engineering in Telangana: AICTE cracks down on 35 'fake' colleges

The institutions were found to offer engineering and other technical courses without the required approval of the All India Council of Technical Education.

Aug 3, 2018

AICTE identifies over 60 'fake' colleges in Delhi; here's the list

According to the Union Human Resource Development Ministry, there are around 277 engineering colleges in India,

Aug 3, 2018

Calcutta University fights corruption, brain drain to fill vacant seats

This year's admission process was tainted by controversy soon after it was flagged off. Allegations of extortion in the name of admission were created a massive row.

Jul 18, 2018

Bigg Boss Telugu 2: Nani warns Tejaswi over foul language; Bhanu Sree to be eliminated today?

Nani warns Tejaswi not to use foul language, takes a dig at Bhanu Sree for character assassination against Kaushal. Tejaswi is asked to change her behaviour and selfish attitude. Sunday's eliminations may see Bhanusree among others to get eliminated.

Jul 15, 2018

Kashmir crime branch books director of International College of Aviation for cheating students [IBT Impact]

The college run by Nasir Ahmed in Baghat Barzulla, Srinagar, is said to have duped over 20 students of lakhs of rupees after asking them to pay large amounts for various courses and promising them jobs in the aviation industry. The students had earlier written to Mehbooba Mufti's Grievance Cell.

Jul 14, 2018

What is Jio institute? HRD Ministry clarifies 'Institution of Eminence' tag to Reliance Foundation's education venture

The Jio Institute, which was tagged as an "Institution of Eminence" neither has an address nor a website and, in fact, has not even started functioning. The college will reportedly begin operation in the next three years and when it does, will have higher autonomy from government regulations.

Jul 10, 2018

Bill Watterson: The talented cartoonist behind Calvin and Hobbes

July 5, 2018 remarks the 60th birthday of the talented cartoonist of all time – Bill Watterson. Calvin and Hobbes's comic strip was concluded in 1995 but even today's generation is fond of it.

Jul 6, 2018

Why is Harvard University fighting to keep its admissions process under wraps?

The Ivy League university has been accused of racial discrimination against male Asian American students. Harvard's lawyers are asking that the documents pertaining to the school's admissions process be kept private.

Jul 6, 2018