Education

Kolkata: Students write their exam in the examination hall during the first day of ICSE exam 2022 at Calcutta Girls School in Kolkata on Monday, Apr. 25, 2022.

Question on Mahatma Gandhi triggers row in Bengal Secondary school exam

Controversies have started brewing over a controversial question in the history paper in the ongoing secondary examination conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Examination (WBBSE).

Mar 4, 2023

Hijab not allowed inside examination centres: Karnataka Education Minister

Karnataka Education Minister B.C. Nagesh on Friday asserted that students wearing hijab will not be allowed inside the examination centres

Mar 3, 2023

Class 12 CBSE student commits suicide in Delhi due to exam pressure

A Class 12 student died by suicide due to exam pressure in Southwest Delhi, an official said on Friday.

Feb 17, 2023

Microsoft makes Excel's formulas easier, adds new features

Tech giant Microsoft has announced that it is making formulas easier in its spreadsheet service Excel with new features.

Dec 28, 2022

Hyderabad University professor suspended for alleged sexual assault of foreign student

The University of Hyderabad on Saturday suspended Professor Ravi Ranjan, hours after he was arrested by the police on allegations of trying to sexually assault a foreign student.

Dec 3, 2022

Conman promises medical seat, robs scientist of Rs 18 lakh in Bengaluru

An incident of a conman duping an ISRO scientist of Rs 18 lakh after promising him of a medical seat for his daughter came to light in Bengaluru on Monday.

Nov 21, 2022

NEET UG 2022 counselling round 2 final result to be out soon: Check latest updates [direct link]

Candidates who get selected in round two will be able to report at the allotted college from November 15. The NEET UG 2022 mop-up round counselling will be held from November 23 to 28

Nov 15, 2022

Sunny Leone's picture on hall ticket for Karnataka govt exam goes viral; probe ordered [details]

After Sunny Leone's picture was found on the hall card, it paved way for the blame game.

Nov 8, 2022

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

CBSE class 10, 12 board exams dates to be out soon; Check out latest updates here

The practical examination, project and internal assessment will begin on January 1 next year, CBSE had announced earlier.

Nov 7, 2022

Ventilation systems in schools can reduce Covid cases: Study

Primary schools to be closed from Saturday due to pollution

Amid increasing pollution levels in Delhi, all primary schools in the national capital will be closed from Saturday onwards until the air quality improves, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday.

Nov 4, 2022

Karnataka govt makes meditation compulsory in schools, Pre-University colleges

The Karnataka government on Thursday gave directions to the schools and pre university colleges in the state to ensure 10 minutes meditation session for students.

Nov 3, 2022

The Shark Moment

We all complain of the system and how it turns us into unhappy assembly line products. But how many of us are willing to risk stepping out? Meet Shraddha and Sandeep who have a plan for an alternate education system.

Oct 26, 2022

'Open court hearing on Oct 12', SC on SEBI's review petition against RIL

Tax exemption benefit for trusts if 'solely' engaged in education: SC delivers landmark judgement

In two separate verdicts, the SC ruled that educational institutions seeking Income Tax rebates under Section 10 (23C) must only be imparting education and not making a profit.

Oct 21, 2022