Microsoft President Smith visits Delhi govt school, launches plan to skill 20 lakh teachers in AIMicrosoft has launched a major initiative in India to train teachers in Artificial Intelligence. The program aims to skill twenty lakh teac...
20 Feb, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Quote of the day by Mark Twain: ‘When I am king, they shall not have bread and shelter only, but also teachings…’Mark Twain, a celebrated American writer, emphasized that prosperity extends beyond food and shelter. He believed education is vital for a ...
19 Feb, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Maharashtra govt asks all schools to start alumni associationsThe Maharashtra government has mandated all schools, including private and government-run, to establish alumni associations. These bodies, ...
03 Oct, 2025, 04.50 PM IST
Mizoram makes history as India’s first fully literate stateMizoram has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first fully literate state in India under the ULLAS initiative. Chief Minister L...
20 May, 2025, 07.27 PM IST
Britannica Education launches in India, to offer digital solutions for school learningBritannica Education launched 12 digital learning solutions in India, including Britannica School and Britannica Library. These subscriptio...
06 Dec, 2024, 06.46 PM IST
Bits & Bytes: Top developments from the tech industry this weekApple plans to switch all iPhones to OLED displays by 2025, moving away from LCDs. This change will exclude Japan's Sharp and Japan Display...
08 Sep, 2024, 06.11 AM IST
NTPC Bongaigaon, Bodoland Territorial Region join hands for skilling programmeThe cost of the entire initiative includes NTPC Bongaigaon contributing Rs.200 lakhs and BTR Government contributing Rs.150 lakhs towards t...
07 Mar, 2024, 10.19 AM IST
Digital reading has transformed the library business: Baker & Taylor’s Amandeep KocharClearing the pessimistic vibes around libraries disappearing, Baker & Taylor’s CEO explains how electronic content can give a new boost to ...
12 Feb, 2024, 10.13 AM IST
ET Awards for Corporate Excellence: HDFC Bank focuses on social interest marginHDFC Bank, India's largest private sector bank, created value and extended support to its various stakeholders in FY23. It provided banking...
19 Dec, 2023, 01.46 AM IST
Budget 2023: Education gets 'highest ever' allocation; share in GDP remains stagnant at 2.9%Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan tweeted that the "highest ever allocation" to the education sector would pave the way to transform In...
02 Feb, 2023, 01.51 PM IST
Centre mulls remedial steps for 50,000 panchayats, 84 reserved MP seatsSpecial resources and focus are set to be centred on 50,000 gram panchayats and 84 reserved parliamentary constituencies, especially areas ...
13 Oct, 2021, 09.15 AM IST
Bleetech runs a TV channel for the deafThe deaf in India have mostly come under the ignored communities of the society. To change this narrative, Bleetech Innovations’s digital p...
20 Jan, 2020, 10.27 AM IST
Facebook launches Digital Literacy Library in six languagesThe ready-to-use lessons in the Library are drawn from the Youth and Media team at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harva...
29 Oct, 2018, 05.29 PM IST
Knowledge should not be limited to literacy: Narendra ModiHe also wanted the youngsters to take a pledge for reading and also encourage others, adding a well read generation would help India grow.
18 Jun, 2017, 01.12 PM IST
Cyient launches digital library, literacy mission in Telangana schoolThe core aim of the library is to provide high-quality digital educational resources to more than 300 underprivileged students.
26 Aug, 2015, 05.15 PM IST
Reducing digital divide vital: PM Manmohan SinghLauding Kerala's pioneering efforts in achieving total e-literacy, PM Manmohan Singh said reducing digital divide was vital to improve live...
04 Jan, 2014, 12.38 PM IST
Financial literacy: Planning & effort required to include it in school curriculumThe debate on financial literacy is back on the table. The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) has formulated a draft nation...
13 Aug, 2012, 09.02 AM IST