Drawn from IOC, FIFA but still uniquely cricket-specific: Aussie doctor behind ICC's post-pregnancy guidelinesThe ICC has launched groundbreaking 'post-pregnancy return to play' guidelines, drawing from global sports bodies but tailored for cricket'...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
'Ghostdoor' for employees? Shark Tank's Anupam Mittal wants workers rated on integrity, notice-period behaviourShark Tank judge Anupam Mittal suggests a 'Ghostdoor' app for rating employees on offer integrity and notice-period conduct. He highlights ...
10 Jun, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Why are Delhi University students skipping the fourth year? New data reveals surprising trend across top collegesDelhi University's Four-Year Undergraduate Programme offers flexibility but students largely stick to the three-year degree. Many are not o...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
UK warns universities of international student recruitment ban over visa abuseThe UK government is implementing stricter rules for universities recruiting international students, threatening institutions with high vis...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
NITI report says India has solved school access challenge, retention remains a hurdleIndia has succeeded in bringing children to school but struggles to keep them enrolled in higher classes. A NITI Aayog report reveals a sig...
11 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Student dropouts fall, child health improves: MoSPI reportIndia's education system shows improved student retention, with dropout rates declining across all levels in 2024-25. The gross enrollment ...
26 Sep, 2025, 12.02 AM IST
Economic Survey: School dropout rates declined, challenges persist with retention ratesDespite declines in school dropout rates, challenges with retention rates persist, especially at higher secondary levels. The Economic Surv...
31 Jan, 2025, 07.54 PM IST
Drive in works to check dropout rate among those failing board examsFacing high dropout rates after board exams, the education ministry plans a nationwide drive to help students finish schooling through open...
22 Jan, 2025, 11.52 PM IST
Dropout rate has reduced; enrolment of girls, SC, ST and OBC students in higher education up: President MurmuAddressing the joint sitting of Parliament at the beginning of the Budget session, President Droupadi Murmu said enrolment of Scheduled Cas...
31 Jan, 2024, 03.12 PM IST
In 2021-22, school dropout rate at secondary level was higher than national avg in 7 statesThis information was collated from the minutes of the Project Approval Board (PAB) meetings held under the Ministry of Education to discuss...
11 Jun, 2023, 04.40 PM IST
Dropout rate of girls has declined since 2014: Mansukh MandaviyaInteracting with the reporters outside Parliament, Mandaviya said the Modi government is trying to ensure that the country's need for docto...
15 Dec, 2022, 01.50 PM IST
Centre red flags school dropout rate, vacant seats in Bihar girls schoolsThe PAB noted that the retention rate is low at secondary level at 40.18 %, the dropout rate at secondary level is more than 25% in as many...
18 Sep, 2020, 10.41 AM IST
In record mass exit, over 10 lakh examinees quit Uttar Pradesh board exams in 4 daysUPSEB secretary Neena Srivastava said that the reason for such a high dropout rate could be steps taken by the government to crack down on ...
10 Feb, 2018, 10.20 AM IST
Primary level dropout 4.13 per cent in 2014-15: JavadekarThe dropout rate for the boys at the primary level during this period was 4.36% and for the girls was 3.88%, according to data provided by ...
04 Jan, 2018, 05.47 PM IST
Bill to start exams in Classes 5 and 8 on anvil: Prakash Javadekar"We are bringing a bill to have examinations for classes 5 and 8 and I hope you will give your support to this bill," HRD Minister Prakash ...
27 Jul, 2017, 06.30 PM IST
11% of rural, 6% of urban people under 30 never went to schools: SurveyAround 11% of those between 5-29 years of age in rural areas and 6% in urban areas never went to any educational institution, revealed an N...
06 Jul, 2015, 11.06 AM IST
- Kerala dropout rate troubles CPM
The CPM may be revelling in self-praise over its clout at the Centre, but all is not well in its backyard, Kerala.
31 Mar, 2008, 02.55 AM IST