Punjab government abolishes date-of-birth based tie-breaker in board examsThe Punjab government has abolished the date-of-birth-based tie-breaker system in board exams to ensure fair ranking for all high-scoring s...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Takeo Doi, the Japanese psychoanalyst behind ‘Amae’: ‘Every language is a vast pattern-system, different from…’ - how The Anatomy of Dependence author explained the hidden link between language and consciousnessQuote of the Day by Takeo Doi suggests language profoundly influences our understanding of the world. The Japanese psychoanalyst highlighte...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
In 1999, a Texas farmer donated 87 acres for a public park for just $10, and in 2025, the city sold it to a data center developer for $10 millionA Texas farmer's 1999 gift of 87 acres for a park was intended to benefit local children. Decades later, that land is slated for a data cen...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
BazaarNow raises Rs 72 crore from Peak XV, others to scale up quick commerce in non-metrosFounded in 2025 by former Zepto executives Priyanshu Jain, Arjun Harish and Tarithmay Mandal, BazaarNow touts itself as a quick commerce pl...
09 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Former Maharashtra minister files plea in Supreme Court against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 studentsA fresh plea filed by Dr Fauzia Khan, an educationist and former Maharashtra ministerhas been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the CB...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Intel spinout Articul8 eyes $50 million for India heritage AI ventureArticul8, a spin-off from Intel, is raising $30-50 million to establish an India-based AI entity focused on traditional knowledge systems l...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Education policy failure is being dressed up as innovation, employer abdication as a skills gapIndian universities are failing to equip graduates with needed skills. Private firms now offer expensive courses, creating a barrier for ma...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
What is Germany's Language Course Visa? Eligibility, costs and key rules explainedGermany's Language Course Visa allows non-EU nationals to study German intensively for up to one year. Applicants need admission to a recog...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
'Direct contradiction of CBSE governing body's own decision': Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over introducing third language in schoolsCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged the government to withdraw a new notification. This notification makes a third language compulsory ...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
"Signal Shala": Mumbai flyover school offers big lifeline to street childrenA unique school operating from shipping containers in Mumbai provides education to children from marginalised communities. Many of these ch...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
What documents do you need for a Germany Student Applicant Visa?Aspiring students can now apply for a Student Applicant Visa to Germany. This visa enables them to travel to the country and complete their...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
'Political hack with zero integrity: Congress pushes for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignationThe Congress party has accused the Modi government of pushing a political agenda with the CBSE's three-language formula. They claim the mov...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Fintech WeRize raises $7 million led by Sony Innovation FundBengaluru-based fintech WeRize has secured $7 million in a funding round led by Sony Innovation Fund. The capital will bolster its AI and t...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
Want to study in Germany? Here’s how the student visa process worksInternational students planning to study in Germany require a national D visa, valid for two years with extension possibilities. Applicants...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that outIndian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessit...
30 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
SC seeks Centre, NCERT's response on plea against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 studentsThe Supreme Court will review a plea challenging the CBSE's new policy for Class 9 students. This policy mandates studying three languages,...
27 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
AI speaks every language. So why learn French anymore?As AI translation tools advance, universities grapple with the future of language education. While AI facilitates communication, experts ar...
27 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST