New law could ban smartphones in parts of the US — why flip phones are exemptSmartphone ban in US schools: Michigan is implementing a new law requiring K-12 public schools to ban smartphones during classroom instruct...
10 Feb, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Sweden plans to ban mobile phones in schoolsThe ban would mean that pupils in classes up to grade nine, or aged 15-16, would hand in their phones in the morning and get them back at t...
28 Jan, 2026, 09.21 PM IST
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classroomsSouth Korea has approved a ban on mobile phones in classrooms. The ban aims to address rising concerns about social media addiction among y...
27 Aug, 2025, 03.19 PM IST
Want students to thrive? Lock up their phonesAcross the U.S., a growing movement to ban mobile phones in schools is gaining momentum, fueled by concerns about mental health and academi...
07 Jul, 2025, 04.44 PM IST
1 in 4 countries have banned use of smartphones in schools due to negative impacts: UN reportA UNESCO report revealed that excessive technology, particularly smartphones, hampers student performance. Despite its negative impact, few...
04 Aug, 2024, 04.39 PM IST
Rishi Sunak govt bans mobile phones in all schools across EnglandUnder new government guidance, mobile phones will be prohibited in schools across England. The policy aims to ensure a consistent approach ...
20 Feb, 2024, 12.28 PM IST
Delhi govt bans use of mobile phones for students, teachers in schoolThe Delhi Government has prohibiting the use of mobile phones within school premises. The Directorate of Education has urged parents to ens...
11 Aug, 2023, 04.25 PM IST
Nasscom Foundation and HPE launch digital learning center in PunePune has taken an innovative route towards digital literacy, setting up these centers in NGOs, PMC (Pune Municipal Corporation) run schools.
23 May, 2016, 02.47 PM IST
Aakash Institute to launch Aakash Live program for engineering and medical studentsThe academy would also include several additional features such course schedules, asynchronous discussion sessions, integrated cloud storag...
12 Aug, 2015, 01.58 PM IST
- New rules to keep boys and girls apart
Vijaya PU College in Jayanagar wants to develop a system through which a student who is absent for an hour will come under scrutiny.
02 Apr, 2015, 10.14 AM IST
mEducation: Airtel's education services on mobileBased on both voice (IVR) and SMS format, the courses offer interactive learning in the native language of the customers.
02 Jan, 2013, 02.59 PM IST
- Sesame Workshop India imparts healthy habits to school children
Sesame Workshop India and MetLife Foundation teamed up recently to expand the nutrition and healthy habits educational outreach program usi...
23 Nov, 2012, 05.34 PM IST
24X7 Class: M-learning catches on as corporates catch employees on the moveAt Wipro Technologies, groups of employees will receive training modules in audio and video clips on their phones, which they can access an...
08 May, 2012, 01.32 AM IST
- No cell phones in schools, says CBSE
Youngsters may be inseparable from their mobile phones, but students and teachers of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) schools wi...
03 Aug, 2009, 10.36 AM IST
- Now use your mobile to study for exams
The free mobile application MAD-GK, developed by the company, will help aspirants for MBA and other tests prepare while on the go and witho...
30 Jun, 2008, 01.13 AM IST
- Himachal bans cell phones in classrooms
The Himachal Pradesh government has banned use of mobile phones by teachers and students in classrooms.
23 Jan, 2008, 04.28 PM IST
- ICSI is all set to go mobile
Students can now pursue the fast-growing secretarial profession even on their mobile phones.
29 Aug, 2007, 03.26 AM IST