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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...- Tamil Nadu rolls out free laptop scheme for 20 lakh college students, CM Stalin says 'it is not a gift, but an opportunity to rule the world'Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the "World in Your Hands" scheme, distributing 10 lakh laptops to college students in its fi...
- Psychology professor reveals the key trait to predict career success, and it’s not ‘high IQ’ but a quality anyone can developAngela Lee Duckworth, Psychology Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, argues that success depends less on IQ and more on grit — pas...
- Use foundational learning as the keyIndia's literacy rate is improving, reaching 80.9% in 2023-24. However, disparities exist between urban and rural areas, and male and femal...
- India leads global optimism on education and career growth: ETS reportIndia remains optimistic about education and socioeconomic mobility, with 70% of Indians positive about their education system and 76% conf...
- Birsa Munda a symbol of resistance, empowermentChhattisgarh is honoring the legacy of tribal leader Birsa Munda by implementing welfare initiatives that empower tribal communities. These...
- Delhi govt to launch 'Abhishikt' program for high-IQ students amid concerns of educational disparitiesThe Delhi government plans to introduce specialized classrooms called 'Abhishikt' for gifted students in 15 schools after the mid-term exam...
- Hygiene brand Pee Safe launches chatbot to increase awareness and help shoppersPee Safe introduces PeePal, an AI-driven chatbot, to enhance personal hygiene shopping and educate consumers. With the global conversationa...
- Mental health is universal human right, need to destigmatise mental health issues: WHOThe World Health Organisation (WHO) emphasized the importance of accessible mental health services for all, regardless of socioeconomic sta...
- The impact of edtech on education financingTechnology has transformed the education sector, making educational resources more accessible and affordable than ever before. In India, bo...
- UK man who couldn't read or write till 18 becomes youngest-ever black professor at Cambridge UniversityArday, 37, became the youngest-ever black professor at Cambridge university. He began to read and write in his late teens, supported by his...
- DMK says socio-economic development initiatives cannot be termed 'freebies'Tamil Nadu's ruling party, which has knocked on the doors of the Supreme Court in the case against freebies, said the use of the word 'free...
- IBM collaborates with National Skill Development Corporation to offer free digital skills trainingAs a part of the collaboration, IBM will curate online courses from the 'Open P-TECH' platform and offer them to users via NSDC's eSkill In...
- NSDC partners with Salesforce for skill developmentNSDC, under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, has been driving the national skill development mission – ...
- Consolidating networks top priority for Vodafone Idea: Kumar Mangalam Birla"Before we move in to 5G area, a lot needs to be done in leveraging current technology and investment, to the fullest," Kumar Mangalam Birl...
- Karnataka's promise: No school dropouts in next three yearsHollow claim? But an activist questions Karnataka government data on children remaining outside formal education all these years.
- India-Canada direct air linkages from NovemberThe new route will open new opportunities in the Indian subcontinent, currently the largest international market not served by Air Canada.
- Ficci cautions on job reservations; adopts code for inclusionFicci has said that India Inc on its own is taking affirmative action to improve skills and education levels of the deprived sections of th...
- SC upholds reservation for OBCsSeats reserved for OBCs in panchayats and municipalities.
- UID to be rolled out in August: NilekaniUnique Identification Number scheme will cover 600 million people in the next 5 years, Nandan Nilekani, chairperson of UIAI said. Facts on ...
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