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In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...
Andhra ranks first in PM SHRI fund utilisation, claims Education Minister LokeshAndhra Pradesh has secured the top position in India for utilizing PM SHRI scheme funds. The state plans to build 844 smart kitchens this y...
Odisha school textbooks found with 1,678 spelling, factual and contextual errors: Newton called a pilot, Hampi shown as Konark, equinox as equatorNew Odia textbooks for Classes I to VIII contain over 1,600 errors. These mistakes range from spelling and factual inaccuracies to geograph...
Secret ocean rule: For 400 years, these villagers protected fish with ancient technique; Now scientists say it could help save world's dying coral reefsSecret ocean rule: Eastern Indonesian coastal communities have long practiced sasi, a traditional ocean management system where areas are t...
China escaped middle income trap but India still stuck in it; 4 economists debate if 6.5% growth is enough for Viksit BharatIndia's economic growth rate is robust, but experts caution it may not be sufficient for significant wealth creation. A key concern is the ...
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...
'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 ...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit: S Naren shares blueprint for investing in a boring marketICICI Prudential AMC CIO S. Naren described the current market as a “boring phase,” marked by a tug-of-war between FIIs and domestic mutual...
Fed officials mull raising rates to curb growing inflation riskFederal Reserve officials signalled potential rate hikes if Middle East tensions drive a prolonged energy shock and keep inflation elevated...
Tamil Nadu's education policy is sufficient, no need for NEP: TN Education Minister Thiru A. RajmohanTamil Nadu's Education Minister Thiru A. Rajmohan confirmed the state's firm stance against the National Education Policy and NEET. He stat...
'Creativity, innovation essential': Scholar Danino warns against fear in textbook writing after NCERT rowAcademic Michel Danino warns Supreme Court orders on a removed NCERT textbook chapter could stifle creativity. He believes this will discou...
Didn't expect row over chapter on judiciary; content was correct, we stand by it: NCERT scholar DaninoNCERT academic Michel Danino stands by a controversial Class 8 textbook chapter on the judiciary. He states the content was correct and did...
Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on CBSE's 3-language policyThe Supreme Court has put the spotlight on the Centre, CBSE, and NCERT, demanding a comprehensive response to petitions challenging the new...
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,...
Laptops, tablets, learning apps in schools across U.S. facing backlashes. Here's whyIn Los Angeles, concerned parents last year formed a group, Schools Beyond Screens, and pressured the district by speaking out at school bo...
Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli completes 2 year blended MBA from IIM Ahmedabad: Check admission, placement, feesNavya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, has completed her two-year blended MBA programme from IIM Ahmedaba...
Par panel summons Education Ministry officials, CBSE chief on Jun 2 to review NEET, OSMA parliamentary panel will meet Union Education Ministry and CBSE officials on June 2. They will review the On-Screen Marking system for Cl...
Supreme Court to hear plea against CBSE's policy making three-language study compulsory in Class 9 next weekThe Supreme Court will hear a plea next week challenging the CBSE's new policy. This policy makes studying three languages compulsory for C...
CBSE mandates 3 languages in Class 9; two must be IndianStudents in Class 9 will soon study three languages, with two being Indian languages. This change starts from the 2026-27 academic session....
CBSE three-language rule: Third language now mandatory for classes 9–10, but no board exam for R3. Check all key announcementsCBSE three-language rule: Starting July 1, 2026, CBSE mandates three languages for Classes 9 and 10, with at least two being native Indian ...