education system

Data shows nearly half of urban students in Classes XI and XII are taking tuition. It is a symptom of a broken education system

August 29, 2025 7:11 am

Unless the metrics of academic success are diversified, seats in higher education expanded, and the school curricula strengthened not just in infrastructure but relevance, coaching will remain not just an option, but a perceived necessity in the rush to get a head start in life

‘2024 opened a new chapter with NEP, ONOS; 2025 needs to ensure it’s read correctly’

December 27, 2024 5:28 pm

'One Nation One Subscription' seeks to bridge knowledge disparities by providing equitable access to academic journals and articles

MBA Chai Wala’s Prafull Billore shares heart-warming story: Man he helped lands a job, texts him to convey gratitude

December 04, 2024 4:12 pm

Billore reflected on how a simple act of kindness can truly impact someone's life.

Mumbai's Campion School to now become co-ed, offer Cambridge International education from next academic year

November 08, 2024 9:19 pm

After over 80 years since it was established, the Campion School has taken the decision to become co-ed school after recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity.

Gross enrolment ratio of girls in higher education rises in Tripura: CM Manik Saha

September 08, 2024 9:29 am

CM Dr Manik Saha said the implementation of the NEP in all state-run colleges would greatly benefit the next generation, and he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the policy.

Italy's foreign minister says country needs more African students

August 22, 2024 10:58 pm

The proposal has met with opposition from the two hard-right coalition parties, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy and Matteo Salvini's League.

How state governments have undermined right to education

August 17, 2024 10:11 am

An Act that was designed to protect the rights of children is now being used to enable private schools to exclude the poor with the state’s help and connivance.

Rubik’s Cube 50th anniversary: Meet the Indian collector with 400 cubes (and counting)

August 10, 2024 3:47 pm

Having invented 100+ puzzles, Manish 'Manqube' Rathod feels that his main challenge was a non-engineering background. “I’ve had to learn things like the golden ratio and designing Platonic solids from scratch…”

Karnataka Examination Authority to implement AI, webcasting methods for competitive exams to ensure transparency

August 01, 2024 9:16 pm

For competitive exams with fewer than 20,000 candidates, the Karnataka Examination Authority decided to conduct computer-based tests.

Explained: The recommendations for equivalence across India's 69 school boards

July 31, 2024 1:16 pm

In line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, PARAKH, a standard-setting body under the NCERT, has submitted to the Ministry of Education an ‘equivalence’ report.

Teachers take on new challenges as another academic year begins amid pandemic

June 18, 2021 9:51 pm

Educational institutions had been closed from March 2020 as a nationwide lockdown was imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

New 10% reservation to be implemented from next academic year, says HRD minister

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the government will implement the 10% reservation for economically weaker sections in the general category across all higher education institutions and universities from July 2019.

New 10% reservation to be implemented from next academic year, says HRD minister

January 16, 2019 5:55 pm

HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the government will implement the 10% quota for EWS in the general category across all higher education institutions from July 2019. He said it would not affect existing reservations for candidates.

Number of Indian students in the US doubled since 2012-13: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

A study by the 2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange shows that the number of Indian students in the US has doubled in the last five years.

What is stopping women in India from accessing mobile phone: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

Apart from economic constraints, social barriers like the level of education, marital status and the lack of empowerment prevent women’s access to mobile technology in India, suggests a study by the Harvard Kennedy School.

Gender gap in higher education is reducing: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

As more eligible Indians (18-23 years of age) sign up for higher education, it is important to note that the gender gap is also closing. A look at the Gross Enrolment Ratio in today’s #NewsInNumbers.

Vedic Heritage and Modern Education based on the principles of Arya Samaj.

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

Arya Kanya Gurukul in New Rajendra Nagar, New Delhi is taking a step towards a brighter future for young girls. The Gurukul with nearly 150 students is helping imbibe values that will enable then to be the custodians of India's rich heritage.

Why the Maratha agitation keeps coming back

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

The Marathas, a third of the population of Maharashtra, began to agitate for their demands a little less than two years ago. While the current phase of renewed protests ended, the agitation is far from over.

What the Jio institute is expected to earn in its first year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Reliance’s Jio institute, recently declared an ‘Institute of Eminence,’ puts it at par with the likes of IIT-Delhi, IIT-Bombay, IISc and BITS . Here's a look at its earnings projection in today's News in Numbers. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

Education Is Not A Business: Supreme Court

May 03, 2016 11:42 am

Education should be used as tool for character building: Rajnath Singh

January 22, 2016 12:06 pm

Lucknow, Jan 22 (ANI): Addressing a convocation ceremony of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Lucknow on Friday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the purpose of education is not only to gain knowledge, but also to culturally groom oneself. He asserted that students should learn from Swami Vivekananda, who said that “character makes a man”.