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India leads the world in Gen AI course enrolments with 2.6 million learners. (Image: FreePik)

India sees a 107% rise in gen AI course enrolments, ranks 89th globally: Coursera Report

August 08, 2025 8:40 am

Nearly half of Indian Coursera users access courses through mobile devices, showing a shift toward flexible, on-the-go learning.

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IIM-Bodh Gaya launches new online Executive MBA courses in finance, marketing, operations, strategy

March 27, 2025 9:33 am

IIM Bodh Gaya, in partnership with TeamLease EdTech, launches an Online Executive MBA program aimed at mid-to-senior professionals, offering flexible learning in management, leadership, and career development.

AI agents and the future of education: A revolution set to begin

January 03, 2025 9:49 am

The year 2025 will mark the transition of education from a traditional model to one that is agile, inclusive, and future-ready.

Knowledge nugget of the day: YouTube-NCERT Partnership

December 24, 2024 6:16 pm

Recently, YouTube partnered with NCERT and other educational bodies to launch educational channels. How is YouTube looking to use AI to capitalise on India's surge in demand for online learning content? Take a look.

Jonathan Katzman, director of product management at YouTube Learning.

‘Want to ensure all types of exam prep content is available for users’: YouTube Learning head Jonathan Katzman

December 13, 2024 7:58 am

The tech executive also said that YouTube is looking to capitalise on India's surge in demand for online learning content by partnering with educational bodies such as NCERT.

US university's education fair in Delhi rescheduled due to pollution

US university education fair in Delhi rescheduled amid pollution

November 20, 2024 9:32 am

The US Department of State supports the education fair to guide Indian students about scholarships, admissions, and other aspects of studying in the United States.

For primary sections at Birla Vidya Niketan, classes are divided into two shifts — pre-lunch and post-lunch — to ensure teachers can give individual attention to students while reducing screen time.

Poem on CO2, skit on buying vegetables: Delhi schools use storytelling, poetry to make online classes fun

November 19, 2024 2:54 pm

The Government School Teachers’ Association wrote to Atishi, stating: “... Despite these extreme conditions, schools continue to operate physical classes for students of grades 10 and 12."

Pollution rises in Delhi-NCR; will students get 'pollution holidays' ?

Schools in Delhi, Noida closed today; list of school holidays in November 2024

November 07, 2024 9:22 am

November Holidays 2024: Schools in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and Noida will be closed today (November 7) for Chhath Puja celebrations.

UGC directs higher education institutions for non-enrolment of foreign nationals in ODL programmes

UGC issues warning against fake online degrees

April 24, 2024 2:36 pm

Only universities recognized under central, provincial, or state acts, deemed universities and universities empowered by the Parliament act, hold the authority to confer these degrees.

Reddit is free education: 9 subreddits that can be your best teachers

January 27, 2024 3:37 pm

These subreddits bring the best of the Internet. From infographics to educational GIFs, these groups can be your go-to space for learning.

Amid India’s push to extradite Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi, British officials visit Tihar jail to inspect conditions

British officials inspect Tihar jail as India pushes to extradite Mallya, Nirav Modi

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A team from the British CPS visited Tihar jail to inspect inmate conditions and security, amidst India's efforts to extradite fugitives Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, and Sanjay Bhandari from the UK. They discussed setting up a specialized enclosure for high-profile prisoners and addressed concerns about violence within the jail. As of 2024, India has made 178 extradition requests to various countries.

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