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Sakshi Saroha
Senior Sub Editor at The Indian Express, Sakshi is a major in Economics from Delhi University. An avid reader, she can be found catching up on her to-be-read list or at a poetry slam in her leisure time. Tweets @sakshi_saroha
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March 13, 2022 12:14 IST
Students of class 10 had been eagerly waiting for their term-1 results for the last two months and after the result was released through schools, they said missed the fun of checking their scores online with friends and family.
Wed, Mar 16, 2022
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March 09, 2022 13:40 IST
After working with many companies as an intern and consultant, Pandey launched his own ed-tech start-up, Quesky, in the third year of college. This is when he realised his passion for entrepreneurship and by the fourth year of his degree, he made up his mind to quit colleg
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International Women’s Day: STEM-ming the gender gapPremium Story
March 08, 2022 11:01 IST
Even though experts point at various reasons for lower women's participation in the STEM field, they are also hopeful about the changes being witnessed in the recent and upcoming years.
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Study abroad: Relevance of student’s portfolio for applying to premier overseas universitiesPremium Story
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A student portfolio is a prerequisite for all students aspiring to study at any premier overseas university, experts believe.
Mon, Mar 07, 2022
‘My father inspired me’: ICAI CA Inter 2021 topper Kinjal AjmeraPremium Story
February 26, 2022 19:14 IST
Kinjal Ajmera secured all India rank 1 by securing 86.25 per cent. A native of Kolkata, West Bengal, Kinjal seeks inspiration from her father Jitesh Ajmera.
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Study abroad: Data science, business analytics top course choices among Indian studentsPremium Story
February 22, 2022 15:32 IST
The study abroad sector has witnessed an increasing trend of students opting for specialised courses. Leap Scholar’s data shows Indian students are inclined towards more popular courses like MBA, MSc Data Science, and Computer Science.
Fri, Feb 25, 2022
Study abroad: Key factors students consider while choosing foreign universityPremium Story
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Studying in a foreign country can prove to be overwhelming in terms of finances. It can cost more than four to five times what a student will pay while pursuing the same course at any Indian university.
Fri, Feb 18, 2022
CBSE, CISCE at odds with Haryana govt’s decision to conduct exams for Classes 5, 8Premium Story
February 15, 2022 10:42 IST
There are nearly 1,300 CBSE schools and 26 CISCE-affiliated schools in the state. CISCE conducts the ICSE exam for Class 10 students and the ISC exam for Class 12 students.
Mon, Feb 21, 2022
IIT Dropout Series: Farmer’s son dropped out of IIT-Delhi to launch startupPremium Story
February 13, 2022 13:30 IST
Sagar Patidar worked in his corporate job for over two years and later quit to launch his own custom software development service: Primathon in the year 2018.
Thu, Apr 28, 2022
JMI to reopen campus in phase-wise manner; dates likely soonPremium Story
February 12, 2022 20:38 IST
In the first phase, as said by the vice-chancellor, PhD scholars who are in their last year, physiotherapy students, dentistry and final-year students will be given priority. The library facilities will also be operational in a department-wise preference.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022
Budget 2022: Education sector seeks reliefs in line with Covid effects; tax concessions, digital infrastructure tops listPremium Story
January 25, 2022 12:13 IST
From robust digital infrastructure to GST concessions and upskilling of healthcare professionals, industry experts are expecting government support on diversified issues.
Tue, Jan 25, 2022
Repeated school closure impact academic learning; online-offline switch adds to confusionPremium Story
January 21, 2022 13:05 IST
From education teams at World Bank to UNESCO, experts have been warning against school closures now citing long-term losses. However, the governments have been stuck in making the tough choice between health and education for children.
Sat, Jan 22, 2022
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January 12, 2022 13:45 IST
Ankit was a member of the IIT-Delhi football team as well as the director of the dance team. He participated in all the events on the campus and spent very little time in the classrooms.
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January 10, 2022 18:29 IST
This wasn’t the first time that UPSC tricked candidates with philosophy-based essay topics. While experts claim the paper pattern, as usual, aspirants were baffled with the choice of topics.
Wed, Jan 12, 2022
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January 06, 2022 13:23 IST
Talking about his preparation for the CAT exam, Yash said that his reading habits formed a foundation for his preparation for the reading comprehension section.
Tue, Jan 11, 2022
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January 05, 2022 14:13 IST
Ritik prepared for the CAT 2021 exam with his final year graduation studies. As per the topper, he devoted atleast 7 to 8 hours a day to study for CAT.
Wed, Jan 05, 2022
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January 04, 2022 14:17 IST
After completing their management programme from IIM Ahmedabad, the couple worked as investment bankers in Hongkong and Singapore. But later quit to launch an edtech startup.
Wed, Jan 05, 2022
Education Roundup 2021: With many firsts, here’s how education industry transformed in 2021Premium Story
December 31, 2021 12:42 IST
As the year 2021 comes to an end, let’s have a look at some of the noteworthy firsts the education industry experienced this year.
Sat, Jan 01, 2022
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One of the many reasons for introducing the entrance exam criteria is the sky-high admission cut-offs witnessed by the varsity every year.
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Fri, Dec 24, 2021
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December 22, 2021 10:04 IST
Although both - Abacus and Vedic maths calculation systems were introduced in India two decades ago, the awareness regarding their implementation and effectiveness took years to be recognised.
Mon, Dec 27, 2021
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December 20, 2021 13:35 IST
SS Mota Singh School has three branches in Delhi - Janakpuri, Paschim Vihar and Narang Colony. The teachers of all three branches are participating in the strike.
Tue, Dec 21, 2021
IIT Dropout Series: ‘Gender disparity’ forced her out of IIT, now she works to promote equalityPremium Story
December 19, 2021 15:07 IST
Besides gender insensitivity, the implementation of course structure was another factor that prompted Mumbai resident Aishwarya Bhuta to discontinue her studies at IIT-Guwahati.
Thu, Jul 07, 2022
Indian mathematician Neena Gupta wins Ramanujan Prize 2021 for her work in algebraic geometryPremium Story
December 15, 2021 13:29 IST
Neena Gupta is the third woman to receive the Ramanujan Prize, which was first awarded in 2005. She is the fourth Indian to win this prestigious prize. Prior to her, three of the other four winners are also associated with the ISI Kolkata.
Mon, Dec 27, 2021
IIT dropout series: Labourer’s son dropped out of IIT Guwahati to help young children make right career choicePremium Story
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After investing a year in market research and visiting different cities like Kota, Hyderabad and Delhi to understand the needs of the students, Ravi Nishant formally launched Edvizo, an ed-tech startup that helps young learners make wise decisions about their academic future.
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