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Shyna Kalra
Senior Sub-editor with The Indian Express. She is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal. Tweets at @ShynaKalra.
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Almost a 100: Meet CBSE 10th result top scorers who got more than 99%Subscriber Only
July 16, 2020 15:07 IST
From the son of a farmer who wishes to fulfill his father's dreams to a dancer cum debater who does not fit the traditional image of a topper, meet all those who have scored more than 99 per cent marks in CBSE 10th board exams results.
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
CBSE 12th result 2020: From differently-abled to economically backward, these students dominate +90% listSubscriber Only
July 13, 2020 18:32 IST
Among the students scoring over 90%, many have overcome economic and physical hardship along with the coronavirus pandemic to obtain these marks. Here are some of the inspiring stories.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
JEE Advanced 2020: IITs to consider proposals on syllabus cut, changes in exam formatSubscriber Only
July 11, 2020 12:38 IST
If the schools do not reopen timely, it can also impact the entrance exams scheduled to be held in 2021. JEE Main first attempt for instance is scheduled for January 2021.
Sat, Jul 11, 2020
As colleges prep to reopen, some campuses to act as isolated spaces, many to offer COVID scholarshipsSubscriber Only
July 02, 2020 12:35 IST
Even as masks, sanitisers, and thermal check-ups at entry points are going to be mandatory, institutes are finding the task of ensuring social distancing in hostels, common facilities like canteens, and while commuting to be a challenge. From making campuses into isolated units to scholarships and pay-later options, here is what universities across India are doing to prepare themselves for reopening.
Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Parents not ready to send children to school, demand reduced syllabus, to continue online classesSubscriber Only
June 29, 2020 17:22 IST
Parents are not ready to send their children to school and demand online education to continue, while reducing the syllabus for upcoming classes. For students belonging to weaker sections of society who do not have proper access to online educational tools, the choice between on-campus and online schooling is even harder to make.
Thu, Jul 02, 2020
Baraut’s Anurag Malik tops UP Board Intermediate exams, aims to crack UPSC Civil ServicesSubscriber Only
June 27, 2020 15:41 IST
'I want society as a whole to be more united and responsible. I can do that only if I am in a position of power. This is why I want to become a 'bada afsar' (a senior offer),' said the UP Board 12th topper.
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
IITs dominate HRD’s NIRF ranking again; here’s why they fail internationallySubscriber Only
June 12, 2020 11:34 IST
IITs blame the high weightage given to 'perspective' metrics, which they claim lack transparency. The HRD Minister also said that he does not agree with international rankings and will instead focus on making Indian ranking a dream for international institutes.
Sat, Nov 28, 2020
Job aspirants paid low stipend, miss office environment as internships go digitalSubscriber Only
June 10, 2020 17:37 IST
Delayed joining, less stipend, connectivity issues and missing out on an office environment has affected the internship season for the COVID batch of 2020. For a select few, with internships going digital, bigger brands and C-suite bosses have become accessible.
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Why are students across India opposing online exams?Subscriber Only
May 28, 2020 12:50 IST
Incomplete syllabus, stress over the ongoing pandemic, and fear of not getting degrees on time are key concerns of students demanding promotion on the basis of internal assessments. Most are also facing problems due to a lack of infrastructure to appear for the online exams.
Fri, May 29, 2020
Bihar Board 10th female topper aims to become a doctor and serve her villageSubscriber Only
May 27, 2020 11:18 IST
'Girls have the additional responsibility of cooking and helping in domestic chores, that is why they often fail to do their best in academics, but my parents motivated me to study,' said the rank-holder.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Son of a farmer, Bihar Board Class 10 topper has no device to study online, wishes to join IITSubscriber Only
May 26, 2020 17:38 IST
Himanshu Raj believes that consistency is the key to crack any exam. However, his education is on a halt at present due to the coronavirus pandemic as schools are shut and he does not own a smartphone or laptop to study online.
Thu, May 28, 2020
Fee-waivers, IELTS relaxation: What are foreign universities offering to enroll international studentsSubscriber Only
May 23, 2020 18:17 IST
From fee-waivers to online courses, from virtual tours to provisional admissions and the option to join on-campus at any time, foreign universities are luring Indian students who make the second-highest influx of international exchange. But is it a wise option to study abroad this session?
Fri, May 29, 2020
COVID-19 impacts hospitality, travel sector: What’s on plate for students, job aspirantsSubscriber Only
May 21, 2020 18:06 IST
Placements were midway for most institutes when the pandemic hit the country. The industry believes newer job roles will emerge and old ones might not be relevant. The academia is gearing up with a new curriculum, skill-based bridge courses, and special placement drives
Fri, May 29, 2020
Colleges to hold AI-powered ‘exams from home’: All you need to know about proctoringSubscriber Only
May 12, 2020 18:50 IST
The 'take-home exams' can be a huge relief for academicians but the major concern remains one of ensuring integrity. How can one ensure a candidate is not cheating? Here is an attempt to understand these exams.
Fri, May 15, 2020
As demand for online education surges, publishers get innovativeSubscriber Only
May 11, 2020 17:09 IST
Even as ed-tech platform adoptions increase, national and international publishing houses are exploring newer ways to ride the change. Physical books and online learning will go hand in hand and the future of learning is hybrid, claims the industry.
Tue, May 12, 2020
Now, colleges offer unique courses on coronavirusSubscriber Only
May 09, 2020 17:33 IST
From management students to engineers, from policymakers to healthcare professionals, coronavirus has made it to the curriculum of almost all sectors. Here is a look at some of the colleges offering the course. Would you want to study about the pandemic?
Fri, May 22, 2020
No stipend since months, lockdown worsens situation: Research scholars write to PM ModiSubscriber Only
May 04, 2020 17:01 IST
Despite the announcement of fee hike and promise of regular disbursal of fee in January 2019, 88.5 per cent of the fellows claim that they do not get their payments on time while only 39.8 per cent scholars have received the increased stipend.
Mon, May 04, 2020
COVID-19: IIT-Tirupati students develop game to spread awareness about coronavirusSubscriber Only
May 01, 2020 15:42 IST
The game is set in a city where the player has to go out of the house to buy groceries and medicines, all while maintaining social distancing from infected objects and people, as well as collecting PPEs including masks and sanitisers.
Fri, May 01, 2020
Hacks to pick the right internship and translate it into a jobSubscriber Only
April 30, 2020 18:34 IST
From how to pick the right internship to what are your rights as an intern? Is it wise to do more than one internship? Are there options other than this? All your queries related to job-alternatives answered here
Sat, May 02, 2020
Teachers turning YouTube into education platform amid lockdown and how you can do it tooSubscriber Only
April 25, 2020 16:00 IST
What was considered an entertainment platform has now turned out to be an education-first platform for teachers and students, especially in areas with connectivity issues.
Sun, Apr 26, 2020
Lack of regional language content, infrastructure: Online education double trouble for hinterlandsSubscriber Only
April 24, 2020 17:44 IST
The staff at local government schools with the help of NGOs, distributes worksheets to as many doorsteps as they can. Sometimes the announcements are made on a loudspeaker and students while sitting in their respective homes are made to note down the instructions, informed a student.
Mon, May 04, 2020
IITs’ boycott can be detrimental, says Times Higher EducationSubscriber Only
April 17, 2020 18:58 IST
If leading universities in a nation with such a proud heritage of scholarly excellence, and with such huge opportunities for economic growth declined to take part in the gold standard rankings, we believe it would be detrimental to those institutions, and to India as a whole, said THE official.
Sat, Apr 18, 2020
What graduates of batch 2020 can do to land jobs in corona-hit economySubscriber Only
April 09, 2020 18:05 IST
Those seeking jobs in difficult times need to focus beyond the normal, be flexible, upskill and be ready to negotiate, according to the industry. Look at all that one can do to be more employable amid the economic instability.
Thu, Apr 09, 2020
How coronavirus disrupted Indian students’ study abroad dreamSubscriber Only
April 02, 2020 18:01 IST
As foreign universities are conducting classes digitally, Indian students studying abroad are feeling that their study abroad dream has come crashing down. The worst hit are those on job-search visas or in the final year as their visa deadlines are racing against the lockdown timelines. Applications for the winter sessions have been halted and candidates who received the offer letter are also reconsidering.
Thu, Apr 02, 2020
PUBG in the time of coronavirus: How students across India are coping with shut classrooms, delayed examsSubscriber Only
March 22, 2020 11:00 IST
Students across India realise how the new normal for students is anything but normal. Some worry, some adjust
Mon, Mar 23, 2020Journalism of Courage
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