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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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At 77, SK Dhawan gets PhD from IIT-DelhiSubscriber Only
November 04, 2019 17:09 IST
Being forced to leave education due to family's financial constrains after class 10, SK Dhawan today has four degrees, a doctorate and is a retired grade I officer of the government of India.
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
At 15, Pranjal Srivastava is India’s youngest gold medalist at International Maths OlympiadSubscriber Only
October 30, 2019 17:56 IST
Considering math to be his 'fun activity', Pranjal has been participating in math competitions since class 3 and wishes to pursue pure mathematics or theoretical computer science for his higher studies.
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
IIT-BHU students create bricks from waste to harness rainwater, replenish groundwater levelSubscriber Only
October 11, 2019 16:30 IST
These bricks can be used in roads and can pass the rainwater directly into the ground and remain intact. The innovation is being tested with different proportions and will be available in the market soon.
Fri, Oct 11, 2019
Over 15% MTech seats go vacant at IITs as GATE-based recruitment, admissions fail to synchroniseSubscriber Only
October 09, 2019 18:04 IST
In the recently conducted meeting of IITs with the HRD Minister, it was decided that only relevant MTech degrees will be granted by IITs to put a cap on dropouts.
Fri, Jan 03, 2020
Ayurveda, social enterprises courses attract New Zealand students to IndiaSubscriber Only
October 01, 2019 16:19 IST
New Zealand changed its post-study work visa last year under which both undergraduate and postgraduate students get work rights of up to three years. This is an open visa and is applicable to students even if they do not secure any job offer after graduation.
Tue, Oct 01, 2019
Himachal law university students say asked to vacate campus for protest over clean water, foodSubscriber Only
September 24, 2019 19:30 IST
As the HPNLU student protest demanding clean water and food stretches over a week, the administration has shut university campus and hostels till September 25.
Tue, Sep 24, 2019
Improve research culture, investment for better ranking: Times Higher Education to Indian institutesSubscriber Only
September 23, 2019 10:19 IST
Appreciating IITs for their 'good teaching', THE Ranking editorial director said these institutes do not have a 'rich research culture'. The IIT-Delhi director commented that THE has no idea about Indian institutes.
Mon, Sep 23, 2019
Now, IIT-Delhi to fund start-ups owned by its facultySubscriber Only
September 20, 2019 11:28 IST
IIT-Delhi launches FIRE scheme that would fund deep-technology start-up ideas with Rs 50 lakh initially. Three years of leave, of which one year would be paid, besides research facilities would be provided to teachers
Fri, Sep 20, 2019
IIT-Delhi creates vegan egg from plants; mock meat coming soonSubscriber Only
September 19, 2019 10:40 IST
The new substance, created by IIT-Delhi, is made from lentils and has the same protein-level, taste and cooking procedure as real eggs, Plant-based mutton, chicken, beef and turkey will be released soon.
Fri, Sep 20, 2019
International Literacy Day: Why India needs to achieve digital literacy now more than everSubscriber Only
September 08, 2019 07:00 IST
According to a survey by Google India, children as young as 10 have access to the web but 98 per cent of Indian parents believe that to use the internet independently, their ward should be taught about online safety. Experts believe that it is parents who need training first.
Mon, Sep 09, 2019
Teachers’ Day: A farmer, a homemaker to an IITian, meet India’s favourite YouTube teachersSubscriber Only
September 05, 2019 18:04 IST
With fast expanding internet reach, India is learning to consume knowledge over YouTube. Here is a list of most subscribed teachers on YouTube who teach beyond the curriculum.
Thu, Sep 05, 2019
India has over 2 lakh fewer female teachers than males; gap wider at top ranksSubscriber Only
September 05, 2019 11:23 IST
Poor performance by women in UGC NET, societal biases while hiring and promotion have led to 2 lakh fewer female teachers than males across India. The gender gap is wider at the higher posts, according to an HRD report
Sat, Sep 07, 2019
NCTE to launch course for training school counselorsSubscriber Only
September 04, 2019 21:04 IST
The course will be available from the coming academic year 2021. For those who have a BA in Psychology, a one-year diploma course would be available to make them trained counsellors.
Wed, Sep 04, 2019
Medical college, centre for engineering in medicine soon at IIT-KanpurSubscriber Only
September 03, 2019 12:16 IST
The Centre for Engineering in Medicine will start enrolling students from October. It will offer Masters and PhD level courses with nearly 50 seats. The medical college-cum-specialty hospital, which is developing in collaboration with Tata Trust, will also have Master's level courses.
Tue, Sep 03, 2019
NCTE to shut down ‘poor performing’ BEd colleges, 1000 institutes under scrutinySubscriber Only
September 02, 2019 17:15 IST
Even after over 5 lakh extra enrollment in BEd courses, hundreds of colleges fail to fill seats. The mindset of BEd increasing the matrimonial prospects of women is among the reasons behind the lack of quality education, says the chairperson.
Sat, Sep 07, 2019
DU open school students can shift to regular colleges in second yearSubscriber Only
August 30, 2019 11:04 IST
The SOL will also hold online classes including webinars and chat-based counselling sessions for which the institute is aiming to hire 2000 new PCPs. The new study material will be available to students in their respective dashboards.
Sat, Aug 31, 2019
IIIT Bhopal students demand faculty, placement cell; warned of zero marks in examsSubscriber Only
August 28, 2019 15:57 IST
Three years post establishment, IIIT Bhopal is yet to have a director, permanent faculty or placement cell. Worried about lack of placement, students protesting since a week. IIIT administration threatens to give zero in tests, approaches parents.
Thu, Aug 29, 2019
IIT-Delhi faces hostel crunch, students to live in OYO-powered accommodationSubscriber Only
August 20, 2019 11:47 IST
Over 550 boys have been made to live in OYO-partnered nearby accommodation while female students have been accommodated in faculty, guest flats inside the campus. There has been high enrolment due to EWS quota, women-only quota as well as an increase in PhD seats as part of Institute of eminence status.
Fri, Aug 23, 2019
ICAI topper Ajay Agarwal plans to create ‘Super 30’ for CA coachingSubscriber Only
August 14, 2019 16:08 IST
Son of a middle-class shop-owner, Ajay Agarwal dedicated himself to studies in hope of better days. Last year, his elder brother topped the CA exam. Ajay, however, has scored highest-ever marks in the past five years and wishes to train the underprivileged.
Fri, Aug 16, 2019
CISCE Board to set-up common question paper for class 9, 11 exams across schoolsSubscriber Only
August 13, 2019 13:11 IST
Promotion from class 9 to 10 and class 11 to 12 will be based on the cumulative average of marks obtained in both the annual exam and unit tests. The unit tests will be conducted by the respective schools, as per the previous rules.
Tue, Aug 13, 2019
Innovative ideas from teachers across India, available at a click, to boost curriculum at zero costSubscriber Only
August 12, 2019 17:46 IST
The Union Minister of HRD is expected to confer these awards on August 17. The prize-winning ideas will also be compiled in a booklet and circulated to teachers across India.
Mon, Aug 12, 2019
Delhi University introduces free course on happiness, toppers to be trained in EuropeSubscriber Only
August 12, 2019 11:55 IST
The faculty members were given training and asked on what their concept of happiness was. Based on feedback from faculty and experts, the curriculum was created
Tue, Aug 13, 2019
Why most drop-outs from IITs, IIMs are from reserved category?Subscriber Only
August 10, 2019 17:27 IST
In terms of IITs, the maximum dropouts are seen in IIT-Delhi, while at IIMs, most dropouts took place at IIM Indore followed by IIM Kashipur. At IIM-Kashipur, all the dropouts in the past two years were reserved-category students.
Tue, Aug 27, 2019
JEE Main 2020 applications to begin from September 2: NTASubscriber Only
August 05, 2019 14:30 IST
JEE Main 2020 Application Form Date: The online application to begin from September 2 at the official website, jeemain.nic.in or nta.ac.in. The official notification will be released in within 15 days, as per officials.
Tue, Aug 06, 2019
IIM-Kozhikode’s curriculum is now ‘contemporary’, with research, new-age coursesSubscriber Only
August 05, 2019 12:24 IST
The new courses include sustainability in business, design thinking, and business model for the digital economy. There have been several structural changes, for instance, the standard course of quantitative analysis now has a component of analytics.
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