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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Cybercrime to forensic audit, unique crime-related courses launched in 2018Subscriber Only

December 24, 2018 18:00 IST

Why are Indian universities teaching students about crime? Substance abuse, Insolvency, banking fraud, ethical hacking, terrorism negotiation were introduced across Indian universities this year.

Mon, Dec 31, 2018

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Researchers stipend hike row: Committee to regulate funds soon, DST officialsSubscriber Only

December 24, 2018 12:04 IST

DST assures a “reasonable” stipend hike soon and promised to constitute a committee to regulate funds, increase stipend on regular intervals. Researchers say, if demands not fulfilled will get back with larger protest.

Wed, Jan 30, 2019

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No entrance exam for Delhi University, admission based on cut-off: HRD MinisterSubscriber Only

December 21, 2018 13:23 IST

Prakash Javadekar said that the admissions will be done based on class 12 marks secured by the applicant. The high cut-offs for admission to the Delhi University have often received flak.

Fri, Dec 21, 2018

These child labourers created robot for farming activities, won best innovative prizeSubscriber Only

December 19, 2018 12:47 IST

Three teams from Chhattisgarh government school have come up with innovations that can address farmers' problems as well electricity shortage in rural India

Wed, Dec 19, 2018

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Stipend hike row: Researchers from across country to hold protest outside MHRDSubscriber Only

December 18, 2018 12:19 IST

Student representatives to hold silent protests outside MHRD on December 21. Over 400 postcards, 5000 signatures already reached PMO, MHRD office till now.

Tue, Dec 18, 2018

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Researchers threaten to hold protest on December 21 over stipend hikeSubscriber Only

December 14, 2018 18:05 IST

IISc research scholars have started a nationwide campaign demanding hike in stipend and regular distribution of funds.

Fri, Dec 14, 2018

AICTE, UGC, JEE, UGC circular, Indian books for engineering

AICTE suggests Indian authors books for engineering students, UGC promotesSubscriber Only

December 11, 2018 17:37 IST

Books by Indian authors and publishers will contextualise the engineering course content for students for better understanding, said UGC circular. Students, however, prefer foreign authors stating better content quality. Academicians ask for more technical books by Indian writers and focused incentivized initiatives from the government.

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

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JEE not the right way to select engineers: former IIT-Kanpur directorSubscriber Only

November 30, 2018 18:56 IST

Open-book, take-home exams are experiments. India needs a cadre of test designers who can set questions while keeping in mind what they want to test students for and same should be conveyed to graders, said Sanjay Dhandhe

Sun, Jan 06, 2019

At 10, Samaira is a CEO and is among world’s youngest codersSubscriber Only

November 27, 2018 09:30 IST

A fifth grader, Samaira Mehta, has designed board games which can help children learn coding and AI. Working to eliminate gender bias in the field of engineering, Samaira has also been featured among 'real-life power puff girls' videos. She has already started working with Microsoft and Google.

Tue, Nov 27, 2018

Son of farmer, this IIT-Mandi student secures job at ISROSubscriber Only

November 26, 2018 17:35 IST

Final-year B.Tech Mechanical student at IIT-Mandi, 21-year-old, Atul Yadav, says school education should be improved to end the unhealthy coaching industry.

Mon, Nov 26, 2018

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AICTE approves open book exams for engineering studentsSubscriber Only

November 23, 2018 17:48 IST

The openbook exam policy tends to focus on the application of the information and develop a problem solving abilities in students.

Sun, Nov 25, 2018