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Sourav Roy Barman
As part of the national bureau, Sourav Roy Barman covers education and Opposition parties, while also closely tracking political developments in Northeast India. He tweets @Sourav_RB
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Ukraine war hits home: 21-year-old student from Karnataka is killedSubscriber Only
March 01, 2022 15:26 IST
The student has been identified as Naveen Shekharappa Gyanagoudar, 21, from Karnataka. He was a fourth-year medical student at the Kharkiv National Medical University in Kharkiv.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
India sends aid to Ukraine today, 4 ministers to help in evacuationSubscriber Only
February 28, 2022 11:25 IST
This was announced after a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said the “entire government machinery is working round-the-clock to ensure that all Indian nationals there are safe and secure,” according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office.
Tue, Mar 01, 2022
Students stuck at Poland border, India looks at Budapest routeSubscriber Only
February 28, 2022 03:30 IST
With hundreds of Indian students stranded in freezing temperatures at the Ukraine-Poland border, the government on Sunday said it has identified an alternative train route from Uzhhorod, a city in western Ukraine, to the Hungarian capital of Budapest.
Mon, Feb 28, 2022
‘How can we not panic’: Indian students in Ukraine plead for safe returnSubscriber Only
February 24, 2022 16:28 IST
With Russia announcing a military operation in Ukraine, thousands of Indian students enrolled in Ukrainian higher education institutions - mostly studying medicine - are in a state of panic and pleading with authorities to ensure their safe return to India.
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
AAP’s UP hope: ‘Maybe we will be needed to keep BJP out’Subscriber Only
February 23, 2022 18:54 IST
With the election entering its last leg in Uttar Pradesh, the AAP is focussing on about half a dozen seats, including Barabanki, Rudauli, and Khalilabad
Thu, Feb 24, 2022
UGC reforms: Edtech firms can tie up with universities to develop online coursesSubscriber Only
February 22, 2022 03:54 IST
UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar told The Indian Express on Monday that the proposed amendments are aimed at encouraging greater flexibility for colleges and universities and harnessing the technological tools available with the fast growing ed-tech sector.
Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Ravish Tiwari: At IIT, ‘woh kehta thha usko pyaar ho gaya journalism se…’Subscriber Only
February 20, 2022 03:32 IST
Having secured a berth at the prestigious IIT-Bombay, Ravish Tiwari would sign up for a dual-degree (B.Tech + M.Tech) course in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science.
Sun, Feb 20, 2022
With ‘Delhi Model’, AAP pitched: ‘Ek mauka Kejriwal nu’Subscriber Only
February 18, 2022 20:57 IST
This time, ironically, AAP is leading the battle of perception precisely on the "outsider" factor. In his roadshows and nukkad sabhas, AAP convenor and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal highlighted continuously how parties had ganged up to oppose him.
Sat, Feb 19, 2022
Explained: Accrediting colleges, varsitiesSubscriber Only
February 18, 2022 04:01 IST
The NAAC has relaxed the eligibility criteria for accreditation of higher educational institutions. How does accreditation help colleges, universities, and their students, and what is the objective of the relaxation?
Fri, Feb 18, 2022
Dinesh Prasad Saklani: ‘Ideology no problem… When we’re objective, there’s no bias’Subscriber Only
February 17, 2022 04:20 IST
Prof Dinesh Prasad Saklani, who has taken charge as the director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), said implementing the National Education Policy and ensuring the smooth completion of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) revision exercise are among his priorities.
Sat, Feb 19, 2022
Indian students in Ukraine say advisory a little too lateSubscriber Only
February 16, 2022 02:49 IST
With a Russian military buildup on the borders of Ukraine keeping the world on tenterhooks, thousands of Indian students enrolled in Ukrainian higher education institutes, including medical schools, and their parents are a worried lot.
Wed, Feb 16, 2022
In 2012, Kendriya Vidyalayas introduced new scarf pattern for Muslim girlsSubscriber Only
February 15, 2022 02:36 IST
For the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, an autonomous body under the HRD Ministry, now known as Ministry of Education, the change in dress code for its students was a first since its inception in 1963.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022
New guidelines: Institutes that complete one year can seek provisional NAAC accreditationSubscriber Only
February 14, 2022 03:33 IST
Until now, only those higher education institutions that are at least six years old, or from where at least two batches of students have graduated, could apply for NAAC accreditation.
Mon, Feb 14, 2022
Steady uptick in Muslim girls going to schools, collegesSubscriber Only
February 13, 2022 03:52 IST
Attendance up at all levels; some experts say hijab ban may dent ‘hard-earned’ gains, others say trend too strong to change
Sun, Feb 13, 2022
TMC MP: ‘Raised issue of erosion in Bengal several times…to no avail’Subscriber Only
February 11, 2022 07:45 IST
The state government has limited powers in this case as the areas affected by erosion caused by rivers come under the direct purview of Farakka Barrage, which comes under the Union Ministry of Water Resources, says Mausam Noor.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
10 Opposition parties protest proposed changes in IAS cadre rules: ‘Subjugating states’Subscriber Only
February 11, 2022 03:21 IST
The Congress, TMC, Shiv Sena, DMK, RJD, TRS, CPI, AAP, SP and IUML are signatories to the memorandum, also condemned the “reprehensible conduct” of Governors in Opposition-ruled states of West Bengal, Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
5 Questions: RS MP Ajit Kumar Bhuyan on resumption of local train services in AssamSubscriber Only
February 08, 2022 07:57 IST
"In several states, local train services have resumed, but not in Assam. It has hit the lives of common people. And the economically weaker sections are the worst hit," Bhuyan said.
Thu, Feb 10, 2022
Jayant Chaudhary: ‘Akhilesh ji also aware of things he could have done better in 2013… we won’t let riots happen again’Subscriber Only
February 07, 2022 14:56 IST
As west UP, the only region of the state where the RLD has a credible chance of making an impact, heads to polls in the first phase on February 10, Jayant Chaudhary gives a wide-ranging interview while on the road from Shamli to Muzaffarnagar during a hectic schedule.
Tue, Feb 08, 2022
5 Questions: NPP MP Agatha Sangma on AFSPASubscriber Only
February 05, 2022 08:08 IST
"There are Naxal areas in the country as well. But why does AFSPA apply only to J&K and the North East?... I understand the needs of the security personnel but it cannot come at the cost of human rights."
Sat, Feb 05, 2022
Govt ‘never deliberately’ delayed appointments of judges: RijijuSubscriber Only
February 04, 2022 03:12 IST
Rijiju also said he has been pushing the Supreme Court and High Court collegiums to give preferences to women and those from backward classes while recommending the names for appointments of judges.
Fri, Feb 04, 2022
Higher education: Govt responses in Parliament show consistent under-utilisation of budgeted fundsSubscriber Only
February 03, 2022 05:49 IST
🔴 The year 2021-22 is not likely to be an exception as out of Rs 93,224 crore earmarked for education in last year’s Budget, only approximately Rs 56,567 crore have been utilised so far, according to a response by the Ministry of Education to a question by BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra.
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
Central panel to prepare roadmap for Indian universities to set up foreign campusesSubscriber Only
February 02, 2022 20:38 IST
The committee has been asked to "submit a framework/structure for opening of campuses abroad by Higher Education Institutes after examining the existing provisions for opening of offshore campuses" by March 17.
Thu, Feb 03, 2022
Budget: Combating loss in education a priority, but digital learning outlay sees a dipSubscriber Only
February 02, 2022 03:39 IST
🔴 While it went up from Rs 93,224 crore (budget estimate) in 2021-22 to Rs 1.04 lakh crore, as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, the increase does not appear as substantial when seen against Rs 99,311 crore earmarked in 2020-21.
Wed, Feb 02, 2022
Covid disrupted children’s education, says minister, but no word on remedial stepsSubscriber Only
February 01, 2022 23:43 IST
Govt announces digital university & 200 TV channels part of digital education push
Tue, Feb 01, 2022
State panels asked to help prepare school syllabus with NEP featuresSubscriber Only
February 01, 2022 01:42 IST
Among questions focus groups have to answer is: “How can knowledge of India develop national pride?”
Tue, Feb 01, 2022Journalism of Courage
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