Bomb Threats to 31 Ahmedabad Schools Cause Chaos
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar schools evacuated after bomb threat emails, causing traffic snarls and parental panic. Read the full details and eyewitness accounts.
Ten Varanasi teachers, trained at IIT Kanpur, will now teach AI, cybersecurity, and coding to students in government schools. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and empower young minds with future-ready skills. Discover how Uttar Pradesh is
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.
Odisha government identifies 50 century-old Odia-medium schools for conservation and modernisation under the Aitihya Vidyalaya scheme with a ₹60 crore budget. Read more.
A Pune university receives a major ICMR grant to develop an innovative biomaterial from poultry waste for faster healing of chronic diabetic wounds. Discover the breakthrough research.
GCC plans biogas plants in Chennai schools with centralized kitchens. Initiative follows successful pilots saving LPG cylinders & converting waste to energy. Learn how students benefit.
Odisha sees a sharp rise in unrecognised private schools from 428 to over 1,200. Nationwide, 19,518 such schools operate, flouting RTE norms and depriving students of benefits. Read the full report.
Data shows 375 private schools in Karnataka migrated from state to CBSE syllabus between 2022-2024. Experts cite parental perception, flexible norms, and curriculum quality as key drivers. Explore the detailed analysis.
A new survey in Karnataka shows parents prefer government schools, shifting to private institutions only under specific conditions. Discover the key factors influencing education choices.
Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke, 99, shares he has no regrets turning down 'The Omen' but deeply regrets missing a chance to work with Cary Grant and Sophia Loren.
British actor Hugh Grant enjoys a private visit to Kolkata, exploring iconic landmarks, savoring local food, and meeting fans. Discover details of his trip.
Gujarat's education board invites trusts & institutions to apply for setting up new unaided secondary & higher secondary schools. Deadline is Jan 4, 2026. Apply online now!
Goa's IT dept appoints Grant Thornton to finalise a design policy for its creative industry. Draft expected in Jan, aims to make Goa a global design hub. Read more.
CACTA urges Education Ministry to implement UGC Regulations 2018 and raise retirement age from 60 to 65 in Chandigarh's aided colleges, citing disparity with Panjab University norms.
Over 30 Mumbai schools participated in a sustainability mela, championing citizen-friendly climate action. Actor Dia Mirza urged adults to learn from children's conviction.
British actor Hugh Grant surprised fans by revealing his father was born in British India in 1928, humorously claiming it makes him 'half Indian'. He also shared fond memories of filming in Kolkata.
At HTLS 2025, Hugh Grant criticises Netflix's historic $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, calling it a blow for theatrical cinema. Read his full comments.
At HTLS 2025, Hugh Grant shared hilarious memories of filming in Kolkata, his 'half Indian' heritage, and his unexpected love for the city's high society. Discover his candid chat with Rahul Khanna.
British actor Hugh Grant reveals his father was born in British India, connecting him to the subcontinent. He also shares warm memories of filming in Kolkata in 1988. Read his full story.
At HTLS 2025, Hugh Grant reveals how he went from dreading his iconic 'Love Actually' dance scene to loving to dance anywhere. Read his hilarious confession.
Oprah Winfrey endorses Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s, calling it a life-changing move. The law, effective Dec 10, aims to protect youth from harmful content. Will the US follow?
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah greenlights a 5-acre land grant in Dakshina Kannada to establish a new branch of Kerala's historic Sivagiri Mutt, fulfilling the mutt's request.
Karnataka's education department is upgrading 474 government schools to KPS magnet schools, offering LKG to UG on one campus to reverse a 19% enrollment decline. Learn about the new single-campus model.
Gujarat State Examination Board announces CET for Jyanshakti Schools & CM Jyansetu Scholarship. Online registration has begun. Key dates, eligibility, and exam pattern explained.
Akshaya Patra Foundation launches a first-of-its-kind Morning Nutrition programme in Andhra Pradesh, targeting morning hunger for 49,000 government school children in Visakhapatnam. Learn about the initiative's impact and expansion plans.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu cites a severe financial crunch, delaying MLA LAD funds by a month. The crisis stems from a sharp drop in central grants, impacting salaries and development.
Karnataka govt approves plan to transform 200 govt schools into integrated Karnataka Public Schools under Akshara Avishkara scheme, aiming to boost quality and curb dropouts.
The Centre informs Lok Sabha that no special grant for Karnataka recommended by the 15th Finance Commission remains unpaid. The report had earmarked Rs 6000 crore for Bengaluru projects. Read the full details.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu cites a steep cut in central grants and borrowing limits for delaying MLA funds and revised salaries. The state's finances are under severe strain. Read more.
Karnataka's magnet school initiative aims to merge 450 low-enrollment schools in Mysuru, sparking protests from activists fearing 1,600 school closures. Government denies shutdown claims.