Chennai Students Win NASA Award for Satellite Internet
Chennai students' project AakashNet wins NASA award, aiming to bridge India's digital divide with low-cost satellite internet for remote villages. Read their inspiring story.
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Chandigarh Parents Prefer Private Schools Over Govt.
A new study reveals a strong parental preference for private schools in Chandigarh, citing better infrastructure and English medium. Discover the key reasons and data behind this educational shift.
Karnataka: 6,675 single-teacher schools, 188 have zero students
Karnataka faces a severe education crisis with thousands of single-teacher schools and empty classrooms. The government has hired 51,000 guest teachers this year. Read the full report on the state of government schools.
Karnataka's School Merger Plan Sparks Public Outcry
A proposal to merge 79 low-enrolment government primary schools with Karnataka Public Schools in Chamarajanagar district faces backlash. Activists allege a covert shutdown, while officials cite demand for English-medium education. Read the full story.
Pune's 80,000 Students Lead Zero-Waste School Revolution
Pune's Mission City Chakra transforms 655+ schools, banning plastic tiffins & bottles. Over 80,000 students adopt sustainable habits, aiming for a zero-waste India. Join the change!
Schools in Punjab, Haryana Celebrate Christmas with Joy
Educational institutions across Punjab and Haryana embraced the festive spirit, organizing vibrant Christmas celebrations filled with carols, plays, and messages of peace and harmony. Read more about the joyous events.
Conservative Leaders Clash at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest
Major divisions within the US conservative movement erupted publicly at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest, featuring heated exchanges between Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, and others. Discover the internal feud shaking the right-wing base.
Kerala Minister Acts Against Schools Blocking Christmas
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools cancelling Christmas events, upholding state's secular ethos. Read the full report.
Kerala Minister Acts Against Schools Cancelling Christmas
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty warns strict action against private schools blocking Christmas celebrations, upholding the state's secular ethos. Read more.
Karnataka to appoint 12,000 teachers, set up 900 schools
Karnataka's Education Minister announces a major recruitment drive for 12,000 teachers and the establishment of 900 Karnataka Public Schools to address staff shortages and improve access. Read the full plan here.
Cybercrime Hotspots in Andhra: Urban vs Rural Divide
NCRB data shows Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur & NTR district are Andhra's top cybercrime hubs, while tribal areas report minimal cases. Experts cite digital divide & under-reporting.
Gujarat Voter Base Drops 14.5% in Draft Electoral Roll
Gujarat's draft electoral roll shows a 14.5% drop, losing 73.73 lakh voters. Urban districts like Surat & Ahmedabad hit hardest, while tribal areas see minimal change. Check details.
Delhi to install 10,000 air purifiers in govt schools
Delhi govt announces plan to install air purifiers in 10,000 classrooms to improve indoor air quality for students. Education Minister Ashish Sood says it's a long-term solution to pollution.
School Closures List: UP, Delhi-NCR, J&K, Goa Shut
A list of states where schools are closed due to smog, cold wave, and holidays. Check the latest updates on revised timings and winter vacations across India.
Delhi's online classes widen learning gap for poor children
As Delhi's pollution forces schools online, children from impoverished families struggle without phones or internet. Their fight for education reveals India's deep digital divide. Read their story.
Bihar's ONOS push to make 30,000 int'l journals free for scholars
Bihar govt launches ONOS scheme to provide free access to 30,000+ global research journals, aiming to bridge the urban-rural digital divide and boost state's research profile. Read more.
Activists detained in Mumbai over Marathi school protest
Mumbai police detained several activists, including a former MP, during a protest against the closure and redevelopment of BMC-run Marathi-medium schools. Read the full story on the civic body's response and the model code of conduct hurdle.
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.
IIT Kanpur Trains Varanasi Teachers in AI & Coding for Schools
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
20 CSMC Schools Closed in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Activists condemn Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Municipal Corporation for closing 20 schools citing low enrolment, warning of permanent student dropouts. Details inside.
Odisha to conserve 50 heritage schools under Aitihya Vidyalaya
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.
Bageshwar villagers climb hills for ration card e-KYC
Residents of remote Bageshwar villages brave icy winds, trekking uphill to find mobile signals for mandatory biometric verification of ration cards, exposing India's digital divide.
Chennai Schools Adopt Biogas Plants to Cut LPG Costs
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's Unrecognised Schools Triple; National Count at 19,518
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.
375 Karnataka Schools Switch to CBSE Syllabus Since 2022
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.
Karnataka parents' school choice revealed in survey
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.
Mumbai Schools Unite at Sustainability Mela for Climate Action
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.
India's Elderly: From Digital Margins to Active Screen Time
Indian seniors are becoming avid digital users for bhajans, UPI, and family calls, but face addiction and scam risks. Experts weigh in on this demographic shift.
India's Digital Economy Grows at Twice GDP Pace: Report
India's digital economy is expanding at 2.6 times its GDP, driving Asia-Pacific's transformation. Discover the key drivers and future projections shaping this rapid growth.
Karnataka Launches 474 KPS Magnet Schools to Boost Enrollment
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.
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