Kerala HC directs authorities to verify education certificates of all govt doctors
The Kerala High Court has issued an order to verify the education certificates of all doctors working in government hospitals in the state. The order has been issued to ensure that there were no culprits in the profession. The court further highlighted the need to…
Schools lost track of homeless kids during the pandemic, many face a steep path to recovery
By Cheyanne Mumphrey By the time Aaliyah Ibarra started second grade, her family had moved five times in four years in search of stable housing. As she was about to start a new school, her mother, Bridget Ibarra, saw how much it was affecting her…
XED, an executive education provider claims to offer tailored programmes for seasoned professionals with global partnerships
XED, an executive education provider based in Singapore, claims to offer a wide array of programmes tailored to meet the needs of both working professionals and organisations. The company claims to operate in locations such as Mumbai, Abu Dhabi and New York. Moreover, it has…
NEP 2022 Monitors: Over 6200 PM SHRI Schools get first installment of Rs 630 cr to strengthen education
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday released the first installment of Rs 630 crore under the PM SHRI Schools scheme for 6,207 Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas across 29 States and Union Territories (UTs). The select schools will implement all aspects of the National Education…
The schooling soliloquy; what parents need to consider when choosing a school
By Himmat Singh Dhillon The great bard William Shakespeare, in his pastoral comedy ‘As You Like It,” had an all-important monologue with the phrase “All the world’s a stage”. The adage that all the world’s a stage, implies a line of thought which delineates that…
Social science to engineering will now be taught in Indian languages: PM Modi
In a bid to promote education in mother tongue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday released the education and skill curriculum books translated into 12 Indian languages. The Prime Minister further informed that efforts are underway to launch new books of about 130 various subjects…
Ministry of Education signs 106 MoUs on the occasion of Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam, 2024
The Ministry of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed 106 Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with various organisations and institutions at the Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam 2023, celebrating the third anniversary of the National Education Policy. These partnerships, including with public and private entities, aim…
Time to focus on improving FLN skills in primary school students
Just going to school doesn’t equal learning. The latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2022, released by the NGO Pratham earlier this year, noted that even though student enrolment increased to more than pre-pandemic levels, the learning gap has widened for foundational skills in…
How higher education is changing to help students become industry-relevant and job-ready
By Abhinit Singh In today’s rapidly evolving world, higher education institutions are recognizing the need to adapt and equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the job market. Gone are the days when a mere degree guaranteed success. As industries transform,…
Why study philosophy?
By V. Krishnappa Philosophy, the noblest pursuit of all’, wrote Plato in The Republic. The noblest pursuit has had very few takers in India. It is changing, however. Across Indian universities, more and more students are showing interest in the study of philosophy. How are…
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