Education

Empowering women through PMAY Rural Phase 2

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has been a transformative initiative in India’s housing sector, aiming to provide affordable housing to millions of citizens. The recent mandate under PMAY Rural Phase 2, which requires houses to be registered in the names of women, is a commendable step towards gender equality and women’s empowerment. This policy […]

PM Modi’s Independence Day speech stresses importance of youth, environment

PM Modi presented a sweeping vision for India's future in his speech, outlining a series of ambitious goals aimed at positioning the country as a global leader across multiple sectors. He also emphasized the focus on Indian youth, skilling, the education sector, and other key areas.

Change at the top of NTA amid NEET controversy

Subodh Kumar Singh, the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), was removed from his position on Saturday, June 22 amidst controversies surrounding NEET exam irregularities. The government placed Singh on a "compulsory wait" at the Department of Personnel and Training, according to a letter issued.

CSIR-UGC-NET postponed amid paper leak controversy

After the UGC-NET, the National Testing Agency (NTA) postponed the June edition of the Joint CSIR UGC NET on June 21, citing unavoidable circumstances and logistical issues.

16.8 million students select choices in JoSAA 2024 mock allocation

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has begun the counselling process for admission to IITs, NITs, and other top engineering institutes.

New Delhi voting day: What voters say outside polling booths

New Delhi: As political fervor intensifies in the national capital, Delhiites brace themselves for the crucial sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. At Rahul Gandhi’s polling booth, Nirman Bhavan, voters prioritize development, border security, women’s safety, education, employment, and betterment. “Today, the defense industry needs to grow. With conflicts like those between Ukraine and […]

CBSE cancels affiliation of 43 schools in Jharkhand and Bihar

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the affiliation of 43 private schools in Bihar and Jharkhand.

J&K DGP sanctions scholarships of over Rs 30 lakhs forwards of Police Personnel

JAMMU: The Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, RR Swain, has approved scholarships totalling Rs 29,78,000 for 582 wards of serving police personnel who achieved 80% and above marks in the class 10th exams in (replace of within) the academic year 2022-23. Notably, Rs 6000 each was granted to 325 wards scoring over 90%, and […]

Year ender 2023: What India saw in education this year

Key Educational Milestones of 2023: A Recap

Call for Inclusive Education and Empowerment

I write this article not merely as a recounting of personal experiences but as a testament to a larger concern—a concern for the collective future of our new generation. It is a reflection on the shaping of young minds, where educational institutions wield immense influence, and the implications of their teachings resonate far beyond the […]