Education

How Mirabai Chanu’s unconventional education shaped a three-time Commonwealth Games champion. (ANI Photo) Mirabai Chanu’s “education” was built on resilience, life lessons, and unconventional learning environments rather than sitting in a traditional school classroom. While rigorous training schedules left her little time for a conventional desk education, her life story reflects a profound journey of…

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the schedule for Intermediate (Class 11) spot admission for the 2026-28 academic session. The spot admission process will be held online through the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) portal. Students who want to take admission to Class 11 against vacant seats can complete the spot admission…

The Himachal Pradesh Directorate of School Education has instructed all government schools to remain operational on August 15, 2026, to mark Independence Day through flag hoisting, cultural events, and patriotic programmes. Schools have also been directed to join official celebrations at district, sub-divisional, and tehsil headquarters, with authorities ordered to ensure strict implementation of the…

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a fresh circular allowing eligible higher education institutions to offer one-year postgraduate (PG) programmes through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and/or online mode. According to the circular, the move is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which allows students who have completed a four-year bachelor’s…

The Medical Counselling Committee is expected to launch NEET UG 2026 counselling by August 7, while its official website indicates that the detailed schedule will be updated soon. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has directed authorities to ensure a transparent, merit-based admission process as candidates await registration, choice filling and seat allotment. The Medical…

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has announced the 2026 compartment examination schedule for Class 10 and Class 12 students. The supplementary exams will take place from August 7 to August 14 in pen-and-paper mode. Eligible candidates can access the detailed datesheet through the official website and prepare according to the subject-wise examination schedule. The Jharkhand…

Four IIT Bombay professors recommended for J.C. Bose Grant for outstanding research contributions Four faculty members from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have been recommended for the prestigious J.C. Bose Grant, one of India’s highest recognitions for active scientists. The institute recently congratulated Prof. M. Ravikanth, Prof. Deepankar Choudhury, Prof. Ruchi Anand, and Prof….

Indian American scientist Dr Ravi Thadhani to lead Cedars-Sinai’s medical and research ecosystem Indian American physician-scientist Dr Ravi Thadhani, whose research has helped transform the diagnosis of life-threatening pregnancy complications and kidney diseases, has been appointed to one of the most senior leadership positions at Cedars-Sinai, one of the United States’ leading academic medical centres.Beginning…

Marvell’s $250 million India expansion could open new opportunities for semiconductor students For engineering students dreaming of careers in semiconductors, artificial intelligence and chip design, India’s growing role in the global technology sector could bring new opportunities. US-based semiconductor company Marvell Technology has announced plans to invest $250 million in India over the next three…

NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC introduces student-friendly changes for medical admissions NEET UG Counselling 2026: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed the preparedness for NEET UG Counselling 2026, with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) set to introduce several technology-driven reforms aimed at making the medical admission process more transparent and student-friendly.The review covered…