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Prosus marked down investment in Byju's, bring its valuation to below $3 bn

This is not the first time that Prosus has marked down its investments in the edtech firm

CBSE postpones CTET January 2024 registration deadline to November 27

CTET 2024 is planned to be conducted on January 21 across 135 cities. The test, accessible in 20 languages, will be held in a computer-based test mode (CBT) during two shifts for 2.5 hours each

UCL declares scholarship scheme for Indian students to study in UK

The University College London (UCL) has declared another scholarship plan to empower 100 of India's brightest students to study in the UK at one of the world's leading universities

Politics in the classroom: Politicians opt for 'schools' over grassroots

In a shift from grassroots to classrooms, today's politicians trade protest marches for 'schools', fusing ideology with social media finesse to navigate India's post-ideological electoral maze

Weigh the risks of EB-5 citizenship route

Remember, capital invested in the EB-5 programme must be "at risk", meaning no guarantees can be provided on returns, and even the investment can be lost

Health, educational facilities are urban development parameters: SC judge

Supreme Court Judge Abhay Oka on Saturday said urban development must not be just about high-rises, massive flyovers and roads but also parameters like affordable medical facilities and educational institutions. Justice Oka said the time had come to decide about what constitutes the parameters of development of any city. Speaking at the launch of a book titled 'Thane- The Eternal City' written by Joe Alavares, the SC judge said Thane city has a rich heritage and history. He, however, said the lakes and industries in the city have vanished over time. He appreciated the lecture series started by Thane municipal commissioner Abhijit Bangar and said it helps educate citizens on topics like customs and tradition besides history. Addressing the gathering, Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, president of the Indian Council of Cultural Relations, said a day earmarked for Thane city should be celebrated in keeping with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of observing the foundation day of cities. The

NEP a template for emerging economies to transform human capital: Pradhan

India's New Education Policy (NEP) can act as a template for emerging economies towards developing strategies and policies for transforming human capital into well-rounded global citizens, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Friday. Pradhan, who also holds the skill development and entrepreneurship portfolio, made the comments while addressing the second edition of the India-hosted Voice of Global South Summit. "NEP as a philosophical document can act as a template for emerging economies towards developing comprehensive strategies and agile policies for transforming human capital into well-rounded global citizens with values of compassion and humility," he said. "NEP has catalysed transformation in our education and skill ecosystem and we are eager to share our experience with partner countries," he said. Pradhan said that no country can solve any problem or achieve goals on its own. "We must act on shared aspirations, devise common strategies, built on the twin pi

Salesforce, Education Ministry partner to skill 100,000 Indian students

The programme will be made available with industry-relevant, National Occupation Standard-recognised course content, according to a press release from Salesforce

BECIL recruitment 2023: Here's how to apply for EMT, DEO, and other posts

BECIL has invited applications for 110 posts of EMT, DEO, MTS, Jr. Physiotherapist and others. Eligible candidates can apply from the official website, i.e., becil.com

Invest $1 bn a year for 2 decades to train teachers, says Narayana Murthy

India must aspire to move to stage four in every area that affects the lives of our poorest citizens in the remotest part of the country, says Murthy

NITI Aayog seeks large-scale school mergers, teacher training overhaul

NITI Aayog has also suggested that states undertake decentralisation of powers to principals, district and block officers for self-improving governance

Ranjan Pai invests $168 mn in Byju's Aakash to clear Davidson Kempner debt

Industry sources said that Pai of Manipal Group paid out Davidson Kempner in a bilateral debt transaction

Srinivasan Services Trust to invest Rs 20 cr in 3-yrs on education infra

Srinivasan Services Trust, the social arm of two and three-wheeler major TVS Motor Company and auto-components maker Sundaram-Clayton Ltd has lined up Rs 20 crore investment plan spread over the next three years, towards renovation of education infrastructure in rural areas. Srinivasan Services Trust said in the last 27 years, it has renovated about 1,000 anganwadis and over 800 schools at Rs 40 crore. In a press release on Friday, the Trust, commemorating National Education Day (November 11), said it plans to invest Rs 20 crore in the next three years towards the renovation of rural education infrastructure through the 'Namma School Foundation'. "As we celebrate National Education Day, I am proud to reflect on the transformative journey of Srinivasan Services Trust in Tamil Nadu. Over the past 27 years,T has dedicated Rs 13 crore to renovating more than 400 primary schools, ensuring a conducive environment for learning. In the last two years, our focus has shifted towards holistic

Nitish's comment on women's education to control population triggers row

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's comment on the importance of women's education to control the population raised a storm on Tuesday with the opposition BJP tearing into him. Emphasising the importance of education among women to control the population, Kumar put forward a vivid description in the assembly of how an educated woman can restrain her husband during sexual intercourse. "The husband's acts led to more births. However, with education, a woman knows how to restrain him... this is the reason the numbers (of births) are coming down," he said in a rustic style. "You, journalists also understand it well. Earlier it (fertility rate) was 4.3, but it has now reached 2.9. And, soon we will reach 2," he added. The opposition BJP charged Kumar with "bringing shame" to the state's women by speaking of the procreation process in detail. BJP MLAs Gayatri Devi and Sweety Hembram told reporters that "age has caught up with the chief minister who seems to have lost all sense of ...

IIM CAT Admit Card 2023 to be released today on iimcat.ac.in; Read for more

The IIM CAT Admit Card 2023 will be available for download today at 5:00 pm, at iimcat.ac.in. A registered applicant needs to fill in a user ID and password to get a hall ticket. The CAT exam date 202

India, Australia education ministers agree to boost research collaborations

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday met his Australian counterpart Jason Clare and both the countries agreed to increase research collaborations in priority areas including mines and minerals and critical minerals, Pradhan said. The two countries agreed to have more research in areas of agriculture, mines and minerals, logistics, renewal energy, water management, healthcare and artificial intelligence, and increase student and faculty exchange programmes, dual degree, twin degree, and joint PhD, he said. The two ministers held discussions at the first Australia-India Education and Skill Council Meeting of the two countries organised in Gujarat capital Gandhinagar. They also had a bilateral meeting before the event. Pradhan said the meeting was successful and fruitful. Agreements between the two countries in the field of collaborative research as well as increasing student and faculty exchange programmes, twin and dual degrees and PhDs, "not only complement each .

IIT Madras establishes first international campus in Tanzania's Zanzibar

This historic initiative is being undertaken as part of the Government of India's endeavour to take the top-quality education system of India to international arenas

BPSC 69th Prelims Result 2023: The result is expected to be announced soon

Bihar Public Service Commission will soon release the 69th Prelims result at its official website bpsc.bih.nic.in. The exam was held on September 30 to fill a total of 475 vacancies

Imperial College London unveils major scholarship scheme for Indians

Imperial College London, a leading UK university, on Wednesday announced its biggest ever scholarship programme for Indian students, supporting 30 of the country's most talented Master's scholars over the next three years. The Future Leaders Scholarship programme follows the visit of Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh to the campus earlier this year. It will support equal numbers of men and women scholars to nurture the full capacity of the next generation of science leaders from India. We are delighted to launch our biggest-ever scholarship programme for Indian scientists, reaffirming our commitment to attract the very best students from all backgrounds and support them to flourish, said Professor Peter Haynes, Vice-Provost (Education and Student Experience) at Imperial College London. The Future Leaders Scholarship will build a pathway for the most talented students in India to deepen their studies and expand their experiences at one of the world's top ...

Rahul Gandhi promises free education in schools, colleges in Chhattisgarh

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday promised free education in government schools and colleges in Chhattisgarh and Rs 4,000 a year for tendu' leaves collectors if his party retains power in the state. Addressing an election rally in the Bhanupratappur assembly constituency in Kanker district, Gandhi asked if Prime Minister Narendra Modi brings up OBC' (other backward class) in his speeches, then why he is scared of a caste census. Caste census will be conducted in the country if the Congress is voted to power, he said. Bhanupratappur is among the 20 constituencies that will see polling on November 7 in the first phase of the Chhattisgarh elections. The second phase will be held on November 17. We are going to take a major step for you which we call KG to PG'. From KG (kindergarten) to PG (post-graduation), free education will be provided in government institutions to students (if Congress retains power in state). They will not have to pay a single penny, Gandhi said. Gandhi .