India shines in QS Rankings 2026, academicians credit PM Modi’s vision

IANS | June 20, 2025 8:21 AM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Academicians and education experts have hailed India's best-ever performance in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 Indian universities making it to the global list. This marks a significant rise from 46 institutions last year and just 11 in 2014.

Chintan Research Foundation to focus on evidence-based research: Pranav Adani

IANS | June 19, 2025 10:30 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Leading think-tank Chintan Research Foundation, which has completed one year, will focus on key things like climate change, geopolitical issues and research in economy and trade, Pranav Adani, Managing Director (Agro, Oil and Gas) and Director of Adani Enterprises, the in-house incubator of the Adani Group, said here on Thursday.

Why India’s education system must shift focus from marks to skills

Shubhobrata Bhattacharya | June 19, 2025 9:14 PM

New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) For decades, India’s education system has been driven by an obsession with marks and standardised examinations. From board exams to competitive entrance tests, academic performance is measured almost exclusively through a numerical lens. While this has produced a large population of degree-holders, it has not necessarily translated into a skilled and employable workforce.

NEET UG 2025 results: Mahesh Kumar tops exam with 686 marks

IANS | June 14, 2025 2:10 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 for undergraduate medical courses. In a proud moment for Rajasthan, Mahesh Kumar, a resident of Hanumangarh, has emerged as the All India Topper, scoring 686 out of 720 marks.