Bhopal, Nov 11 (IANS) Women guest teachers across government schools in Madhya Pradesh have demanded paid maternity leaves akin to permanent teachers.
Chandigarh, Nov 10 (IANS) A three-day literary extravaganza - Abhivyakti 4.0 - an exemplary initiative of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) concluded on Sunday on a note of high positivity and resilience with former diplomat Navtej S. Sarna and celebrated author Radhakrishnan Pillai sharing their insights on trials and tribulations of writing as an intellectual pursuit.
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) In a significant development having far-reaching implications for Indian students, Canada has announced the discontinuation of its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa programme. The SDS is a key pathway for international students seeking permits for studies. It is said that the decision has come as part of the country's attempts to address "ongoing housing shortages and resource strain".
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a direction for the appointment of a 'Yoga Mitra' in all schools across the country.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) In a 4:3 decision a seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday overruled its 1967 judgment which had laid down that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), being a Central varsity, cannot claim to be a minority institution.
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) India has for the second consecutive year outperformed China in the QS Asia University Rankings 2025, signalling a significant improvement in the country’s higher education.
Shillong, Nov 7 (IANS) Students from North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), the northeast’s oldest Central varsity, in Shillong, refused to call off the stir despite assurance and appeals by the Vice Chancellor.
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) Edtech company Physics Wallah saw its losses widen to Rs 375 crore in the last fiscal (FY24) compared to Rs 84 crore in FY23 – a whopping 346 per cent increase.
Sonipat (Haryana), Nov 6 (IANS) The O.P. Jindal Global University has said it will counter a law student's bid to question its recognition in any legal forum while deploring his "factually incorrect, misleading and prejudiced statements" in social and online media on a sub judice matter "with the malicious intention to influence public opinion and thereby decision-making".
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) The Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme - PM Vidyalaxmi, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious yet needy students in pursuing higher studies at top-ranking institutions across the country.
