IDY 2025: Spiritual energy, ancient heritage converge in Ayodhya, Kashi, Prayagraj

IANS | June 21, 2025 11:40 AM

New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) The 11th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and the world on Saturday. In Uttar Pradesh, the occasion was marked with grandeur and spiritual fervour at the state's most revered religious sites, Ayodhya Dham, Prayagraj, and Kashi, where thousands gathered to practice yoga and embrace the holistic theme of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health.'

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.