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Komal Panda on being the national winner of the James Dyson Award 2024

Her Novocarry is a portable cooling solution designed for medications like insulin that require refrigeration during transport




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News from the world of education - November 4, 2024

Information on entrance exams, admissions, new courses, scholarships, research studies and other news from educational institutions




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Do these 5 things and the internet will deliver your dream job

Take control of your digital twin to shape your online presence and career aspirations effectively




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Bangalore University makes U-turn on 50% seats for locals condition for providing seven additional acres to NLSIU

The condition of reserving seats for students from Karnataka has been left to the discretion of the government




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Yarlagadda donates for Hindi students’ educational tour




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UP schools with less than 50 students to be merged with nearby institutions




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All study and no play: What ails college theatre clubs in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru is home to a vibrant and dynamic amateur theatre scene, and the lifeblood of these troupes are students, a majority of whom are handpicked from college theatre clubs




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Why was the validity of Uttar Pradesh’s madrasa law upheld by the Supreme Court? | Explained

How do madrasas operate? Why did the Allahabad High Court strike down the law? What were the top Court’s findings? What are the potential implications?




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Byju’s Raveendran: ‘Yes, we are broke now, but we will rebound’

Byju Raveendran tells The Hindu that he and other founders have a three-pronged strategy to bring back the company from the brink




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VTU offers incentives to nurture research talent among faculty and students

Incentive ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 will be given to students winning competitions at the national level, State level and hackathons or project competitions




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Cabinet approves PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme for higher education

Under the scheme, a student who secures admission in top higher education institutions, both government and private, will be eligible to get collateral-free, guarantor-free loan from banks and financial institutions




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IIT Kanpur reserves seats in BTech, BS for Olympiad performers

IIT Kanpur reserves seats for BTech and BS programs through Olympiads, testing students’ knowledge and skills in various subjects.




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CBSE cracks down on ‘dummy’ schools: Affiliation of 21 schools withdrawn, six schools downgraded

Of the 21 schools whose affiliation has been withdrawn, 16 are in Delhi while five of them are in Rajasthan's coaching hubs — Kota and Sikar




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NEP 2020: Michel Danino advocates ‘complete overhaul’ of school education

The Hindu’s webinar discusses NEP 2020’s changes in Indian education with prominent educationists.




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JEE Mains 2025: NTA addresses Aadhaar card glitches in application




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Supreme Court overrules 1967 verdict agains Aligarh Muslim University’s minority tag

Recognition by law won’t annul minority status, says seven-judge Bench in 4:3 majority judgment; court returns case to a regular Bench to examine the question of the university’s minority status




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SC refuses to examine plea to appoint 'yoga mitra' instructors in schools

A Bench of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra told petitioner advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay that it was a policy matter




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SC verdict on AMU minority status: University’s teachers’ body welcomes judgment

Describing the decision as historic, AMUTA looks forward to the speedy resolution of the minority character case as directed by the norms of the Constitutional Bench




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Western Australian curriculum finds its way to India

Unlike the already existing international education curricula in India like the International Baccalaureate (IB) or Cambridge IGSCE, the SCSA is a West Australian government entity




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Centre will firmly put forth its stand before Supreme Court on question of AMU's minority status: BJP

BJP to strongly defend Aligarh Muslim University’s minority status in Supreme Court, overruling 1967 judgement




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University of Southampton Delhi ready for its first intake




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IIT Madras offers short-term courses on semiconductors, will help in getting jobs




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Minority status: Aligarh Muslim University teachers and students celebrate ‘historic’ Supreme Court verdict

Vice-Chancellor Naima Khatoon said the judgment paved way for the granting of minority status to the varsity. Students celebrated the day by distributing sweets at the varsity gate.




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Curriculum content is same across education boards: CISCE chief

He speaks with The Hindu regarding misconceptions about the school board, using technology to beat malpractices, and his plans to improve the quality of school education




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News from the world of education - November 9, 2024

Information on new courses, entrance exams, admissions, scholarships, research studies, and other events from educational institutions




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Canada ends fast-track visa programme for international students, Indians to be affected

From now on, students need to apply through the regular study permit stream, which accepts Guaranteed Investment Certificates as proof of financial support




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Set daily targets

Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-confidence? This column may help




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Putting the smartphone in its place

A mathematics teacher turned counsellor is on a mission to promote digital well-being across classrooms and homes




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Need for a balanced approach in higher education

While many reforms have been introduced in higher education, a recalibration of learning ecosystems is necessary for students to reach their full potential




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Scholarships: November 9, 2024

Information on financial aid for students




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NEET-UG irregularities: CBI registers fresh case, books student caught taking test for aspirant

Nishika Premprakash Yadav, a second-year medical student, allegedly appeared at the D.Y. Patil (deemed to be) University centre in Navi Mumbai on May 5 on behalf of one Mayuri Manohar Patil




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Emotions in failure: An excerpt from Productive Failure: Unlocking deeper learning through the science of failing

In his new book, learning scientist Manu Kapur discusses how to deliberately design for and transform failure into a deep learning signal




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Courses in Environmental and Sustainability Studies in the U.S.

With many students looking for courses on sustainability and environmental issues, here is a round up of some popular courses in American universities




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Over 5 lakh people write literacy test across Tamil Nadu

In Chennai, 13,480 people — 2,513 men and 10,967 women — wrote the test, which was held under the New India Literacy Programme




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Emerging trends in Public Policy Education in India

With Public Policy education evolving in India, there is an immediate need to adopt a more comprehensive and practical mode of teaching and learning.




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Schools disaffiliated by CBSE in Delhi continue functioning as usual; students, parents say they don’t know about the derecognition

The students from Classes 1 to 9 may not be directly impacted, those set to appear for their Board examinations may have little choice except to shift to another school in the middle of the year




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JEE Mains 2025: 45-day free online crash course by IIT-Kanpur




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Odisha BJP government announces implementation of NEP-2020 in higher education




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Kerala School Sports & Games 2024: KITE beams 100 hours of live feed and uploads whopping 5,000 images during week-long event

The challenge was met impressively thanks to efforts of 70 technical staff from KITE and 300 members of Little KITES, IT clubs from 31 schools in Ernakulam district




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Complaint filed with Lokayukta against DDPI citing inaction against unauthorised schools

Associated Managements of English Medium Schools in Karnataka says photographic evidence of unauthorised buildings and violations of various regulations were provided but permissions were granted




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Students stage protest demanding classrooms in the Nilgiris




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ISRO, IIT-M sign MoU to set up centre of excellence in fluid and thermal sciences

The institute gets ₹1.84 crore seed money to set up the centre of excellence




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SRMJEEE 2025 to be held from April to July in three phases

The entrance exam will be held for B Tech and M Tech programmes




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Former vice-chancellor of Bangalore University Professor M.S. Thimmappa passes away

He suffered a brain injury a month ago due to a fall in the bedroom, for which he had been undergoing treatment




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Amazon launches its first free facility to impart technological skills to underserved students in Bengaluru

The Amazon Future Engineer Makerspace aims to empower students with hands-on learning in robotics, AI, and 3D printing




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Remove NEHU Vice Chancellor, others: Apex northeast students’ body to Dharmendra Pradhan

A lockdown by two students’ organisation has paralysed the Central university in Meghalaya for a week now




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Will the end of SDS Visa derail Indian students’ Canadian dreams?

Canadian government discontinues SDS visa, impacting Indian students with longer processing times, higher fees, and complex procedures.




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Rupee falls 5 paise to all-time low of 84.37 against US dollar in early trade

Forex traders said the US Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut interest rates signals a shift in the global financial landscape.




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Sensex, Nifty fall in early trade amid foreign fund exodus

The stock market indices fall due to foreign fund outflows and weak blue-chip stocks; RBI to unveil monetary policy next month




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Reliance Power shares drop 5%; hit lower circuit limit

The stock tanked 4.99% to ₹41.47, its lower circuit limit, on the BSE.