Himanshi Khanna

[ad_1] Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with teachers who lost their jobs after the Supreme Court upheld the Calcutta High Court order to cancel the appointment of over 25,000 staff in Bengal schools by the School Service Commission (SSC) in 2016 and alleged that there is a "conspiracy" going on to destroy the education system. "There is a conspiracy going on to destroy the education system. Teachers of classes 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th are the gateways to higher education...Many (teachers) are gold medalists, they have achieved great results in their lives, and you are calling them thieves. You are calling them incompetent, who gave you this right? Who is playing this game," Mamata Banerjee said.The West Bengal CM further said, "The decision that has come cannot be taken in a positive way. For what I am saying, […]

[ad_1] CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has issued a show-cause notice to a private matriculation school in Coimbatore after it allegedly forced parents to sign a stamp paper stating they would withdraw their child if academic performance was unsatisfactory. Sources said the school, located in Venkitapuram, summoned the parents of a Class 2 student and compelled them to sign a legal document. The stamp paper stated that if their daughter failed to meet academic standards, the parents would voluntarily obtain a Transfer Certificate (TC) from the institution.The incident sparked outrage on social media, prompting swift intervention by the District School Education Department. Officials issued a show-cause notice to the school, seeking an explanation.In response, the school posted a clarification on social media, claiming the document was obtained without official approval and attributed the act to a class teacher, […]

[ad_1] RAMESWARAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a strong pitch for Tamil and asserted that all efforts are on to take the language across the world and asked the Tamil Nadu government to impart medical education in Tamil medium to benefit the poor. In his address after laying foundation stone and dedicating to the nation projects cumulatively worth over Rs 8,300 crore, Modi, on the occasion of Ram Navami said Lord Ram's good governance is the foundation for nation building. Inaugurating the new Pamban bridge here, he said it was the country's first vertical lift railway sea bridge. Modi said efforts were on to take Tamil language, heritage to all corners of the world. Without naming anyone, Modi said he gets letters from leaders of Tamil Nadu and "they do not sign in Tamil. "At least put your […]

[ad_1] PANAJI: Schools in Goa recorded around 90 per cent attendance on Monday, as the transition of the academic calendar from June to April commenced, an official said. Schools earlier reopened in June when the new academic year began, but have reopened in April now as per the Goa BJP government's decision to prepone the academic year as part of the National Education Policy implemented in the coastal state. Several parents staged a protest outside the state Directorate of Education here against the government's decision to start the academic year from April. As per government data, there are 2,153 schools operating classes 5 to 12 in the state. On Monday, classes were started for the students of standards 6th to 12th. State Education Secretary Prasad Lolienkar in the morning visited various schools in capital Panaji to check the attendance and […]

[ad_1] CHANDIGARH: Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Sunday said the state government will launch 'Sikhya Kranti' -- a 54-day education festival -- beginning April 7 wherein newly developed infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,000 crore in 12,000 government schools will be inaugurated. Bains emphasized the government's commitment to creating an equitable and modern learning environment that empowers students to thrive in the modern times. "The massive infrastructure development programme includes the construction and renovation of schools, the introduction of modern learning facilities," he added. "This initiative is a testament to the state government's commitment to providing quality education for all children," the minister said in a statement here. The government schools have been provided with all required basic amenities, including clean drinking water, high-speed WiFi connections, separate toilets for girl and boy students, desks and chairs, and boundary walls, […]

[ad_1] We are dwelling in a hyperconnected world today. Technology is not merely moulding the face of industries but is penetrating every aspect of human existence. It is redrawing the very blueprint of what it means to be employable. From business communication and data analysis to collaborative tools and artificial intelligence, digital fluency now sits at the heart of almost every profession. The days when technical skills were the exclusive domain of IT specialists are stories of the past. Today, these skills form the bedrock of cross-disciplinary success. As automation and digitisation accelerate, individuals lacking foundational digital competencies may find themselves left out in the cold in the professional abode.Yet, the reality on the ground unearths disturbing facts. According to recent research by FLAME University, nearly 73% of undergraduate students in India grapple with basic email etiquette, and fewer than […]

[ad_1] The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has opened a final correction window for students who appeared in the UP Board Class 10 and Class 12 examinations in 2025. From April 7 to April 9, 2025 (till 6 PM), schools can make corrections to students’ academic and personal details on the official website, upmsp.edu.in. This is the last opportunity to make corrections before the UP Board Class 10 and 12 results 2025 are officially declared.The correction process is being implemented to prevent future issues related to incorrect information on mark sheets and certificates, which often cause delays in higher education and job applications. Only school principals are authorised to make the necessary changes on behalf of students.Complete notice can be read here.UPMSP correction window 2025: How to update details?School heads can follow the steps given here to make the […]

[ad_1] The State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell, Maharashtra has officially activated the mock test link for MHT CET 2025 Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) group. Registered candidates can now attempt the online mock test by visiting the official website, cetcell.mahacet.org. The practice test aims to help candidates become familiar with the exam pattern and improve their time management skills ahead of the actual examination.The MHT CET 2025 exam for the PCB group is scheduled to be conducted from April 9 to 17, 2025, while the PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) group exams will be held from April 19 to 27, 2025, in two shifts — morning (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and afternoon (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM).MHT CET 2025 mock test: How to access Candidates can follow these steps to take the official MHT CET 2025 mock test online:Step […]

[ad_1] The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, is more than a government form — it’s a gateway. For millions of American students, it opens doors to college affordability and financial mobility. But with sweeping cuts to the Department of Education and efforts to dismantle the agency entirely, this lifeline is under unprecedented threat. The implications stretch far beyond bureaucracy: They risk sabotaging access to higher education at its roots.From reform to relapseThe FAFSA system was already nursing wounds. A major overhaul during the Biden administration aimed to simplify the application but instead triggered delays and confusion. This led to a historic dip in completions during the 2023-24 cycle. Although this year’s numbers show signs of recovery, they remain fragile — and fear is setting in.With the Education Department’s downsizing, trust in the system has been […]

[ad_1] The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has officially announced that the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025 will be declared tomorrow, April 8, 2025, at 12:30 PM. Candidates who appeared for the Class 12 board exams can check their results on the official websites, karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in.The Karnataka 2nd PUC exams were conducted in March 2025, with lakhs of students across the state appearing for the final board examinations. The result will include subject-wise marks, total scores, division, and pass/fail status. This announcement comes as a major update for students planning to apply for undergraduate programs or competitive entrance exams.Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2025: Steps to check Students can follow the steps given here to access their KSEAB 2nd PUC results once the link is active:Step 1. Visit karresults.nic.in or kseab.karnataka.gov.in.Step 2. Click on the “Karnataka 2nd PUC […]