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Says that by design, every sale is unapproved until it is verified by a triple-layered audit mechanism that reaches out to the interested customer through SMS, audio and video calls

Updated On: 23 Dec 2022 | 10:09 PM IST

Disagreement over valuation of Noida-based company which wants more from the deal, says source

Updated On: 09 Dec 2022 | 5:52 PM IST

The Indian edtech major is gearing up to compete with global majors in the space

Updated On: 28 Nov 2022 | 9:54 PM IST

Harappa founders cite huge scope as 82% Americans are likely to quit their jobs because of a bad manager, while 44% managers feel they are unprepared for their jobs

Updated On: 28 Nov 2022 | 6:09 PM IST

In a studied contrarian move, the Ronnie Screwvala-led edtech company is on a hectic expansion spree

Updated On: 25 Nov 2022 | 10:03 PM IST

Edtech offering was launched last year to cater to students preparing for engineering colleges' JEE

Updated On: 24 Nov 2022 | 6:08 PM IST

Signs up new leases for 335K sq ft space in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and Noida

Updated On: 15 Nov 2022 | 10:01 PM IST

The company has reported a profit at a time when top tech unicorns, especially edtech firms are incurring steep losses and are laying-off employees

Updated On: 11 Nov 2022 | 9:02 PM IST

All schools in Noida and Greater Noida were Thursday asked to hold classes online for students up to Class 8 till November 8 in view of increasing pollution in the National Capital Region, according to an official order. The schools have also been told to hold classes for students of Class 9 to 12 online as far as possible, said the order issued by Gautam Buddh Nagar's District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Dharmveer Singh. Outdoor activities like sports or meetings will stay completely banned in all schools, the order further stated. "All schools have been asked to move to online medium for teaching students up to Class 8. They have been asked to switch to the online mode for students of Class 9 to 12 also to the extent possible," Singh said. "However, no outdoor activities like sports in schools are allowed till November 8," the DIOS told PTI. Gautam Buddh Nagar has around 1,800 schools including higher education centres, spread across Noida and Greater Noida, as on date, the offi

Updated On: 03 Nov 2022 | 10:52 PM IST

The Ashok Gehlot government on Wednesday allotted Rs 13.10 crore to ensure that 500 madrasas of the state, approved by state Madarsa Board, have smart classrooms

Updated On: 26 Oct 2022 | 6:46 PM IST

Live online learning platform Vedantu on Thursday announced it has bought a majority stake in test preparation platform Deeksha (Ace Creative Learning Pvt Ltd) for $40 million.

Updated On: 13 Oct 2022 | 4:13 PM IST

Company aims to have 125 million people using its English language learning app

Updated On: 30 Sep 2022 | 4:38 PM IST

Degrees obtained through distance and online learning from recognised institutions will be treated on a par with those offered through conventional mode, according to the University Grants Commission (UGC). "Degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in conformity with UGC notification on Specification of Degrees, 2014 and, post graduate diplomas awarded through Open and Distance learning or Online mode by Higher Educational Institutions, shall be treated as equivalent to the corresponding degrees and post graduate diploma offered through conventional mode," UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said. The decision has been taken as per Regulation 22 of the UGC (Open and Distance learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations.

Updated On: 09 Sep 2022 | 2:53 PM IST

Ernakulam-based company is not a formal school but an institution providing special training, it says

Updated On: 19 Aug 2022 | 11:39 PM IST

The funding was led by Alpha Wave and the capital would help the firm to expand to over 100 countries by FY23

Updated On: 02 Jun 2022 | 1:06 AM IST

Byju Raveendran leveraged the lockdown and related restrictions to strengthen and expand his edtech company into the 'Deccacon' club

Updated On: 18 May 2022 | 1:41 PM IST

After selling his company for $600 million to Byju's, Mohan Lakhamraju intends to double down on what he began over a decade ago

Updated On: 17 May 2022 | 8:44 AM IST

As India reopens amid 'hybrid normal' and schools and colleges return to normal, edtech platforms see a significant dip in the demand for online learning

Updated On: 17 May 2022 | 8:28 AM IST