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29 students of Telangana residential school test positive for Covid-19

As many as 29 students of a govt-run residential school and junior college for girls in Telangana's Khammam district have tested positive for Covid-19, triggering panic among the parents and teachers.

Statsguru: How well did children learn at home amid Covid-19 pandemic

The latest Annual Status of Education Report of 2021 (ASER 2021) throws light on the status of school reopening in rural India, and the quality of learning in rural homes.

Vedantu, Australian design firm Canva tie up to tap creativity in students

The two launch a first-of-its-kind Design Challenge in India, with a bootcamp to educate scholars on essentials of creativity and design thinking

CBSE to use advanced data analytics to ensure fairness in exams

All efforts are made to prevent the adoption of unfair means through monitoring by appointing external observers and flying squads, and use of CCTV, said Antriksh Johri, Director (IT), CBSE.

36,130 students complete admission process under DU first cut-off list

With 36,130 students completing their admission process under the first cut-off list, a little over half of the seats at Delhi University colleges have been filled

Schools are reopening. Should parents worry about Covid-19 outbreaks?

Research shows that children are not the main source of transmission of Covid-19 in the community, school reopening is unlikely to lead to a third wave

37% students in rural areas, 19% in urban not studying at all: Survey

Schools and other educational institutions across the country have been closed for over a year and a half since the onset of the pandemic

Postpone NEET exam, let students have fair chance, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi slammed Centre for being 'blind to student's distress' after SC refused to entertain a petition seeking appropriate directions orders authorities concerned for rescheduling NEET UG- 21

DU to resume practical classes for final year students from September 15

The Delhi University will be resuming practical lab sessions for final year undergraduate and postgraduate students from September 15.

Apple to Byju's, how tech is empowering teachers in India amid pandemic

Over the last year, as bedrooms and kitchens became classrooms, teachers and students around the world adjusted their lives to remote learning.

Commendable how teachers ensured education of students during Covid-19: PM

PM Modi on Sunday greeted the teaching fraternity on Teachers' Day, and said it was commendable how teachers have innovated and ensured the education journey of students continues in Covid times

Delhi schools reopening: 50% students per classroom, staggered lunch breaks

Mandatory thermal screening, staggered lunch breaks, alternate seating arrangement in classrooms and avoiding routine guest visits are among the guidelines announced by the DDMA

How online mindfulness training can help students thrive amid the pandemic

One year into the pandemic, students are showing signs of wear.

Covid conundrum: Students caught in a logjam in the run-up to Fall semester

With Canada, Australia extending restrictions, admission seekers are deferring their studies or looking elsewhere

11-yr-old Indian-American among brightest students in world: US university

Natasha Peri, an 11-year-old Indian-American girl has been judged as one of the brightest students in the world by a top US university for her exceptional performance in the SAT and ACT tests

HC seeks Delhi govt's reply on plea concerning mental health of students

The Delhi High Court Monday sought response from the Delhi government on a petition concerning mental health of students in schools and colleges. A bench of Justices D N Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice on the PIL by Devina Singh, a 17 year old student, for implementation of Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 in educational institutions. The court also sought response from the Institute Of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, New Delhi. Relying on the National Mental Health Survey of India 2015-16, Singh, who was represented by senior advocate Sonia Mathur, has contended that children and adolescents are vulnerable to mental disorders and the healthcare system does not prioritise mental health. Singh has claimed that stress, fear, depression, insomnia, disconnectedness and lack of self-confidence, are the issues widely prevalent among students but left unattended. There is no comprehensive assessment, evaluation, and diagnostics/ protocols/ standard operating procedures (SOP) ..

Will review experiences of states where schools are reopening: Delhi CM

The Delhi government will review the experience of other states where schools are reopening and then take a decision on schools in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday

Sticking to the straight and narrow

Book review of How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want To Be

Most students are likely to make it to US on time, say overseas consultants

As the US Mission to India opens July and August student visa appointments, students rush in to book dates from Monday

CoCreate Ventures, PES Varsity roll out fund to back startups at campuses

The fund, called PESU Venture Labs, provides up to $150,000 in funding and other services to help firms build products and test out unit economics