DNA: Rahul Gandhi promises to spend 6% of GDP on education
Congress president Rahul Gandhi has said that if voted to power, his government will allocate 6 per cent of the total gross domestic product (GDP) on education. Gandhi was speaking at a public meeting on Sunday in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Apr 02, 2019, 23:22 PM IST
Boys outshine girls when it comes to Maths, says ASER 2018
In a major achievement, the number of children in the 6 to 14 age group who are not enrolled in school fell below 3% and stood at 2.8% for the first time in 2018.
Jan 15, 2019, 12:34 PM IST
Goverment schools' quality, dependence on private players degrade Indian education system: Manish Sisodia
Delhi's Education Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday spoke about the biggest challenge for the Indian education system.
Oct 03, 2018, 21:41 PM IST
Government focusing on education, says PM Narendra Modi; announces RISE programme
The PM reiterated that the purpose of education is to make the balanced development of a person and that is not possible without innovation.
Sep 29, 2018, 12:23 PM IST
Chandigarh bans private coaching classes during school hours
"It has also come to the notice that the teachers of several government schools and private schools are hand in glove," Joshi pointed out.
Madras HC says no homework for class 1, 2 CBSE students; pulls up govt over heavy schoolbags
The Madras High Court further directed the CBSE to issue directions to schools across the country to stop use of non-prescribed books.
May 30, 2018, 09:59 AM IST
Know which institutes for technical education are genuine through this government app. Check how.
The AICTE services that are on Umang include list of AICTE approved institutes/Colleges, course details of AICTE approved institues/Colleges along with their faculty details.
Apr 28, 2018, 12:04 PM IST
60 educational institutions get full autonomy: Is your college on the list?
The institutions that would be given autonomy include five central universities, 21 state universities, 24 deemed universities, two private universities and eight autonomous colleges.
Mar 21, 2018, 07:40 AM IST
Lessons in Jharkhand school: C for Chor, Chacha Nehru was PM of chors
Calling Nehru a PM of thieves is not the kind of lessons India would want to give its young children. Yet, that is exactly the state of lessons being given out in a government school in Jharkhand.
Mar 08, 2018, 11:14 AM IST
Government unveils 24 hour toll-free helpline to provide information on education
Tamil Nadu Government today said a 24-hour helpline has been set up for the first time in the country that would provide information on education and offer guidance to students.
Mar 01, 2018, 17:04 PM IST
Budget 2018 - Modi govt's big bet in education: Rs 1 lakh cr for infrastructure, 24 new medical colleges, Ekalavya schools
'Education for all' - Modi government's new mantra
Feb 01, 2018, 11:55 AM IST
Autonomy for IIMs a great step, but there's a long way ahead to being world-class
The government must be lauded for giving the IIMs more autonomy, but its responsibility doesn't end there.
Jan 02, 2018, 18:19 PM IST
Manish Sisodia challenges BJP, Congress-ruled states to compete in education sector
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday challenged all BJP and Congress-led state governments to compete with the AAP government in the education sector.
Nov 29, 2017, 21:17 PM IST
OCD linked to educational underachievement, says study
Less schooling can translate into fewer job opportunities and lower pay over a lifetime.
Nov 28, 2017, 16:59 PM IST
Education gave me a wider world vision: Adnan Sami
Adnan, who feels education is the greatest gift elders can offer to children, will perform in Mumbai for an open audience after 18 years.
Nov 23, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
Pakistan debates how to fill gaps in education
Two young boys kneel over small white tables, intently studying the Koran at a madrassa in Pakistan.
Nov 07, 2017, 07:29 AM IST
SC lashes out at UGC over commercialisation of education, restrains deemed varsities from offering distance courses
"Commercialisation of education seriously affects the credibility of standards in education, eroding power and essence of knowledge and seriously affecting excellence and merit," the SC observed.
Nov 04, 2017, 09:59 AM IST
Private schools can't be the answer to the nation's needs: Sonam Wangchuk
"The nation needs masses and government schools are like oceans while private schools are like ponds," Wangchuk, whose education reforms in government schools has been hailed globally, told a CII event here.
Sep 09, 2017, 22:31 PM IST
NEET issue; lawyers demand that education be shifted to state list
The lawyers demanded that both the Centre and State governments take steps to remove education from concurrent list and bring it under the state subject.
Sep 07, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Bihar fertility rate reduced by boosting education among girls: Nitish Kumar
Kumar, who was speaking at Teachers Day function here, said it has been found in studies in the country that if the wife is a matriculate than the fertility rate will be 2 and this has been the situation in Bihar.
Sep 05, 2017, 20:42 PM IST
