On July 29, 2026, Dilip Mahadu Gavit ran the fastest 100 meters of his career at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. He crossed the finish line in 10.71 seconds, setting a new Commonwealth Games record and becoming the first Indian male athlete to win a Commonwealth Games Para Athletics gold medal. The result is the latest…
How Mirabai Chanu’s unconventional upbringing shaped a three-time Commonwealth Games champion. (Arnie photo) Mirabai Chanu’s “education” is based on resilience, life lessons, and non-traditional learning environments rather than sitting in a traditional school classroom. While a rigorous training schedule left her with little time for a traditional desk-based education, her life story reflects a profound…
Bihar TRE 4 Teacher Recruitment: Awaiting BPSC notification, 32,388 vacancies proposed The Bihar Education Department has issued an application to the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) for the recruitment of 32,388 teachers in the fourth phase of the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE 4). Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the news in a social media…
Latest figures tabled in Parliament show that while girls’ enrollment in primary school has increased significantly, dropout rates in secondary education remain worrying. Although this figure drops to 8% in 2025-26, experts point to financial pressures, family responsibilities, social barriers and limited access to education as ongoing barriers to completing education. India has almost solved…
Ram Gopal Varma sparks controversy with tweets announcing the death of education (Image Credits IMDb) A film producer Ram Gopal Varma has started a new debate on the Internet with a series of tweets arguing that traditional education will be replaced by artificial intelligence. In a retrospective letter, the director said that degrees in medicine,…
FACTS behind Kangana Ranaut becoming education minister after Dharmendra Pradhan’s exit, here’s what we know. A post on TV claiming that the actor is a BJP MP Controversy Ranaut requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to appoint him as the education minister of India soon. These claims were made shortly after Dharmendra Pradhan stepped down, but…
Five student movements reshaped Indian politics, education and public policy. (Allianz International Photo) Student protests played a decisive role in shaping modern India. While many campus demonstrations remain local, some have reached far beyond the confines of the university, influencing governments, changing public policy, and leaving a lasting mark on the country’s politics and education.From…
John Leguizamo made waves on the internet for her appearance in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’. Promoting the film, the actor, best known for playing Sid the Sloth in the Ice Age franchise, revealed how portraying the beloved character over the past two decades has been both artistically and financially rewarding.Before the release of “Ice Age:…
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi The Ministry of Education has a new face. The day after President Droupadi Murmu accepted his resignation Dharmendra PradhanSenior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pralhad Joshi formally assumed office as the Union Education Minister on Sunday.His appointment comes as the Department of Education faces scrutiny over alleged irregularities in competitive exams…
Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as India’s new Union Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid the NEET-UG 2026 controversy. A five-time elected Member of Parliament from Karnataka, Joshi completed his education from Hubballi and received his BA from Shri Kadasiddheshwar College of Arts. He now heads the department at a critical stage of exam…
federal minister of education Dharmendra Pradhan He resigned from the Union Council of Ministers on Saturday amid ongoing protests over the alleged leak of National Eligibility and Undergraduate Entrance Test (NEET UG) question papers.In a letter to his “young friends”, Pradhan said he has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in view of…
NCERT CIET Recruitment 2026: Apply for Temporary Project Positions in Research and Digital Education The Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), a constituent unit of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), has invited applications for various contractual posts approved by the PAB for the period 2026-27. This recruitment campaign is open to…
Shahid Kapoor supported student protests, asking what happens when young people lose faith in education. He wrote that students, who spent years answering exams, must now ask questions about their future. He joins Kareena, Alia and others who are supporting the CJP-led group against the NEET 2026 paper leak and examination malpractices, demanding changes and…
Security personnel stop a protester near Jantar Mantar during a protest march, in New Delhi. NEW DELHI: India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Thursday called for an education system that “inspires confidence” as protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam continue across the country, with several students dying of suicide.Without commenting…
‘We would have listened to one child’s cry’: Kamal Haasan opposes NEET protests; they want education to change Politician Kamal Haasan has extended his support to students protesting in Delhi-NCR over the NEET paper leak and the alleged suicide of students linked to the controversy. The ‘Indian’ actor shared a powerful message on X (formerly…
R Madhavan faced protests for his silence during the protest led by the CJP demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak. They eventually shared a post advocating for change and urging strong action, but netizens criticized it as a “safe game.” The show, which is going on from June…
Cockroach Janta Party ousts spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya Cockroach Dinner (CJPVijeta Dahiya was sacked as spokesman on Tuesday, days after he was shown absenting himself from a protest march during a police operation against agitators and later emerged of a video of him eating a burger while responding to backlash. As the controversy unfolded online, attention…
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of Cockroach Jantar Party New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar has once again become a place of meditation. A day after police used tear gas and batons against thousands of marchers heading to Parliament, hundreds of CJP supporters remain stationed there, refusing to leave until the education minister Dharmendra Pradhan Resign. Delhi police said…
Ancient Indian science can strengthen modern education and sustainable development: Prof. Saroj Sharma Drawing on the scientific and technological legacy of ancient India, Prof. Saroj Sharma discusses how integrating traditional knowledge systems with modern education can promote holistic learning, sustainable development, ethical values, and scientific innovation for future generations.Ancient India is one of the civilizations…
Shekhar Suman has spoken out in support of Sonam Wangchuk, who was hospitalized after a 20-day hunger strike demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling her “really alive” amid government silence. Suman had also criticized the government. Cockroach Janata Party’s Abhijit Dipke also launched a hunger strike in collaboration with Wangchuk. Shekhar Suman…
Pawan Kumar Chandana Profile: Indian Institute of Technology graduate, former ISRO scientist and CEO of Skyroot Aerospace India marked a milestone in its private space sector as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched the country’s first privately built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota. Named ‘Mission Agaman’, the mission will deliver…
Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi on July 18, 2026, after entering the 21st day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar. Delhi Police said the move was taken based on medical advice and directions from the Delhi High Court after concerns were raised about his health. His…
Bala Devi Chandrashekar brings the essence of Pandharpur Wari to life at FUEL Education’s ‘Mauli’ event PUNE: The people of Pune indulge themselves in devotion to Lord Panduranga through mesmerizing performances of Bharatanatyam that incorporate subtle facial expressions, intricate hand gestures, rhythmic footwork and classical music accompaniment. FUEL Education organized a celebration of ‘Mauli –…
Chief Minister: Reshape the education ecosystem along the lines of ‘redesign, reimagine and reinvest’ Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the government aims to make the state a world-class knowledge economy hub. To achieve this, the state’s education ecosystem is being reshaped along the lines of “redesign, reimagine and reinvest.” Under this vision,…
IIT Madras and Ministry of Education conduct national seminar to enhance student well-being in higher education New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) organized a two-day regional workshop on ‘Celebrating Ideas: From Academic Excellence to Sustainable Health’ on July 12-13, 2026, bringing together over 200 faculty and student support professionals from higher…
Rahul Vishwanath Karad calls for academic model that integrates Wakali tradition with higher education PUNE: MIT World Peace University (MIT WPU) Executive Chancellor Dr. Rahul Vishwanath Karad has said that the government should develop a new academic model to integrate Warkari tradition in higher education. He said educationists should make a concerted effort to explore…
The Center and the Bar Council of India have proposed a ten-year action plan to promote legal education in Hindi and other Indian languages. The initiative aims to enhance multilingual legal learning, improve access to justice, leverage artificial intelligence-based tools, and prepare future legal professionals through a phased bilingual education framework. The Bar Council of…
Bala Devi Chandrashekar’s ‘Mauli – A Timeless Tradition’ integrates classical dance with Pune’s corporate social responsibility endeavors PUNE: FUEL (Friends Federation for Vibrant Living) educational institution will present ‘Mauli – An Eternal Tradition’, a work of Bharatanatyam inspired by the spiritual essence of Pandharpur Wari, at the MES auditorium in Kothrud on July 12. The…
Justin Bieber will bring his star-studded World Cup to the Super Bowl halftime show, joining the headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced on Wednesday. Justin Bieber joins the FIFA World Cup halftime show FIFA’s executive director shared the news in a tweet that reads, “Justin Bieber to headline FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show…
India has announced plans to establish IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia, expanding the global reach of its premier management institution. The initiative, announced during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is part of a wider technology, innovation and space cooperation agreement and is expected to strengthen academic collaboration while benefiting students in Indonesia and…