Forgetting the ABCD: When learning means Zoom classes sans play and friendship, how are parents, teachers & children coping?

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Yet all we heard through the pandemic was when high school students will write their exams or when college-goers will return to their campuses abroad. By Barkha Kumari Thirty-four-year-old researcher Anitha P had it all planned — she would finish her research by February this year, send her child to LKG by June, and start … Read more

Unacademy in talks to raise $150 million, led by SoftBank

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BENGALURU: Unacademy is finalising a deal to raise around $150 million led by SoftBank, sources in the know told ET, boosting the ed-tech startup’s pre-money valuation to $1.3 billion, second only to industry leader Byju’s. Unacademy last picked up $110 million from Facebook and PE firm General Atlantic in February, at a valuation of $510 … Read more

Byju’s acquires Mumbai-based edtech firm WhiteHat Jr

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BANGALORE/MUMBAI: Byju’s has announced that it has acquired Mumbai based ed-tech start-up, WhiteHat Jr. Sources peg the deal at $300 million. This integration is aimed to help Byju’s further expand its offerings in India. This acquisition will also accelerate Byju’s US expansion plans. This partnership is timely with the Government of India pushing skills such … Read more