Architect Benny Kuriakose experiments with light and design to help autistic kids in Chennai

Architect Benny Kuriakose experiments with light and design to help autistic kids in Chennai

At the primary classroom in Sankalp – The Learning Centre & Special Needs School, in Kolappancheri, Chennai, the afternoon sunlight weaves in through one of the window grills, casting the most curious shadows. The window grill design contains the alphabet — ABCDs wrought in iron, that children trace their fingers across and read out loud. … Read more

Modi charisma key factor in BJP’s bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat

Modi charisma key factor in BJP’s bid to retain all 26 seats in Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The charisma of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the key factors most likely to influence voters in the ensuing Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat, according to political observers. Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat will be held in a single phase on May 7. Counting of votes will be held on June 4. Anti-incumbency, … Read more

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on shutting down of Maulana Azad Education Foundation

Delhi HC seeks Centre’s response on shutting down of Maulana Azad Education Foundation

A view of Delhi High Court, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma New Delhi The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response from the Central government on a plea challenging the decision of the Ministry of Minority Affairs which has approved the proposal of Central Waqf Council to close the Maulana Azad … Read more

Telangana Govt releases mega DSC notification for recruitment of 11,062 posts in Education dept

Telangana Govt releases mega DSC notification for recruitment of 11,062 posts in Education dept

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy releases the mega District Selection Committee (DSC) notification for filling up 11,062 posts in the Education department, on February 29, 2024. | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Telangana Government has released mega District Selection Committee (DSC) notification for filling up 11,062 posts in the Education department. Chief Minister A. Revanth … Read more

PM Modi stresses on need for education based on Indian values

PM Modi stresses on need for education based on Indian values

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File. | Photo Credit: ANI Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 11 said that an education system based on Indian values is the need of the hour. He was virtually addressing an event organised to mark the 200th birth anniversary of Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati at his birth place … Read more

VIT, Hindu Tamil Thisai organise ‘Naalaya Vingyani 2023’ in Vellore

VIT, Hindu Tamil Thisai organise ‘Naalaya Vingyani 2023’ in Vellore

VIT Founder-Chancellor G. Viswanathan with the winners of the ‘Naalaya Vingyani 2023’ at VIT on Thursday.   The State-level best team for ‘Naalaya Vingyani’ (Future Scientist) from the regional level for school students between Class VIII and XII from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry was held at VIT in Vellore on Thursday. According to a press release, Naalaya … Read more

How to Improve Yourself as a Teacher

How to Improve Yourself as a Teacher

Being an effective teacher requires continuously working to upgrade your skills and knowledge. Whether you are just starting out or have years of experience, there are always new techniques to learn and ways to enhance how you connect with students. Investing in self-improvement will make you a better educator and have an immense positive impact … Read more

UPI's increased transfer limit for hospitals will be applicable from January 10: NPCI

UPI's increased transfer limit for hospitals will be applicable from January 10: NPCI

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has asked its members to comply with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) decision to increase the UPI transaction limit to Rs 5 lakh for hospitals and educational services by January 10. The NPCI has instructed banks, payment service providers (PSPs), and UPI applications to increase transaction limits … Read more

SNIST to host Education Ministry’s Smart India Hackathon

SNIST to host Education Ministry’s Smart India Hackathon

Srinidhi Institute of Science and Technology (SNIST) will be the nodal centre in Telangana for the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023 (Software Edition) being organised by the Ministry of Education. This nationwide initiative by the Ministry’s Innovation Cell provides a platform for students to showcase their talents and innovative problem-solving skills by addressing … Read more

Australia’s new Migration Strategy won’t impact ECTA commitments for education visas: Sources

Australia’s new Migration Strategy won’t impact ECTA commitments for education visas: Sources

Image used for representation purpose only. Education visa-related commitments under the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement will not be affected by the new Migration Strategy of Australia announced on December 11, sources here have said. The affirmation came soon after Canberra announced the new policy for guiding the post-COVID waves of migration to Australia … Read more