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‘Nothing stopped, except education’ — news of DU colleges reopening brings joy, anxiety too

Delhi University has said it will tentatively reopen colleges for final-year science students for laboratory work in February.

Delhi University is now looking to open overseas campus in Dubai, Singapore or Mauritius

Acting V-C Joshi says DU got more international students in 2020 despite pandemic, and now wants to ‘make the most of’ new National Education Policy.

JNU VC to continue in office till successor is appointed, education ministry says

M. Jagadesh Kumar's 5-year term as JNU Vice Chancellor comes to an end on 26 January. However, the process to appoint a new VC is yet to be completed.

4-year undergraduate programme could return to DU in 2021-22 session

A committee set up to implement the National Education Policy at DU is 'actively discussing' reintroduction of FYUP from academic year 2021-22.

‘Hybrid teaching’ to the rescue as colleges look for smooth run in 2021-22 session

India has initiated Covid vaccination, but experts suggest those who don’t qualify in 4 priority groups identified may have to wait until 2022 to get the shot. Colleges have taken note.

CBSE ‘improvement exam’ for Class 10, 12 board students a permanent feature from this year

As part of new National Education Policy 2020, the education ministry is bringing a series of reforms, including two difficulty levels of question papers for English & Sanskrit.

Delhi schools reopen after 10-month hiatus, but receive lukewarm response from students

Most schools across Delhi saw a student turnout of below 50 per cent despite intense preparations by administrations and the government.

JNU to allow entry of 4th year PhD, MSc, MCA students in 5th, 6th phase of reopening

4th year PhD science students who need access to laboratories are allowed to enter JNU campus from Friday, while for MSc & MCA, the date will be 1 February.

Technical colleges likely to see two-three month delay in 2021-22 academic session

States like Maharashtra haven’t been able to finish their admission counselling for 2020-21 so far. As a result, AICTE expects a delay in the next session.

Delhi schools allowed to open for Class 10, 12 from 18 Jan, students to get parents’ nod

The order has been given to conduct activities related to pre-board preparations and practical work. However, physical attendance is not compulsory.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.