IIT placement season starts with a bang, students getting more jobs & higher pay packages
IIT-Roorkee says 11 students hired at pay packages of more than Rs 1 crore, the highest being an international firm’s offer of Rs 2.15 crore.
‘Error’ says CBSE as Class 12 paper asks ‘2002 anti-Muslim violence took place under which govt’
Question was part of the term 1 sociology board exam held Wednesday. CBSE has initiated an inquiry into the matter, and promised 'strict action against the responsible persons'.
History textbooks should include 4 Vedas, look at post-1947 events too — House panel tells govt
The Parliamentary panel report on reforms in school textbooks recommends studying educational methodologies adopted in universities like Nalanda, Vikramshila and Takshashila.
Entrance exam? Only 50% weight to Class 12 marks? DU could change UG admission rules in 2022
DU had last month constituted a panel to study admission data and see if there are any discrepancies in the admission process, and if they need to be corrected.
IIT Delhi beats UC Berkeley & University of Chicago in Times employability rankings, ranks 27th
The other institutes that made it to the top 100 are IISc, Bengaluru and IIT Bombay. IIT Delhi & Bombay also ranked among the top 150 in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
India’s mechanical engineering course set for IT makeover, to include 3D printing & drones
An AICTE-appointed committee is working on revising the mechanical engineering syllabus for all colleges barring centrally-funded institutes like IITs, IIITs and NITs.
Physical classes in Delhi’s schools and colleges to resume from 29 November
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said only CNG and electric vehicles, barring those engaged in essential services, will be allowed to enter Delhi from 27 November.
After 2-year ban, AICTE wants to know if it can allow new engineering colleges from next year
An expert committee had in 2019 advised AICTE to stop approving new engineering colleges and adding more seats, except in emerging areas like AI, machine learning and robotics.
Parents are increasingly anxious about sending children back to school, not only due to Covid
Post-pandemic parental anxiety is keeping a rising number of children away from physical classes, say teachers across cities. Experts urge return to schools.
Covid-driven or general trend? Need to study why more kids are taking pvt tuition, experts say
More than 70% of students are now enrolled in government schools, and nearly 40% take tuition. Experts consider if these trends are pandemic-driven or more long-term
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Putin’s visit is a defining moment for India-Russia ties. It’s a telling message to China
Russian president’s visit comes at a time when geopolitical friendships are in a state of flux. But Putin and Modi won’t loosen their very special embrace.
What’s the hype about 2+2 talks India’s holding with US, Japan, Australia & now Russia
After India-Russia 2+2 talks, there will be four countries with which India will have a similar format of dialogue involving the foreign as well as defence ministers from both sides.
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From buyer of military goods, India wants to become Russia’s ‘development & production’ partner
India & Russia are looking at signing a defence logistics exchange pact when President Putin comes calling, with a ceremonial handing over of S-400 Triumf air defence systems likely too.
Yes, UPA’s dead. But here’s what Mamata, PK are saying about Congress & why that’s right too
Even in its second successive annihilation by BJP, Congress retained a solid block of 20% votes. That’s why all of BJP’s victims want the Congress at the core of their challenge.