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How govt portal Diksha with ‘3 cr hits/day’ has become key tool for teachers during Covid

Diksha offers textbooks for students, and training modules for teachers on subjects that go beyond the curriculum, such as mental well-being.

Can’t go back to classroom-only teaching, ‘blended learning’ is the future, say experts

In ThePrint's 'Safe & Sound' series, experts discuss how Covid has changed education, and the future of learning.

CBSE affiliation system process to be completely digital with minimum human intervention

The new system, which will come into effect from 1 March, has been restructured as per various recommendations for systemic reforms laid down in the new National Education Policy.

How AR, VR and AI technology is making education more accessible post-Covid

Educational technology, or edtech, entered public consciousness as Covid-19 moved learners out of the classroom and into the virtual world of remote education.

‘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.

On Camera

Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination underlines Israel’s military supremacy. Will it win peace?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of being drawn into another attritional war with Hezbollah. His commanders they are unlikely to win.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?