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‘Kids of officers, labourers will sit on same desk,’ says Kejriwal about new ‘smart’ classrooms 

Delhi government Saturday inaugurated 12,430 new classrooms for 240 government schools across the capital. Kejriwal uses occasion to answer ‘terrorist’ jibe.

11 million girls might not return to school due to Covid-19. Education system needs a reset

We are turning back decades of progress toward gender equality & putting girls at risk for adolescent pregnancy, early and forced marriage and violence.

Identify drop-outs by April, offer teaching resources & financial aid: Modi govt tells schools

Central govt’s timebound roadmap also includes grouping of govt & private schools, checking reading fluency, using remedial teaching resources — all to make up for pandemic closure

Now, tuitions at Byju’s: Edtech giant launches in-person coaching for kids in classes 4-10

Offline classes in maths, sciences announced for school pupils through 500 centres across 200 cities. Only available combined with online classes in hybrid mode.

Delhi University opens doors for physical classes after nearly 2 years

Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station witnessed long queues as students arrived in North Campus. The current batch of 1st year and 2nd year students entered colleges for the first time.

‘Godse my ideal’ as topic for kids’ elocution — Gujarat official suspended, school caught in row

Kusum Vidhyalaya in Valsad has been mired in controversy since a talent hunt on its premises on 14 February included 'My ideal — Nathuram Godse’ as an elocution subject.

Education ministry approves ‘New India Literacy Programme’ for adult education for next 5 years

The objectives of the scheme is to impart not only foundational literacy and numeracy but also cover all other components which are necessary for a citizen, a senior MoE official said.

Classmates have grown taller, school looks better, say ecstatic students on return to classes

Schools in Delhi reopened for classes 9 to 12 on 7 February and for from nursery to class 8 from 14 February. Government schools have much higher attendance than private schools.

Make arts education mandatory till Class 10, rid it of ‘colonial mindset’, Parliament panel says

In report to Parliament, standing committee on education, women, children, youth and sports says art education should emphasise on Indian traditional and folk arts.

UGC says colleges, universities can reopen, hold classes & exams in offline or ‘blended’ mode

The order comes in view of improving pandemic situation in much of the country, and asks institutions to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour & govt protocols.

On Camera

Swraj Paul was the original NRI powerbroker. Helped Indira’s return, shaped India Inc

When he was asked why he was so loud in his criticisms of Indian industry when his purpose could be better served by a shrewder approach, he said, “Because I am a Punjabi, not a Marwari”.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India and France to jointly develop and manufacture 120 kN engine for homegrown AMCA

The new engine, set to be developed over the next 10 years, will power the second tranche of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. First set will be equipped with GE 414 engines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?