A circular dated february 8 issued by the state government’s education ministry advising change of pre-primary to class IV school timings to 9 a.m onwards, has divided the educators and parents communities statewide. Expressing concern over the issue of children not getting adequate sleep because […]
Protesting forestry students: “right to feel wronged”
Over 700 students from three state government-run forestry colleges in Karnataka who — were on a month-long protest in their college campuses, congregated in Bengaluru to stage a protest between February 26-29. Their demand is the state government stipulates that only forestry sciences graduates will […]
The top-ranked Indian institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has introduced a controversial mandate (January 15) requiring PhD scholars to publish a paper every semester. This policy change has sparked a backlash from students. Over 300 scholars staged a demonstration on the IIT-M campus on January 17 protesting the […]
NAAC headquarters, Bengaluru: new binary accreditation system
Most sentient higher education leaders privately lament the glacial pace at which the mandates of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 are being implemented in collegiate and university education. The Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) — the overarching umbrella organisation mandated to preside over […]
Sited in the heart of Rajasthan overlooking the majestic Aravalli range is the verdant 35-acre coeducational Delhi World Public School, Ajmer (DWPS-A, estb 2018), ranked #1 in Ajmer and among the Top 5 co-ed schools in Rajasthan in the latest EW India School Rankings 2023-24.
Affiliated with the Delhi-based Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), […]
Must-read cover feature
As a regular reader of EducationWorld, I enjoyed reading Sridhar Rajagopalan’s insightful cover story ‘What’s wrong with India’s K-12 education and how to right it’ (EW February). I must commend the learned author for his diagnosis and prescription for righting the infirmities of India’s primary-secondary school system, especially of the deep-rooted problem […]
The midnight demolition of miner Wakeel Hassan’s home in Delhi by bulldozers of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has again highlighted the contempt and cruelty with which government and its agencies interact with bottom-of–pyramid citizens. Hassan attained national fame last November when he led a team of 12 self-trained ‘rat-hole’ miners (who venture down narrow […]
There was always a bad smell about the electoral bonds scheme (EBS) introduced by the ruling BJP government in the Union Budget 2017-18 as a Money Bill (exempt from approval by the Rajya Sabha). The unanimous judgement of a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court delivered on February 15, striking it down as unconstitutional is […]
The imminent completion of the second term of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-dominated NDA coalition government in New Delhi and the prospect of General Election 2024 scheduled for this summer have aroused a flood of comment relating to its track record in political, societal and economy management.
In general, the party under the charismatic leadership of […]
As India’s leading education advisor, LoEstro has had the unique vantage point to see the critical role women continue to play in the education sector. As an extension of that endeavour, we announce the Oustanding Women Leaders in Education List 2024 to celebrate and share stories of women in the sector […]
In today’s dynamic education landscape, Vasal Education has established itself as a beacon of innovation and excellence. Deeply rooted in a philosophy that transcends traditional teaching methods, it has risen beyond being a mere educational institution to become a legacy network brand. This preschool-K-12 education group […]
The Anubhav Programme, encompassing Making Informed Choices and IDEAS (Inspiring Dreams of Excellence, Achievement, and Service), is geared toward providing senior school students with a practical exposure to the ‘real world,’ intending to instill vital skills such as accountability and a robust work ethic. This holistic program orchestrates internships, workshops, thought-leader sessions, career counseling talks, […]
Introduction to Conscious Learning: In the fast-evolving education landscape there is a notable shift towards a holistic approach to nurturing of young minds. Education is not merely about knowledge delivery but also necessitates shaping students into well-balanced, resilient individuals attuned with their inner selves. Conscious learning is a new age […]
- Reshma Ravishanker In a second such incident in less than a month, students in Bengaluru were caught carrying e-cigarettes to school. This was observed .....Read More
Vidyashilp University recently hosted its premier event, India Rising: Aspiring Undergrads Summit 2024 at P. Dayananda Pai Auditorium in Yelahanka, Bengaluru. The event united leading .....Read More
