For those of us raised in the ’80s, ’90s, or early 2000s, the journey into adolescence wasn’t marked by grand ceremonies. Instead, it arrived subtly, perhaps during a regular school day, when a teacher announced: “Starting tomorrow, you may begin writing with pens. “This wasn’t merely a change in stationery; it signified a rite of passage….
According to the latest findings from UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Team, the worldwide number of children and youth not attending school has reached an estimated 272 million. This figure marks an increase of over 21 million compared to previous assessments. The report further indicates that by 2025, nations are projected to fall short of…
The Urban Development Department of Uttar Pradesh has embarked on a significant initiative to enhance and digitize education in the state’s urban government schools. As part of this endeavor, over 2,700 smart classrooms are being developed at an estimated cost of ₹324.56 crore. This project aims to provide students, especially those from economically weaker sections,…
Founded in 1871 as the Ahmedabad Medical School, it began with just 14 students working as hospital assistants under the Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad. In 1879, a generous donation of ₹20,000 from Sir Byramjee Jeejeebhoy led to its renaming as B.J. Medical School.The institution steadily advanced its credentials, affiliating in 1917 with the College of Physicians and…
The Andhra Pradesh government has launched the ‘Talliki Vandanam’ scheme, offering ₹15,000 annually to every school-going child in eligible households. This initiative, part of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s ‘Super Six’ welfare promises’, aims to empower mothers and improve access to education across the state. Under the scheme, over 67 lakh students and 43 lakh…
Delhi University has officially removed Manusmriti from its Sanskrit syllabus following criticism over its inclusion in a course on Dharmashastra. Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh confirmed that the text will not be taught in any form across the university. The book was recently recommended in a four-credit course titled “Dharmashastra Studies” under the Department of Sanskrit. The…
