October 20, 2025By Staff Reporter Across the nation, a growing chorus of parents, educators, and students is sounding the alarm over the mounting burden of homework and school projects. Reports of 8th-grade students staying up until midnight to complete assignments have sparked a heated debate about the impact of excessive academic workloads on young learners. […]
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially released the dates for practical examinations, project assessments, and internal assessments for Classes 10 and 12 in winter-bound schools. This early schedule accommodates schools that close during the harsh winter months in January, ensuring smooth conduct of assessments before the closures. Exam Dates and Applicability According […]
In a development that underscores the delicate balance between institutional autonomy and constitutional rights, St. Rita’s Public School in Palluruthy, Kochi—a CBSE-affiliated institution run by the Latin Catholic Church—resumed classes today under heavy police protection following a two-day shutdown sparked by a dispute over a Muslim student’s hijab. The school’s management has categorically rejected allegations […]
October 15, 2025, New Delhi – Educational institutions across several states in India, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Bihar, have announced closures today in observance of Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti and to facilitate preparations for the upcoming festivals of Diwali and Chhath Puja. The closures reflect the cultural and religious significance of these […]
New Delhi, October 4, 2025 – To foster creativity and problem-solving skills among the nation’s youth, the Ministry of Education has officially launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025, a nationwide initiative that targets students from Classes 6 to 12. This collaborative effort with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog empowers young minds to […]
New Delhi, September 27, 2025 – In a landmark move to unify India’s diverse education landscape, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been empowered to grant nationwide equivalence to Class 10 and 12 certificates issued by various school boards. This decision, formalized through a recent government notification, promises to eliminate disparities […]
New Delhi, September 24, 2025 Delhi’s government has initiated Aadhaar enrolment camps targeting schoolchildren to streamline access to essential services. This program simplifies identity documentation for students and parents, advancing digital inclusion across the capital. First Camp Kicks Off in Janakpuri On Monday, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood launched the first camp at Sarvodaya Co-educational […]
Mumbai, September 23, 2025 – In a groundbreaking initiative to ignite scientific curiosity among young minds, the Maharashtra government has announced plans to send 51 top-performing school students annually on an educational tour to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the United States. Dubbed the ‘Chief Minister Vidyarthi Vigyan Vari’ scheme, this program […]
Shimla, September 23, 2025 – The Himachal Pradesh government actively affiliates 100 government senior secondary schools with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from the next academic session. This bold initiative seeks to raise academic standards, spark competition, and equip students for national and global opportunities. Initiative Overview: Strategic Statewide Expansion On September 20, […]
September 22, 2025 In a nation as linguistically diverse as India, where over 1,600 languages and dialects are spoken, the government’s language policy has long been a flashpoint for unity and regional identity. Recent clarifications from the Union Ministry of Education on the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s three-language formula have reignited debates, with southern […]