Critics of the move argued that the policy unjustly focused on students who merely wished to take part in regular high school activities. President Donald Trump will issue an executive action prohibiting transgender female athletes from competing in women’s sports, igniting a legal and political conflict over a matter that has become contentious in the
The latest Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)-2024 reveals that while primary class students have poor learning outcomes, they perform fairly well in arithmetic. The learning outcomes and arithmetic proficiency of school children in primary and upper primary classes of government schools across Kashmir have exhibited variable trends. As per the findings of the latest
On February 12, the CBSE will conduct a workshop focused on promoting students’ mental health and well-being. It will offer practical strategies to principals, counsellors, and wellness teachers for recognizing and supporting students who are facing mental health challenges. The Central Board of Secondary Education will hold a workshop aimed at enhancing student mental health
The university will foster research and development in AI and its related domains, serving as a center of excellence that promotes collaboration among industry, academia, and government. Maharashtra plans to set up India’s first artificial intelligence (AI) university and a task force has been formed to plan and execute the project, state IT Minister Ashish
A genome database has been initiated by IIT Madras, with the objective of aiding cancer research in India. The new resource is anticipated to facilitate access to vital data and advance cancer research. Cancer is among the most lethal health issues worldwide. A recent report from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) indicated that
The CEO of Perplexity AI, Aravind Srinivas, has revealed a two-week event during which IITs can obtain Pro access for their entire campus. Srinivas will visit the IIT with the most users later this year. The founder and CEO of Perplexity AI, Aravind Srinivas, who is also an alumnus of IIT Madras, has declared a
With the evolution of cyber threats, cloud and AI environments have become primary targets for attacks. It is now essential for survival to strengthen security, rather than just an option. The advancement of cloud computing and AI technologies drives worldwide tech development, but also leads to rising cybersecurity issues. As these technologies become more embedded
To enhance learning and increase job prospects for the youth of India, the Union Budget 2025 proposed the introduction of broadband in schools, AI in education, new skilling centres, and an expansion of medical and IIT seats. During her presentation of the Union Budget 2025 today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled important initiatives designed to
A directive from the Trump administration aims to halt federal grants and loans, posing a threat to funding for higher education, particularly scientific research. Although a federal judge imposed a temporary blockade on the freeze, some schools had begun preparations already. The University of Chicago advised faculty members to be cautious regarding the purchase of
Ambani, while addressing the students of Pandit Deendayal Energy University, emphasized the importance of critical thinking to achieve success. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani shared some life lessons with students of Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) at their convocation and outlined five guiding principles that have helped him. Mukesh Ambani, the Founder-President of Pandit Deendayal
