5+ hour, 13+ min ago (608+ words) Last month, the federal government released the results of a rapid review into bullying. Among the recommendations, it encouraged schools to mobilise students to be'upstanders. Releasing the review, Education Minister Jason Clare described upstanders as'people who are prepared to stand up, not walk past the problem. On the face of it, this makes sense " if students stand up for their peers and call out bullying, perpetrators may stop and victims will be better off, right? But international peer-reviewed research does not support this. In fact, research suggests that actively encouraging students to be upstanders to bullying may even be counterproductive. For example, if a student is ridiculing a peer about their appearance, other students who notice this behaviour might step in and tell them to stop. Many programs promoted to Australian schools focus strongly on mobilising bystanders. But most have…...

13+ hour, 7+ min ago (318+ words) A senior official said the 15-day, multi-state Territorial Army recruitment rally conducted by 113 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) - Rajput - concluded on Saturday, culminating in one of the most meticulously planned, flawlessly executed and widely attended military recruitment initiatives witnessed in the Northeast in recent years. He said the vast turnout, including youth from remote, high-altitude and previously sensitive regions, reflected not only strong national aspiration but also the prevailing atmosphere of stability and assured movement across the region. This landmark rally stood out for the professional excellence and operational finesse displayed by 113 Territorial Army Rajput, whose comprehensive planning, disciplined supervision and uncompromising commitment to fairness, transparency and merit shaped every day of the event. According to the official, the unit's ability to seamlessly manage thousands of candidates across multiple testing stations over two consecutive weeks in a Counter-Insurgency (CI) environment speaks to…...

17+ hour, 11+ min ago (253+ words) Addressing the 20th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, Haryana, the Vice President highlighted India's rapid strides toward becoming a Vishwa Guru by shedding the remnants of the Macaulay-era colonial mindset. He said that the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 -- deeply rooted in India's culture, heritage, and ethos -- has set the nation on a transformative path. The Vice President emphasised that technology must represent "progress with purpose" and encouraged students to focus on research and innovation that empower rural India, bridge the urban'rural divide, and support MSMEs. Radhakrishnan stressed that technology has become a powerful enabler reshaping industries and redefining the way society functions. He urged students to innovate responsibly, stating that "the true purpose of technology is not progress alone, but progress with purpose". Encouraging students to delve deeper into research, innovation, and India-specific problem-solving, he said…...

18+ hour, 49+ min ago (83+ words) Russian Introduced as Compulsory Subject in N. Korea Schools. North Korea has mandated Russian language instruction in schools as ties between Pyongyang and Moscow intensify to unprecedented levels.Alexander Kozlov, Russia's minister of natural reso Russian Introduced as Compulsory Subject in N. Korea Schools Canary Capital Launches Spot XRP ETF (XRPC), Delivering Simplified Access To A Foundational Blockchain Asset Russian Introduced as Compulsory Subject in N. Korea Schools Canary Capital Launches Spot XRP ETF (XRPC), Delivering Simplified Access To A Foundational Blockchain Asset...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (204+ words) Doha: In a landmark moment for the Syrian engineering community abroad, the Syrian Engineers Association in Qatar has been officially accredited by the Central Syndicate of Syrian Engineers in Damascus. The recognition was celebrated at a formal ceremony in Doha, marking the first-ever accreditation of a Syrian engineering body in the diaspora. The event was hosted by the Syrian Engineers Association in Qatar and attended by senior officials, including H E Dr. Bilal Turkieh, Charge" d'Affaires of the Syrian Embassy in Qatar, H E Eng. Malek Haj Ali, President of the Syrian Engineers Syndicate, Eng. Rasin Ismat, Secretary of the Central Syndicate, Members of the Syrian Community Founding President Eng. Naji Al-Ali delivered an emotional address reflecting on the Association's early days. He described the accreditation as a'badge of honor" that rewards years of determination and belief in the Association's…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (604+ words) Statement By H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor Of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, On The Occasion Of Commemoration Day 2025. November 29, 2025: On Commemoration Day, we stand in pride and reverence before the sacrifices of the UAE's brave heroes, who gave their lives in defense of their nation's dign Statement By H.E. Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor Of Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University, On The Occasion Of Commemoration Day 2025 November 29, 2025: On Commemoration Day, we stand in pride and reverence before the sacrifices of the UAE's brave heroes, who gave their lives in defense of their nation's dignity and sovereignty, etching their names in the pages of glory and honor. Our martyrs embodied the highest meanings of loyalty, devotion, and belonging, proving that true love for one's country is measured not in words, but in action, service, and selfless sacrifice. Commemoration Day is not…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (62+ words) AAFT Scholarship Presented To The Country Of Benin. Noida, November 2025: Marwah Studios, the international hub of media education and cultural exchange, had the honour of welcoming H.E. Erick Jean Marie Zinsou, Ambassador of the Republic of Benin to AAFT Scholarship Presented To The Country Of Benin Coinbase Ventures-Backed Supra Offers $1M Bounty To Beat Its Parallel EVM Execution Engine...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago (268+ words) Accordingly, in September this year, WBSSC conducted written examinations separately for fresh recruitment for secondary and higher secondary teachers, and recently, the results of both the written examinations were declared. However, after lists of candidates qualifying for the interview in case of higher secondary teachers' recruitment were published, a petition was filed at the Calcutta High Court's single-judge bench of Justice Amrita Sinha, alleging that some "tainted" teachers from the 2016 panel have qualified for the interview. He alleged that this was in clear violation of the apex court order in April this year barring "tainted" teachers from participating in the fresh recruitment process. The matter came up for hearing at Justice Sinha's bench on Friday in the second half, and during the hearing, Justice Sinha questioned the basis on which WBSSC determined the "untainted" but job-losing teachers from the commission's…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago (76+ words) Education Min. Congratulates Kuwait's Hamdan Award Winners.) By Muneera Al-Rabeeah KUWAIT, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Education on Friday congratulated two Kuwaiti winners of the Hamdan bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Academic Performance after Education Min. Congratulates Kuwait's Hamdan Award Winners Checkmarx Adds Credshields As Web3 Security Partner As Financial Institutions Scale Blockchain Adoption Education Min. Congratulates Kuwait's Hamdan Award Winners Checkmarx Adds Credshields As Web3 Security Partner As Financial Institutions Scale Blockchain Adoption...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago (92+ words) Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation And ALECSO Announce Winners Of Hamdanalecso Award For Distinguished Educational Research And Hamdanalecso Award For Digital Innovations In Education. Dubai, UAE,November 2025: Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences, in collaboration with the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECS Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation And ALECSO Announce Winners Of Hamdanalecso Award For Distinguished Educational Research And Hamdanalecso Award For Digital Innovations In Education Canary Capital Launches Spot XRP ETF (XRPC), Delivering Simplified Access To A Foundational Blockchain Asset...