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MBA Students Stranded in Dubai Amidst West Asia Conflict | Education
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (260+ words) Eighty-four MBA students from Indira School of Business Studies were stranded in Dubai due to airspace closures resulting from the West Asia conflict. They were on a study tour and have been moved to safety in a hotel, with efforts…...
Drama Behind the Conclave: The Election of Pope Leo XIV | Education
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (337+ words) The recent election of Pope Leo XIV was marked by an unexpected twist when a cardinal accidentally carried a cellphone into the highly secretive conclave. This incident, considered a major security breach, interrupted the voting process inside the Vatican's Sistine…...
Controversy Surrounds Resignation of Indian Professor at Wits University | Entertainment
16+ hour, 18+ min ago (311+ words) Professor Srila Roy an Indian academic resigned as the head of the Sociology Department at the University of the Witwatersrand Wits amidst accusations of racism stemming from her social media activity A tweet posted by Roy about South Africans work…...
DoSEL and Odisha Co-Host National Workshop on UDISE+ to Strengthen Data-Driven Educational Governance | Education
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (485+ words) He highlighted the need to widen the scope of UDISE+ to track student learning outcomes and monitor dropout cases through APAAR ID integration. He urged States and districts to analyse the root causes of student dropouts from the school ecosystem…...
Hebrew University Shuts Down Amid Joint Strikes | Education
18+ hour, 40+ min ago (260+ words) Hebrew University Shuts Down Amid Joint Strikes'Devdiscourse Hebrew University Shuts Down Amid Joint Strikes The Hebrew University of Jerusalem halted all academic activities for a week due to heightened tensions following joint strikes by Israel and the US on Iran....
Delhi HC Delays School Fee Committees Amid Legal Challenge | Education
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (306+ words) The Delhi High Court has postponed the establishment of School-Level Fee Regulation Committees for private schools, amid petitions challenging a government mandate. Schools can continue charging last year's fees until new fees are set. The decision is pending a detailed…...
IIM Mumbai's Stellar Placements Reflect Booming Demand for Management Graduates | Education
21+ hour ago (245+ words) The Indian Institute of Management Mumbai's 2024-2026 batch placements showcased strong outcomes, with the highest salary offer at Rs 71.4 lakh. Key sectors like BFSI, Consulting, and FMCG highlighted growing demand for managerial talent. Graduates assumed diverse roles, reflecting broad industry participation…...
Court Decision Offers Parental Relief in Delhi School Fee Dispute | Education
23+ hour, 9+ min ago (301+ words) Delhi High Court's decision halts the establishment of school-level fee-regulation committees, providing interim relief to parents and maintaining 2025-2026 fees. Education Minister Ashish Sood affirms strict enforcement and potential actions against exorbitant fees, highlighting an alleged nexus delaying fee regulation reforms....
NITKonnect'26: Bridging Alumni Excellence and Global Innovation
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (1272+ words) Over 1200 alumni from NITK Surathkal convened at the NITKonnect'26 summit, demonstrating their leadership in global companies, startups, and investment communities. This hallmark event, hosted by the Institute's Alumni Association, featured key industry leaders, an 'Inspiring Founders' Panel,' and innovative discussions…...
'Khed Pitara': Punjab's Innovative Play-Based Learning Initiative
1+ day, 18+ min ago (1188+ words) Devdiscourse News Desk| Chandigarh | India The Punjab government is rolling out 'Khed Pitara', an innovative play-based learning kit, across public primary schools to ensure a vivid learning experience for young students. An official statement on Saturday highlighted the kit as…...