49+ min ago (283+ words) The decision was taken on Sunday following a spate of physical punishment complaints across the state and the recent death of a student in Vasai after an alleged assault by a teacher | Mumbai news Mumbai: In a first, the state school education department will be conducting a special training session for teachers on how to discipline school children positively and in harmless ways, following a spate of physical punishment complaints across the state and the recent death of a student in Vasai after an alleged assault by a teacher.According to the department, the initiative aims to provide a safe space for students" mental health and well-being, ensure a safer school environment and improve teacher'student relationships All education councils at the district, taluka and central levels have been directed to conduct a 45-minute training session on positive discipline in the…...

1+ hour, 47+ min ago (212+ words) The nodal teachers under the National education Policy (NEP) are set to undergo a three-day training programme starting December 3 with participation of nearly thousand teachers from government schools across Delhi. These teachers act as a bridge between the Delhi State Council of Educational Research and Training and their respective schools. "The NEP nodal teachers will perform multiple roles, including act as a facilitator of the policy at school level, bridge between vision and practice, and mentor to peers guiding classroom transformation," the draft training module for the nodal teachers, also seen by HT, stated. The NEP implementation manual includes five pillars in the process: NEP student, NEP teacher, NEP parent, NEP classroom and NEP school. "The lessons must be taught through various activities. So, it's not just the students who need to be creative but even the teachers will be…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago (526+ words) The University of Oklahoma has issued a statement amid a row over a student who got a zero in a psychology paper on gender after citing the Bible. Samantha Fulnecky, had to write a 650-word essay for her psychology course, reacting to an article on how people are perceived based on societal gender expectations. Citing the Bible, she argued that traditional gender roles shouldn't be considered as stereotypes. Failing the student, instructor Mel Curth wrote "To call an entire group of people 'demonic' is highly offensive, especially a minoritized population," on the online grading platform. Fulnecky found support from the Oklahoma chapter of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA, who shared what she'd been through. "We at Turning Point OU stand with Samantha. We should not be letting mentally ill professors around students," TPUSA Oklahoma wrote on X. "Clearly this professor lacks…...

6+ hour, 6+ min ago (242+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and others during the inauguration of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0, at Namo Ghat in Varanasi on December 17, 2023 (File) Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be the chief guest, and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath a special guest, for the first phase of the fourth edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 4.0), beginning from December 2 to December 15 Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi and Union Territory Puducherry lieutenant governor K Kailasanathan have also been invited as guests of honour.Addressing a press conference, Govind Jaiswal, joint secretary (technical education and literacy), department of higher education, ministry of education, said all preparations for this year's Kashi-Tamil Sangamam have been completed A review meeting was also held with department officials and organising team members to discuss preparations, logistics, program structure, and security arrangements…...

11+ hour, 51+ min ago (408+ words) NTT DATA aims to reskill all its employees in India to become AI-native developers, leveraging the country's vast engineering talent pool to scale Gen AI capabilities globally, a company spokesperson has said. It also intends to tailor its services to meet the country's unique requirements for cost sensitivity and data sovereignty/confidentiality, according to another company spokesperson. The global IT services company, which offshores engineering resources from India, currently employs over 40,000 individuals in the country. The reskilling programme will focus on boosting productivity to support global projects. NTT DATA hosts a lot of Indian talent at its research and development centres located at its headquarters in Japan and in Silicon Valley, California, US. When asked if the company plans to set up an R&D centre in India in the future, Sean Lawrence, NTT vice president and head of telco's…...

12+ hour, 47+ min ago (460+ words) These two moments capture the crossroads we stand at: a world where creativity and computation are inseparable, and where the role of the human creator is being rapidly redefined. For decades, creative education has focused on the craft of mastering tools, perfecting technique, and expressing individuality. But in the age of generative AI, where anyone can produce thousands of designs or images with a single prompt, discernment becomes the new superpower. We need AI curators, individuals capable of auditing, contextualising, and governing AI-generated work so that its cultural, ethical, and creative integrity remain intact. This is not just an artistic concern. It's a societal one. When fashion campaigns, advertisements, or films use AI to alter faces, bodies, or voices, the question isn't only about aesthetics, it's about authenticity, consent, and provenance. Who decides what is "real" in a world of…...

13+ hour, 5+ min ago (198+ words) Just like the other slots, the exam featured 68 questions to be solved within 120 minutes, with equal sectional time limits for VARC, DILR, and QA. The VARC section in Slot 2 consisted of 24 questions, to be attempted in 40 minutes. Students described the section as moderate, noting that it felt similar to the VARC level seen in CAT 2022. Student feedback: Passages required careful reading, but most questions were manageable. With 22 questions, the DILR section continued to challenge candidates. Many found it comparable to CAT 2023, with sets that required thoughtful selection and time management. Feedback: Logical tightness and slightly lengthier sets made this section demanding. QA also had 22 questions, including 8 non-MCQ (TITA) questions. Students placed the difficulty level closer to CAT 2023, noting that arithmetic and number-based questions dominated the section. 90 percentile estimate: 67 correct answers 99 percentile estimate: 1011 correct answers Overall, CAT 2025 Slot 2 maintained a moderate…...

14+ hour, 20+ min ago (301+ words) The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2025, conducted by IIM Kozhikode, began today, November 30, with the first slot concluding at 10:30 am. The national-level entrance exam is being held across three slots throughout the day. According to Gautam Puri, Co-Founder and MD of Career Launcher, who analysed the paper based on early student reactions, CAT 2025 Slot 1 was manageable but slightly more difficult compared to CAT 2024 Slot 1. The exam followed the familiar pattern with 68 questions to be attempted in 120 minutes, divided into three timed sections: VARC (Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension): 40 minutes DILR (Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning): 40 minutes QA (Quantitative Ability): 40 minutes Puri noted that while the pattern remained unchanged, the overall paper felt trickier than last year. VARC section was not difficult, and the verbal ability questions were particularly easy. Although the reading comprehension passages were dense, questions revolved around central ideas, making the…...

17+ hour, 39+ min ago (356+ words) Agartala, To enhance skill development of youth with emerging industry demands, the Tripura government has signed two MoUs with IIT Delhi and Tata IIS, an official said on Sunday. These partnerships aim to train a total of 1,000 candidates in cutting-edge job roles aligned with emerging industry demands, thereby boosting local employment and reducing outmigration. "The first MoU, signed with IIT Delhi, will train 500 candidates in five futuristic job roles'Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things , Blockchain, and 5G technologies. These programmes will be implemented in collaboration with NIELIT Agartala, Tripura Institute of Technology , and other government institutions in the state," Director of Skill Development, Pradeep K told PTI. He said funding will be jointly provided through PMKVY 4.0 and the state-supported MMDUP scheme. Ashutosh Dutt Sharma, CEO of IHFC , IIT Delhi's Technology Innovation Hub, was present during the signing of the MoU…...

19+ hour, 47+ min ago (445+ words) Jaipur: Hours after ordering Rajasthan schools to observe the day of the Babri Masjid demolition as Shaurya Diwas, the education department on Sunday morning suspended its order. "The day when Babri Masjid was demolished (December 6) will be celebrated as Shaurya Diwas across all government and private schools. The students, on this day, will participate in various cultural events that will enrich their sense of patriotism and nationalism," the Secondary School Education Directorate (Bikaner) said in an order issued last night. "Ram is an ideal figure of Indian culture and the Ram Mandir movement is the pride of our country that reminds us of our great sacrifices, valour, and sense of unity for this country. Students will be inspired by this movement and celebrating that day in school will enhance their sense of nationalism," education minister Madan Dilawar had said. The…...