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Why India’s Higher Education Sector Needs a Litmus Test
As India transitions toward a knowledge-driven global economy, the internationalisation of higher education has moved beyond being a marker of academic prestige. It has become an essential benchmark for national…
Slow Curriculum Updates Affect NCERT MOOCs Despite Strong Enrolment
Online learners enrolled in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology (PCMB) Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) offered by the Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET) are facing delays in receiving updated…
CBSE and NCERT Begin Integrating AI and Computational Thinking into Curriculum Through Play-Based Learning
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) are jointly working to embed Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) across…
Generative AI in Academia: A Framework for Responsible Adoption
GenAI emerged from advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence, initially designed to process large datasets and create structured outputs. Over time, these tools have evolved to generate coherent, contextually…
Child Rights in Action: Ensuring Protection, Education, and Justice
India is home to one of the world’s largest child populations, making the protection of children’s rights both a legal obligation and a moral responsibility. Although numerous laws exist to…
MBBS/BDS Counselling in Karnataka Faces Extension Amid Pending High Court Decision
Bengaluru: The admission process for MBBS and BDS courses in Karnataka is expected to extend beyond the November 20 deadline set by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), as the Karnataka…
Canada Eases Path for Foreign Graduate Students Despite Intake Cap
In a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening its global leadership in research and innovation, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced major relaxations for international master’s and doctoral…
CBSE and NCERT to Introduce AI and Computational Thinking in Primary Classes Through Play-Based Learning
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in collaboration with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), is developing a new curriculum framework to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Technology’s Double-Edged Impact on Students: What Is Driving and Distracting Learners Today
With the rapid rise of digital learning tools, social media, and AI-driven platforms, students today face a complex blend of opportunities and challenges. While technology enhances access to information and…
Growing Up in a Digital World: How Technology Is Reshaping Childhood and Learning
In today’s rapidly evolving era, childhood is unfolding as much through screens as it is in playgrounds. With tablets becoming a child’s first companion and digital tools deeply woven into…