Over 50 Schools in Delhi Hit by Fresh Bomb Threats, Police on High Alert
Panic gripped the national capital on Wednesday morning as more than 50 schools received bomb threat emails, forcing urgent evacuations and large-scale search operations by police and fire services. The first alert came at 7:40 am from Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Malviya Nagar, followed minutes later by Andhra School in Prasad Nagar. By mid-morning, dozens […]
Can Smart Classrooms Make Kids Feel Happier and More Confident? Experts Share Insights
Over the past few years, classrooms have changed a lot! Instead of just blackboards and chalk, many schools now use smart boards, tablets, and interactive tools to make lessons more fun and engaging. Teachers say this shift isn’t just making learning easier—it’s also helping kids feel less stressed and more confident. Why Tech in Classrooms […]
Free Education Scheme for Girls: How Effective Is It in Reality?
During the state budget presentation, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced a significant initiative: 100% fee waiver for girls from economically weaker sections (annual income limit ₹8 lakh) pursuing undergraduate education. The scheme, implemented from the 2024–25 academic year, covers nearly 600 professional and degree courses, including engineering, architecture, medicine, pharmacy, and agriculture. The government’s […]
CBSE Makes CCTV Mandatory in Schools to Boost Student Safety
In a significant move to strengthen school safety, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made it mandatory for all affiliated schools to install CCTV cameras across key areas of the campus. The directive comes in response to growing concerns over student safety, bullying, and campus security. The board’s circular outlines that high-resolution CCTV […]
Students Protest at SPPU Over Unfair Exam System, Demand Re-exams and ‘Carry On’ Option
Tensions flared at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) on Monday as hundreds of third-year students from various colleges gathered on campus to protest. It was against the sudden changes in the examination pattern for the current academic year. The protest, spearheaded by the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), saw students demanding a rollback of […]
Soaring Pre-Primary School Fees Worry Parents — Is Education Becoming Unaffordable?
Parents fear: If preschool is this costly, what about higher education? In cities like Pune, the cost of enrolling a child in pre-primary school has become a major concern for parents. While early childhood education is essential for a child’s development, its rising cost is forcing families to rethink their budgets and priorities. Today, preschool […]
Maharashtra Govt Revokes GRs on Three-Language Policy, Forms Committee for Review
Mumbai | June 30, 2025Ahead of the Monsoon Session of the state legislature, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the withdrawal of two government resolutions (GRs) related to the state’s three-language policy in primary schools. These GRs, issued on April 16 and June 17, had proposed the inclusion of Hindi as a third language for […]
New US Visa Rule: Indian Students Must Make Social Media Profiles Public for F, M, J Visas
If you’re planning to study in the United States this year, there’s an important new rule to follow—one that begins with your Instagram and Facebook privacy settings. “Effective immediately, all individuals applying for an F, M, or J nonimmigrant visa are requested to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social media accounts to […]
Madras High Court Likely to Reject Re-Exam Request in Chennai NEET Power Cut Case
Chennai l The Madras High Court has indicated that a re-examination for NEET aspirants affected by a power cut in Chennai is unlikely, stating that the disruption did not significantly impact the candidates’ ability to write the exam. The court was hearing a petition filed by 13 NEET aspirants from Tamil Nadu, including students like […]
More Than Just Blood: What a Tamil Nadu School Incident Reveals About Menstrual Shame in India
A month ago, a deeply troubling incident from a private school near Kinathukadavu in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district sparked a nationwide conversation—one we can no longer afford to avoid. An eighth-grade girl, experiencing her first menstrual cycle, was reportedly made to sit on the classroom doorstep and write a three-hour exam. She was not allowed […]