Jaipur, July 11: Rajasthan has recorded the highest female participation rate in colleges while overall college admissions in the state have declined for the second consecutive year, reflecting a significant trend in women’s access to higher education. The latest data highlights the growing presence of female students in higher education…
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Jharkhand to Conduct ‘Chunav Pathshala’ at All Polling Booths for Electoral Roll Verification
Ranchi, July 10: The Jharkhand government will organise ‘Chunav Pathshala’ at all polling booths across the state on July 14 to facilitate electoral roll verification and assist citizens in updating their voter details. The initiative, aimed at strengthening the accuracy of electoral rolls, will provide voters an opportunity to verify…
Continue ReadingNew Initiative Seeks to Empower India’s Next Generation of Scientists
New Delhi, July 10: RSI-India, supported by the Adani Group, has announced efforts to encourage scientific learning and nurture the next generation of Indian scientists through advanced educational opportunities and research exposure. The initiative aims to identify and support talented students by providing them with access to mentorship, innovation platforms,…
Continue ReadingUniversity of Sydney awarded Australia-India grant for landmark music partnership
Musicians from Sydney Conservatorium of Music with musicians from India’s Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts at the 2024 Australia-India Youth Dialogue: l-r, Lu Liu (Sydney Con), Vladimir Gorbach (Sydney Con), Bindu Subramaniam (CEO of SaPa), Ambi Subramaniam (CCO of SaPa), Pirashanna Thevarajah (Sydney Con), and SaPa Academy students Aditya Ravidas and Sakethram Phani Vedala. Photo: Tim Dwyer/University of Sydney. July…
Continue ReadingAssam Govt Flags Teacher Shortage and Low Student Enrolment in Assembly
Guwahati, July 10: The Assam government has informed the state Assembly that more than 60,000 teaching positions remain vacant across schools, while over 30,000 schools have an enrolment of around 30 students each. The government said the figures highlight key challenges facing the state’s education sector, including teacher availability and…
Continue ReadingNew Technology to Help Predict Landslide Risks in Himalayan Region
Mandi, July 8: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) have developed an operational landslide early warning system to improve disaster preparedness in the Indian Himalayan region. The newly developed system will help monitor landslide risks and provide timely alerts, allowing authorities and communities to take preventive…
Continue ReadingMizoram University Museum Gains National Recognition for Biodiversity Conservation Efforts
July 7: The Natural History Museum of Mizoram University has been awarded the Designated Repository status, recognising its contribution towards preserving and documenting the region’s rich biological diversity. The recognition allows the museum to function as an authorised facility for the conservation, storage, and management of biological specimens collected during scientific…
Continue ReadingAnother Global Milestone for MAHE as Dr Judith Angelitta Noronha Earns Prestigious FAAN Fellowship
Manipal, July 06: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, congratulates Dr Judith Angelitta Noronha, Professor and Dean, Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), Manipal, who has been selected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) as part of…
Continue ReadingOP Jindal Global University Hosts Third India–Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo
Tokyo, July 6 (UDN): OP Jindal Global University successfully hosted the Third India–Japan Higher Education Forum 2026 in Tokyo, bringing together eminent academics, policymakers, and representatives from leading institutions of higher education from both countries. The forum served as a platform to strengthen academic cooperation between India and Japan, with…
Continue ReadingKIIT World School Inspires Young Environmentalists Through Plantation Drive
Gurugram , July 3 : Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and value-based education, KIIT World School organized a special plantation drive under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign. The initiative encouraged students to embrace environmental responsibility while paying tribute to the nurturing spirit of motherhood. The drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, teachers, and the school leadership, who collectively planted 50 saplings across…
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