cbse classes 912 curriculum gap flagged panel seeks faster ncert textbook rollout

Parliamentary panel flags gap between curriculum design and textbook availability for classes 9-12

A parliamentary committee has raised concerns over delays in updating NCERT textbooks for Classes 9–12 despite curriculum changes aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF 2023. A parliamentary committee has highlighted the gap in the design and implementation of the curriculum of Classes 9 to 12, noting that the lack of textbooks has put additional burden…

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government expands scholarships and fellowships for students across social groups

Government expands scholarships and fellowships for students; 1.09 crore scholarships provided in FY 2025-26

Government expands scholarships and fellowships for students across social groups NEW DLEHI: The Government is expanding financial support for students from different social groups to help them pursue higher education and research. The initiatives and progress on scholarships and fellowships were highlighted by Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region…

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bcece 2026 round 2 seat allotment result

BCECE 2026 round 2 seat allotment result released at bceceboard.bihar.gov.in; direct link to download here

BCECE 2026 round 2 seat allotment result out The Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (BCECEB) has released the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result for engineering courses. Candidates who took part in the counselling process can check their allotment result on the official website, bceceboard.bihar.gov.in.A total of 3,935…

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hcl history

From a Delhi barsati to India’s first indigenous PC: How six engineers built HCL with Rs 1.87 lakh and a belief in technology

The six techno dreamers who founded HCL in 1976: (front row, left to right) Subhash Arora, D.S. Puri, Shiv Nadar and Arjun Malhotra; (back row, right to left) Yogesh Vaidya and Ajai Chowdhry. (Photo: X post) In 1976, starting a technology company in India was nothing like launching a startup today.There were no startup accelerators,…

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international youth day 2026

International Youth Day 2026: 7 skills students need as AI reshapes future careers

7 skills students need to prepare for jobs in an AI-driven economy International Youth Day is being observed on August 12, 2026, under the global theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”. The United Nations is highlighting the shared aspirations of young people, including quality education, decent work, meaningful participation, opportunity and a sustainable future.The theme also…

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maryam mirzakhani

On her birthday, Women in Mathematics Day: Meet the ‘slow thinker’ who made history by winning the Fields Medal

Maryam Mirzakhani: How a ‘slow thinker’ became a mathematics legend. (Photo Courtesy: IMU) For many students, mathematics can sometimes feel like a race: solve the problem quickly, reach the answer and move on to the next question. Maryam Mirzakhani approached the subject differently. She described herself as a “slow thinker”, believing that understanding difficult mathematics…

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