AI Curriculum to Be Introduced in All Schools from Class 3 to Foster Future-Ready Skills

New Delhi: In a significant step toward integrating technology into early education, the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L) under the Ministry of Education has announced that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computational Thinking (CT) will be part of the school curriculum from Class 3 onwards. The initiative aims to nurture essential 21st-century skills among students and encourage responsible, ethical use of technology from a young age. The new curriculum, aligned with the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, will be…

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IBM, AICTE to Launch AI Lab to Upskill India’s Technical Talent

New Delhi: In a major push toward strengthening India’s AI capabilities, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has joined hands with IBM to set up an Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab at the AICTE headquarters. The initiative aims to empower students and faculty across India’s technical education ecosystem with hands-on training in emerging technologies. The proposed AI lab will act as a national hub for skill development in artificial intelligence, data science, and related domains. It will provide practical learning opportunities, certification programs, and curriculum support to technical institutions,…

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CMS student felicitated

Lucknow : Shrey Tomar, a meritorious student of Class 8 from City Montessori School, Indira Nagar Campus I, has brought glory to the school by winning a Silver Medal and a scholarship of Rs. 40,000/- at the national level due to his brilliance and academic excellence. Shrey Tomar earned this distinction through his outstanding performance in the national-level scholarship examination ‘SCORE-2024’, which was organized by Infinity Learn under the aegis of Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions. Dr. Bharti Gandhi, Founder-Director of CMS, expressed her delight over this remarkable achievement of the…

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National P.G. College Hosts Annual Athletics Meet and Financial Literacy Workshop; Theatre Fest 2025 to Begin

Lucknow: The 21st Annual Athletics Meet of National P.G. College, Lucknow, an associated college of the University of Lucknow, was successfully held at the college sports ground on Thursday. Despite intermittent rain, around 600 students enthusiastically participated and showcased remarkable sporting spirit. The event was graced by Chief Guest  Rachna Govil, former Executive Director of the Sports Authority of India, international athlete (Athletics and Shooting), and Arjuna Awardee. The program was presided over by Principal Prof. Devendra Kumar Singh, with Rajesh Sind, General Secretary of Motilal Memorial Society, Lucknow, as…

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University of Lucknow Pioneers Information Literacy Movement in Higher Education

Lucknow: A recent study from the University of Lucknow, titled “Information Literacy Initiatives in Libraries of Select Indian Institutions of National Importance” (Annals of Library and Information Studies, Vol. 72, June 2025) by Reeta Awasthi (JRF) and Dr. Anjali Gulati (Associate Professor, DLIS), underscores how libraries can lead India’s Information Literacy (IL) movement. This study is focused on Phase I: Insights from Premier Institutions. The journal is indexed in Web of Science and Scopus, with a JIF of 0.4 (2024) and CiteScore 1.2 (2025). Information Literacy: The Core of NEP…

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Free HPV Vaccination Drive Conducted at University of Lucknow’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Lucknow: Under the esteemed patronage of Hon’ble Governor and Chancellor  Anandiben Patel and  Vice Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna, the second phase of the free HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination campaign was successfully held at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Second Campus, University of Lucknow. The initiative, supported by the Serum Institute of India and ICICI Bank, aims to prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related infections among young women. Girls aged 15 to 26 participated enthusiastically in the drive, where India’s first indigenous HPV vaccine ‘Cervavac’ was administered. The university administration guided…

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University of Lucknow Announces BOOST Awards 2023–24: Senior Faculty and Research Scholars Honored

Lucknow — The University of Lucknow has announced its prestigious BOOST Awards for the academic session 2023–24. Under its ambitious initiative BOOST (Building Opportunities for Outstanding Scholarship and Teaching), the university has recognized outstanding contributions across multiple categories. Over 100 faculty members and research scholars have been honored under the Uddeepan, Protsahan, and Acclaim categories for their exemplary work. Vice Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna stated that this initiative is part of the university’s commitment to elevate teaching, research, and innovation to new heights. She remarked, “BOOST Awards are not just honors—they…

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Jemimah Rodrigues Shares Her Mental Health Journey After World Cup Semi-Final Triumph

Mumbai |  Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has spoken candidly about her struggle with anxiety during the Women’s World Cup, days after her unbeaten century guided India to a dramatic semi-final victory over Australia. Rodrigues played a sensational knock of 127 not out at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, leading India to a record-breaking chase of 339 runs and securing a five-wicket win against the defending champions. In an emotional reflection after the match, the 25-year-old revealed that the road to success was not easy. She had battled anxiety…

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Cricket World Mourns the Tragic Death of Australian Teen Cricketer Ben Austin

Melbourne |  The global cricket community is in mourning following the tragic death of 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin, who succumbed to injuries after being struck by a ball during a training session in Melbourne. Austin was batting in the nets ahead of a T20 fixture at Ferntree Gully Cricket Club when a delivery hit him in the neck. He was immediately rushed to hospital in critical condition, but despite the best efforts of medical teams, he passed away on Wednesday — a day after the accident. Tributes have poured…

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Alyssa Healy Laments ‘Junk’ Bowling After Australia’s Shock World Cup Exit to India

Mumbai | Australia captain Alyssa Healy expressed disappointment over her team’s “junk” bowling after the seven-time champions were knocked out of the Women’s World Cup in a dramatic semi-final loss to India on Thursday. Led by a brilliant unbeaten 127 from Jemimah Rodrigues, India chased down a daunting target of 339 to claim a stunning five-wicket victory, ensuring a new name will be etched on the World Cup trophy after Sunday’s final. “I think at the halfway mark, we thought we went okay,” Healy said at the post-match press conference. “Ultimately,…

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