Category: Education

Eco Clubs under Mission LiFE to Foster Environmental Awareness among Students: Dharmendra Pradhan

Arijit Bose

New Delhi — Union Education Minister  Dharmendra Pradhan  launched the second phase of the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign along with a suite of initiatives designed to mainstream environmental education across schools. Addressing a gathering in the capital on the occasion of World Environment Day, Pradhan inaugurated the Eco Clubs for Mission LiFE web portal, a microsite for Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0, and special modules tailored for school students. Speaking at the event, Pradhan emphasized the role of Eco Clubs in shaping a climate-conscious generation. “Eco Clubs for…

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Calls Sainik Schools Pillars of Nation-Building in Address to Chittorgarh Students

Arijit Bose
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Chittorgarh: Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar, addressing students at his alma mater, Sainik School Chittorgarh, delivered a stirring and deeply personal speech, calling the institution his “real birthplace” and lauding its role in shaping responsible, disciplined citizens. “I am proud to be a Chittorian. That is my identity. Though I was born in village Kithana, Jhunjhunu, my real birth took place here in Sainik School, Chittorgarh,” he said. He credited the school with instilling in him the values of discipline, decorum, and collective living. “Sainik Schools mould those with…

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Ample scope for your child to start a Professional Course After Class 8

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The education landscape in India is rapidly evolving. Gone are the days when traditional school education and degrees were the only paths to success. In today’s competitive world, skill-based education and vocational courses have become equally important in shaping a child’s future. If your child has just completed Class 8, this could be the perfect time to introduce them to professional courses that offer early skill development and long-term career benefits. Courses to Consider After Class 8 Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA):Ideal for students interested in technology, this…

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CBSE Launches ‘Sugar Board’ Initiative in Schools to Combat Rising Diabetes Among Children

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a major move aimed at improving student health, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools across the country to establish a ‘Sugar Board’. This initiative is a response to the alarming rise in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure among school-going children. The ‘Sugar Board’ will monitor and regulate students’ sugar intake and dietary habits, with a focus on promoting healthier food choices. According to CBSE, the goal is to prevent childhood obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that…

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Nationwide School–Challenge on Tobacco Awareness on MyGov platform inaugurated

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, inaugurated a National Workshop on ‘World No Tobacco Day’ (31st May 2025), at Rang Bhawan, Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. The day-long workshop saw officials from the Ministries of Education, Health & Family Welfare, Home Affairs, NCERT, CBSE, State/UTs civil societies, domain experts, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), National Service Scheme (NSS), students from educational institutes making presentations and exchange views on the subject. Sanjay Kumar launched the Nationwide School Challenge on…

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Building an India with the 4th Largest Per Capita GDP

Arijit Bose

Dr Shishir Srivastava, Founder & CEO, UniFusion Consultants, Motivational Speaker, Trainer and Author Lucknow: India’s recent achievement of becoming the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan with a projected GDP of $4.187 trillion for fiscal year 2026, is a significant milestone. However, this economic growth has not translated into equitable prosperity. Despite the nation’s economic size, India’s per capita GDP remains relatively low, ranking around 130th globally. The disparity between total economic growth and individual prosperity is evident. While poverty rates have declined, a significant portion of the population continues to…

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India Celebrates Global Recognition as CERN Experiments Win 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Arijit Bose

Mumbai/New Delhi: India is celebrating a major milestone in global science collaboration following the announcement that CERN’s four flagship Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments—ATLAS, CMS, ALICE, and LHCb—have jointly won the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. This prestigious $3 million award honors the researchers behind groundbreaking publications using LHC Run-2 data (2015 to mid-2024), which deepened our understanding of the universe’s fundamental building blocks. A total of 13,508 scientists and engineers across the four experiments contributed to the discoveries. The prize funds will support doctoral students from participating institutes,…

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Data Users Conference at Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

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Highlighted Insights on India’s Unincorporated Sector and Private Sector Capital Investment Intentions Hyderabad: The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with the Indian School of Business (ISB), organized a Data Users Conference on 27th May 2025. The conference aimed to deepen the interaction between data producers and users through discussion on two newly released surveys—the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) 2023–24 and the Forward-Looking Survey on Private Sector Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Investment Intentions. The event witnessed participation from over 200 delegates, comprising researchers, academicians, economists, industrial associations…

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DRDO inaugurates Quantum Technology Research Centre to further bolster indigenous quantum capabilities

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) inaugurated the Quantum Technology Research Centre (QTRC) at Metcalfe House, Delhi on May 27, 2025. The facility was inaugurated by Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat with the aim to further strengthen indigenous quantum capabilities for strategic and defence applications. QRTC is equipped with state-of-the-art experimental set-ups designed to propel research and development in critical quantum domains. The key capabilities of this centre include Characterisation of  Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers and Distributed Feedback Lasers; Test-beds for evaluating…

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Expert Lecture on Yoga Organised at BBD University under “Yoga Month” Initiative

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BBD University

Lucknow: Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow, in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, organised an expert lecture as part of its “Yoga Month” celebrations. The event was themed “Yoga for Holistic Health: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Scientific Perspective”, aligning with the ministry’s chosen topic – “One Earth, One Health.” The primary objective was to highlight the scientific aspects of yoga and its relevance in contemporary health practices. The keynote speaker was Professor (Dr.) Dipeshwar Singh, Head of the Department of Yoga, Naturopathy and Cognitive Studies at Babasaheb…

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