Category: Education

Supercharging the future: India’s Scientists design fast-charging & long-lasting sodium-ion battery

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: In a world racing towards electrification—from cars to villages—one thing remains crucial: affordable, fast, and safe batteries. While lithium-ion batteries have powered this revolution so far, they are costly. Besides, lithium resources are limited and geopolitically constrained. But scientists in Bengaluru may have just found a powerful alternative. A research team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has developed a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery (SIB) based on a NASICON-type cathode and anode material, that can…

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CRCL and IIT Delhi Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen scientific capabilities

Arijit Bose

Delhi: The Central Revenues Control Laboratory (CRCL), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) toward trade facilitation and improving the ease of doing business. This MoU collaboration aims to foster R&D, innovation, and scientific excellence at CRCL, bolstering trade facilitation and regulatory efficiency. The MoU was signed by Prof. Rangan Banerjee, Director, IIT Delhi, and Shri V. Suresh, Director, CRCL, in presence of Shri Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary &…

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Kotak Education Foundation Announces 1,000 Scholarships for Class 10 Graduates in Mumbai

Arijit Bose

Mumbai: In a significant boost for education access among underprivileged youth, the Kotak Education Foundation (KEF)—the CSR arm of Kotak Mahindra Group—has launched the Kotak Junior Scholarship aimed at supporting 1,000 high-performing Class 10 graduates from low-income families across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Under this initiative, each selected student will receive ₹73,500 over a period of 21 months to cover education expenses for Class 11 and 12. The scholarship also offers academic mentorship, career guidance, and regular home visits, making it a comprehensive support system rather than just a…

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Mizoram Achieves 100% Literacy, Becomes Nation’s Pioneer in Education

Arijit Bose

Aizawl: Mizoram has officially become the first state in India to achieve 100% literacy, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s educational journey. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Chief Minister Lalduhoma during a celebratory event at Mizoram University (MZU), attended by Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary. Addressing the gathering, CM Lalduhoma said, “As we celebrate this achievement, we also renew our commitment to sustaining literacy through continuous education, digital access, and vocational skill training.” He added, “Let us now aim higher: digital literacy, financial literacy,…

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Top UPSC Coaching Centres In Lucknow

Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow: If a student studies with the best coaching, the journey of achieving the desired result becomes easy. Since, every year a large number of candidates appear for the UPSC IAS Exam raising the existing competition level to highest but the seat availability is low, so it makes it more necessary that you join the best coaching and make it till the end. Here we are providing you with the list of the best coaching institutes available in Lucknow. 1.) Plutus IAS Online Coaching Lucknow Address- Online Centre Contact Number-…

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Top 5 CBSE Schools of Lucknow

Anil Jaiswal

Lucknow: Schools in Lucknow are affiliated with various boards such as CBSE, ICSE, UP and many others. Some of these schools also make it to the list of best schools in India. Many of these schools enjoy ratings of AAAA+, AAAA, On the basis of convenience, parents can select among private schools and government schools or government aided schools for their child. There are many good English medium CBSE schools in Lucknow but the ones that top the chart are mentioned below: Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey UP Sainik School   …

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The Origins of International Women’s Day: A Tale of Courage and Change

Anil Jaiswal
International Women's Day

Lucknow (Nistha Agarwal): It all started back in 1908 when a brave group of 15,000 women in New York decided they had enough. Tired of enduring low pay and horrible working conditions in the factories, they took to the streets in a bold strike. Their message was clear: change is needed. This act of resistance sparked a fire for women’s rights that would blaze for years to come. The following year, the Socialist Party of America took the momentum and declared the very first National Women’s Day to honour these…

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Anandiben Patel Calls for NAAC Evaluation and Holistic Development of Universities

Anil Jaiswal

(Lucknow): During the golden jubilee celebrations of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, who also serves as the Chancellor of state universities, emphasised the importance of quality education and the need for institutional evaluations. Speaking to the gathered audience, she strongly urged all universities and colleges across the state to undergo NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) evaluations to ensure the maintenance of academic excellence. Governor Patel noted that while quality education was often discussed, there was a lack of serious effort toward…

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University of Southampton Organizes Insightful Workshop in Collaboration with Institute for Career Studies

Arijit Bose

Lucknow– The University of Southampton, Delhi, in association with the Institute for Career Studies (ICS) Lucknow, hosted a thought-provoking workshop on Exploring the Future of Higher Education in India at the Renaissance Hotel. The event brought together esteemed school principals, career counsellors, and teachers to discuss the evolving education landscape and the University of Southampton’s role in providing world-class education in India. Key Highlights: Dr. Amrita Dass: In her keynote address, Dr. Amrita Dass, Founder Director, ICS, emphasized the importance of informed decision-making for students transitioning from school to higher…

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The Hidden Impact of Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Anil Jaiswal

(Lucknow): Is Technology Altering Our Brain’s Ability to Understand Sound? In a world where hearing seems like a straightforward process, a growing number of young people are experiencing challenges that go beyond just hearing sounds—they’re struggling to understand them. Recently, experts have noted an increase in cases of Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), a condition where the brain has difficulty processing sounds, despite normal hearing abilities. Unlike traditional hearing loss, which results from damage to the ears, APD interferes with how the brain interprets auditory information. This neurological disorder is affecting…

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