Byju’s Cuts Valuation by 90% for Fundraising
Byju’s, India’s most valued edtech startup, is facing a crisis of confidence as its valuation has plummeted from $22 billion to less than $2 billion in less than a year. The company is looking to raise more than $100 million from existing stakeholders, including founder Byju Raveendran, at a steep 90% discount to its previous […]
Canada’s 2-Year Visa Cap: Implications for Indian Students
Canada has recently introduced a new policy that limits the number of international student visas to be issued over the next two years. The cap is aimed at addressing the housing crisis and targeting problematic institutions that exploit international students. However, the policy could also have negative consequences for Indian students who see Canada as […]
Regional Language Textbooks: Centre’s Three-Year Plan
The Centre has announced a major initiative to promote multilingualism in education and provide students with the opportunity to study in their mother tongue. According to the Union Education Ministry, all school and higher education regulators and institutions will have to make study material available in regional languages for all courses in the next three […]
CBSE to Hold Board Exams 2 Times a Year from 2024-25
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that it will conduct board exams for class 10 and class 12 students twice a year from the academic session of 2024-25. This is a major reform in the examination system that aims to reduce the stress and anxiety of students and provide them with multiple […]
New Coaching Norms: High Fees, 16-Year Age Limit Explained.
The Ministry of Education in India has recently introduced the “Guidelines for Registration and Regulation of Coaching Center 2024” to address the concerns surrounding unregulated private coaching centers that offer preparatory courses for various study programmes and competitive examinations. The guidelines aim to establish a framework for registration, set minimum standards, and prioritize student well-being. […]
Expanding Horizons: IIT Madras to Open a New Campus in Kandy, Sri Lanka
In a landmark move, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has announced its plans to open a new campus in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This is the second overseas campus of the premier engineering institute, after Tanzania, and a testament to the growing educational ties between India and Sri Lanka. Why Kandy? Kandy is a […]
Quess Corp Inks Pact with Gujarat Technical University for Skill Development and Employment Generation
Introduction Quess Corp, a prominent business solutions provider in India, has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gujarat Technical University (GTU), marking a significant step towards skill development and employment generation in the state. This collaboration aims to bridge the skill gap and create a talent pool ready to meet the growing industrial […]
Project Sparsh: A Sensory Art Initiative by Asian Paints and St+art India at Rajasthan Netraheen Kalyan Sangh School, Jaipur
Introduction Art connects people through thoughts and feelings that cannot be expressed in words. While most art is visually captivating, there are few artworks that bring the beauty and joy of art to people who cannot see them. This is the idea behind Project Sparsh, an initiative launched by Asian Paints and St+art India Foundation. […]
Transformational Project Sees 389 Schools Inaugurated by Odisha CM
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated 389 schools in five districts of the state on Thursday, as part of the government’s transformational programme under the 5T initiative. The 5T framework, which stands for teamwork, technology, transparency, and time leading to transformation, aims to improve governance and citizen delivery. What is the 5T Initiative? The 5T […]
Coursera Brings Global Education to Hindi Speakers: 4,000 Courses Translated
Coursera, the leading online learning platform, has announced that it has translated over 4,000 courses in Hindi using artificial intelligence (AI). This is a major step towards making high-quality education accessible to everyone, regardless of their language preference. Why Hindi? Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, with over 528 million speakers. It […]