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Byju’s: From edtech unicorn to bankruptcy—The meteoric rise and the dramatic fall of an industry giant

"झूठे सपनों का सौदागर": From a $22 billion edtech unicorn to bankruptcy, Byju's meteoric rise and dramatic fall is riddled with fraud, trapping parents in deceptive loan trap, selling false dreams of academic success & facing legal battle over unpaid dues

BYJU's growth as an ed-tech platform had been phenomenal until it hit a rough patch, transmogrifying itself into an ed-tech mafia and subsequently going bust.

"नेतागिरी सलामत रहे": At Azim Premji University's convocation, students sporting Palestinian flag badges turned their graduation into a political statement, demanding Wipro cut ties with Israeli firms in a bold fusion of activism and academia

Speaking to the media, one of the students said, "We demanded the company divest from Israeli MNCs and institutions to stop funding the genocide in Palestine.

"हद्द है": Dhananjay Balakrishnan of IIT Madras peddles pro-Palestine propaganda in convocation, exposing Hamas' talking points and igniting fierce debate on the role of academic platforms in global political conflicts, similar to Ashoka Uni and Harvard

Earlier this year, on 24th May, students of Ashoka University displayed pro-Palestine placards during their convocation ceremony.

"Revise, reveal, heal": NCERT renames Babri Masjid to '3-domed structure' at Shri Ram’s birthplace, reflecting its 1528 construction with Hindu symbols, and references the Supreme Court's verdict recognizing the site’s historical and cultural significance

“A 3-dome structure was built at the site of Shri Ram’s birthplace in 1528, but it had visible displays of Hindu symbols and relics in its interior as well as its exterior portions,” the new text reads.

"Twice a year, new frontier": Starting in 2024, Indian universities will transition to biannual admissions, revolutionizing higher education by offering flexible entry points and aligning India's academic standards with the world's top educational systems

Biannual admissions in open and distance learning (ODL) and online modes in January and July during an academic year were allowed by UGC last year.

Priests divided people into Varnas, did not allow Shudras and women to study Vedas: Misleading claims about Brahmins removed in rationalised NCERT textbooks

After several decades and millions of students learned that "Priests divided people into Varnas, did not allow Shudras & women to study Vedas", NCERT removes misleading claims about Brahmins after they couldn't provide any evidence in a response to an RTI

The development comes a year after RTI activist Vivek Pandey filed a query with the NCERT, seeking written evidence for sweeping claims about Hindu priests, women and shudras in ancient India

‘No foreign educational institutes can offer degrees in India without prior approval’: UGC to take action against EdTechs offering foreign degrees

"No more घर बैठे बैठे any विलायती डिग्री, नको": UGC takes a bold stand! Crackdown on EdTechs offering unapproved foreign degrees, safeguarding educational standards, ‘No foreign educational institutes can offer degrees in India without prior approval’

This comes as the Delhi High Court in September directed the UGC to take necessary action against the universities and colleges offering unspecified degrees and ensure compliance with the law.

"Learning is a journey, not a race": In Kota, 2 more students tragically took their lives, as despair looms, administration bars coaching centers from tests for two months, amidst books & notes, educational hub now echoes with silent screams of pressure

Amadubi: Jharkhand’s Treasure Trove of Timeless Artistry

"In every brushstroke, a story unfolds": Amadubi, a vibrant canvas where nature's colors meet tribal artistry, earthy hues tell tales of ages, and every handcrafted piece echoes generations of tradition, dive into this treasure to feel the pulse of Bharat

Use Indian languages to teach, CBSE tells schools as NCERT prioritises making textbooks available

Breaking | CBSE's introduces Indian languages as optional mediums of instruction in schools, fostering multilingualism and promoting inclusivity in education as aligned with NEP 2020, the move is set to revolutionise India's educational landscape

Captivating world of Warli art - an ancient tribal tradition of the organic colors, rich cultural heritage, and mesmerizing techniques from Mumbai that have preserved this unique folk art through generations, the timeless beauty with soaring global appeal

The IIT Kanpur website dedicated to the Bhagavad Gita is an exceptional initiative that showcases the harmonious convergence of science, technology, and spirituality

"Embrace the light within and discover the boundless expanse of enlightenment": IIT Kanpur, renowned for its remarkable advancements in science and technology embarks on a sacred endeavor to digitize and disseminate Indian philosophical texts, and Vedas

"Sanskrit is the language of philosophy, science, and religion": A Neuroscientist, James Hartzell explored the "Sanskrit Effect" and MRI scans proved that memorizing ancient mantras increases the size of brain regions associated with cognitive function

The Itihasa and Purana are not just factual history or stories but narratives that cover various aspects of human endeavor

“A visit to a museum is a search for beauty, truth, and meaning in our lives. Go to museums as often as you can”: The Indian Museum is the 9th oldest museum in the world founded in 1814 as the Oriental Museum of the Asiatic Society also called ‘Jadughar’

The history of the origin and the growth of the Indian Museum is one of the remarkable events towards the development of the heritage and culture of Indi

"I had a calling to become what I became - I was created to do this": Srinivasa Ramanujan, mathematical genius who knew infinity credited his all formulae to visions of Mahalakshmi, "An equation for me has no meaning, unless it expresses a thought of God"

Mathematics are the result of mysterious powers which no one understands, and which the unconscious recognition of beauty must play an important part. Out of an infinity of designs a mathematician chooses one pattern for beauty’s sake and pulls it down to earth ~ Marston Morse

“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness”: Beautiful Mandore Garden located in the city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lush greenery, making it a popular tourist destination

One of the most popular attractions in the garden is the royal cenotaphs, which are beautiful structures that were built to honor the memory of the Marwar rulers

"Its a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors": An artist from Pakistan went viral for using artificial intelligence to reimagine life in Mohenjo Daro, one of the most striking monuments from the dawn of civilization

“Whatever came to my mind about Mohenjo Daro, I reimagined [all of that] through AI,” the artist explained

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"झूठे सपनों का सौदागर": From a $22 billion edtech unicorn to bankruptcy, Byju's meteoric rise and dramatic fall is riddled with fraud, trapping parents in deceptive loan trap, selling false dreams of academic success & facing legal battle over unpaid dues

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"नेतागिरी सलामत रहे": At Azim Premji University's convocation, students sporting Palestinian flag badges turned their graduation into a political statement, demanding Wipro cut ties with Israeli firms in a bold fusion of activism and academia

"हद्द है": Dhananjay Balakrishnan of IIT Madras peddles pro-Palestine propaganda in convocation, exposing Hamas' talking points and igniting fierce debate on the role of academic platforms in global political conflicts, similar to Ashoka Uni and Harvard

"Revise, reveal, heal": NCERT renames Babri Masjid to '3-domed structure' at Shri Ram’s birthplace, reflecting its 1528 construction with Hindu symbols, and references the Supreme Court's verdict recognizing the site’s historical and cultural significance

"Twice a year, new frontier": Starting in 2024, Indian universities will transition to biannual admissions, revolutionizing higher education by offering flexible entry points and aligning India's academic standards with the world's top educational systems

After several decades and millions of students learned that "Priests divided people into Varnas, did not allow Shudras & women to study Vedas", NCERT removes misleading claims about Brahmins after they couldn't provide any evidence in a response to an RTI

"Learning is a journey, not a race": In Kota, 2 more students tragically took their lives, as despair looms, administration bars coaching centers from tests for two months, amidst books & notes, educational hub now echoes with silent screams of pressure

"In every brushstroke, a story unfolds": Amadubi, a vibrant canvas where nature's colors meet tribal artistry, earthy hues tell tales of ages, and every handcrafted piece echoes generations of tradition, dive into this treasure to feel the pulse of Bharat

Breaking | CBSE's introduces Indian languages as optional mediums of instruction in schools, fostering multilingualism and promoting inclusivity in education as aligned with NEP 2020, the move is set to revolutionise India's educational landscape

Captivating world of Warli art - an ancient tribal tradition of the organic colors, rich cultural heritage, and mesmerizing techniques from Mumbai that have preserved this unique folk art through generations, the timeless beauty with soaring global appeal

"Embrace the light within and discover the boundless expanse of enlightenment": IIT Kanpur, renowned for its remarkable advancements in science and technology embarks on a sacred endeavor to digitize and disseminate Indian philosophical texts, and Vedas

"Sanskrit is the language of philosophy, science, and religion": A Neuroscientist, James Hartzell explored the "Sanskrit Effect" and MRI scans proved that memorizing ancient mantras increases the size of brain regions associated with cognitive function

“A visit to a museum is a search for beauty, truth, and meaning in our lives. Go to museums as often as you can”: The Indian Museum is the 9th oldest museum in the world founded in 1814 as the Oriental Museum of the Asiatic Society also called ‘Jadughar’

"I had a calling to become what I became - I was created to do this": Srinivasa Ramanujan, mathematical genius who knew infinity credited his all formulae to visions of Mahalakshmi, "An equation for me has no meaning, unless it expresses a thought of God"

“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness”: Beautiful Mandore Garden located in the city of Jodhpur, Rajasthan known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lush greenery, making it a popular tourist destination

"Its a desirable thing to be well-descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors": An artist from Pakistan went viral for using artificial intelligence to reimagine life in Mohenjo Daro, one of the most striking monuments from the dawn of civilization

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