Articles by Niraj Pandit
State board withdraws caste section from hall tickets following public outcry
Mumbai's MSBSHSE withdrew a controversial caste category from exam hall tickets after public backlash, emphasizing respect for sentiment and relevance.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Mysterious hair loss spree in Buldhana halts but why it happened at all is unclear
On Friday, the district administration issued an advisory recommending chlorination of all water resources in the tehsil, especially in the affected villages. The advisory is part of precautionary measures to ensure potable water supply
Published on Jan 18, 2025 05:27 PM IST
BMC’s Poonam Nagar CBSE school receives max applications
MUMBAI: Municipal schools in Mumbai offering non-state board curricula have received twice as many applications as there are seats for the 2025-26 academic year
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 07:36 AM IST
Notice to IITs on campus placements after caste bias alleged
The notice follows a complaint from an IIT-Bombay alumnus alleging discriminatory practices against Scheduled Caste students during campus placements
Updated on Jan 16, 2025 04:25 AM IST
Schools call ₹45 cr govt fund allocation ‘peanuts’ compared to ₹1,700 cr arrears
The Government Resolution (GR) issued on Tuesday has sparked widespread outrage among school managements and trustee associations.
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 09:33 AM IST
State anthem made mandatory in schools as part of education reforms
Maharashtra's government unveils reforms to overhaul school education, mandating daily singing of the state anthem and enhancing infrastructure and quality.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:02 AM IST
Buldhana’s ‘bald virus’ not a fungal infection, suggest prelim reports
Maharashtra's Buldhana district sees a mysterious "bald virus"; initial tests ruled out fungal infections, further investigations ongoing.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 07:14 AM IST
Parel’s JBCN International School functioning without full OC
JBCN International School in Parel operates without a full occupation certificate, facing FSI violations, despite claims of compliance from the management.
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Team of health experts review Buldhana district’s ‘bald virus’
MUMBAI: A fungal infection causing hair loss in 11 Shegaon villages has prompted inspections and urgent healthcare efforts, with 155 cases reported.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 07:52 AM IST
Citizens of 8 more Buldhana villages face rapid hair loss
MUMBAI: Rapid hair loss cases in Buldhana district have surged to 155, linked to potential fungal infections and contaminated water. Authorities urge caution.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 07:44 AM IST
Spate of mysterious hair loss causes panic in 3 Buldhana villages
In Shegaon tehsil, over 55 villagers face sudden hair loss, prompting health officials to investigate potential fungal infections and water quality issues.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 09:20 AM IST
IIT Bombay alumni donated $18.6 million for GESH
IIT Bombay’s GESH received $18.6M from an alumnus for green energy initiatives, aiming to lead in sustainability and education through research and innovation.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:32 AM IST
IIT-Bombay and IISER Pune designated as research hubs under national initiative
IIT-Bombay and IISER Pune named Hubs under ANRF, receiving ₹100 crore for research. Focus on multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation in India.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:46 AM IST
State to explore alternative fundraising plan for schools
The state school education department is set to revamp the infrastructure of government schools across the state, despite limited funding. Education minister Dadaji Bhuse announced that the state government is devising alternative fundraising strategies to address financial constraints
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:26 AM IST
Path cleared for DPharm students to register as pharmacists
Mumbai: PCI grants provisional registration for DPharm graduates due to DPEE postponement, offering relief amid widespread student frustrations.
Updated on Jan 04, 2025 08:00 AM IST
FRA to conduct surprise inspections at private colleges over fee complaints
Mumbai's FRA to conduct surprise inspections at private medical colleges after complaints of excessive fees and irregularities in admissions.
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 07:32 AM IST
State’s first tribal university to be set up in Nashik
Currently, only two tribal universities are operative in India. They are the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University and the Central Tribal University
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 09:25 AM IST
Govt school students promised pending uniforms by January 26
Students have hitherto been bereft of a second uniform thanks to the state government’s taking charge and subsequent messy handling of uniforms in pursuit of the ‘One Nation One Uniform’ policy
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Schools under pressure for 100% APAAR registration, with risk of pay cuts
A notice from district education officer warned schools: “If the registration work is not completed by the deadline, salaries will not be released.”
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 08:17 AM IST
IIT Bombay’s 1999 alumni pledge ₹21.2 crore for Legacy Project
IIT Bombay's 1999 alumni pledged ₹21.2 crore for the Legacy Project during Alumni Day, enhancing academic initiatives and advancing its 2030 global ranking goal
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 08:19 AM IST
IIT Bombay team develops needle-free syringe for painless injections
IIT Bombay researchers have developed a needle-free shock syringe using high-energy shock waves, promising painless drug delivery and quicker healing
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 10:31 AM IST
Mumbai’s Japanese learners want JLPT exam centre back in the city
Mumbai's Japanese language learners urge reinstatement of JLPT exam centre, citing travel hardships to Pune affecting over 2,300 students.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 07:20 AM IST
Guhagar cops arrest 5 after 4 Ratnagiri college professors assaulted
Guhagar police arrested two men linked to the December 18 assault on four professors opposing college mismanagement; further arrests pending
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 09:05 AM IST
JJ School of Art models get a pay hike of ₹200-500 after a decade
MUMBAI: Sir JJ University raises model pay by 1.5 times for art students after a decade, addressing minimum wage concerns and enhancing recognition
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Contracts of 115 TISS staff members extended till March 2025
TISS extends contracts of 115 staff till March 2025 after student demand, while seeking a sustainable model for future staffing and funding.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 06:40 AM IST
Private colleges in Maharashtra a step closer to forming cluster universities
The bill will be taken up for discussion in the next session of the assembly, following which it will be introduced in the legislative council
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 07:03 AM IST
Maharashtra scraps centralised uniform distribution scheme
The move followed widespread delays and inefficiencies in the uniform distribution process this year
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Cyber defence key for India’s security: DRDO chairman
The DRDO chairman said all future battles would be network-centric and technologies like satellite communication and software-defined radios would play a pivotal role in ensuring a decisive edge
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 07:52 AM IST
A Konkan village empties out every 4 years only to be born again
Achara's residents and livestock temporarily relocate to its outskirts every 3-4 years for Gaavpalan festival (December 15-17), leaving the settlement empty
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 09:10 AM IST
MESTA demands action against 75 illegal schools in Thane amid student safety concerns
MESTA demands urgent action against 75 illegal schools in Thane after recent child assaults, threatening legal action if no progress is made.
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 08:34 AM IST