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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.

IIT Bombay alumni donated $18.6 million for GESH
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.

IIT-Bombay and IISER Pune designated as research hubs under national initiative
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

Education minister Dadaji Bhuse announced that the state government is devising alternative fundraising strategies to address financial constraints and improve school facilities (HT)
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.

Path cleared for DPharm students to register as pharmacists
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.

FRA to conduct surprise inspections at private colleges over fee complaints
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

Maharashtra’s first university catering entirely to students from tribal communities will come up in Nashik district. Representational Image(Hindustan Times/file)
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

Mumbai, India – Dec 30, 2024: School Education Minister Dada Bhuse took charge at Mantralaya in the presence of School children on this occasion, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, Dec 30, 2024. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
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.”

School teachers and principals are under pressure from the State Education Department to complete the registration process for the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. (Hindustan Times (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
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

Alumni Day at IIT-B showed the enduring bond between the institute and its former students’ commitment to its future.
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

IIT Bombay(Arne Hückelheim / Wikimedia Commons)
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.

Mumbai’s Japanese learners want JLPT exam centre back in the city
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

5 arrested after 4 Ratnagiri college professors assaulted
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

Art models sit in the centre of the room, giving artists a reference and inspiration to work on
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.

Contracts of 115 TISS staff members extended till March 2025
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

A private college in Mumbai. Representative Image. (HT)
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

State scraps centralised uniform distribution scheme
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

DRDO chairman Samir Kamat on Tuesday addressed students at the IIT Bombay Techfest, an annual science and technology festival. (Praful Gangurde /HT Photo)
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

A Konkan village empties out every 4 years to rejuvenate it
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.

MESTA demands action against 75 illegal schools in Thane amid student safety concerns
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 08:34 AM IST

JJ School of Art announces master’s in metropolitan architecture

SJJAAD launches a Master of Architecture in Metropolitan Architecture to address urban complexities, starting in January, approved by the Council of Architecture.

JJ School of Art announces master’s in metropolitan architecture
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 08:18 AM IST

MU to introduce integrated master of management studies in colleges

The University of Mumbai will launch a five-year integrated BMS-MMS program in 2025-26, allowing direct admission after Class 12 for management students.

MU to introduce integrated master of management studies in colleges
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 07:48 AM IST

MU forms panel to probe rape threat allegations

In a press statement issued by ABVP on Friday, the organisation claimed that no concrete action had been taken regarding the girls’ complaints despite the passage of seven days

MU forms panel to probe rape threat allegations
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 07:40 AM IST

Transforming Indian Science: A chat with Tata Transformation Prize winners

HT interviews winners Professor Raghavan Varadarajan from IISc, Bangalore, and Professor C Anandharamakrishnan, director of CSIR-NIIST

Professor Raghavan Varadarajan from IISc, Bangalore (L), and Professor C Anandharamakrishnan. HT Photo
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 10:25 AM IST

Documents of over 97k students pending with colleges, MU issues a final warning

The university published a list of 152 non-compliant colleges, predominantly autonomous institutions, that have failed to provide admission records since 2019

According to university regulations, colleges must submit registration and eligibility documents in the same year as first-year admissions. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:49 AM IST

Microsoft offers 54 lakh per annum to IIM Mumbai graduate

IIM Mumbai's placement season saw Microsoft offer the highest package at ₹54 lakh, with 373 jobs from 78 companies, including Accenture's 41 offers

American tech giant Microsoft offered the highest package, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>54 lakh per annum, as the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai successfully concluded the first phase of its placement season for the 2025 batch. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 09:01 AM IST

Maharashtra teachers irked over adult literacy progress inspection plan

The inspection, they say, will increase their burden of non-educational responsibilities such as enrolling and evaluating learners and uploading the data

Teachers up in arms over adult literacy prog inspection plan. Representative Image
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 09:03 AM IST

200 SC/ST graduates get jobs through IIT alumnus mentorship programme

On October 1, 2023, the group launched a website to support SC/ST students who struggle with issues of language discrimination and bullying

An alumnus mentorship programme has helped around 200 IIT graduates with job placements in just 20 months of its establishment. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:36 AM IST

Education department pushes for APAAR registration amid parental concerns

Maharashtra's APAAR student ID initiative faces parent resistance over data security concerns and logistical challenges, despite being labeled optional

APAAR, a central government initiative, is a specialised identification system that aims to simplify academic tracking and document management in a student’s academic journey. Representative Image. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 09:38 AM IST

India Post to launch 15 parcel services to boost small businesses, rural entrepreneurs

The Maharashtra Postal Circle will spearhead the first phase of the rollout. Singh emphasised that the affordable delivery services will cater to a wide range of customers, from small self-help groups to large manufacturers and e-commerce giants

Mumbai, India – Dec 09, 2024: Ms. Suchita Joshi, Postmaster General Mumbai Regional office, Ms. Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Posts), Ministry of Communications, Mr. Amitabh Singh, Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, during the releasing postcards on penguins of Antarctica to be sent alongwith 44th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica and also there will be a briefing on MAHAPEX 2025, a State level Philatelic exhibition, at GPO office, in Mumbai, India, on Monday, Dec 09, 2024. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 08:42 AM IST

State orders schools to appoint counsellors for student safety

The state school education department has issued a directive to all schools in Maharashtra, mandating the appointment of counsellors to ensure student safety. This decision follows a recent meeting chaired by retired judge Sadhana Jadhav, convened to address gaps in security measures

State orders schools to appoint counsellors for student safety
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:46 AM IST
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