Articles by Vrinda Tulsian
Ayurveda-Biology now subject in NET, experts raise concerns
The NET exam, conducted twice yearly, determines eligibility for assistant professor positions and junior research fellowships in Indian universities.
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 07:24 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
28-yr-old bags third Rohini Nayyar prize
The prize was awarded to Anil Pradhan, a 28-year-old from Odisha, for his contribution to STEM education in rural India.
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
ISRO set to launch EU’s Proba 3 Sun observation mission in December: Minister
Union minister Jitendra Singh also set out the ambitious goal of establishing the Indian space station Bharatiya Antariksha Station (BAS) by 2035, and landing the first Indian on the Moon by 2040
Published on Nov 05, 2024 07:51 PM IST
University gets HC notice after student is accused of using AI for assignment
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked OP Jindal Global University to respond to a student's claim that his exam was unfairly marked as AI-generated.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Edu ministry urges departments to use funds for promotion of Indian languages
The education ministry urged departments and autonomous bodies to explore the use of their capacity building funds for language promotion, which could facilitate the creation of literature and documents in various subjects
Published on Nov 04, 2024 07:34 PM IST
CPI(M) MP writes to Union min in Malayalam to protest against Hindi imposition
CPI(M) MP John Brittas protests Union minister's exclusive Hindi communication by replying in Malayalam, citing concerns over linguistic inclusivity.
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
TMC MP breaks bottle during Waqf panel meet, suspended
On Tuesday, the JPC was hearing depositions from Cuttack-based Justice in Reality, and Panchasakha Bani Prachar Mandali, a right-wing organisation. Both entities supported the Bill.
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Stricter law in works for flight threat calls: Civil aviation minister
Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the government plans to place such perpetrators on the no-fly list.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 02:14 AM IST
Govt mulls change in SUASCA to punish hoax calls to aircraft on ground: Naidu
Naidu said the government plans to take legislative actions to deal with instances of bomb threats to airlines
Published on Oct 21, 2024 04:17 PM IST
Increase parliamentary oversight on Indian intelligence agencies: Congress MP
The former Union minister on Friday pushed for his private member bill on this issue to be passed by Parliament.
Updated on Oct 19, 2024 05:52 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Responsibility of all of us to keep Pali language alive: PM Narendra Modi
The prime minister said while every nation associates its heritage with its identity, India was left far behind
Published on Oct 17, 2024 04:07 PM IST
Centre to establish 3 AI centres of excellence by 2028, says education minister
The Centre has constituted an apex committee led by UGC member Sridhar Vembu for the establishment of three Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Congress appoints senior leaders as observers for Jharkhand, Maharashtra polls
The Congress’ announcement came hours before the Election Commission announced the poll schedule for Jharkhand and Maharashtra
Published on Oct 15, 2024 05:59 PM IST
NEP to have global impact, India to be world’s growth engine: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said India is providing unprecedented impetus on embracing new technologies, learning in Indian languages, and research.
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 10:33 PM IST
PM hails transformative effect of GatiShakti plan
The PM Gati Shakti initiative was announced by Prime Minister Modi on the 75th Independence Day in 2021
Updated on Oct 14, 2024 07:30 AM IST
NCPCR suggests stopping govt funding for madrasas
The Commission asserted that merely constituting a Board or taking a UDISE Code does not mean that the Madrasas are following the provisions of RTE Act, 2009.
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 04:55 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
UGC to introduce PhD Excellence Citations to recognise exceptional research
PhD Excellence Citations seek to recognise exceptional doctoral research across disciplines to create a quality research ecosystem and identify high-quality work of young scholars
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 11:08 AM IST
ECI rejects Cong’s complaint about delay in updating Haryana poll result trends
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh requested “immediate directions” to update the website with accurate figures so that “false news and malicious narratives can be countered”
Published on Oct 08, 2024 03:27 PM IST
Haryana polls: Misleading trends on ECI website, says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh
Ramesh also requested the poll watchdog to issue “immediate directions” to officials to update the website with true and accurate figures
Updated on Oct 08, 2024 01:41 PM IST
One nation, one poll will secure a better future: Kovind
Kovind, who chaired the High Level Committee on One Nation, One Election, highlighted challenges faced by elected governments
Updated on Oct 06, 2024 01:04 AM IST
100 days as LoP: Rahul vows to ‘restore love and respect to politics’
The Congress said on Friday that Rahul Gandhi completed 100 days as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, listing details of his achievements.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 04:49 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Kharge writes to Rajya Sabha chairman claiming ‘intrusion’ in Parliament office
The Congress president said the “intrusion” is “highly disrespectful and completely unacceptable” to him, both as an MP and as Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 06:10 PM IST
Marathi, 4 other languages granted classical status
The Cabinet also updated the eligibility criteria for classical languages under the Centre’s Language Expert Committee
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Marathi among 5 new classical languages approved by Narendra Modi Cabinet
The Union Cabinet has granted classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali, increasing recognized classical languages to eleven
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:29 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
‘Leading light:’ Praise pours in for Left icon
The 72-year-old Marxist leader, who was also the Rajya Sabha member from 2005 to 2017, passed away at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi at 3.03 pm on Thursday
Updated on Sep 13, 2024 09:08 AM IST
“Protector of the idea of India”: Political leaders pay tribute to Sitaram Yechury
Yechury died at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi on Thursday following prolonged illness
Published on Sep 12, 2024 05:08 PM IST
Renowned educationist Shomie Das dies at 89
Das was the only individual to head three of India’s premier legacy schools which include Mayo College, Lawrence School, Sanawar, and The Doon School.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 09:44 PM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
Pradhan, Stalin lock horns over central funds, NEP
Healthy competition among states is always welcome in a democracy, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday.
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 06:29 AM IST
NCERT revises Class 6 science book, focuses on knowledge systems
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a revised edition of its Class 6 science textbook, “Curiosity”, featuring significant changes that emphasise Indian culture and knowledge systems.
Updated on Sep 09, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Vrinda Tulsian, New Delhi
PM meets recipients of National Teachers’ Award, discusses educational strategies
The Prime Minister encouraged teachers to integrate local folklore into their lessons and teach it in various languages to introduce students to different languages and cultures.
Published on Sep 06, 2024 07:26 PM IST