The stress of meeting expectations—be it their own, parents’, or peers’—can trigger anxiety, self-doubt, and fear. In response to growing concerns around result-day stress, the schools and educators are adopting empathetic strategies to ensure students feel supported, calm, and confident. Schools and teachers play a crucial role in offering emotional support, guidance, and perspective during this time. Here are five strategies …

500 MY Bharat Youth Volunteers from Across Country to Work Directly with Communities in 100 Selected Villages of Leh-Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand The Viksit Vibrant Villages Program is a joint initiative aimed at revitalizing India’s remote border regions. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in coordination with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the program will be …

The National Service Scheme (NSS) is holding a two-day National Convention in New Delhi on April 2-26, marking the return of the prestigious gathering after a break of 15 years. The two-day convention will witness participation from more than 200 NSS officers from across the country. Inaugurating the NSS Convention, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Dr. …

Microsoft and the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) on April 25 announced the launch of A4I – the AI Innovation and Inclusion Initiative, a collaborative effort aimed at advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create inclusive, impactful, and scalable solutions for underserved communities. AI holds immense potential to drive meaningful change, especially in areas such as healthcare, …

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK), has announced the launch of its first-ever full-time undergraduate degree programme—the Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours with Research). This newly introduced programme has the distinction of being the first-ever full-time undergraduate programme from India’s Top 3 IIM leading to a Bachelors in Management Studies (BMS) with Honours and Research. This pioneering four-year programme, BMS, will …

Following the widely referenced launch of its industry-first Enrollment Index 2025, Meritto on April 24 released a Trends Report titled “The Impact of Re-inquiries, Engagement, and Velocity in Student Enrollments”, shedding light on a new frontier in enrollment intelligence. While the original index spotlighted the growing dominance of digital channels, this new report shifts focus to the quality of engagement, …