XLRI-Xavier School of Management in its response to  the outbreak of COVID-19, has extended its support to Jamshedpur district administration to fight against the pandemic. Over the last few weeks, XLRI professors have engaged round-the-clock with various government bodies, local authorities, and healthcare professionals to prepare a broad and meaningful strategy to manage this pandemic together. As an initial step, XLRI has …

Suresh Prabhu, former union minister and MP, has joined Rishihood University, Sonipat as the Founding Chancellor. “With his extensive experience across the vast spectrum of politics and nation-building, he will offer his profound leadership and guidance to the future success of Rishihood University,” said a statement from the university. Prabhu is currently India’s emissary to the G20 Summits.  Speaking on …

CBSE will conduct an optional examination for class XII students in the subjects the examination for which were scheduled to be conducted from 1st July to 15th, 2020 as soon as conditions are conducive. Candidates whose results will be declared based on the assessment scheme will be allowed to appear in these optional examinations to improve their performances, if they wish …

Scientists have analysed data from around the world to examine the accuracy of antibody tests for COVID-19, and have shown that the timing of testing is critical.   The tests do not work accurately when administered at the wrong time. In the most comprehensive review of its kind of COVID-19 testing, researchers have examined all available test accuracy evidence for antibody …

IIT Alumni Council, the largest global body of alumni, students and faculty across all the 23  IITs and partnering Technical Institutes of Excellence (TieNet) has announced investible corpus of Rs 21,000 crores, largest ever private social initiative for India aimed at creating social infrastructure, ensure self-sufficiency and improve quality of life and be a supportive catalyst for Prime Minister’s mission …

The new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) for School Education has also been initiated.  NCERT will be expected to make changes in the textbooks in accordance with the new NCF.  Subject expertswill initiate this process for school education, and give interim report by December 2020. While redesigning textbooks, it is to be ensured that nothing but the core content is placed …