A representative from the junior, Middle, and senior sections of Bishop Cotton School, Shimla (BCS) school boys recently travelled to Ruskin Bond’s hometown, Mussoorie, to meet the much-loved Indian children’s author Ruskin Bond as he approaches his 89th birthday. The boys shot an interview with him and the whole session was recorded. It was played to the rest of the school …
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has announced the successful development of an upgraded version of Shuddham, a water purifier-cum-cooler designed to provide affordable and innovative solutions to rural households and urban middle-class society. The product has been developed by the Imagineering Laboratory, IIT Kanpur. Shuddham is user-friendly, easy to maintain, and economical, and would cost around INR 4000, …
On International Mothers’ Day (May 14) 2023, Jonali Das, Principal, Modern English School, Kahilipara, Guwahati answers a few questions on changing dynamics of Foundational learning and mothers Do you see any heightened awareness among parents, especially mothers, on the new foundational learning and standardization policy? Today, parents, especially mothers, increasingly realize the significance of solid foundational learning for a rewarding …
Yuva Sangam, which celebrates India’s diversity, rejuvenates the spirit of oneness and highlights the strength of India’s democracy and education system, added a beautiful chapter from a four-day tour of youth group from NIT Warangal Telangana to IIT Roorkee between April 29 and May 4. The Telangana contingent visited various central facilities of IIT Roorkee, state-of-the-art laboratories, incubation centers etc. …
The extensive all-encompassing 628-page draft on expected lines explains the new Curricular Structure of 5+3+3+4 recommended under NEP in nuts and bolts. With an integrated implant of relevant ancient concepts, the draft puts a lot of value on values and dispositions besides putting new life into ancient knowledge practices finds Autar Nehru The draft NCF 2023, an ‘intimidating to read …
The first-of-its-kind edtech household survey of low-income segments titled, ‘BaSE: Bharat Survey for EdTech’ by the Central Square Foundation (CSF), a nonprofit working in the area of quality education in school segment across India, important evidence and data has emerged on how this vast population is perceiving the sweeping shift with the Covid pandemic over the past three years—making EdTech …
