Ashoka University, on March 11 announced a philanthropic commitment from Mr. Sunil Vachani, Chairman of Dixon Technologies (India) Limited that will lead to the establishment of the Vachani School of Advanced Computing (VSAC), designed to be India’s leading centre for Computing and AI – grounded in experiential learning and interdisciplinary research. The Vachani School of Advanced Computing will serve as a hub where Computer Science, …

With structured learning, global certifications, and the right guidance, even unskilled graduates can build successful, future-ready careers says Kamal Chhabra, Founder & CEO, KC GlobEd Every year, thousands of young people reach a personal milestone as they graduate from colleges and then eagerly   step into the job market armed with degrees. For many young people, it can also feel like …

Ahead of the March 12 hearing in the High Court on the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, the Delhi government last week announced that it will set up three Project Monitoring Units (PMUs)—each comprising 10 chartered accountants—to conduct comprehensive financial audits of around 1,794 private unaided recognised schools in the national capital. The …

The announcements by the Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh governments of their plans to ban social media use for children under 16 to reduce screen addiction, mental health issues and excessive mobile use among students mark a significant development. If implemented, these initiatives could potentially pave the way for similar responses from other states in India, mirroring an emerging global trend …

The Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, has signed a Flexible Memorandum of Understanding (Flexi-MoU) with Bajaj Auto Ltd., one of India’s leading automotive manufacturers, under the revised Flexi-MoU Scheme (June 2024). The partnership will enable Bajaj Auto Ltd. to operate as an Industry Training Partner (ITP) and deliver NSQF-aligned, industry-integrated …

Dr. Krithi K. Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), Bengaluru, has been awarded the 2026 Esmond B. Martin Royal Geographical Society Prize by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). The Prize recognises outstanding individual achievement in the pursuit and application of geographical research, with a particular emphasis on wildlife conservation and environmental research. Dr. Karanth has more than …