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Cyclone Arnab: Schools closed in Tamil Nadu districts, Puducherry and Karaikal on October 26, check complete details here

Schools in parts of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry will remain closed on October 26 amid heavy rainfall and cyclone-related weather warnings. The closures aim to protect students and staff from waterlogging and travel disruptions. However, schools and colleges in Chengalpattu will...

SRFTI students allege classroom power cut amid protest; institute denies targeting protesters

Students of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute have alleged that electricity to a classroom used for internet access and workstation facilities was cut during their ongoing protest. The administration has denied targeting protesters and defended the rustication of six students. The stand...

MP Police SI admit card 2026 released at esb.mp.gov.in: Check direct link to download hall tickets here

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board has released the MP Police SI and Subedar Admit Card 2026 on October 24. Candidates appearing for the preliminary written examination, scheduled to begin on October 28, can download their hall tickets from esb.mp.gov.in. The recruitment drive aims to fill...

Is 'ferritin face' a real thing - and can you really spot low iron from looks?

Videos in which people claim to spot the signs of low iron have attracted millions of views online.

India's cartoonists built an audience online - now their posts are being restricted

Indian cartoonists say online restrictions are making satire harder, but they aren't giving up.

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What can be done to curb ‘paper leaks’ and ensure institutional accountability?

Despite the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the fundamental need to fix accountability for detecting examination breaches, preventing them and preserving the integrity of public examinations remains

Why are government schools shutting down? | Explained

Which States have witnessed the highest number of closures? How has school rationalisation affected children’s access to education? Who bears the biggest burden of government school closures? Can the Centre step in to reverse the trend? Why has the Right to Education Act fallen short?

Delhi govt schools to get medical rooms with first-aid facilities, dedicated health worker

The Delhi government is planning to set up first-aid medical facilities in all government schools across the city. This initiative will ensure that trained health workers provide immediate care for students during school hours. Each school will have access to basic medical assistance for minor injur...

How poor education, training infra constrains India's military space plans

Despite its proper structure, India’s only dedicated space university has just 1,356 students across all levels, a small base to feed a rapidly scaling space and defence-space programme

Valmiki Jayanti 2026: Are schools closed tomorrow? Check state-wise holiday list

Several states and Union Territories may observe October 26 as a holiday for Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti. While some states like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh confirm a holiday, others list it as optional. Private and certain educational institutions might not follow this holiday due to differing calen...

A village school in Bihar, is bringing digital lessons to 660 students without needing an internet connection, giving children in a place with patchy connectivity access to smart-class teaching every day

In Sarai Tand, Bihar, a government school implements an innovative smart classroom initiative aimed at revolutionizing education delivery. With resources designed for offline access, this classroom aims to bridge the gap caused by the unreliable internet in rural regions. Engaging animated content a...