Education and Skill Training

In a first, Gumla, a backward aspirational district of Jharkhand now boasts of a 400-seat library dedicated exclusively to women! The library boasts of a collection of over 7000 books and is also equipped with a computer hall and seven discussion rooms. Not only members who are coming to read books, the library will...

In today's hyper-connected world, safeguarding sensitive information and protecting digital assets has become paramount. As businesses continue to rely on technology, the demand for skilled cyber security professionals is at an all-time high. Among them, the role of a cyber security manager takes center stage.  This blog post will delve into the cyber security job...

Proper nutrition is of utmost importance for the optimal growth and development of children. During the early years of life, when rapid physical and cognitive development takes place, adequate nutrition plays a vital role in shaping their overall well-being. Essential nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals are necessary for the proper...

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $300 million (Rs 2460 crore) loan to help expand and improve the quality of education in government-run schools in Chhattisgarh. The project aims to benefit about 40 lakh students from underprivileged communities in the state. The World Bank has also approved a loan of $200...

Kanpur is the largest city in Uttar Pradesh. From being one of the most important stations during the British Raj to becoming the industrial capital of UP, Kanpur has always maintained its position as a hub for commercial activity. Kanpur is divided into two districts - Kanpur Nagar and Kanpur Dehat. In FY2020-21, the two...

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) along with its associated entities has raised a whopping Rs. 231 crore in funding from alumni, industry and individual donors during the FY 2022-23. This is the highest amount of funding raised in one financial year by the Institute. The fundraising has recorded a growth of 76 per...

Starting today, the Government of Assam will be inaugurating 38 new secondary level schools across the state to provide better educational opportunities to children, especially those residing in areas adjacent to the tea gardens. Keeping in mind the education of children residing in and around tea gardens, 19 of these new schools have been...

Twenty five-year-old Maya works as a domestic help while her husband Atul is a daily wage labourer in a village in Uttar Pradesh. Their 5-year-old daughter has not been initiated to alphabets yet. While the Constitution of India counts free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years...

Faridabad is a major industrial and residential city in the State of Haryana. It falls in the National Capital Region (NCR), and has grown enormously during the last couple of decades, particularly because a large number of industries have come up in the town. The city was founded back in 1607 by Shaikh Farid,...

The process of admission has begun in the 80 Schools of Excellence inaugurated by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in various districts across the state. For admission to 1st, 6th and 9th standards, the last date for submitting the application is 15th May, while admission tests would be conducted on 19th May. In a historic...

National Technology Day is being celebrated across India today to honour scientists and engineers. The beginnings of this national holiday, however, are less benign. May 11 is when the Indian Army conducted three nuclear tests at the Pokhran Test Range in Rajasthan in the year 1998. The code name was Operation Shakti. There were...

Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations in September 2015, Sustainable Development Goal 4 or SDG 4 is about quality education. Sustainable Development Goal 4 aims at ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. Lotus Petal Foundation is an NGO that works in the area...