Over the past few years, several IITs have started research centres and separate schools that marry medical science with technology.
Delhi University: These PhD students submitted their theses but succumbed to Covid-19 before earning degrees. DU will award them posthumously.
Medical students in Jammu and Kashmir already faced delays, seat and resource shortages. Introduction of the AIQ was the final straw.
BAMS Syllabus: The Ayurveda syllabus and effort to integrate it with modern medicine has generated much controversy. Here’s a look at the debate.
Haryana Schools: Parents allege Gurgaon private schools are demanding fees for TCs and government schools are refusing admission without them.
Conservation: Funding for research, conservation favour “charismatic” carnivores – tigers, lions, leopards. Less-known, smaller ones need attention too.
A ‘meta-accrediting body’, NAC will replace NAAC for universities, colleges, and NBA for technical education
Delhi University: Teachers say allowing the VC to change syllabi will undermine DU committees, statutory bodies authorised to frame course content.
UP Schools, UNICEF: The lab initiative in 15 UP districts uses pre-vocational, practical training to bring dropouts to school, curb child labour.