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The benefits of letting the child’s brain wander on its own

How much parents could save from September's new school uniform rules

Parents should not have to buy more than three branded items, plus a tie for secondary schools.

News from the world of Education: August 9, 2026

Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more

What does ‘dead on arrival’ mean?

NEET-UG paper leak: What CBI chargesheet reveals about conspiracy, accused, modus operandi? | Explained

The chargesheet revealed that confidential questions were allegedly shared by insiders with intermediaries, coaching operators, and candidate brokers, who then copied, printed, sold, and distributed the stolen material for profit

Years of delayed exams, bribery allegations provoke Jharkhand protests

For thousands of young people across Jharkhand, the controversy was never just about one examination

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Uncertain about your career options? Low on self-confidence? This column may help

How digital ecosystems are influencing student career decisions

As social media shapes ambition, educational institutions must teach students to separate reels and trends from true calling

Why attention should be listed as a competency in higher education

The fix for our shortening attention is not more willpower, but less noise

Three crucial skills that Civil Engineering students must develop

Understanding policy matters, keeping updated with technological advances, and developing project management abilities is crucial for engineering projects of today

Why the CBSE’s move towards competency-based assessment has a gap

Competency-based assessment and competency-based education are not the same thing. Translating a policy framework into daily classroom practise requires sustained implementation support that circulars and webinars alone cannot provide.

Where language meets literature: the need for balanced training

Higher education institutions can establish a language centre that helps learners understand how language enables clear, precise communication and how literature cultivates insight and empathy through in-depth interpretations