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Startups

Pearson India, Infinity Learn build AI-driven test-prep for students

Your Story · India

The partnership between Pearson India and Infinity Learn reflects a broader shift in India’s test preparation sector, where AI, analytics, and trusted academic…

Startups

How books shape the way we think, learn, and grow in life

Your Story · India

Discover how books influence the way we think, learn, and grow by expanding knowledge, shaping perspectives, and inspiring lifelong personal development.

Startups

6 reasons books remain essential in a digital world

Your Story · India

Discover why reading books still matters in the digital age and how it improves focus, knowledge, critical thinking, and deeper understanding.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong university president vows to boost humanities amid AI push elsewhere

South China Morning Post – World · China

The head of Hong Kong’s oldest university has vowed to inject more resources into humanities programmes, praising them as a source of creativity and imaginatio…

Geopolitics

Naplan resumes after tech issues paused testing on first day for 1.4 million students

The Guardian – World · Europe

Schools told they can begin testing after nationwide problem with pupils logging on to platformFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our br…

Geopolitics

NCERT apologises for 'judicial graft' chapter, pulls out Class VIII book

Times of India – World · India

- NCERT issued an unconditional apology and withdrew its recently published Class VIII social science textbook. - The textbook was withdrawn following the ap…

Geopolitics

‘Rickrolled’ in exam hall? CBSE maths paper QR code leads to viral song

Times of India – World · India

A QR code on CBSE Class 12 math papers unexpectedly led students to a Rick Astley music video, sparking concerns about exam paper authenticity. While the Board…

Geopolitics

CBSE issues clarification on YouTube QR code in Maths paper, here's why there are QRs on papers

Times of India – World · India

The Central Board of Secondary Education has clarified that Class 12 Mathematics question papers remain secure despite some QR codes reportedly linking to a Yo…

Geopolitics

Dalit woman, UPSC AIR 1 at 22: How Tina Dabi topped India’s toughest exam in her first attempt

Times of India – World · India

Tina Dabi achieved All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination at 22, becoming the first Dalit woman to do so. Her journey, shaped by a strong educ…

Geopolitics

CBSE postpones Class 12 board exams from March 12-16 in Middle East; new dates to be announced

Times of India – World · India

CBSE has postponed Class 12 board exams in several Middle East countries, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, due to the c…

Geopolitics

CBSE Class 12 maths exam analysis: Students call paper moderately difficult

Times of India – World · India

The CBSE Class 12 Mathematics Board Exam 2026 was conducted on March 9 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm, with students describing the paper as moderately difficult ove…

Geopolitics

Quiz books are the answer to falling non-fiction sales, data shows

The Guardian – World · Europe

2025 was the best year for quiz book sales since records began in 1998; while Bibles also proved popularIf the question is which genre bucked the prevailing tr…

Geopolitics

UP headmistress gets foot massage from Class 5 students during school hours, suspended

Times of India – World · India

A government primary school headmistress in Chitrakoot district has been suspended. A video showing a student giving her a foot massage during school hours wen…

Geopolitics

Vice-chancellor calls for review into student loans for those without A-levels

The Guardian – World · Europe

Adam Tickell, of University of Birmingham, says money is loaned to people who ‘are not really capable of graduating’A leading vice-chancellor has questioned wh…

Geopolitics

CBSE cancels class 10 board exams in Middle East; postpones class 12 exam on March 7

Times of India – World · India

CBSE has cancelled Class 10 board exams in several Middle East countries from March 7-11, 2026, and also postponed previously scheduled papers. The Class 12 ex…

Geopolitics

Tung Wah College to undergo review in April on bid to gain university status

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tung Wah College, a tertiary institution in Hong Kong known for its nursing care and allied health programmes, will undergo a combined review next month on its…

Geopolitics

‘Massive underfunding’ blamed as students enrolled in Australian public schools falls to new low

The Guardian – World · Europe

As thousands more students head to private schools, advocates hope new government funding deals might draw families back to public sectorFollow our Australia n…

Startups

Transforming early learning in India; Captain Fresh acquires Frime

Your Story · India

Merlia Shaukath, raised in Chennai and educated in London and Oxford, founded the Madhi Foundation in 2016 to improve primary education in India. Bengaluru-bas…

Geopolitics

Jack Ma, Alibaba executives meet teachers to discuss how education should adapt in AI era

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma and the core leadership of Alibaba Group Holding and Ant Group spent over an hour with teachers in Hangzhou on Tuesday, discussing …

Geopolitics

China should up education spending to help population adapt to AI era: economist

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing should increase investment in early childhood education and lifelong learning as AI reshapes the world’s largest labour market, a prominent Chinese eco…

Geopolitics

Schools in England sidelining dressing-up for World Book Day, MPs hear

The Guardian – World · Europe

Literacy experts say move comes over cost concerns and fears costumes can detract from reading for pleasureSchools in England are moving away from pupils dress…

Geopolitics

US Department of Education hangs Charlie Kirk banner outside DC building

The Guardian – World · Europe

Banner has sparked criticism as Kirk was a polarizing figure who made incendiary and often racist and sexist commentsThe US Department of Education has hung la…

Geopolitics

China’s Parents Are Outsourcing the Homework Grind to A.I.

The New York Times – World · US

Parents in China are turning to A.I. chatbots and other tools to help their children gain an edge and ease the fighting over homework.

Geopolitics

UK teachers and parents urged to talk to children about Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Experts say trusted adults must be brave and discuss issue or risk children looking for answers from unsafe sourcesTeachers and parents in the UK need to be br…

Geopolitics

Pentagon head to military officers: You cannot study in these 22 universities, see full list

Times of India – World · India

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed 22 universities, including Harvard and MIT, from the Pentagon's list for military officer education, citing "anti…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong universities back AI-themed study tours to woo non-local students

South China Morning Post – World · China

At least five Hong Kong universities have backed the government’s proposal to launch study tours aimed at attracting non-local secondary students to pursue hig…

Geopolitics

It’s been decreed: something must be done about student loans in England

The Guardian – World · Europe

The education secretary wants a fairer system and the Tories have leapt in with their own plan – but why now?For anyone who attended university in England in t…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: minister defends cuts to kindergarten subsidy

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have defended a controversial subsidy cut for the kindergarten sector for the coming financial year, saying the low birth rate and result…

Geopolitics

Turkey's Ramadan directive reignites secularism debate

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A new directive encourages Ramadan-themed events and mosque visits in Turkish schools. Critics warn it pressures students and challenges secular principles, wh…

Geopolitics

Will IIT cross-campus mobility deliver real academic choice?

Times of India – World · India

For years, an IIT seat meant four years within one campus. Now, students may take courses and in some cases spend a semester at another IIT, with credits count…

Geopolitics

45% drop in Indians at US universities over visa uncertainty, high cost

Times of India – World · India

- Indian student enrollments at US universities dropped 45% in August 2025. - International applications to Indian universities rose 25% in 2025. - US News…

Geopolitics

'What are we teaching Class VIII children?' PM Modi questions NCERT lapse, Pradhan vows action

Times of India – World · India

- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vowed to act against those responsible for the reference to judicial corruption. - The reference was linked to …

Startups

upGrad buys Internshala; Fat salary packages distort engineering education

Your Story · India

Edtech platform upGrad has bought Gurugram-based internship platform Internshala for an undisclosed amount.

Startups

In Sitapur, a local library shortens the distance to opportunity

Your Story · India

A small library in Damodar Pur is helping students avoid 12 km travel daily, offering an affordable and focused study space locally.

Geopolitics

Boost R&D investment to make Hong Kong a global education hub: CUHK president

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong should increase funding for university research to position itself as a global education hub, a leading academic has said, citing a growing trend of …

Geopolitics

CBSE class 12 Accountancy exam: Students call paper lengthy, teachers say it was balanced

Times of India – World · India

The CBSE Class 12 Accountancy exam was conducted nationwide from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with lakhs of students appearing. Initial reactions suggest the paper fol…

Geopolitics

Can Bridget Phillipson convince jaded families to have faith in Send changes?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Education secretary and her team have won over some critics but obstacles remain in their attempt to overhaul system In her first week as a cabinet minister Br…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong universities enjoy ‘growing appeal with belt and road, Asean students’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s universities have proved highly popular among mainland Chinese students, while interest is growing among those from Southeast Asia and countries ta…

Geopolitics

Bridging East and West, Hong Kong offers talent the best of both worlds

South China Morning Post – World · China

This week, Hong Kong is honoured to play host to the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition, one of the most si…

Geopolitics

Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given £4bn overhaul

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘Generational’ reforms are a key moment for Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and for Keir StarmerMinisters will unveil a “generational” overhaul of…

Geopolitics

Only 10% of boys aged 14-16 read daily for pleasure, National Literacy Trust finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Report says British teenagers’ time for books is being crowded out by schoolwork, screens and sportsFewer than one in 10 boys aged 14 to 16 in the U…

Geopolitics

Tories would scrap ‘debt trap’ of high interest student loans, says Kemi Badenoch

The Guardian – World · Europe

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson suggests priority is grants for poorer students rather than cutting interestKemi Badenoch has said the Conservatives wou…

Geopolitics

Minister says children in England will get support more quickly under Send overhaul

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bridget Phillipson says government is ‘not taking away support’ as she prepares to announce changesUK politics live – latest updatesBridget Phillipson has pled…

Geopolitics

China’s vocational degrees rising as students seek skills over prestigious universities

South China Morning Post – World · China

When the results of China’s gruelling National Higher Education Entrance Examination – or gaokao – were released last summer, Lin Gangming was surprised to lea…

Geopolitics

Ministers to set out plans to halve attainment gap in England’s schools

The Guardian – World · Europe

White paper proposes changing criteria under which schools get funding to support the most disadvantaged studentsPlans to halve the attainment gap between the …

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