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Geopolitics

School food standards pilot in England cuts meal uptake by 15%

The Guardian – World · Europe

Results of six-week trial prompt concerns over government proposals as children reject healthier mealsA pilot to test England’s new school food standards trigg…

Geopolitics

What IBC Amendment Act, 2026 changes and why it matters

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Calculate monthly loan installments using a loan calculator. • Estimate returns on Systematic Inv…

Geopolitics

AP Inter 1st, 2nd year result date: BIEAP to release IPE results on April 15 at 10.31am

Times of India – World · India

Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) will release AP Inter 1st and 2nd year results 2026 on April 15 at 10:31 AM. Over 10.57 lakh students a…

Geopolitics

DSE citizenship exam tests students on social awareness and national principles

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong students sitting the citizenship and social development paper in university entrance exams on Tuesday were tested on the “One Country, Two Systems” g…

Startups

Backed by Nikhil Kamath, Lina Ashar’s Dreamtime Learning is reimagining K-12 education

Your Story · India

With microschools, a 2,000-strong online base, and global expansion plans, Hyderabad-based startup Dreamtime Learning is betting on curiosity-led learning over…

Geopolitics

KKR's Pathirana clears fitness test, likely to join squad ahead of CSK clash

Times of India – World · India

KKR have had a difficult start to the season, with three defeats and one match ending without a result. Their issues have been clear in the death overs, where …

Startups

Technology, trends, traction: test your business creativity with Edition 227 of our weekly quiz!

Your Story · India

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 227th quiz. Ready?

Startups

The Museum of Digital Society: a living immersion in technology impact

Your Story · India

In this photo essay, we feature a visual tour of the Digital Empowerment Foundation’s Museum of Digital Society, along with founder insights.

Geopolitics

‘This isn’t education’: Student made to fan headmistress; video goes viral

Times of India – World · India

A viral video from Rewa district shows a government middle school headmistress, Varsha Manjhi, being fanned by a student during class. The incident has sparked…

Tech & Startups

X brings back Voice Notes to X Chat

TechCrunch · US

X Chat brings back Voice Notes to DMs and group chats after removing the option during the upgrade.

Geopolitics

Bubble tea and YouTube topics please Hong Kong DSE exam takers, as poems add twist

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong students taking the English paper in university entrance exams on Friday were pleasantly surprised by relatable topics such as bubble tea and startin…

Geopolitics

SSC CGL Result 2025: Allocation list out, check cut-offs here

Times of India – World · India

The Staff Selection Commission (HQ) has announced the first round of tentative allocation (FRTA) for Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2025. Candidate…

Geopolitics

HSBC’s HK$5 billion headquarters opens in Hong Kong in 1986 – SCMP archive

South China Morning Post – World · China

This article was first published on April 8, 1986. Billion dollar brilliance by Staff Reporters The new $5.2 billion headquarters of the Hongkong and Shanghai …

Geopolitics

Yemen’s teachers pushed to the brink as salaries collapse

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Yemeni teachers juggle multiple jobs and endure hunger as protests grow over meager and delayed salaries.

Geopolitics

Could Philippines’ declining literacy affect its status as help desk hub?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Philippine call centre industry is a juggernaut, employing over a million and generating billions in revenue. Its workers’ voices are a familiar sound for …

Geopolitics

IPL: Rajasthan Royals climb to No.1 with dominant win over Mumbai Indians

Times of India – World · India

Rajasthan Royals secured a dominant 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a rain-affected IPL 2026 clash. Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 77 and Vaibhav Sooryavans…

Geopolitics

Hardik, Boult back as MI bowl first vs RR in 11-over match - check full playing XI

Times of India – World · India

For the Mumbai Indians, captain Hardik Pandya, who missed the last match against Delhi Capitals, and Trent Boult came back into the side.

Geopolitics

Puducherry assembly polls 2026: Statehood debate takes centre stage - where parties stand

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has called for a robust governance system. • PM Narendra Modi's administ…

Geopolitics

Student claiming RMIT is ‘complicit in genocide’ in social media post faces misconduct action

The Guardian – World · Europe

Student accused of sharing a video of the university’s defence and aerospace research centre with the RMIT Students for Palestine Instagram accountFollow our A…

Geopolitics

Centre asks states to double daily supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers

Times of India – World · India

States and Union Territories are directed to double the daily supply of 5-kg LPG cylinders for migrant workers, ensuring targeted distribution with Oil Marketi…

Tech & Startups

Hoka Coupon Codes: 10% Off | April 2026

Wired · Global

Unlock free expedited shipping or 10% off with today’s Hoka discount codes, plus save up to 30% with the best discounts for April 2026.

Geopolitics

Iranians Condemn Strike on a Top University

The New York Times – World · US

Government officials and anti-government activists alike denounced the attacks on the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, the latest Iranian center for …

Geopolitics

Pak lines up $4.8bn in external repayments by June, including $3.5bn owed to UAE: Report

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan is set to repay $4.8 billion in foreign debt by June, including $3.5 billion to the UAE. This comes as Abu Dhabi sought quicker returns on deposits am…

Geopolitics

Closing Hong Kong schools with low enrolment will hurt special education kids: parents

South China Morning Post – World · China

The rising number of schools facing closure due to insufficient enrolment has raised concerns over the impact on students with special educational needs (SEN),…

Geopolitics

Malaysian bookshop hits on novel idea to bring back readers addicted to ‘brain rot’ clips

South China Morning Post – World · China

“You don’t even have to look for it,” nine-year-old Anaqi said of the short videos he watches online. “It just shows up automatically, and it’s super interesti…

Geopolitics

A ‘masculinity crisis’ is brewing in UK schools, union says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Misogynistic abuse of female staff is increasing, leaving teachers feeling ‘traumatised’ and ‘humiliated’Teachers’ leaders have said a “masculinity crisis” is …

Geopolitics

Harvard faculty to vote on proposal to limit number of A grades in each course

The Guardian – World · Europe

Effort to curb grade inflation, by limiting top marks to 20% of students in a course, is opposed by most studentsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get …

Geopolitics

Extend fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to stem exodus, union says

The Guardian – World · Europe

NASUWT says full entitlement should be increased to 26 weeks and paternity pay also improvedFull maternity pay for teachers across the UK should be increased t…

Geopolitics

Japan invites 1,000 Indian PhD scholars under LOTUS 2026

Times of India – World · India

Japan's LOTUS Programme is now accepting applications for Indian Master's, PhD students, and postdoctoral researchers. Nearly 1,000 individuals can participate…

Geopolitics

Labour is letting down Britain’s children, says National Education Union leader

The Guardian – World · Europe

Daniel Kebede condemns Bridget Phillipson’s policies, telling NEU conference schools are ‘running on empty’The leader of the UK’s biggest education union has t…

Geopolitics

4 Hong Kong schools to close as 9 seek mergers over insufficient enrolment

South China Morning Post – World · China

Four of 15 Hong Kong public primary schools at risk of closure due to insufficient enrolment plan to shut down, while nine are seeking to merge with other inst…

Geopolitics

LPG crunch forces Pondicherry University to prepone exams, cut academic days

Times of India – World · India

The Students Federation of India, Pondicherry University unit (SFI PU), condemned the arbitrary decision of the university to prepone the examinations and to d…

Geopolitics

This 96-year-old grandmother went back to school, scored 98%

Times of India – World · India

A 96-year-old Kerala woman, Karthyayani Amma, defied age and illiteracy by enrolling in a literacy program. She astonishingly scored 98% in her first-ever exam…

Geopolitics

Almost half of primary teachers in England see pupils with eating disorders, survey finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Poll of 10,000 teachers also finds ‘overwhelming’ exam anxiety and rising absenteeism linked to poor mental healthAlmost half of primary school teachers are se…

Geopolitics

Karnataka 1st PUC results 2026 declared; state board releases marks memo via official portal

Times of India – World · India

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board announced the Karnataka 1st PUC Result 2026 on March 31, enabling Class 11 students to access marks memos…

Startups

4 Powerful books that will help you build strong discipline

Your Story · India

Struggling with discipline? These four powerful books offer practical ways to build habits, stay consistent, and take control of your focus.

Geopolitics

CTET result 2026 declared, check scorecard download steps and qualifying marks

Times of India – World · India

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the CTET Result 2026 on ctet.nic.in following the completion of the answer key review process. The…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong schools urged to find ‘way out’ over falling student numbers

South China Morning Post – World · China

The head of Hong Kong’s largest teacher training institution has urged all school governing bodies in the city to find a “way out” to handle dwindling student …

Geopolitics

Starmer says UK won’t get ‘dragged into Iran war’ as Labour launches its local elections campaign – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

UK PM to chair meeting on government’s response to economic consequences of Iran war later on MondayStarmer complained about other parties whipping up division…

Geopolitics

JEE Main session 2 admit card released for April exams: Check how to download

Times of India – World · India

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for JEE MAIN 2026 session 2 candidates appearing on April 02 and April 04, 2026. Available on th…

Geopolitics

No tuition, no grades, no power grid: why are people flocking to a ‘college’ in the middle of the desert?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Two hundred miles from LA, an off-grid community with roots in Burning Man offers an unorthodox educational experience – is Mars College the future?A dozen wri…

Geopolitics

Toppers' list out for Bihar Board Class 10: Check full merit list

Times of India – World · India

The Bihar School Examination Board has released the Class 10 merit list along with the Matric Result 2026. Pushpanjali Kumari and Sabreen Praween jointly secur…

Geopolitics

BSEB Class 10th Results: 81.79% students pass, Pushpanjali Kumari and Parveen secure top rank

Times of India – World · India

The Bihar School Examination Board has declared the Class 10 Matric Result 2026, with an overall pass percentage of 81.79 percent. Pushpanjali Kumari and Parve…

Geopolitics

Bihar Board 10th result 2026: What to do if you fail in BSEB matric exam

Times of India – World · India

The Bihar Board has declared the Class 10 Result 2026 with an 81.79 percent pass rate, but students who failed still have options. Candidates can apply for com…

Geopolitics

New China school system rewards diligent pupils with ‘digital pets’ to motivate them

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese secondary schoolteachers have introduced a new way of motivating pupils by awarding them “digital pets” that they can adopt online. The move has gained…

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