Month: September 2024

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the importance of research in India’s education system at the 21st convocation of Symbiosis International (Deemed University). She highlighted the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s focus on promoting research and expressed confidence in the ability of India’s youth to solve both national and global challenges. President Murmu also encouraged leveraging government…

Wasim Jaffer and Michael Vaughan resumed their playful banter on social media after the latter suggested splitting Test cricket into two tiers. Jaffer humorously replied by sharing an old screenshot of England’s low ranking in the World Test Championship, noting that Vaughan’s proposal came just as England improved to fifth place following victories over Sri…

The education loan asset under management (AUM) of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India is projected to grow by 40-45% to exceed Rs 60,000 crore in the current fiscal, driven by rising demand for higher education abroad, according to a CRISIL Ratings report. Despite robust growth, only a small fraction of Indian students are funded…

Pakistan suffered a significant defeat with a 0-2 whitewash against Bangladesh in the Test series, marking a new low point in their Test cricket history. Pakistan have now failed to secure a victory in their last ten home Tests.

Adani Group’s attempt to manage Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has triggered protests from Kenyan transport workers. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh warned that this could escalate into anti-India sentiment. The unrest reflects broader concerns about job security and follows a pattern of regional discontent associated with Adani projects.

The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan (KPB) has announced the results for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) 2024 on September 3. Candidates can check their scores on the official website using their login credentials. The final answer key saw multiple revisions across all categories. The minimum passing scores range from 50% to 60%, depending on the…

The Indian Premier League has introduced commentary in 12 regional languages, including Tamil and Kannada. Recently, a local cricket match in Bengaluru gained attention for its Sanskrit commentary, made possible by Sthaayi and Karnataka Sanskrit University. This initiative demonstrates the potential of digital platforms to revive traditional languages and engage diverse audiences.