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The year is about to end. Time for us to relook at the stories that were a hit among our readers. We bring you top 10 such stories. Enjoy... 1. These countries offer almost free education If you are looking at education outside India…
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Nearly 200 students from 42 different schools assembled at Jantar Mantar, Delhi on Winter Solstice (Dec 21) to measure the earth's circumference. Organised by SPACE under its flagship programme, Project Paridhi, students replicated nearly…
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Scientists have discovered another planetary system with as many planets as our own solar system. This finding means that our solar system is not unique. Using artificial intelligence (AI), scientists have discovered an eighth planet…
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Inspiring school story Not long ago, 2.78-acre campus of Government High School in Chinnapatti, Madurai, was a vacant piece of land, devoid of any shade. But, not anymore. In just four years, the school has turned into an orchard bearing…
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Do you remember the day you turned 13 and embarked on the age of adolescence? The very thought of it was exciting to you – the thought of enjoying more independence, bearing more responsibility or embarking on this new phase of life that…
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Obtaining information about your CBSE exams was never this easy! But now, you can get possibly all the information at the click of a mouse. All that students have to do now is download the recently launched app, UMANG, and they can avail…
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Google dedicated today's Google Doodle to Rukhmabai Bhikaji Raut, said to be the first practising woman doctor in colonial India. But do you know that it was her story that shaped the Age of Consent Act, 1891, which outlawed child marriages…
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Her fingers run deftly through the wheels of the sewing machine as she stitches beautiful pieces of clothing. Her hands, which were once withered due to abject poverty, have now acquired a skill which she strives to master. It is not…
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In the buildup to November 20 (World Children’s Day), stars and leaders from the worlds of entertainment, government, sport and business will rally for children with UNICEF. Global 'take-overs', star-studded events to spotlight most…
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Good news for CBSE students! You can now get your personal details like names, date of birth, parents name, corrected within five years from the date declaration of your board exam results. “Limitation of cases of correction in…
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Three asteroids have been discovered by Indian students as part of an International science programme, ‘All India Asteroid Search Campaign’ this year. Nearly 300 students from all across the country participated in the two-month long…
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In what is likely to benefit nearly 40 lakh students while relieving CBSE, AICTE and other agencies from the responsibility of conducting various entrance exams, the union cabinet has approved creation of National Testing Agency (NTA).…
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We all grew up being taught that in 1857, India witnessed its first uprising against the rule of the British East India Company. But 1857 may no longer be as significant for future generations as it was for us. That's because the government…
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It doesn't happen often that the money collected during a religious festival is donated to a charity. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Ganpati mandals in Maharashtra have donated nearly Rs 7.5 crore, that is, 10 per cent of the amount…
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Today is World Teachers' Day. Held annually on 5 October since 1994, it commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO recommendation concerning the status of teachers. The recommendation constitutes the main reference…
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With an aim to give educators the full power of the Microsoft ecosystem, the company recently unveiled the latest version of Microsoft Office 365 – Microsoft 365 Education. It brings together Office 365, Windows 10, Enterprise Mobility +…
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KNOW YOUR TEACHER: Teachers leave an indelible mark in our lives. Ever wondered what is it that inspired them to be teachers and continues to motivate them every day? In this section, we try to discover such unknown facts about them. Our…
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It is unlike any other campaign heard so far. Inspired by Bollywood movie Hindi Medium, Roorkee administration decided to launch a unique campaign to improve the seating arrangements in government primary schools where due to lack of…
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