Category: ENGLISH EDITION

CUET PG 2024: Application process begins; Check important dates, changes here

CUET PG 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened registration process for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) PG 2024 exams. Interested and eligible candidates can visit the official website i.e. pgcuet.samarth.ac.in  As per the official notification, the last date to fill in the online submission of application form is 24 January while the last date to pay the fees is 25 January till 11.50 pm. The notification also states that the correction window will open for three day i.e. from 27 January-29 January. The CUET PG exams 2024 will be held from 11 March-28 March.  Eligibility and qualification ... Read more

Chandigarh: Physical classes upto class 8 to remain shut till 13 January

Classes in physical mode, up to class 8 will remain shut till 13 January in Chandigarh as per the latest order. The decision has been taken in view of the weather conditions in the union territory. Milestone Alert! Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world 🌏 Click here to know more. Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it’s all here, just a click away! Login Now! Catch all the Education News and Updates on Live Mint. Check all the latest action on ... Read more

Delhi govt reverts order extending winter vacations in schools. Here’s why

Shortly after its issuance, the Delhi government reversed a directive concerning the extension of winter vacation in schools across the national capital. The Department of Education clarified that the prior order, which prolonged the winter break, was issued in error. It has promptly been rescinded, and a decision on the matter will be reached tomorrow morning. The Delhi Directorate of Education stated that additional directives pertaining to the winter break may be issued in the future. The revised order stated, “Order No.DE.23(3)/Sch.Br./2024/18 dated: January 6, 2024, regarding the extension of Winter Vacation stands withdrawn with immediate effect. Further instructions on ... Read more

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2024: Exam Dates and Admit Card Details

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam 2024: The State Bank of India will commence SBI Clerk Preliminary Examination 2024 for Junior Associate (Clerk) positions from today, January 5. The Exam is scheduled to take place on January 5, 6, 11 and 12.  Also read: CBSE Board Exam datesheet 2024: Central Board revises schedule of class 10th, 12th; Timetable with new dates here Registered candidates must carry a printed copy of the SBI Clerk Prelims admit card 2024 to the exam centre along with a valid photo identity card for verification purposes. This exam aims to select candidates for a total of 8773 ... Read more

CBSE Exam datesheet 2024: Central Board revises schedule of class 10th, 12th

CBSE Board Exam datesheet 2024: The Central Board of Secondary Education released the revised CBSE Board Exam 2024 datesheet on January 4. Earlier, the Board released a datesheet on December 12, 2023. Students can check the revised timetable for classes 10 and 12 on the official website of CBSE at cbse.gov.in. Also read: CBSE releases date sheet for class 10, 12 Board Exams. Details here CBSE board has made these changes given the JEE Main and other competitive examinations. Also read: NCERT clarifies on India to Bharat name change in school textbooks: ‘Too premature to comment’ Some changes were made ... Read more

GATE 2024 admit card to be released today on gate2024.iisc.ac.in. Check details

Where to download the GATE 2024 admit card? To download the admit card, visit the official website gate2024.iisc.ac.in. How to download the GATE 2024 admit card? When released, candidates can download GATE admit cards by following these steps: 1. Navigate to the official website gate2024.iisc.ac.in. 2. Locate and click on the admit card download link. 3. Enter your login credentials and log in to your account. 4. Verify the details on the GATE admit card. 5. Download the GATE 2024 admit card for future reference. Also Read: ICAI CA Foundation Exam 2023: Admit card released at eservices.icai.org; step-by-step guide to ... Read more

Lessons in Economics from the IPL auction

In simple English, there isn’t enough going around for everybody. Now, take the case of the men’s Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s most famous Twenty-20 (T20) cricket league, usually played from late March to late May every year. There are 10 teams that play the tournament. They have a certain amount of money which they can use to buy players in auctions and these players then play for the team. The amount of money that teams can use to buy players is limited. The same is true about the number of players who are skilled enough to be picked ... Read more

DU College mandates course on Bhagavad Gita for staff, teachers dissent

Ramanujan College of Delhi University has issued a directive requiring its teaching and non-teaching staff to undergo a mandatory certificate-cum-refresher course on Bhagavad Gita, sparking dissatisfaction among some teachers who expressed concerns about the potential promotion of “sectarian beliefs.” The 20-day course, scheduled to run until January 9, is offered both online and offline, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. College principal SP Aggarwal, in an email to the teaching staff, explained that the course aligns with the establishment of the Indian Knowledge System Centre at the college, emphasizing the need to sensitize staff through such programs. Also Read | ... Read more

How AR Rahman’s orchestra is tuning lives

Sunshine Orchestra imparts free musical training to children from under-served socio-economic backgrounds. It was Rahman’s deep spiritualism that led to the founding of the orchestra in 2008. He firmly believes that the deepest chord that strikes every human being and dissolves all boundaries is music, which, he says, can change lives. The Sunshine Orchestra is a manifestation of that belief. Franklin began training in the double bass, a giant stringed instrument from the violin family that is played in an upright position. “I did not choose the double bass. It chose me,” he recalls. “I had neither heard nor seen ... Read more

IIT Bombay’s 1998 batch donates ₹57 cr to alma mater as part of silver jubilee reunion

A batch of 1998 of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has gifted ₹57 crore to its alma mater as part of the silver jubilee reunion celebration. The donation is the highest by a single class. The previous highest donation was ₹41 crore by the class of 1971 for their golden jubilee celebration. The contribution was made by over 200-plus alumni including major donations from top global executives private equity firm Silver Lake managing director Apoorv Saxena, Peak XV managing director Shailendra Singh, Vector Capital MD Anupam Banerjee, Dileep George of AI Research, Google Deepmind, Great Learning CEO Mohan ... Read more