Appearing for class 10, 12 board exams twice a year will be optional: Pradhan

Appearing for class 10 and 12 board exams twice a year will not be mandatory and the concept is being introduced as an option to reduce students' stress caused by the fear of single opportunity,......

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

25 student suicides in 2023 at India's coaching hub Kota have revealed the mindboggling stress children confront every day, reports Prakash Bhandari. IMAGE: Students at Bansal Classes in Kota. All......

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

The suicides have involved more NEET aspirants than JEE.'It's a make-or-mar situation.''Either you get into a government medical college, where the fee is much lower than in private institutes, or......

'Coaching industry is toxic'

'Looking back, there is every chance that I would not have opted for Kota.''The biggest flaw is that your personality gets blocked.''It took me two years to get back to 'being human' again.'......

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope

The reopening of schools and colleges has sparked a crisis in the edtech sector with falling valuations, slowing funding rounds and faltering investor sentiment. Photograph: Kind courtesy August......

Byju's is raising $300 mn, valuation may touch $18 bn

Byju’s is raising about Rs 2,200 crore ($300 million) as part of a larger round of new investment as the world’s most valuable edtech company focuses on expanding its business in global......

Ranveer Reveals His Real Wedding Story

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh get together on Karan Johar's couch for the first time in Koffee With Karan Season 8. The promo sees them spilling interesting details about their wedding and......

Dhak Dhak Review: Secrets Of The Khardung La Sisterhood

The simplicity of a spontaneous sisterhood, women getting along with other women, feeling alive in each other's company, makes Dhak Dhak a gentle celebration of womanhood, notes Sukanya Verma.......

90 UNFORGETTABLE Asha Bhosle Songs

Sukanya Verma celebrates the singing legend who turns 90 on September 8. IMAGE: Asha Bhosle in Mumbai, August 9, 2023. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com Her voice reminds me of tiramisu.......

Gulzar's Madhur Dosti With R D Burman

None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha. IMAGE: Gulzar and Rahul Dev Burman. Photograph: Kind......

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

IMAGE: Ravi Dahiya celebrates with Indian flag after defeating Nigeria's Ebikewenimo Welson in the men's Freestyle 57 kg wrestling gold medal match on Day 9 of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth......

CWG: Sharath assures India of 2 more medals in TT

IMAGE: Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran beat the Australian pair of Nicholas Lum and Finn Luu 3-2 in a thrilling men's doubles semi-final clash at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Saturday.......

CWG TT: Triple delight for Sharath; Batra loses

IMAGE: Achanta Sharath Kamal had a brilliant day, moving into the semi-finals of mixed and men's doubles at the Commonwealth Games on Friday. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Ace Indian......

The making of 2022 Ranji Trophy Champions...

Structural changes in MP cricket that led to Ranji triumph IMAGE: Madhya Pradesh players take the trophy on a victory lap after winning the Ranji crown. Photograph: PTI Photo Minutes after......

Imran Khan leads Pakistan in paying tributes to Lataji

IMAGE: Lata Mangeshkar was the epitome of grace and humility. Photograph: File photo India’s nightingale Lata Mangeshkar’s voice transcended borders and while India continues to......