ESA's Mars Express orbiter discovers a unique butterfly-shaped crater on Mars, formed by a shallow-angle impact. The fluidised debris suggests subsurface ice, offering new insights into Martian water history and geology. Read the full analysis.
Gurucharan Gollerkeri argues India's distinctive 1835 Macaulay education system needs evolution, not erasure. Read the analysis on its lasting impact and the path forward.
Under NEP 2020, all Indian HEIs must implement the 'Learn One More Bharatiya Bhasha' initiative to boost multilingualism and employability. Learn the details and impact.
Prayagraj's district-level youth festival under VBYLD 2026 on Dec 13 offers declamation, folk dance, science exhibition & more. Register on My Bharat portal. Details inside.
Jharkhand ministers Shilpi Neha Tirkey & Sudivya Kumar laid the foundation for an executive development centre & girls' hostel expansion at IHM Ranchi, boosting tourism & hospitality education. Read more.
Souren Bandyopadhyay replaces Dipak Kumar Kar as the College Service Commission chairperson. The higher education department made the changes citing Kar's new VC role, amidst complaints of interview irregularities.
A Delhi govt report shows women are excelling in higher education and teaching roles, yet their workforce participation remains critically low at 14.2%. Explore the data and the structural barriers behind this paradox.
The six-year college completion rate for US students starting in 2019 is 61.1%, showing resilience post-pandemic. Dual enrolment students have a significant edge. Explore the key findings.
The IIC Regional Meet 2025 in Raipur united 600 delegates to push for innovation hubs in higher education. Governor Ramen Deka urged converting ideas into scalable impact. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
The 2025 Hainan International Forum on Higher Education Innovation & Development commenced at the University of Sanya, focusing on global collaboration and educational transformation. Explore the key discussions and future plans.
The Winter Session of Parliament sees the introduction of the HECI Bill 2025, aiming to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single regulator. Explore the reforms, impact, and challenges.
The Geminids meteor shower peaks on Dec 13-14, 2025. With minimal moonlight, expect 60-120 meteors/hour. Our guide tells you when, where & how to watch this celestial spectacle in India.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu champions a US movement where high school graduates skip college for jobs. He urges Indian parents and companies to take note of this shift away from degree-focused education.
The Centre has ruled out creating an Indian Education Service for top university posts. The government highlights existing autonomy and new tech portals for transparent recruitment.
Uttar Pradesh introduces a quarterly KPI dashboard for state & private universities from Oct-Dec 2025. 26 parameters across 6 categories will determine Red, Amber, or Green ratings for transparency & quality.
Guest lecturers in Karnataka's govt colleges begin an indefinite strike, protesting the exclusion of 6,904 non-UGC qualified staff from counselling. Their future hangs in the balance. Read their demands.
Pune-based Samavesh, after a year at IIM Bangalore's NSRCEL, has empowered over 4,000 rural students with scholarships and education guidance. Discover their journey to bridge the urban-rural education gap.
The December 'Cold Moon' is the year's final full moon. Discover how young astronomers can best observe its bright, clear winter glow, spot lunar features, and turn it into a family tradition.
Under NMNF, 65 horticulture students in Bidar gain practical skills in organic farming, generating profit & fostering entrepreneurship. Learn about their success story.
Congress MLAs raised the VIT Bhopal campus issue in the MP assembly, demanding FIRs against management and safety for students' futures. The minister assured no student will be affected.
Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh demands a high-level committee to regulate Gujarat's rapidly growing private universities, citing lack of oversight on fees, admissions, and NEP 2020 implementation.
A 20-year-old student died by suicide in Gujarat. Fellow students protest, alleging college negligence and ambulance delay led to the tragedy. Read the full report.
A three-day ISRO space exhibition at RTU Kota is captivating students with models of Chandrayaan, Mangalyaan, and direct scientist interactions. Over 688 students visited on day one.
Experts warn of a decline in academic language skills among Indian students. Learn about the causes, consequences, and solutions proposed by educators to revive scholarly communication.
Former Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala slams MDU Rohtak for losing NAAC A+ accreditation in Nov 2024, warns of student career impact. Demands action against V-C. Read more.
AICTE relaxes 80% enrolment rule, allowing more engineering colleges to offer upskilling courses for professionals. New rules also ease NBA norms for new courses. Learn how this boosts India's tech talent.
Violent protests over contaminated water at VIT Bhopal's Sehore campus escalate, reaching RGPV. MP Higher Education Minister invokes emergency powers. CM to decide post-Winter Session.
In 1823, Colonel Jervis translated math into Gujarati for workers, sparking a movement. Discover how literary icons like Mahipatram Nilkanth became scientific translators, shaping Gujarat's knowledge landscape.
The December 2025 Cold Moon is a supermoon, appearing larger, brighter, and higher in the sky. Learn when and how to witness this celestial spectacle in India.