IIM Raipur to Host YUKTI 3.0 Raipur, 09 January 2026: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Raipur, a leading institution known for Building Business Owners, will host the third edition of its flagship Business Conclave, YUKTI 3.0, on January 10–11, 2026. Conceptualized and organized by the institute’s academic clubs in collaboration with the Students’ Affairs Committee, […]
As the new year begins, MBA aspirants targeting top business schools in India have some critical deadlines approaching in January 2026. If you’re eyeing programs at institutions like NMIMS University (including Bangalore campus), TAPMI Manipal, JAGSOM, or XIME Bangalore, now is the time to act. Here’s a quick roundup of the upcoming opportunities through NMAT […]
January 4, 2026 Aspiring engineers, pharmacists, agriculturists, and other professional course seekers in Karnataka have reason to mark their calendars! The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has officially announced the schedule for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026. This state-level entrance exam is the gateway to undergraduate programs in engineering, technology, pharmacy, agriculture, veterinary science, […]
As we begin 2026, exciting developments are unfolding in Karnataka’s higher education sector. After a ban lasting over three decades, the state government is actively considering the revival of student union elections in colleges and universities. This potential change could breathe new life into campus democracy and help groom the next generation of leaders. A […]
Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley, remains a top destination for higher education, especially in management and business programs. With the new academic year approaching, applications are currently ongoing for prestigious institutions like Christ University and NMIMS Bangalore. These colleges offer excellent undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs such as BBA, BCom, MBA, and more, backed by […]
Published: December 31, 2025 In a significant move to uphold the integrity of examinations, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced that the II PUC (Class 12) practical examinations for the 2025-26 academic year will be conducted under live web streaming. This decision, aimed at curbing malpractices, also includes mandatory CCTV surveillance […]
By: S Giriprasad, a psychologist at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore How did the role of social media and the sudden growth of slow travel aggravate ‘travel dysmorphia’ among people? From a mental health perspective, social media has changed travel from a personal experience into a public performance. Earlier, travel was something you did for yourself. […]
December 30, 2025 In a landmark move that underscores growing state autonomy in India’s education landscape, Karnataka adopted its own State Education Policy (SEP) in 2025, explicitly rejecting the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The comprehensive 2,197-page report, drafted by a commission chaired by renowned economist and former UGC Chairman Prof. Sukhadeo Thorat, was submitted […]
Posted on December 30, 2025 In a landmark move towards greater inclusivity and accessibility in education, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) has announced that visually-impaired students can now use computers to write their SSLC (Class 10) and II PUC (Class 12) board exams starting from the current academic year. This decision marks […]
Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan Lead & HOD – Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency, Aster Women & Children Bangalore, Aster Whitefield, Bangalore Our modern world moves fast. As a paediatrician, I am seeing more and more children who aren’t just overwhelmed by academics but also by screens, distractions, and stress—factors that can overload their young brains. […]