The real issue is not opposition to foreign languages but the need for balance. The ongoing debate over the implementation of the Three-Language Formula (R–3) in Class IX by the Central Board of Secondary Education is not merely an educational matter. It is closely linked to India’s cultural continuity, cognitive development, constitutional spirit and educational inclusiveness. The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against this policy raises concerns. It reflects how a l

Three examination controversies unfolded in the country within a single month in May. The NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled after a paper leak affecting 22.79 lakh candidates. The CBSE’s Class 12 revaluation portal collapsed under first-day traffic, and answer sheet mix-ups under its new On-Screen Marking system were publicly confirmed. UPSC Prelims 2026 triggered a nationwide debate over whether its paper design had crossed from difficulty into unfairness. Collectively, these point

As Gen Z reshapes university life, educators must balance technology, discipline and empathy in a rapidly changing classroom. AI generated image The transformation of higher education has been a stealth change. In today’s classrooms, textbooks, lectures, and exams are no longer the only characteristics of a classroom. Instead, they are influenced by smartphones, artificial intelligence, social media, digital learning platforms and the attitudes of students. The core of this c

AI generated image In the cultural fabric of India, the educator has historically occupied a space higher than the temporal world, encapsulated in the sacred maxim ‘Acharya Devo Bhava’, the teacher is akin to the divine. This guru-shishya parampara was not merely an instructional methodology but a spiritual covenant where knowledge was transmitted alongside a rigorous code of moral rectitude. Today, that revered pedestal is fracturing. The deeply unsettling revelations surrou

For two decades, India’s obsession with engineering and medicine has created not merely competition, but a generation burdened by fear, exhaustion, and borrowed dreams. AI generated image Roughly two decades ago, a new dream took hold across Maharashtra. Two words began to dominate the aspirations of countless households: “doctor” and “engineer.” Success came to be defined so narrowly that all other careers appeared secondary, even meaningless. From farmers in villages to mid

Every year, India proudly celebrates the remarkable academic achievements of girls. Across board examinations, universities, and competitive entrance tests, female students consistently outperform their male counterparts with discipline, dedication, and academic excellence. The recent CBSE Class 12 results once again reflected this trend, with girls recording a pass percentage significantly higher than boys. At first glance, this appears to be a powerful success story of mode

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court recently intervened in the attendance issue of the Indian Law Society's College Pune after the petitioner, Nisarga Khanderao, a student of the college filed a case against the institute. She was not allowed to appear for the examination because of the low percentage of attendance. The student had 53 per cent attendance and the college’s rule of minimum percent was 50. Khanderao’s per centage of attendance surpassed the minimum per centage of atte

Reforming the rules is only half the job. Fair and timely implementation must follow. As my son stared at his half-eaten plate, the walls of his room told a story of quiet penance. Maps pinned like silent witnesses. Timetables etched with military precision. On his laptop, a lecture played on loop a life kept on hold while he prepared for one of the country's toughest public service exams. In that moment, we didn't see a candidate. We saw the angst that has quietly become th

The future of Indian medicine depends not just on the integrity of the NEET but on the survival and well-being of aspirants. The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the ultimate gateway to the dreams of millions of young Indians who aspire to wear the white coat. For many, it represents the culmination of years of relentless toil, sacrificed childhoods, and the immense financial hopes of families across the socio-economic spectrum. In the Indian middle-class cons

Latur, long celebrated as one of Maharashtra’s most prominent educational hubs, has found itself at the centre of controversy following discussions surrounding alleged irregularities and paper leak claims linked to the NEET examination. While investigations into the matter are still underway and no conclusive evidence directly connecting Latur to any organised paper leak has officially emerged so far, the city’s name has repeatedly surfaced in media discussions and social med

The University Grants Commission’s fresh advisory urging universities and colleges to adopt nearby Anganwadi centres marks a significant shift in how India thinks about early childhood care and education. By asking higher education institutions to integrate these community-based centres into academic programmes, the UGC is attempting to bridge a long-standing gap between classroom theory and grassroots reality. Early childhood education, especially for children aged three to

When we educate a girl child, we are not educating just one person — we are educating generations to come. Education is the strongest weapon that can transform not only an individual's life but also the future of an entire family, society, and nation. In today’s modern world, educating a girl child is no longer just a choice or responsibility — it has become an absolute necessity. A girl today is not limited to the traditional role of managing the home and kitchen alone. She

On occasion of its diamond jubilee, the Marathi Vidnyan Parishad is adapting its mission of vernacular science outreach to a more digital age without losing sight of its founding ideals. The Marathi Vidnyan Parishad (MVP), Mumbai, one of India’s most respected science communication movements, recently completed 60 years of its inspiring journey. Over the past six decades, the Parishad has played a pioneering role in promoting scientific temper, disseminating scientific knowle

From a Caltech lecture hall to modern cleanrooms, Feynman’s vision of the atomic frontier continues to guide scientific ambition even today. During the fourth year of my doctoral research, my Ph.D. advisor gifted me a humongous printed volume. It was an IEEE anthology of selected academic papers, on microfabrication and miniaturization, published over a period of 50 years. That beauty started with a transcript of Professor Richard Feynman’s famous classic talk given on Decemb

India’s new learning generation is dismantling the classroom monopoly, replacing rigid processes with fluid, skill-driven learning. AI generated image While Indian classrooms may be full when it comes to attendance, the students’ attention span for learning has certainly slipped its leash. Across India’s varsity campuses, learning now happens in the glow of a screen which is regrettably, often more compelling than the lecture at hand. A five-minute video can make clearer what

Consider three children. All are six years old. All attend Class I classrooms in the same city. All are equally entitled, under Article 21A of the Constitution, to free and compulsory education. But that is where equality ends. The first child attends a government school. The teacher standing in front of the class was required, by law, to pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) - a benchmark designed to assess whether they understand how children learn, how classrooms functio

The government’s school reform agenda promises transformation, but delivery gaps in staffing, infrastructure and funding threaten to blunt its impact. India’s school education system is undergoing its most significant structural change in a decade. From the 2026-27 academic session, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is implementing three reforms simultaneously: a mandatory third language from Class 6, computational thinking (CT) and artificial intelligence (AI)

When state textbooks face judicial scrutiny The Supreme Court of India’s recent direction to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to revisit and remove allegedly defamatory content from its textbooks raises a fundamental and somewhat uncomfortable question: where does academic freedom end and reputational harm begin when the state itself is the author of the narrative? State Responsibility At the outset, it must be acknowledged that textbooks pres

The birth of Artificial Intelligence is often compared to the birth of the Internet-an innovation that quietly entered our lives and gradually became inseparable from it. Decades ago, the Internet was a luxury; today, it is a necessity woven into our daily existence. Similarly, AI is not just another technological trend-it is steadily becoming an integral part of human life. Whether we consciously choose to use it or not, AI will continue to exist, evolve, and shape the way w

The birth of Artificial Intelligence is often compared to the birth of the Internet-an innovation that quietly entered our lives and gradually became inseparable from it. Decades ago, the Internet was a luxury; today, it is a necessity woven into our daily existence. Similarly, AI is not just another technological trend-it is steadily becoming an integral part of human life. Whether we consciously choose to use it or not, AI will continue to exist, evolve, and shape the way w