Muskan Jindal

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Meet IPS Muskan Jindal Who Cracked UPSC In 1st Attempt

Muskaan Jindal, a resident of Himachal Pradesh is a true inspiration. She became an IFS officer in the year 2019, and  had cracked this exam in her very first attempt.Where most people take years to crack UPSC exam.She got All India Rank 87. She was selected for the Indian Foreign Service. Muskan was always a bright student who wanted to become a civil servant since childhood.

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 - 09:30 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Muskaan Jindal, IFS Officer, Education, IPS

Courtesy: Zee News India

Nobel Prize winners in Medicine for 2023

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Nobel Prize In Medicine 2023: Katalin Karikó & Drew Weissman Wins For Role In COVID-19

The Nobel Prize 2023 in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19. The top honour was given by the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute on October 2 as the prestigious ceremony kicks in. The discoveries by the two Nobel Laureates were critical “for developing effective mRNA… read-more

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 04:42 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Nobel Prize 2023, medicine, World news, Education, winners, Katalin Karikó & Drew Weissman

Courtesy: Money Control

Medical graduates

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Indian Medical Graduates Can Now Practice In Canada, US, Australia

The National Medical Commission (NMC), India, has been being awarded the coveted World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition Status for a tenure of 10 years, according to a press release from the Union Health Ministry. WFME recognition will enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand,… read-more

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 - 11:09 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Indian students, Postgraduates, Practice, medical students, Education

Courtesy: NDTV

Suicide

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Rajasthan: Girl Preparing For UPSC Commits Suicide, Investigation Underway

A girl, preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh allegedly died by suicide. The police said that the deceased had been living in a girls' hostel with other girls since June and was taking online classes in preparation for UPSC. We have sent the body for post-mortem and have registered a morgue based on a report given by her father, launching an investigation.

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 07:04 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Rajasthan News, Committed Suicide, UPSC, Girls Hostel, Education

Jadavpur University

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Jadavpur University Student Death: UGC Says No Measure To Control Ragging

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has reprimanded Jadavpur University for submitting a "generic" report on the alleged ragging and sexual harassment of a student leading to his death, according to sources. Noting that no proactive measures have been taken by the university to curb ragging on campus, the commission has told the university that it is not satisfied with the report. Furthermore, the UGC sought investigation report.

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 - 06:33 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: UGC, jadavpur university, Ragging, Death, Education

Suicide

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IIT Hyderabad Student Dies In 12 Days Of Joining, Commits Suicide

In a tragic incident, a 21-year-old post-graduate student of Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) was found dead. The girl, a native of Odisha was found in her hostel room on the campus at Telangana’s Sangareddy district, confirmed police on August 8. Notably, she died in just 12 days of joining the IIT-campus. Furthermore, a suicide note saying, nobody to be blamed and she is under mental pressure, also recovered.

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 03:06 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Education, IIT Campus, Suicide, girl died, National news

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

PM Narendra Modi

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PM Modi To Be Chief Guest At DU Centenary Celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Delhi University's (DU) centenary celebrations on June 30. As per officials, the centenary year of the university began on May 1, 2022, and several events were organised throughout the year. In addition, June 30, will be the closing ceremony, said the Delhi University officials on June 20.

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 05:21 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: PM Narendra Modi, Delhi university, Centenary Celebration, Education

Medical College

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Approx 150 Colleges To Lose NMC Status Amid Inadequate Faculty

After three colleges lose MNC recognition and the right to admit students, the media sources reported that approximately 150 colleges will lose the National Medical Commission (NMC) status. Getting into the details, the colleges will lose the status under the regulatory body for the country's medical education and medical professionals--for inadequate faculty and non-compliance with rules. Furthermore, so far, 40 medical colleges have lost… read-more

Wed, 31 May 2023 - 02:01 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: NMC Status, Medical College, Indian government, Education, News

Sexual Assault

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Woman Teachers Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Vice Principal

The Directorate of Education, Delhi has initiated disciplinary proceedings against a vice principal of a city government school over complaints of sexual harassment by some women teachers. This comes after the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) received several complaints of sexual and mental harassment against the vice principal (VP) of the school. The DCW with Delhi Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter.

Wed, 24 May 2023 - 06:05 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Delhi Government(163), Education, Sexual Harassment, Brifly News, Vice Principal

shah Rukh Khan

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Byju's & Its Ambassador Shah Rukh Khan Asked To Return Student's Money

Madhya Pradesh district consumer court panel issued a notice to Byju's and its ambassador Shah Rukh Khan, to return money and pay compensation to students. Hearing the complaint of a woman Priyanka Dikshit, who said that she enrolled with the ed-tech platform to get coaching for IAS preparation, and had paid Rs 1.18 lakhs, but got no coaching from Byju's. She further said, despite promises, Byju's failed to refund fees.

Mon, 01 May 2023 - 09:20 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Shah Rukh Khan, Byju's, Consumer Court, IAS Coaching, Education

Courtesy: Economic Times