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Maharashtra State Cooperative Union Chairman and BJP group leader Pravin Darekar has appealed to members and office-bearers to contribute collectively towards strengthening the cooperative union and reviving its core role of providing education and training to the cooperative sec...
Mumbai, September 28, 2026: The ISSO Under-14 Girls National Football Tournament, hosted by Dhirubhai Ambani International School, commenced with great enthusiasm at Reliance Corporate Park (RCP), bringing together young footballers from schools across India. A total of 11 matche...
Mumbai: The Maharashtra state government is actively moving toward formulating a comprehensive policy aimed at supporting students from single-mother families who face financial, social, and academic obstacles while pursuing higher education. As part of this effort, a special nin...
New Delhi, September 28, 2026: India accounted for 50 million of the 244 million children worldwide who lacked sanitation services at school in 2025, according to the WHO-UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) report. Nearly one-fifth of the children without access to school san...
The Supreme Court was informed on Monday that the notice issued to Gautam Buddh University student Akshat Tripathi in connection with a proposed “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP) protest in Greater Noida has been withdrawn. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Jus...
Mumbai: Kwick Forensic Solutions Ltd., a Chennai-based provider of integrated forensic science and investigation solutions, announced on 28 September 2026 its alignment with the development of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) campus in Varanasi. The company views ...
New Delhi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is set to launch "Student Mental Health and Well-Being initiative" to engage nearly 16 lakh students and 32,000 teachers of its affiliated schools in structured conversations on student mental health, e...
What parents should look for when choosing a school that supports emotional wellbeing, resilience and social-emotional learning How leading schools in Pune approach emotional intelligence, social-emotional learning, counselling and wellbeing, and what parents should look for when...
Pune: Bharati Co-operative Bank has declared a 12% dividend for its members at its 55th Annual General Meeting held at Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Dhankawadi Educational Complex. Addressing the meeting, bank Chairman Dr Vishwajeet Kadam said customer service remained the bank’s primary ...
In the wake of the Ganesh Visarjan festivities, students and volunteers united early Sunday to clean Juhu Beach, collecting an impressive 207 kilograms of waste primarily linked to the immersions. This initiative not only underscored the importance of environmental stewardship po...
Mumbai: The father of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who allegedly died by suicide 10 days ago, began a sit-in protest at Azad Maidan in south Mumbai on Monday, demanding action against those responsible for his son's death. Mumbai, Maharashtra: IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode’...
At the celebration of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji's 60th birthday in Mumbai, NR Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, underscored the necessity for cultural evolution in propelling India's growth. In tribute, business magnates unveiled 60 projects—ranging from a cancer facility...
After the suicide of a second-year IIT-Bombay student, suggestions have emerged for improved student support mechanisms. The student's suicide followed allegations of cheating during a mid-semester examination, raising serious concerns about mental health. Proposals include manda...
Mumbai: The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode are set to begin a hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan on Monday, demanding justice for their son, even as the institute's 10-member committee probing his death received a one-week extension to complete its inquiry. Wakode'...
On September 18, a somber moment unfolded when Sahil Wakode, a 20-year-old BTech student at IIT-Bombay, tragically died by suicide. In the wake of this loss, his parents are organizing a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, calling for responsibility from the institution, notably target...
A 15-year-old boy was allegedly attacked by his 14-year-old classmate and his friend in Sakinaka after an earlier dispute dating back to March.
The project at Mumbai University’s Kalina campus, which began over a decade ago, was stuck due to the case for years, but work on it resumed in 2025 with permission from the Anti-Corruption Bureau...
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A study by the Indian Institute of Management Indore has found that a stronger connection with nature is associated with lower levels of loneliness among university students living away from their families. The study, titled “Impact of Nature Connectednes...
Four student deaths in one year, an increasingly ‘militarised campus’ during exam are some of the concerns raised by alumni of the institute
Sahil Wakode, a second-year BTech student at IIT-Bombay, was found dead in his hostel room. Prior to his death, he expressed distress to a friend about his exam performance and cheating incident. Investigators are analyzing CCTV footage and attempting to access Wakode’s locked iP...
Mumbai: The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode will continue their protest at Azad Maidan tomorrow, demanding strict action in connection with his case. Parents Seek Action In Case Sahil Wakode’s parents have decided to stage the protest from 10 am onwards and said they w...
Mumbai: Students, researchers, and young innovators across Maharashtra are being called upon to design sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics under a new state-wide initiative. The initiative aims to leverage academic research and entrepreneurial talent to create market-...
Meera Mehta began her volunteering journey at six and quickly found success in fundraising. She raised Rs 1 lakh through chocolate sales at eight years old to help rehabilitate animals. Over a decade, her efforts accumulated more than Rs 1.5 crore for various projects including h...
Pune: Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has suspended the proposed ₹10 hike in mess and dining hall rates, following objections from students and student organisations and in view of the prevailing drought situation in Maharashtra. The university has also initiated steps to...
They seek reforms including increased SC/ST representation and the resignation of the director amid concerns over impartiality and handling of the case....
Mumbai: The special POCSO court has acquitted a 44 year old teacher of coaching classes from Noorbaug, booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor student in October 2017, disbelieving the testimony of the victim girl. The court found several contradictions and loopholes in ...
Greater Noida: The world appeared to be in the hands of Gen Alpha on Saturday at the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show-2026. At the ‘Viksit Bharat Model United Nations (MUN)’ organized at the India Expo Center and Mart, more than 100 students from 14 schools, studying in Cla...
What are the students demanding? How has IIT-Bombay responded? What questions have faculty members raised?
The heartbreaking suicide of a second-year IIT-Bombay student has ignited debates over complex legal matters concerning abetment. Professor Suryanarayana Doolla finds himself charged with abetting the tragedy, drawing emotional protests from the victim's family. The rarity of suc...
Ravindra Wakode, the father of deceased IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, urges students to support protests. He emphasizes the importance of gathering evidence related to Sahil's death for legal proceedings. The family plans to hold a protest at Azad Maidan after the weekend's ob...
The Ganeshotsav festival concluded with the immersion of 199,325 idols across Mumbai. Various mandals showcased unique themes, addressing social issues and promoting education. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the visarjan at Girgaum Chowpatty, ensuring smooth arrangemen...
Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Higher and Technical Education Department will review startup and incubation initiatives across the state’s higher education institutions at a meeting in Mumbai University on October 1, the university said on Saturday. Chandrakant Patil To Chair Meeting The ...
The protesting students organised a discussion at the main gate of the institute on ‘the sensitivity of student-teacher relationships and why students feel unheard’....
The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 265 of the state’s 365 talukas, nearly 72 per cent of the state, under the Trigger 1 drought protocol. The drought-like conditions are spread across the state, with the highest concentration of affected talukas in Vidarbha, Marat...
Parents of an IIT-B student who died by suicide seek an external inquiry and urge students protesting on campus to support their demand for a fair probe....
As Mumbai bid an emotional farewell to Lord Ganesha, students of K P B Hinduja College of Commerce and volunteers of the Hinduja Foundation turned the spirit of celebration into an act of community responsibility by participating in a post-visarjan beach clean-up at Dadar Chowpat...
Students at IIT Bombay held a candlelight march to commemorate Sahil Wakode, who allegedly committed suicide. They demanded the reconstitution of the inquiry committee examining his death and expressed concerns about its impartiality. Prof Suryanarayana Doolla, accused of caste d...
What happens when a University brings its young singers, dancers, actors, writers, artists and performers onto one common stage? At HSNC University, Mumbai, the answer is Yuvaantar 2026 , the University's inaugural Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival , set to bring together student t...
Narmadapuram (Madhya Pradesh): The government postgraduate home science college organised a three-day event to celebrate the National Service Scheme (NSS) Day. On the first day, the college organised an orientation programme. On the second day, the girl students worked at the Set...
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): More than four in five Madhya Pradesh day schools featured in the Education World India School Rankings (EWISR) are based in Indore or Bhopal, with Indore leading the state's elite tier. Daly College and Emerald Heights International School, both in Indor...
Any student who gets admission to the IIT is very clever and highly capable. Sahil’s death should be thoroughly investigated, and action should be taken against those responsible, the Minister said after visiting IIT Bombay....
Mumbai: Air India Express has introduced a festive-season offer for students, providing discounts on domestic flight tickets, additional baggage allowance and cheaper travel-date changes. Separately, the airline is running another promotional offer for eligible Visa debit and cre...
Mumbai: Education in Ireland, the national brand representing Ireland’s higher education sector, will host its Education in Ireland Fair 2026 in Mumbai on October 7 at The St. Regis, Lower Parel. Representatives and academics from 17 Irish universities and colleges, along with an...
The victim's parents had initially planned to stage their protest at IIT-B’s main gate but were stopped by cops five kilometre away from the campus.
IIT-Bombay has postponed mid-semester exams to allow time for a committee to create guidelines. This committee will develop a clear standard operating procedure for handling academic misconduct cases. The revised schedule for exams will now take place in October instead of Septem...
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) : Taking the message of cleanliness beyond the campus, the Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) organised a two-day awareness drive under the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 campaign, combining waste-segregation education with street theatre to ...
There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from watching a market validate your conviction slowly, over 17 years, rather than all at once. That is roughly the arc Jaro Education has travelled since Dr. Sanjay Salunkhe started it in 2009, in an India where "online higher ...
Sahil Wakode’s death by suicide has sparked significant discussions about academic culture at IIT-B. The event has illustrated the divide between students in STEM and those in humanities. While some students view incidents through procedural lenses, others focus on social identit...
Mumbai: Shidhat Gupta, a Class VI student of Don Bosco School, delivered an impressive performance at the District-Level School Boxing Championship and secured first place in the 30 kg weight category. The competition was held from September 22 to 24, 2026, at the District Sports...
A CCTV clip purportedly from an IIT Bombay examination hall has gone viral amid a widening dispute over the events that preceded second-year student Sahil Wakode’s death on September 18...
Pune: NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Thursday visited the proposed site of the MPSC students’ protest in Pune and announced his support for the agitation scheduled for September 27. Pawar inspected the spot and addressed the media, saying the protest would be held at 10am on Septemb...
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) has postponed its mid-semester examinations once again following the death of second-year student Sahil Wakode, with the exams now scheduled to be held in October. The institute had earlier rescheduled the mid-semester exa...
