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'Technology is a good delivery mechanism, but you cannot replace teachers'
Shibulal, co-founder Infy, says that there is a reverse brain drain, especially in commercial space
 "'Technology is a good delivery mechanism, but you cannot replace teachers'")
Newer IITs see core sector comeback
The sector is represented largely by PSU and govt organisations
 "Newer IITs see core sector comeback")
CBSE schools to renew demand for representation in CBSE Board
The deliberations will be compiled and sent to the Centre for necessary action
 "CBSE schools to renew demand for representation in CBSE Board")
Things you were taught at school that are wrong
The prescriptivist stranglehold on grammar isn't just restrictive, it's often just plain wrong
 "Things you were taught at school that are wrong")
Bihar Short of 280,000 teachers; spends lowest per elementary student
Nearly 5% of children from Bihar aged six to 14 years are estimated to be out of school
 "Bihar Short of 280,000 teachers; spends lowest per elementary student")
Stephen's ex-principal Thampu blames 'mediocre' teachers for poor ranking
Thampu, who was the college principal for 8 years, demitted office in 2016
 "Stephen's ex-principal Thampu blames 'mediocre' teachers for poor ranking")
India's great school education challenge: Crisis in the BIMARU states
The productivity of India's young population would depend on how these states improve
 "India's great school education challenge: Crisis in the BIMARU states")
President Mukherjee appoints David Syiemlieh as UPSC chairman
Syiemlieh is from Meghalaya, and was a UPSC member
Available but unaffordable: Story of higher education in India
Nearly 22 million students (65%) are enrolled in private institutions in various courses
 "Available but unaffordable: Story of higher education in India")
LSAT-India 2017 registration to end on May 3
The exam will be held on May 21; registration date extended to May 3
 "LSAT-India 2017 registration to end on May 3")
Schoolkids most vulnerable to online bullying in India: Survey
The findings shows that over 35% children have experienced their account being hacked
 "Schoolkids most vulnerable to online bullying in India: Survey")
Project management most sought profession after tech skill for 2017
Of the 7,000 respondents, 54% fall 25-30 years age-group, 28% in 22-25 years, 16% in 30-35 years
 "Project management most sought profession after tech skill for 2017")
IITs may hold inter-institute tech meet every year
In the initial phase inter-IIT tech fest may be clubbed with the fests held by one of the older IITs
 "IITs may hold inter-institute tech meet every year")
Noida Metro Rail Corporation to recruit for 745 posts
You can log onto DMRC's official website to know more
 "Noida Metro Rail Corporation to recruit for 745 posts")
2016: Delhi most well-read city; Bengaluru, Mumbai follow
Chetan Bhagat's book 'One Indian Girl' emerged as the highest selling book of this year: Amazon
 "2016: Delhi most well-read city; Bengaluru, Mumbai follow")
'It'd be great for exchange students to opt for placements here'
Jose Aldrich, Acting Dean, College of Business at Florida International University, on how a competitive educational environment in India can open doors for foreign varsities
 "'It'd be great for exchange students to opt for placements here'")