UGC orders universities to put student mental health and well-being at the heart of campus life – The Times of India

UGC orders universities to put student mental health and well-being at the heart of campus life – The Times of India

The universities in India are being asked to reconsider what it takes to run a successful campus. The University Grants Commission has come out with a set of fresh guidelines where it has asked the universities to focus on the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of the students. These aspects have generally been neglected in…

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: When and where to watch PM Modi’s conversation with students – The Times of India

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: When and where to watch PM Modi’s conversation with students – The Times of India

(PC- innovateindia1.mygov.in) The students in India are once again eager for Pariksha Pe Charcha, an annual session of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with young students. The programme is known to be motivational and to offer the practical advice that helps the students to go into exams not only with confidence but also with management of…

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CBSE rolls out psycho-social counselling support for Board aspirants | India News – The Times of India

CBSE rolls out psycho-social counselling support for Board aspirants | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: With the Class X and XII board examinations set to begin from February 17, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday launched the first phase of its annual free psycho-social counselling services to help students cope with exam-related stress and anxiety.The support initiative, which commenced on January 6 and will continue…

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In today’s classrooms, emotional strain is outpacing academic questions: The new reality teachers cannot ignore – The Times of India

In today’s classrooms, emotional strain is outpacing academic questions: The new reality teachers cannot ignore – The Times of India

In today’s classrooms, emotional strain is outpacing academic questions: The new reality teachers cannot ignore In today’s classrooms, emotional strain is outpacing academic questions: The new reality teachers cannot ignore In today’s classrooms, emotional strain is outpacing academic questions: The new reality teachers cannot ignore In today’s classrooms, emotional strain is outpacing academic questions: The…

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Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Millions register, but few meet the PM; here is how it works – The Times of India

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: Millions register, but few meet the PM; here is how it works – The Times of India

Pariksha Pe Charcha, scheduled for January 2026, has crossed 40 lakh regstratons already. In India, exams do not sit quietly on a timetable. They sit on family conversations, school WhatsApp groups, coaching timetables, and dinner-table silences. A board mark can decide not just a course, but a mood at home. A single competitive exam can…

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80-hour weeks at IISc: Is India’s hustle culture creeping into campuses? – The Times of India

80-hour weeks at IISc: Is India’s hustle culture creeping into campuses? – The Times of India

India’s obsession with productivity has once again come under the spotlight, this time from within one of its most prestigious academic institutions. According to media reports, a major outrage has erupted at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru after its Department of Electronic Systems Engineering (ESE) rolled out a stringent new attendance and…

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SC gives 8 weeks for states to enforce student mental health framework: Will the reforms finally move from paper to practice? – The Times of India

SC gives 8 weeks for states to enforce student mental health framework: Will the reforms finally move from paper to practice? – The Times of India

SC gives 8 weeks for states to enforce student mental health framework The Supreme Court has given all states and Union Territories eight weeks to share updates on how they are enforcing student mental health guidelines. The Court’s move comes at a time when growing cases of student suicides have raised serious questions about the…

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​​Michigan approves  billion education budget, providing more than ,000 per student – The Times of India

​​Michigan approves $24 billion education budget, providing more than $10,000 per student – The Times of India

Michigan approves $24 billion education budget Michigan has finalized its $24 billion education budget for the 2025-26 school year, bringing relief to districts after months of uncertainty. Lawmakers missed the July 1 school aid deadline, leaving schools unsure about the level of funding they would receive. The delay forced districts to postpone decisions on hiring…

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Mindfulness is hottest new subject in US schools but results are surprisingly murky – The Times of India

Mindfulness is hottest new subject in US schools but results are surprisingly murky – The Times of India

Is Mindfulness in Schools Just a Fad or a Genuine Educational Revolution? (Image: Pexels) Once upon a time, the trio of reading, writing and arithmetic defined the backbone of every classroom but in 2025, an unexpected fourth seems to be quietly reshaping American education: reflection. In schools across the United States, mindfulness has evolved from…

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