Education
Surfer Katya Visits Bicholim School, Inspires Students as Konkani Textbook Hero
International surfer Katya visited a school in Bicholim, Goa, meeting students and embodying the hero featured in their Konkani textbook.
19 Aug 2026
Jagat Murari's FTII Legacy Spotlighted on India's 80th Independence Day
On Independence Day 2026, the Hindu revisits Jagat Murari’s contribution to FTII, questioning whether public film schools can still foster independent creators.
19 Aug 2026
Ancient Tree Removal Sparks Exodus of 600+ Students from Maharashtra Hostel
The removal of a centuries‑old tree, believed by students and locals to house spirits, prompted more than 600 students to leave a Maharashtra hostel.
19 Aug 2026
Manipur Celebrates 35th Manipuri Language Day on August 20, 2026
The 35th Manipuri Language Day was observed on 20 August 2026, highlighting ongoing efforts to promote the Meitei language in the state.
19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya allocates Rs 20 crore to trace tribal roots of 75 Khasi‑Jaintia and Garo scholars
The Meghalaya government has earmarked Rs 20 crore for a project to identify the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo ancestry of 75 scholarship holders.
19 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Government Allocates ₹10 Crore to Study Khasi‑Jaintia Links with Southeast Asia
The Meghalaya state government has earmarked ₹10 crore to fund research on historical and cultural connections between the Khasi‑Jaintia peoples and Southeast Asian nations.
19 Aug 2026
পশ্চিমবঙ্গের শিক্ষা মন্ত্রী গণনা সংক্রান্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বার্তা দিলেন
পশ্চিমবঙ্গের শিক্ষা মন্ত্রী গণনা বিষয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ নির্দেশনা প্রদান করেছেন।
19 Aug 2026
Ludhiana Senior Advocate Iqbal Singh Receives Oxford's Order of Knowledge
Senior advocate Iqbal Singh of Ludhiana was honoured with the prestigious Order of Knowledge award in Oxford.
19 Aug 2026
Viral video sparks controversy at Chhindwara's Bichbari Middle School
A video featuring guest teacher Deepika Thackeray and headmaster Lokendra Lodhi went viral, prompting students at Bichbari Middle School in Chhindwara to level serious accusations against them.
19 Aug 2026
NHRC asks Punjab govt for report on alleged I-Day omission in border schools
The National Human Rights Commission has requested a detailed report from Punjab’s chief secretary on claims that Independence Day ceremonies were skipped in several rural schools near the Pakistan border.
19 Aug 2026
Haryana Board releases 2026 admit cards for Model Sanskriti, PM‑Shri and CM Excellence schools
The Haryana State Board has published the 2026 admit cards for the Model Sanskriti programme and the PM‑Shri and Chief Minister Excellence school selection exams, allowing candidates to download their credentials.
19 Aug 2026
Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Merit List Released on CGDME.in – Download PDF
The Chhattisgarh state health department has published the Round 1 qualifying list for NEET UG 2026 on its official portal cgdme.in, with a PDF available for download.
19 Aug 2026