From wanting to pursue astrophysics to becoming tech entrepreneur, ISC toppers from Karnataka share their aspirations

From wanting to pursue astrophysics to becoming tech entrepreneur, ISC toppers from Karnataka share their aspirations

Aditi Krishnan, 18, loves to pursue multiple interests, even if examination is round the corner. From practising Carnatic music to Bharatnatyam dance and from exploring space technologies to writing, Krishnan balances her many pursuits with equal ease. A student of Vibgyor High Horamavu, Krishnan scored 92.2 per cent in her ISC exam and her aim […]

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CUET day 1: Students in Bengaluru complain of delay in getting admit cards, distant exam centres

CUET day 1: Students in Bengaluru complain of delay in getting admit cards, distant exam centres

Phase 1 of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) in Karnataka was held at two centres in Bengaluru – Rajarajeswari College of Engineering at Mysore Road and Nagarjuna College of Engineering and Technology, Devanahalli on Friday. According to Gowri Nataraja, CUET coordinator for Bengaluru, 185 students registered for the Slot 1 examination, but only 89 […]

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National Curriculum Framework: Karnataka’s position paper for chapters on Hindu kingdoms, Ayurveda in school textbooks

National Curriculum Framework: Karnataka’s position paper for chapters on Hindu kingdoms, Ayurveda in school textbooks

In an effort to impart ‘Bharatiya’ knowledge, Karnataka’s position paper on National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, titled ‘Knowledge of India’ proposes chapters in textbooks on Hindu kingdoms, Ayurveda, women who fought for freedom and foreign invaders, genocides of Hindus, concept of 27 ‘nakshatras’ to track the position of the Moon, among other topics. The paper also […]

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Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2022: Three students from Deeksha secure third rank

Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2022: Three students from Deeksha secure third rank

Three students from Deeksha came off with flying colours and topped the science stream by securing the third rank. All three students got 596/600 marks in the science exam. Sharing his excitement over the results, A Kishore of Deeksha, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, said: “I attribute my success to the support of my parents and teachers. I […]

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US cybersecurity provider SentinelOne opens India office in Bengaluru

US cybersecurity provider SentinelOne opens India office in Bengaluru

SentinelOne will hire 500 people and invest $50 million in market expansion in India SentinelOne will hire 500 people and invest $50 million in market expansion in India SentinelOne, a U.S-based cybersecurity solutions provider, on June 15 opened its Operations Centre in Bengaluru to help organisations and governments address the growing threat of cyberattacks. The centre […]

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Karnataka textbook row: Ready to address differences regarding revised content, says minister

Karnataka textbook row: Ready to address differences regarding revised content, says minister

Amid growing pressure to dissolve the textbook review committee headed by Rohith Chakrathirtha, Karnataka education minister B C Nagesh has promised to address the issue. Critics have been accusing Chakrathirtha of twisting facts and ‘saffronising’ textbooks. After political parties, writers and student organisations, seers have now joined the bandwagon to oppose the revised Kannada and […]

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Bengaluru: Headmasters show-caused, teachers terminated after 2 BBMP schools score zero percent in SSLC results

Bengaluru: Headmasters show-caused, teachers terminated after 2 BBMP schools score zero percent in SSLC results

Two Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) schools in the city scored zero per cent in the recently-announced SSLC exam results. As many as 19 students from Murphy Town and two from K G Nagar BBMP school who appeared for the SSLC exam have failed. This comes in the backdrop of an improvement in the overall […]

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Children of a farmer, these twin siblings from Karnataka scored A+ in SSLC exams

Children of a farmer, these twin siblings from Karnataka scored A+ in SSLC exams

Sudhanva B S is just one minute elder to Sujanya B S. However, he is not just a minute elder but has also scored one per cent higher than her sister in the SSLC board examination. While Sudhanva secured 91% (446), Sujanya secured 90% (439). Children of Srinivas B M, a ragi farmer of Bettenahalli […]

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Karnataka: Here’s how Sanskrit verses and yoga helped Amit Madar score a perfect 626/626 in the SSLC board exams

Karnataka: Here’s how Sanskrit verses and yoga helped Amit Madar score a perfect 626/626 in the SSLC board exams

Sweets, firecrackers and the shower from rain Gods — Amit Madar was soaking in success after he scored 626/626 in the SSLC board exams. From the panchayat members to the education officials, Madar was greeted by all and celebrated with garland, shawls and sweets after the results were announced. Hailing from the Jumanaala village in […]

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