
Aurora Borialis: Amazing light show at the poles
Here is all you need to know about this natural phenomenon visible near the North and South Poles.
PUBLISHED ON FEB 17, 2021 03:15 PM IST
All of us have heard of Aurora Borialis, a unique natural phenomenon characterised by brightly coloured light seen in the night sky occassionally. This natural process is visible near the North and South Poles. In the North Pole it is known as Auroa Borialis or or the Northern lights and in the South Pole it is referred to as Aurora Austrialis or the Southern lights. Green is the most predominant auroral colour whereas blue, purple, red yellow and pink are rare.
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Hold summer exams only in online mode: Students to Mumbai University VC
By Shreya Bhandary, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 01:43 PM IST
In a letter addressed to MU VC Suhas Pednekar, students of colleges affiliated to the university have their raised concerns about offline exams.

Maharashtra: Divisional fee panels to be formed this week
By Ankita Bhatkhande, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 01:24 PM IST
The education department of the state is going to set up a committee in order to ensure that schools don't violate fee-related norms.

Mumbai school events: Santacruz school flexes tech skills for Annual Day
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 01:13 PM IST
On the occasion, the students performed five plays that enthralled the audience.

Delhi school events: Bharti Public School, celebrates its Foundation Day
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 12:50 PM IST
On this occasion, the school got an opportunity to deliberate on some of the tough times it has faced and celebrate its history.

Punjab school events: Amity kids resolve to keep environment clean
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 12:48 PM IST
During a virtual cleanliness drive, the students of the school were told the importance of keeping the surroundings clean through storytelling and a presentation.

Online exams likely, says Mumbai Varsity
By Priyanka Sahoo, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 06:31 PM IST
Though the University of Mumbai (MU) is yet to take a final decision on the issue, sources said that it is more likely to hold online examinations.

Allow us to continue working from home, say Mumbai teachers
By Ankita Bhatkhande, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 05:30 PM IST
While schools have remained closed for physical classes for the past 10 months, teachers are being called for work related to online learning and exams.

Ramkinkar Baij: Pathbreaking sculptor who scaled heights with passion
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 04:36 PM IST
Renowned modern Indian artist, Ramkinker Baij, was a key figure of the school of contextual modernism. He was conferred the Padma Bhushan Award in 1970.

Principal's Desk: School should always bring back memories of positive emotions
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 03:10 PM IST
Sumita Mukerjee, Principal, Ryan International School, NOIDA, pens down the importance of school life.

Punjab school events: Jungle party for Doon International children
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 02:04 PM IST
The main objective of this animal safari was to help kindergartners learn about animals and their natural habitat.

Delhi school events: VJPS, Rohini, organises Gift A Mask programme
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 01:30 PM IST
During the event, the students also joined hands in the noble deed of donating books to the children from economically weaker sections of the society.

No fee regulation for reserved candidates in pro courses, says MNVS
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 06:08 PM IST
The MNVS has demanded the release of an updated list of approved fees for higher education institutes, including concessional rates for reserved category students.

Mumbai schools seek 50% weightage for Class 10 internal exams
By Ankita Bhatkhande, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 04:52 PM IST
Currently, the written component for the board exams is 80% and the internal component, which incudes oral and practical, is 20% in each subject.

Punjab school events: ‘Drive-thru’ spring carnival at BCM Arya
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 04:35 PM IST
The students expressed their zeal by blowing whistles, shaking pompoms, and waving flags.

Delhi school events: DAVPS celebrates Protsahan Parv to felicitate students
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 23, 2021 03:59 PM IST
A pivotal moment that marked the event was the release of the school magazine by the guests and principal Rashmi Raj Biswal.