Education

OPINION | Why communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving must become integral to schooling

Human judgment and critical thinking must remain central in education despite the growing support of artificial intelligence

Why collaboration and communication are the new core skills in higher education

Group projects, interdisciplinary assignments, and practical engagements are vital for building real-world professional readiness

OPINION | Is your child struggling with maths or simply not practising enough?

A 2026 study reveals that the majority of parents seeking math help identify a lack of practice as the primary issue

Are universities preparing graduates for the future? Reimagining what higher education must enable

Higher education is shifting from producing traditional subject experts to cultivating adaptable learners equipped for a technology-driven world

OPINION | Beyond the degree: Redefining metrics for education philanthropy

OPINION | From syllabus factories to thinking classrooms

Artificial intelligence can now produce answers in seconds. Indian classrooms must teach students to test those answers, question what they receive, and reach sound judgements

OPINION | AI, careers and anxiety: Preparing students for the psychological side of a changing workplace

Concerns about long-term employability and the constant need to upskill can undermine students' confidence and mental health

India can become a global hospitality talent hub, but industry readiness is key: Les Roches CEO

In an interview with THE WEEK, Les Roches CEO Carlos Díez de la Lastra talks about hospitality graduates and India’s potential to emerge as a global talent hub

How AI is creating new entry-level roles and hiring process

Indian universities face a widening gap between traditional academic curricula and the advanced technical expectations of modern employers

AI is a tool, not a substitute for human skills: PMI Chief Growth Officer

Johannes Heinlein also warned against the indiscriminate use of AI-generated content, saying employees sometimes rely on the technology to produce material without applying their own judgment

OPINION | From resumes to real skills: How hiring is moving beyond traditional screening

Companies are shifting from traditional resume-based recruitment to evaluating candidates based on practical skills and proven performance

OPINION | Beyond enrollment: Why India's next education challenge is learning quality

Empowering educators through continuous professional development and unified hybrid ecosystems remains crucial for delivering quality education to every student across the country

AI in the classroom: Are students in India ready for a machine-run world?

AI education in India is taking a major leap forward as Karnataka proposes AI training for government school students from Class 6, building upon the national CBSE framework

AI to enter Andhra Pradesh school curriculum from next academic year, says CM Naidu

Speaking to reporters after the day-long PanIIT summit organised by IIT alumni, Andhra Pradesh CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu elaborated on his idea of deep tech and how he is planning to take AI into high schools

OPINION | India’s new geography of learning is shifting beyond mega-cities

As India increasingly relies on knowledge-intensive industries, there is no longer a need for large, sprawling megacities to hold a monopoly on quality educational infrastructure

OPINION | Marks are only one part of success: What students really need to learn

The true purpose of education extends far beyond acquiring marks and grades, focusing instead on equipping students with essential life skills for personal and professional growth

OPINION | From report cards to resilience: Rethinking how schools measure student mental well-being

A school that measures both academic output and emotional resilience gives itself a genuinely fuller picture of whether a capable student is set up to thrive, not just to pass

OPINION | Why CLAT stopped rewarding rote learners

To excel at CLAT, aspirants must focus on building vocabulary, practising dispassionate reasoning, and conducting granular analysis of mock tests to improve accuracy

What industry leaders really want in 2026 and beyond

This shift is driven by the dissolution of traditional boundaries between fields like finance, technology, and operations, making holistic, cross-functional expertise a prerequisite for success

IIT Roorkee convocation puts national security, technology and self-reliance in spotlight

Doval emphasized the importance of independent decision-making and urged graduates to embrace opportunities in an age of rapid innovation

UWA opens Mumbai campus, marking new chapter in India-Australia education ties

For Maharashtra, the arrival of the Perth-based university comes as Mumbai seeks to strengthen its position as a global education, technology and innovation hub

ITEP programme for teachers: How the 4-year-degree can change education in India

Moving away from the traditional separate degree and education course model, ITEP offers a four-year undergraduate course that integrates subject knowledge and pedagogical training

Beyond controversy: Continuity, revival and renewal of an ancient intellectual legacy of Nalanda University

Nalanda's revival emphasises pluralism, dialogue, multilingual scholarship, and intellectual mobility, seeking to recreate the vibrant intellectual exchange that characterised its ancient predecessor

OPINION | Are we raising high achievers or independent thinkers? Rethinking student success

Academic decision-making, the capacity for independent judgement, grows when students are given space and opportunity to reason for themselves

OPINION | Classrooms are going digital. Are students ready for the cyber risks?

While digital tools like smart boards and online access enhance education, they also expose students to significant cyber threats and vulnerabilities