Following the Indian education minister's resignation amid protests over exam cancellations and paper leaks, four families recount the devastating impact of academic pressure and systemic failures on their children.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi's forgiveness offer to protesting students, instead demanding an apology. He accuses the RSS of controlling India's education system, privatising it, and imposing a singular historical narrative, sparking student protests.
Analysts evaluate whether Nilekani, architect of India’s digital identity platform, can advance education reforms and improve youth employability amid device, language, and funding gaps.
India faces a severe youth unemployment crisis as millions of graduates struggle to find quality jobs despite robust economic growth. This mismatch between education and employment is fueling widespread discontent and protests.
Fields Medalist Wang, 35, sparked a debate after candidly sharing her discouragement during early studies at Peking University, contrasting it with regaining confidence in France, prompting questions about China's education system's support for students.
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar voiced support for students feeling their hard work went unrewarded, urging society to foster a culture that rewards merit, honesty, and effort. He stressed the importance of ensuring young people do not face disappointment again, echoing his father's lesson against cheating. Other celebrities also backed calls for a better education system.
India's cricket captain Shubman Gill has spoken out amid student protests over exam paper leaks, urging compassion, mutual respect, and a focus on student interests. He emphasized education's power and supported peaceful voices, with other sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar also backing students.
India's Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra and Grandmaster Nihal Sarin advocate for a transparent, merit-based education system as protests over alleged NEET exam irregularities continue. Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk is on an indefinite fast, and a student march to Parliament was dispersed by Delhi Police.
Bollywood star Salman Khan voiced support for students protesting nationwide paper leaks, urging them to maintain a peaceful, non-political focus. His comments come as the Delhi High Court issues notices regarding alleged excessive force during a protest, and activist Sonam Wangchuk demands assurances for protesters.
Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was released after being detained during widespread protests demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over medical exam paper leaks linked to student suicides. The protests, led by students and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), have spread across India, facing police crackdowns and metro station closures.
Rahul Gandhi led a Congress protest outside PM Modi's residence over the NEET paper leak, demanding a Lok Sabha debate, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, and withdrawal of cases against students.
Tens of thousands of Gen Z protesters in India, part of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), are demanding the education minister's resignation over alleged exam leaks and an overhaul of the education system. The movement, which started online, gained momentum after activist Sonam Wangchuk's forced hospitalization during a hunger strike.
Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders condemned PM Modi and the BJP government for the police crackdown on youth protesting "paper leak" exam irregularities, calling the action anti-Indian and demanding acceptance of legitimate demands.
The Congress party has accused the Modi government of severely damaging India's education system, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and an investigation into alleged links with paper leak mafias. They plan to create an 'Education Charter' for reforms and reintroduce student union elections.
New research reveals 33% of disadvantaged white pupils in England finish primary school with inadequate reading fluency, hindering secondary school access and leading to disengagement and absence. The gap persists throughout primary education.
Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (Atec), will not recommend immediate changes to the controversial Job-ready Graduates program, despite calling it a failure. He plans to advise the government on university funding in the second half of next year, drawing criticism from the sector over delays in fixing high arts degree costs.
An independent inquiry in England recommends high-performing schools prioritize admitting disadvantaged white working-class pupils to address their underachievement, with systemic changes and support beyond schools.
Andy Burnham outlines vision for UK transformation, promising to improve living standards, rebalance power from Whitehall, and restore trust in politics, ahead of his expected takeover as Prime Minister.
The Texas Board of Education approved mandated reading lists for public schools that include Bible passages, starting in 2030. This move by the Republican-dominated board aims to infuse conservative and religious ideals into the education system, drawing criticism for potentially violating the separation of church and state.
Abhijeet Dipke of CJP criticized the government's temporary Telegram ban ahead of the NEET re-exam, calling it a superficial fix. He highlighted ongoing student suicides and accused politicians of prioritizing personal gain over education.
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) are now in the top 20 of the QS World University Rankings, a first for the city. CUHK notably jumped from 32nd to 18th, driven by improved employer reputation and research performance, making Hong Kong's higher education system the most improved in Asia for the second year.
Rahul Gandhi addressed students in Kota, India's coaching hub, criticizing the education system as a 'rejection system' that causes stress. He urged students to dream beyond conventional careers and highlighted the immense family expenditure on exam preparation.
A Harvard graduate's speech highlighting the importance of opportunity over innate talent has reignited discussions about Singapore's competitive education system and whether it adequately supports students whose abilities develop later.
The article critiques the education system's focus on exam results over holistic development, highlighting the immense academic pressure on students, teachers, and parents, and its detrimental impact on mental health.
