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No IIT, no NIT: Mahesh Babu invests in Mumbai's PC and console gaming company. Who are co-founders Jeet Chandan and Vidhit Mehta?
Mahesh Babu has joined Mumbai-based Shortgun Games as a strategic investor. Founded by Jeet Chandan and Vidhit Mehta, the studio is developing Project Takedown, an action-adventure game set in a futuristic Mumbai. The founders studied at Jain International Residential School and Anil Surendra Modi School of Commerce, respectively, and target a 2028 release.
Pathways School Gurugram rebranded as PSG Clifton International School under Lighthouse Learning ownership
Lighthouse Learning has taken ownership of Pathways School, Gurugram, and renamed it PSG Clifton International School. The move follows a partnership with UK-based Clifton College, marking the institution’s first international collaboration in its 164-year history.
Jamnabai Narsee International School signs Rs 800 crore Juhu lease deal
Jamnabai Narsee International School will develop a new campus in Juhu. This new facility will be built on 2.36 acres of land over thirty years. The charitable trust will construct the 300,000 sq ft campus to school specifications. This expansion will offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum from kindergarten to Class XII. The deal reflects a growing trend of asset-light expansion for educational institutions.
Elite IB school program finds demand beyond India’s big cities
India's smaller cities are becoming a surprising hub for the elite International Baccalaureate program, with nearly half of new schools planned outside major metros. This expansion caters to a growing affluent population seeking alternatives to traditional Indian education. Despite high costs and teacher shortages, the IB aims to collaborate with local boards and explore govt school integration to broaden its reach across the nation.
Mini Mathur says goodbye to her 'alpha mom' era as daughter Sairah graduates with IB Diploma. Actress shares what is next for both of them
Television host Mini Mathur is celebrating her daughter Sairah Khan's International Baccalaureate diploma. The proud mother shared glimpses of the graduation ceremony on Instagram. Mathur opened up about Sairah's personal qualities and her own transition into motherhood. Read on.
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Finland to seek skilled labour with English curriculum
Starting in August 2026, Finland will offer upper secondary education in English to attract skilled foreign workers with children. The move follows a law passed in December 2024. Final-year matriculation exams in English will be available from autumn 2028, expanding beyond the current Finnish and Swedish options, and offering a full subject range beyond the existing IB program.
CBSE's proposed global curriculum to be available for other international schools
CBSE plans to introduce a global curriculum from the 2026-27 academic session for its foreign schools. This curriculum, aligned with the new National Education Policy, may also be adopted by other international schools and CBSE-affiliated schools in India, aiming to provide a globally competitive learning experience.
Zomato, Zerodha founders back Aakash Chaudhry's edtech comeback Sparkl Edventure
Edtech entrepreneur Aakash Chaudhry launches Sparkl Edventure. The platform offers online tutoring for students in grades 6-12. Sparkl focuses on IB and Cambridge curricula. Zomato's Goyal and Zerodha's Kamath invest $4 million. The startup has started enrolling students from India and Singapore.
Remember good things which happened before voting: Jagan Mohan Reddy
The ruling party chief said this during a public meeting in Narasapuram in West Godavari district. "Think under whose tenure good things happened and under whom will that good continue. Everybody should think about it and then vote," said Reddy.
Yale University to reinstate SAT testing for undergraduate admissions
Yale University has decided to reinstate the requirement for standardized test scores for undergraduate applicants, beginning in the fall of 2025. This marks a departure from the test-optional policies adopted during the pandemic, making Yale the second Ivy League institution, after Dartmouth, to do so. However, Yale will allow applicants to submit Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) exam scores instead of the ACT or SAT.
Who is Radhika Merchant? All about Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani’s youngest daughter-in-law
Radhika Merchant is a businesswoman and the daughter of Encore Healthcare CEO Viren Merchant. Radhika was spotted attending the marriages of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal, as well as Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta.
New schools in Dubai to boost student enrolment with more seats
In 2022, three new private schools were opened. Together, they have offered 7000 new seats for the students in three primary curricula programs- American, International Baccalaureate, and British. According to a statistical report, the total number of student enrolments so far in the private education industry of Dubai is 300,000. This number is the highest the country has witnessed so far.
Will make Delhi world's 'most progressive capital', says CM Arvind Kejriwal on eve of AAP's 7th anniv in power
Listing out the changes made in the education system, he said government schools have been provided with world-class infrastructure and over 20,000 new classrooms while teachers have been trained at reputable institutions in the country and abroad. Parent participation has been ensured by strengthening school management committees, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said.
COVID-19: UP government bars all schools from increase fees for 2020-21 session
"Following the unprecedented situation, which has emerged following the outbreak of COVID-19, all schools in the state have been directed not to hike fees. Due to the lockdown, there have been adverse impact on the employment of parents, and hence are facing difficulties in deposting the fee," Sharma said.
Int’l schools double, India at second spot
Next To China, India moves up two ranks from 2012 in the number of international schools it hosts. The middle-class in India is largely opting for imported curricula for reasons ranging from giving their children a shot at the Ivies and Oxbridge to social prestige. This has led to raising the count of international schools in the country.
As foreign boards gain ground, UK’s CIE set to overtake ISC
The Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), which has witnessed rapid growth in India, offers the option of a March examination exclusively for Indian students.
French International School in Delhi now open for Indian students
The Ambassador of France to India, Alexandre Ziegler, made an announcement in this regard today.
Shaping the future 'movers and shakers' of the world! This Swiss boarding school has a unique approach to education
The Collège du Léman International School has a family approach to boarding education.
Bengaluru schools vie to tie up with foreign institutes
Some of Bengaluru's international schools are racing to partner with foreign institutions, a trend spurred by intense competition in a crowded segment.
Singapore-based foundation to build 5 schools in India
It is the biggest expansion at GSF which operates 20 schools in India, South East Asia and Japan, besides adding a Dubai campus in September this year.
IB boards boards and other international boards students likely to lose chance for admission in DU
Students of schools affiliated to International Baccalaureate (IB) and other international boards may lose on the opportunity for admission in Delhi University.
International Baccalaureate schools in India post 10-fold growth in 10 years
One of the reasons for the growth of international schools has been the perception that they encourage creativity and free thinking.
JSW Steel seeks approval from shareholders to hike scion Parth Jindal's pay by up to 150%
The Jindal scion, who joined the company in November last year, has been getting Rs one lakh, including all allowances and perquisites, per month.
How to choose the best school for your child
The admission season has started. Here are some pointers on how you can find the best school for your child.
Singapore's GSF plans to set up 35 schools in India
Singapore-based Global Schools Foundation is planning to establish 35 schools across India by 2017 which entails an investment of USD 50 million.
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison-backed Knowledge Universe eyes international business school space
Knowledge Universe and UK's Knightsbridge are in the fray to float a joint venture with Mumbai-based Core Projects and Technologies to tap India's growing demand for premium international schools.
Cos to invest mega bucks to give that global edge to local schools
Global and domestic players in education plan to open more schools, offering international programmes in India at an investment of up to $100 million in the next five years.
Sibal plans to pull global students in CBSE schools
Sibal planning to transform CBSE into an international board.
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