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Did you know emojis have been around since the 1980s? Back then, people were already worried that computers might make it harder to express feelings, something humans have done for thousands of years. Fast forward to today, and emojis are everywhere! They've become one of the fastest-growing "languages," and young Indians are total experts at using them. For adults trying to keep up, emojis are like learning a new subject in school. Teachers, especially, are finding it's part of their job now. In Kochi, some CBSE schools have taken this to the next level by ditching grades for emojis or stars on tests -- for kids in kindergarten to Class II. Senior students are already dreaming of the day they'll be graded with emojis too. Maybe one day, a "Face with Tears of Joy" will mean "A+," and a "Skull" might mean "F"! If you think that sounds weird, check this out: someone made *Emoji Dick*, a line-by-line emoji version of the famous book *Moby Dick*. One reviewer called it "astoundingly useless." But not everyone's on board with emoji grading. Some parents are worried. Will kids forget how to write properly? Will they only know SMS language? Others are excited, hoping their kids will breeze through future tough exams like JEE and NEET. Whatever happens, everyone -- teachers, students, and parents -- will need to learn the meaning of every smiley, frowny, and thumbs-up emoji used for grading. And what about the future? Will emoji grading be the same in every school? Will it spread to colleges worldwide? Imagine applying to a university in Australia and having to write your essay in emojis!
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday stated that the Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted to ensure transparency in governance, not to serve as fodder for sensationalism. Justice Sachin Datta observed that even seemingly innocuous disclosures could open the floodgates of indiscriminate demands, motivated by idle curiosity or sensationalism, rather than any objective public interest consideration. Delivering the verdict in a case relating to Prime Minister Narendra Modi undergraduate degree records, the Court held that marksheets, results, degree certificat ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Central Board of Secondary Education's decision to conduct Class 10 board exams twice a year from 2026 has drawn mixed reactions from school heads in Chandigarh. While many educators see the move as a progressive step towards reducing exam-related stress and giving students more flexibility, concerns are being raised about how schools will cope with the added logistical and academic pressures.Under the new system, all students will appear for the main board exam in Feb-March, covering the full syllabus. A second, optional session will be held around May, where students will hav ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], June 5 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the state government is prioritising quality education for students, and quality teachers are being recruited through the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET). Saha also informed that more recruitments will be made in the future. Also Read | Centre Notifies Waqf Management Rules 2025; Portal, Database, Audit of Waqf Properties. "Textbook education can never be the standard of life. One can become morally strong through education. Along with education, children should also be engaged in social work," he said. CM ...Read More >
The Delhi High Court overturned a Central Information Commission order. The order had directed CBSE to release BJP leader Smriti Irani's Class X and XII records. The court stated her educational qualifications weren't statutory requirements for her public office. This decision came as the court allowed CBSE's petition challenging the CIC's previous directive. The Delhi High Court on Monday set aside an order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) directing CBSE to provide copies of the Clas ...Read More >
"We have decided to set up a Centre of Excellence in GBU, and this will be discussed and finalised in the board meeting next week. The aim of this facility will be to impart quality education," said Krishna Karunesh, chief executive officer of the Noida authority,told HT. According to officials, the project will further encourage the research ecosystem at the university and help position Noida as a hub for high-end scientific development. Notably, semiconductors are used to manufacture componen ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Advocating responsible and accountable use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, Vice President (V-P) C.P. Radhakrishnan said on Tuesday that scientific advancement should be guided by Bharat's ethical values. Addressing the 39th Convocation Ceremony of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) where more than 3.2 lakh learners received their degrees, diplomas and certificates, the Vice President said that the greatest strength of Bharat lies in its belief in ethical values. "He emphasised that modern development must go hand in hand ...Read More >
Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar on Wednesday (December 11, 2024) said all-round development of the State's people is possible only with mutual cooperation between the Centre and the State. The newly elected government will work to carry forward the healthy tradition of the federal structure, Mr. Gangwar said while addressing the maiden session of Jharkhand Assembly. "All-round development of the people of the State is possible only with mutual cooperation between the Centre and the State. We all are in favour of this belief. Our government will work to carry forward the healthy tradition ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): A delegation of students from the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today, a release said. The Chief Minister interacted with the students and apprised them of various reforms being undertaken in the education sector to enhance the quality of education in government institutions. Also Read | CBSE Rolls Out Curriculum on Computational Thinking, AI for Classes 3-8 From 2026-27 Academic Session. Sharing insights from his own journey, t ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 27 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah visited the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre in Gandhinagar on Friday where he reviewed the institution's operations and shared key inputs to boost its accessibility and impact. HM Shah also launched the mobile application of Sastu Sahitya Vardhak Karyalaya during the visit. Calling himself "a child of the library", HM Shah underlined the role of libraries in shaping young minds and said they remain a vital tool in nation-building. He stressed the need to make library services more accessible ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday stated that the Right to Information (RTI) Act was enacted to ensure transparency in governance, not to serve as 'fodder for sensationalism.' Justice Sachin Datta observed that even seemingly innocuous disclosures could open the 'floodgates of indiscriminate demands, motivated by idle curiosity or sensationalism, rather than any objective public interest consideration.' Delivering the verdict in a case relating to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's undergraduate degree records, the Court held that marksheets, results, degree cert ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha govt aims to create 10 lakh green livelihoods through engagement in eco-tourism activities by establishing 100 facilities to process medicinal plants. The move is an attempt to engage local communities in its mission to establish green Odisha by 2036. On the occasion of the 76th Van Mahotsav, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Monday. The govt also introduced new awards for environmentalists and conservationists as well as increased the award money.In his speech, the chief minister emphasised the goal of creating a beautiful and green Odisha by 2036 as part of the Vi ...Read More >
Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Date: According to media reports, the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board will not release the Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 today, April 7, due to ongoing election-related restrictions. The results are likely to be announced tomorrow, April 8, though official confirmation is still awaited. Once released, students can check their results on the official websites: karresults.nic.in and kseab.karnataka.gov.in. The KSEAB conducted the second PUC exams from February 28 to March 17, 2026. A total of 7,10,363 students from 5,174 pre-university colleges ap ...Read More >
Digha/Kolkata: Why were those speaking Bengali "being tortured across the country every day", CM Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday. Speaking in Digha, where she has gone to attend the first Rath Yatra of the newly inaugurated Jagannath temple, the CM spoke of Bengali-speaking migrant workers being detained at two places in Odisha.Asking Odisha "not to be jealous", Banerjee said while she respected the Puri Jagannath temple, she expected the same respect for the Digha Jagannath temple."I learnt that in Cuttack, 100 Bengali migrant workers were kept in detention camps. In Balasore, 17 are stuck. ...Read More >
The Centre has granted the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) the status of an "Institution deemed to be University under distinct category", enabling it to independently offer degree programmes as part of efforts to strengthen teacher education and educational research in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. With the new status conferred by the Union ministry of education, NCERT will now be able to offer higher education programmes in education across d ...Read More >
Bhopal/Ujjain, April 9: A major controversy has erupted at Samrat Vikramaditya University in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, after a question in the Foundation Course examination paper for third-year B.Com, BBA, and BCA students sparked widespread outrage. The disputed question, which appeared as Question No. 45 in the recent exams, stated, "There is no one other than Allah." It provided four multiple-choice options: Someshwar, Khuda, Shaktivan meaning the powerful, and Dand Dene Wala meaning the punisher. Several organisations and Hindu groups quickly raised objections, describing the question as se ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The legacy of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa, who once stopped the Afghan forces at the Khyber Pass, is not merely history but a living inheritance, said Dr A. Tajinder Pal Singh Nalwa, his descendant. "If we could protect India from invasions then, we must now protect our children's minds from disintegration." Dr Nalwa was speaking to Sikh educators, community members, students, and lawyers at a seminar hosted by the Sikh Education Society at Guru Nanak High School Lecture Hall. Presided over by former DGP Tejdeep Kaur Menon, president of the Telangana Sikh Society, the seminar focused ...Read More >
In Kochi, CBSE schools are introducing a novel grading system using emojis instead of traditional grades for students in kindergarten to Class II. This change highlights the growing influence of emojis as a form of communication, particularly among younger generations. While some parents and educators are excited about this modern twist, others are concerned about the impact on writing skills. The system, which uses emojis like hearts, skulls, and eyes for grading, is still in its early stages, sparking debates about its potential for broader adoption and how it may be standardized across scho ...Read More >