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The Ronnie Screwvala-promoted group’s chief financial officer (CFO), Venkatesh Tarakkad, and upGrad Enterprise chief executive officer (CEO), Srikanth Iyengar, among others, are on their way out, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Such lifeless ideas seldom die even after being proven wrong. This time, the idea of educating children through artificial intelligence (AI) is the big threat. It’s an idea we must fight off—as it’s amply clear that bots can never replace teachers.

The SC had in 2002 removed the criteria for a three-year practice at the Bar before appearing for judicial services exams. But due to complaints from various High Courts regarding lack of maturity in handling cases, the three-judge bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai reinstated the practice requirement.

A pandemic pivot led SpeakX’s founder to an unexpected insight—Indian parents, not just kids, were eager to learn English. With a surge in tier 2 and 3 cities, edtech startups like SpeakX and PlanetSpark are tapping into India's English fluency gap, unlocking new career aspirations.

The Bureau of Indian Standards will establish the norms in response to rising complaints. The framework aims to set guidelines for course creation, organization, and assessment, ensuring better engagement and learning outcomes.