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- upGrad u-turns to acquire Unacademy in 100% share swap March 19, 2026
  After months of denying rumours that it was in talks to buy Unacademy, upGrad has confirmed a share swap deal with the company, set to be one of India’s largest edtech consolidations in recent years. The post upGrad u-turns to acquire Unacademy in 100% share swap appeared first on The PIE News.
  Abhishek Nair
- Tetr reveals USD $2m scholarship for UK and European students March 19, 2026
  Tetr College of Business has revealed it is making USD $2 million available in scholarships for exceptional students from Europe and the UK. The post Tetr reveals USD $2m scholarship for UK and European students appeared first on The PIE News.
  Beth Kennedy
- UK business schools look to TNE amid uneven recovery March 19, 2026
  With UK business schools already operating in a challenging financial and policy environment, the government’s looming international student levy is set to add further pressure and may push more providers to look to transnational education. The post UK business schools look to TNE amid uneven recovery appeared first on The PIE News.
  Kim Martin
- IELTS to end paper-based exams amid shift in test formats March 18, 2026
  One of the world’s most widely known English language tests has confirmed full computer-based testing by mid-2026, with a selective handwriting option for the writing component to ease the transition for candidates. The post IELTS to end paper-based exams amid shift in test formats appeared first on The PIE News.
  Abhishek Nair
- ‘Continuity and change’: the year ahead for international education in Australia March 18, 2026
  Australia’s international education sector must balance stability with reform to stay competitive, writes assistant minister for international education Julian Hill for The PIE. The post ‘Continuity and change’: the year ahead for international education in Australia appeared first on The PIE News.
  Julian Hill
- New Zealand introduces new six-month graduate work visa March 18, 2026
  As part of its ambition to significantly expand the international education sector, the New Zealand government is introducing new pathways to post-study work. The post New Zealand introduces new six-month graduate work visa appeared first on The PIE News.
  Kim Martin
- Rebecca Mason, Study Group March 17, 2026
  This week, The PIE spent five minutes with Rebecca Mason, director of innovation at Study Group, on leading global education initiatives and the power of thoughtful pause. The post Rebecca Mason, Study Group appeared first on The PIE News.
  The PIE News team
- Top French business school launches Mumbai hub in India push March 17, 2026
  ESSEC Business School, a grande école in France, has launched its third international hub in Mumbai as a “first step” toward building a long-term presence in India, following Emmanuel Macron’s visit last month to strengthen ties, particularly in AI and technology. The post Top French business school launches Mumbai hub in India push appeared first […]
  Abhishek Nair
- BREAKING: IELTS withdraws from HOELT bid over test security concerns March 17, 2026
  IELTS has revealed it will not bid for the Home Office English Language Testing (HOELT) service, citing worries over plans to make the assessment "fully remote". The post BREAKING: IELTS withdraws from HOELT bid over test security concerns appeared first on The PIE News.
  Beth Kennedy
- School of Medicine European University Cyprus: from Cyprus to Germany, a global presence March 16, 2026
  Innovative, dynamic and internationally recognised, the MD Medicine program at European University Cyprus (EUC) is duly offered on the Nicosia, Cyprus and the Frankfurt, Germany campuses. The post School of Medicine European University Cyprus: from Cyprus to Germany, a global presence appeared first on The PIE News.
  The View From
The Knowledge Review
- The Man Who Fights for the Voiceless March 10, 2026
  Chetann Kishor Patel and the Legal Revolution for Animal Justice. In a nation where compassion often battles convenience, one man has chosen to stand where it is hardest to stand beside the voiceless. From the bustling streets of Mumbai to municipal corridors hundreds of kilometres away, Chetann Kishor Patel has emerged as a formidable and […]
  Dev@TKR
- An Educator’s Guide to Earning a Language Certification February 24, 2026
  Language certification has become essential as education systems support multilingual classrooms and rising accountability expectations. Certified language skills help teachers demonstrate instructional readiness, while administrators and schools rely on verified proficiency for hiring and program quality decisions. This guide draws on insights from Language Testing International® (LTI), the exclusive licensee of ACTFL and a leader […]
  Dev@TKR
- G Shahid Ur Rehman Drives a New Era of Sustainable and Luxury Intercity Travel in South India February 20, 2026
  (South India) — The intercity transportation sector in South India is witnessing significant evolution over the past three decades, driven in large measure by the leadership of G Shahid Ur Rehman, the man behind Geepee Travels. Assuming responsibility at a notably young age, he transformed a traditional bus operation into a technologically advanced, customer-centric mobility […]
  Dev@TKR
- Delper Ecom Pvt Ltd and Devaramakkalu Charitable Trust to Launch Civilization-Scale ESG Marketplace and CSR Franchise Ecosystem Across India by March 2026 February 13, 2026
  Bangalore, India – February 10, 2026 – Delper Ecom Pvt Ltd today announced the launch of its Minimum Value Product (MVP), an initiative designed to go onboard with 320 million families across India in 36 months. With an initial investment of ₹10.06 crores, the company is introducing a model that integrates advertising liquidity with ESG-compliant […]
  Dev@TKR
- From Bestseller to Blockbuster: First-Edition Success Ignites the Race for Film and Mega Web Series Rights January 16, 2026
  Finally! – A Senapati with Nerves of Steel has emerged as far more than a successful debut novel. It represents a fully realized fictional universe with exceptional potential for cinematic adaptation and premium OTT streaming platforms. Following the strong response to its first edition, the book has sparked growing interest as a high-value intellectual property […]
  Dev@TKR
- Aditya Vaidya on Why Leadership, Systems, and Standards Will Define the Next Phase of India’s Hospitality Growth January 16, 2026
  India’s Food & Beverage (F&B) and hospitality industry is entering a decisive phase of evolution. After years of rapid expansion driven by demand growth, digital platforms, and investor capital, the sector is now confronting a more complex reality—one where leadership maturity, operational discipline, and governance will determine long-term success. The next chapter of growth will […]
  Dev@TKR
- Is College Admissions Counseling Worth the Investment? A Look at the Benefits and Top-Rated Services January 2, 2026
  Between looming deadlines, test prep, extracurricular activities and essay drafts, the college admissions process can quickly feel overwhelming for families. So, is paying for professional college admissions counseling even worth the investment? For some households, expert guidance trims stress, tightens applications and helps students find better college fits. For others, the cost may outweigh the […]
  Dev@TKR
- Review of TrayiVāṇī – Eternal Verses on Peace, Silence & Discernment December 31, 2025
  In an era saturated with opinions, notifications, and reactive speech, TrayiVāṇī – Eternal Verses on Peace, Silence & Discernment arrives not as a loud proclamation, but as a composed, luminous pause. It is a book that does not demand attention; it earns it—by inviting the reader inward. Rooted in the timeless triad of Peace (Śānti), Silence (Mauna), […]
  Dev@TKR
- Adeetya Mohta (Nagpur): Kohinoor of India: Sheeshmahal at 742 Additya House, World’s First Private Residence: 100 Crores Legal Battle in the Past 16 Years December 26, 2025
  ADEETYA MOHTA (NAGPUR) living in his world’s first private residence built Sheesh Mahal at 742 Additya House, inherited a mansion transferred and mutated under his name in 1986. Additya House was named after him by his grandfather Late Gheverchandji Chunnilal Mohta, Late Mohinibai Mohta and mother Smt Kusum Mohta out of love and affection. Most importantly, family priests suggested […]
  Dev@TKR
- THE ALCHEMIST OF MYSORE: How One Man is Weaving the Mystical Science for The Modern Mind December 18, 2025
  On his seventh Birthday, he stood as a boy holding his father’s hand in front of a real Yogi named M P Pundit who resided along the streets of Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry and dedicated his services as the secretary to the Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram. No one remembers the questions he had then, but he never forgot a strong reply, […]
  Dev@TKR
International Education News
- What Conditions Could Foster More Balanced School Experiences? Stability & Change in the Education System in China (Part 5) March 18, 2026
  Can the changing economic, political, and demographic conditions in China combine with growing concerns about students’ mental health and wellbeing to create a more balanced education system? Thomas Hatch explores this question in the final post in a series that … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Could concerns about the academic pressure on students in China lead to real changes in conventional schooling? Stability & change in the education system in China (Part 4) March 11, 2026
  Can growing concerns about students’ mental health and wellbeing support the emergence of educational practices that combine a focus on academics with more student-centered pedagogies? In the fourth post of this five-part series, Thomas Hatch explores this question, prompted by … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Can AI “ignite the mind and heart”? Stability & change in the education system in China (Part 3) March 4, 2026
  What challenges and opportunities can AI create for creating a more balanced education system? In the third post in this five-part series of reflections on his visits to innovative schools in China, Thomas Hatch describes what he learned from a … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Confronting Structural Inequities in Educational Reform: Lead the Change Interview with Dr. Soobin Choi February 26, 2026
  In February’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview, co-editor Dr. Soobin Choi argues that meaningful educational change requires confronting the structural inequities, while continually recommitting to inclusive, participatory reform. The LtC series is produced by co-editors Dr. Soobin Choi and Dr. Jackie Pedota and their … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Scanning the global headlines for recent news on AI, schools, and education: Rapid growth in uses, users, and concerns February 19, 2026
  A host of articles are chronicling the new developments — and the fears – in the uses of AI in K-12 education. To take stock of these developments, IEN pulls together links from a search for articles about and OECD’s … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Beyond Metrics: Rehumanizing Educational Change Through Engaged Scholarship with Dr. Olajumoke Beulah Adigun February 11, 2026
  In January’s Lead the Change (LtC) interview Dr. Olajumoke Beulah Adigun argues that academia must move away from speed and metric driven cultures and toward slow, engaged, and contextually grounded scholarship that prioritizes sustained transformation over superficial change. Dr. Adigun … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- When disruption replaces support: Scanning the headlines for recent developments in US education policy February 5, 2026
  This week, IEN rounds up a wave of articles over the past 2 months about the effects of the policy changes in the first year of the current US administration. Firings, slashed budgets, lawsuits, immigration raids dominate the headlines. Despite … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Education policies and academic pressure: Stability & change in the education system in China (Part 2) January 29, 2026
  Can real changes be made in a system dominated by exams and academic pressure? Thomas Hatch explores this question in the second post in a series drawing from his conversations with Chinese educators and visits to schools and universities in … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- What do innovative schools in China look like? Stability & change in the education system in China (Part 1) January 22, 2026
  Can China reduce the pressures of the national exams that dictate which students get into top universities? Is it possible to maintain a strong academic focus and expand support for student-centered learning and students’ overall wellbeing at the same time? … Continue reading →
  T Hatch
- Reform, Resistance, and More Turbulence? Scanning the Headlines for Predictions for Education in 2026 January 15, 2026
  IEN’s roundup of predictions for education in 2026 anticipates an accelerating impact for AI, further calls for school and system transformation, and continuing resistance and challenges for educational reform from changing conditions and political pressures. Last week’s post focused on … Continue reading →
  T Hatch

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