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The better half of Byju

Nish, Divya Gokulnath’s seven-year-old son, is a happy camper these days. Like many professionals, his mother, the co-founder and director of Byju, India’s largest educational technology (edtech) company, is much more at home. “And my son loves it,” she says with a smile. Why shouldn’t I? Before the movement restrictions …

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3-week vacation for Karnataka schools as COVID-19 cases rise

There was no clarity on whether online classes would also be suspended in this period. Karnataka’s Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa announced a three-week holiday for students and teachers in Karnataka schools amid an increase in COVID-19 cases. “I have directed officials to issue an order declaring a three-week holiday for …

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