The Takeaway is a series of data stories. Each post picks one or more public dataset(s) and finds what the numbers are actually saying.Here, I look at the CBSE Class XII 2026 results and what they reveal about education, geography, gender and who actually delivers better outcomes for students.

Week of May 05 – May 10, 2026
A curated roundup of news, commentary, and developments in the Indian education and edtech ecosystem.

Week of Apr 27 – May 04, 2026
A curated roundup of news, commentary, and developments in the Indian education and edtech ecosystem.

Week of Apr 01 – 07, 2026
A curated roundup of news, commentary, and developments in the Indian education and edtech ecosystem.

Week of Mar 23 – 31, 2026
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Week of Mar 16 – 23, 2026
A curated roundup of news, commentary, and developments in the Indian education and edtech ecosystem.

Week of Mar 08 – 15, 2026
A curated roundup of news, commentary, and developments in the Indian education and edtech ecosystem.

Week of Mar 01 – 07, 2026
A curated roundup of news, commentary, and developments in the Indian education and edtech ecosystem.

Week of Feb 23–28, 2026
A curated roundup of news, commentary, and developments in the Indian education and edtech ecosystem.

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