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Textbook Shortage, Application-Based Exams Creating Academic Stress Among Students: Parliamentary Panel

New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has flagged a significant gap between curriculum design and its implementation for students in Classes 9 to 12, stating that the non-availability of textbooks and application-based Board examination patterns are causing academic stress and confusion among students, particularly those appearing for Classes 10 and 12 examinations. The observations are part Read More…

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Parliamentary Panel Flags Nearly 73% Student Dropout Before Higher Secondary

New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has flagged a “drastic decline” in the number of schools and students as the level of education rises, noting that nearly 73 per cent of students drop out before completing higher secondary education. The observation was made in the Tenth Report of the Committee on Estimates (2026-27) on “Budget and Read More…

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PM Modi highlights Ram Nath Kovind’s journey in autobiography

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the inspiring journey and contributions of former President Ram Nath Kovind during the release of his autobiography, ‘Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles’. Modi said the book presents Kovind’s struggles, his contributions in various roles and his deep commitment to public service. He Read More…

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‘Marks for Farming’ initiative aims to reconnect students with agriculture

M A Sudheer Babu, Pattambi, Agricultural Journalist The State Agriculture Development and Farmers’ Welfare Department has launched a unique initiative titled ‘Krishikku Mark’ (Marks for Farming) to encourage the younger generation to engage with agriculture and reconnect with the soil. The initiative is being described as a distinctive concept that could be a matter of Read More…

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Resurge India Foundation Distributes Notebooks to Over 50 Children in Kozhikode

Kozhikode: Resurge India Foundation distributed notebooks to more than 50 children from the Shanti Nagar area near Kozhikode Beach on August 8 as part of its community outreach initiative. The notebooks were presented to the students by the chief guest, Manohar, Director of TBS Publications. The programme marked the beginning of the Foundation’s focused initiative Read More…

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PM Modi Attends IIT Delhi Convocation, Urges Graduates to Dream Big and Contribute to Viksit Bharat

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared glimpses from the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, describing his physical presence at the campus as a special and emotionally significant experience. Recalling his earlier virtual participation in an IIT Delhi convocation during the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi said he was Read More…

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Protest Against Government Is Not Anti-National, Says Omar Abdullah; Urges End to Action Against NEET Protesters

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that protesting against the government should not be treated as an anti-national act and urged authorities to stop taking action against students who participated in demonstrations over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Abdullah said the students had protested Read More…

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No Nation Can Address Education Challenges Alone, Says Pralhad Joshi at BRICS Meet

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday urged BRICS nations to strengthen collaboration in tackling global education challenges, stressing that issues such as resilience, innovation and sustainability require collective action rather than isolated efforts. Addressing the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting in Bhubaneswar, Joshi said India’s BRICS Chairship is guided by the principles of resilience, Read More…

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Assam Launches Applications for Student Financial Assistance Schemes

The Assam government on Thursday launched the application process for its flagship ‘Nijut Moina’ and ‘Nijut Babu’ financial assistance schemes aimed at supporting students across the state.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma formally launched the distribution of application forms for the two stipend schemes at a function in Guwahati. On the occasion, the Chief Minister also Read More…