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Inspiring school story Not long ago, 2.78-acre campus of Government High School in Chinnapatti, Madurai, was a vacant piece of land, devoid of any shade. But, not anymore. In just four years, the school has turned into an orchard bearing…
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In the buildup to November 20 (World Children’s Day), stars and leaders from the worlds of entertainment, government, sport and business will rally for children with UNICEF. Global 'take-overs', star-studded events to spotlight most…
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Good news for CBSE students! You can now get your personal details like names, date of birth, parents name, corrected within five years from the date declaration of your board exam results. “Limitation of cases of correction in…
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Three asteroids have been discovered by Indian students as part of an International science programme, ‘All India Asteroid Search Campaign’ this year. Nearly 300 students from all across the country participated in the two-month long…
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In what is likely to benefit nearly 40 lakh students while relieving CBSE, AICTE and other agencies from the responsibility of conducting various entrance exams, the union cabinet has approved creation of National Testing Agency (NTA).…
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We all grew up being taught that in 1857, India witnessed its first uprising against the rule of the British East India Company. But 1857 may no longer be as significant for future generations as it was for us. That's because the government…
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It doesn't happen often that the money collected during a religious festival is donated to a charity. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Ganpati mandals in Maharashtra have donated nearly Rs 7.5 crore, that is, 10 per cent of the amount…
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Today is World Teachers' Day. Held annually on 5 October since 1994, it commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the 1966 UNESCO/ILO recommendation concerning the status of teachers. The recommendation constitutes the main reference…
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KNOW YOUR TEACHER: Teachers leave an indelible mark in our lives. Ever wondered what is it that inspired them to be teachers and continues to motivate them every day? In this section, we try to discover such unknown facts about them. Our…
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It is unlike any other campaign heard so far. Inspired by Bollywood movie Hindi Medium, Roorkee administration decided to launch a unique campaign to improve the seating arrangements in government primary schools where due to lack of…
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A recent spate of child abuse cases in prominent schools has shaken the entire city. I, as a parent, am in a fix and unable to understand where our little ones are safe. All the stakeholders including parents, government agencies and school…
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The 51st International Literacy Day (ILD) is being celebrated throughout the world today. This year, the theme announced by UNESCO, is `Literacy in a digital world’. India too celebrated the day by organising a programme where Saakshar …
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This Teachers' Day, we start a series wherein every fortnight, we will choose one teacher and ask her/him some random questions. The idea is to discover unknown facts about them and, in the process, understand them better. Our educator for…
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This independence day, students of government senior secondary school in Ogala village in Barmer, Rajasthan received a gift that they never expected. Residents of the village came together and pledged nearly Rs 22 lakh for improving the…
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Wondering where does your education cess go? The next time you pay 3% education cess, 1% of that will go into the Madhyamik and Uchchtar Shiksha Kosh (MUSK). Must be thinking what is that? Well, it is a non-lapsable pool in the public…
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Good news for all Star Trek fans! CBS and Star Trek New Voyages Producer James Cawley recently announced the creation of a Star Trek Film Academy, a film school for Star Trek fans. Equipped to train people and produce fan films, the academy…
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It is tough to follow a routine. It is even tougher to follow a routine which involves doing things that we dislike. Studies happen to be one such thing which many students dislike, esp., when parents constantly compare them with other…
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How can students in states like Bihar and West Bengal score good marks in exams when they are being taught by untrained teachers? Yes, you read it right. Untrained teachers! And by untrained, we mean those teachers who are yet to acquire…
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