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Female grads dominate toppers list, but their enrolment in higher edu system low: Prez
While female graduates dominate the lists of toppers and medalists at convocations, the enrolment of girls in higher education system in the country is relatively low and an area of concern, President Ram Nath Kovind said Monday. "I must point out relatively low enrolment of girls in higher education system, particularly in the eastern institutions. This is not only an area of concern, but also a paradox since girl students tend to do well in school examinations outscoring boys. When allowed the opportunity, girl students maintain this in higher education as well," he said. Kovind was addressing the gathering at the launch of the Ministry of Human Resource Development's national rankings of higher educational institutions for this year. "Since I have been travelling to convocations of universities across the country, I have been happy to find that female graduates dominate the topper lists and that of medalists. Many families deny girls this chance and we need to address this as a ...
'Nonsense Club' to give tuition for LS polls
The late Jaspal Bhatti's 'Nonsense Club' on Monday announced special 'tuitions' for politicians and voters ahead of the Lok Sabha battle.
ISRO to organise 'Yuvika' every year: Dr K Sivan
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief Dr K Sivan Monday said the response to the agency's proposed students outreach initiative, the Young Scientist Programme (Yuvika) was "immense" and the agency was mulling to organise it every year. The selection procedure for this year's programme, likely to be held in the second week of May, was completed and three students each from 29 states and seven union territories have been shortlisted as participants, he said here. Sivan was interacting with the media on the sidelinesof the golden jubilee celebrations of the Space Physics Laboratory (SPL), a premier research institution of theVikram Sabarbhai Space Centre (VSSC) here. "That much enthusiasm was there...It is getting so much demand from pupils...it is going to make a big change. The programme is going to happen every year," Sivan said. ISRO had launched the Yuvika programme from this year in tune with the Centre's vision "Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan". The ...
HC stays JNU's decision debarring two professors from its Executive Council meetings
The Delhi High Court has put on hold JNU's resolution debarring two of its professors from participating in the university's Executive Council (EC) meetings, saying on first impression, it appears to be contrary to the university's statutes. Justice Vibhu Bakhru stayed the minutes of the EC's 278th meeting to the extent that it debarred the professors from participating in future meetings of the academic body. The court also issued notice to the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), represented by central government's standing counsel Monika Arora and advocate Harsh Ahuja, and sought its response within two weeks on a plea moved by the two professors challenging the university's decision. "...this court is, prima facie, of the opinion that the resolution debarring them from participating in the meetings of the Executive Council is contrary to the statutes. "In view of the above, the impugned minutes, to the extent that it debars the petitioners from participating in future meetings of ...
HC extends stay on order letting private schools hike fee
The Delhi High Court on Monday extended, till April 30, its interim stay on a single judge bench's order allowing city's private unaided schools to hike their fees for implementing recommendations of the Seventh Central Pay Commission on salaries of teachers and other employees.
Students of WUD showcase designs and talent at Delhi Times Fashion Week
Students from WUD's School of Fashion showcased their designs on the runway at the Delhi Times Fashion Week on April 6th, 2019. The collection was a work in progress of pre-final year fashion students and based on the theme 'Perfectly Imperfect'. The ensembles blended most unexpected and contrasting colours, prints, materials and textures that are generally considered a Mismatch.The show came alive with a riot of colours, eclectic designs and patterns as the models walked the ramp in ensembles that were a blend of bold colours and prints, inspired from the concept of geometry. The collection was termed 'fresh' and 'evolved' and termed a huge success winning many accolades from fashion designers, stylists and experts present at the show."The collection describes the beauty of imagination in things what we call seemingly flawed. Since we live in succession, in division, in parts, in particles so it's about bringing on the feelings of childhood into the power of manhood; to combine the ..
To celebrate World Health Day, NMCG organises cleaning of Yamuna Ghat in Delhi
To celebrate World Health Day and to mark the beginning of 'Navratri', National Mission For Clean Ganga (NMCG) organised the cleaning of Yamuna Ghat at Kalindi Kunj in the capital on Sunday.Volunteers, especially college-going students, took part in hundreds in the cleanliness drive. Alongside 'Namami Gange' volunteers, students from Delhi University, Amity University, IP University among others as well as volunteers from Gautam Gambhir Foundation took part in the drive in large numbers.Excited at the turn out of students and youths in the drive to clean a Yamuna Ghat, NMCG Director General Rajiv Ranjan Mishra highlighted the importance of youth joining the movement to rejuvenate the holy river.He said, "Perhaps this is one of the best ways (of celebrating the beginning of Durga Pooja) because keeping rivers clean is also worshipping them. Today is also World Health Day and sanitation and health go hand in hand, so that is also the reason for carrying out this drive."He added, "The ...
Dy CM Manish Sisodia to debut as author with book on education
Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will debut as an author with a new book that documents his experiences of "transforming the public education system in Delhi as its education minister", publishers Penguin Random House (PRH) India announced on Monday. "Shiksha: A Journey", which is expected to hit the stands in September this year, beside recounting the journey of "raising the bar of public education in the state" will also see the minister talking about the challenges he overcame to improve the infrastructure and quality of schooling. "The transformation of each public school in Delhi is a story in itself. Each and every person who contributed into making this transformation possible is a protagonist. I had an ideal, a vision and an idea but seeing it all come true has been a dream and this book is only a milestone in my journey to reformation. "I am hoping my book is able to inspire people to work towards making welfare state a reality," the minister said. Sisodia's ...
Congress to waive interest on student loans
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday announced that his party will waive off interest on education loans issued before March 31, 2019 if it comes to power after the coming Lok Sabha elections.
Will introduce single-window system for education loans if voted to power, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi Sunday said if voted to power, his party will introduce a single-window system for education loans and bring a law that will "list the rights and duties of students". In a Facebook post, Gandhi asserted that a Congress government will ensure free education to all students from Class 1 to 12 in government schools in the country. He said the Congress will restore the independence and autonomy of colleges and universities and will open new state-run varsities in backward areas of the country to ensure the expansion of the education sector. "The Congress will restore the independence and autonomy of colleges and universities and will open new state-run varsities in backward areas of the country to ensure expansion of education. "The Congress will also bring 'Student Rights Law' that will list the rights and duties of students," he said in a Facebook post. "We feel that education empowers a child and it should be made available to all children. "The Congress
How CBSE helped students beat exam stress: Specialised audiovisual presentations, toll-free helpline
Specialised audiovisual presentations on issues affecting youth, a toll-free helpline for students, an interactive voice response system - that is how the CBSE helped students counter the board exam stress this year. According to the Central Board of Secondary Education public relations officer, Rama Sharma, as many as 12,000 calls were received on the interactive voice response (IVR) service, which was a new feature introduced this year. Through the IVR system, students, parents or stakeholders can obtain pre-recorded useful information on tackling board exams which included tips for better preparation, time and stress management, frequently asked questions, along with live tele-counselling services. With the introduction of the IVR system, the board saw a considerable decline on the calls received on the toll-free helpline in the first phase of counselling, which commenced on February 1 and ended on April 4. The second phase will begin after the board results are declared. The board
Kids who aren't read to face 'million word gap': Study
Young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than kids who were never read to, a study has found. This "million word gap" could be one key in explaining differences in vocabulary and reading development, said Jessica Logan, assistant professor at The Ohio State University in the US. Even kids who are read only one book a day will hear about 290,000 more words by age 5 than those who don't regularly read books with a parent or caregiver. "Kids who hear more vocabulary words are going to be better prepared to see those words in print when they enter school," said Logan, lead author of the study published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. "They are likely to pick up reading skills more quickly and easily," Logan said in a statement. Logan said the idea for this research came from one of her earlier studies, which found that about one-fourth of children in a national sample were never read to .
Adityanath to address public meetings in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be on a day-long visit to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, where he will address public meetings in various districts. Adityanath will begin his tour by addressing the public at Government Junior College in Telangana's Peddapalli town, according to a statement issued by the office of UP chief minister. After this, he will be in Yellareddy assembly segment of the Zaheerabad parliamentary constituency in Telangana. From here, Adityanath will address public meetings in Ananthpur and Srikalahasthi in Chitoor district of Andhra Pradesh.
Delhi BJP demands high-level probe into death of class 8 student
The Delhi BJP has demanded a high-level investigation into the death of a class 8 student inside a government school in Rohini. The party has also asked the Delhi government to give a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the boy's family. The 13-year-old boy died allegedly due to a seizure attack in the school on Friday. He was in the washroom when he had the attack. Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Vijender Gupta said the death of the boy in the school toilet is not only sad but also shocking. He alleged that there was no doctor or medical facility available in the school, whereas according to Rule 38 of the Delhi School Education Rules, 1973, it is mandatory to appoint medical officer and provide related facilities in government schools in Delhi. "If the required medical facilities were made available to the student in time, his life could well have been saved. He asked why an FIR was not lodged by the administration in the matter," Gupta said. "Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and
Rajasthan Mahila Congress panel reconstituted
Rajasthan Mahila Congress chief Rehana Rayaz on Saturday reconstituted the women wing's state executive by appointing 30 vice presidents, 52 general secretaries and 40 secretaries, besides two new district presidents. Kamla Bishnoi and Divya Gurjar were appointed district presidents of Sriganganagar and Jhalawar respectively, Rayaz said in a statement. She also appointed Kunti Deora Parihar as new state coordinator of Priyadarshini Wing of the state women Congress and Monalisa Purohit as co-coordinator of the wing. She also dissolved the spokesperson panel of the wing. State general secretary Lalita Sanjeev Maharwal will look after the media cell till further orders, Reyaz said.
80.73 per cent students pass Bihar Matriculation exam
The results of the Bihar Matriculation (Class 10) examination were announced on Saturday with 80.73 per cent of the students passing the exam. Sawan Raj Bharti of Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya, Jamui topped the examination securing 486 out of total 500 marks. Additional Chief Secretary, Education Department, R K Mahajan declared the results of the matriculation examination in the presence of BSEB chairman Anand Kishore. Of the 18 students who figured in the merit list of top 10 in matriculation exam this year, 16 belonged to Simultala Awasiya Vidyalaya, Jamui while one each student from West Champaran and Madhubani has found place in top ten. Talking to the media persons on the occasion, Kishore claimed that "A total of 80.73 per cent candidates have passed the matric examination this year. The pass percentage this year is significantly higher than the 68.89 per cent of the previous year (2018)." The matriculation examination was conducted between February 21 to February ...
Bihar board declares Class 10 results, 81% pass
The Bihar School Examination Board on Saturday announced the Class 10 results with 80.73 per cent students passing the examination.
People must first accomplish internal disarmament before aiming for external disarmament: Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama Saturday said people must first accomplish "internal disarmament" before endeavouring to achieve disarmament externally. Addressing delegates from over 35 countries at a global conference of educators here, he also pitched for making the subject of compassion an important part of school curriculum. "The 20th century saw a lot violence and killings, World War I, World War II and other sufferings. In today's world too, violence is taking place and money being spent on making destructive weapons to create more fear and hatred," the Dalai Lama said. He asserted that problems can never be solved through acts of violence and issues should be resolved through dialogue. "Achieving disarmament in the external world is important but first we humans must achieve internal disarmament, that is also important," the 83-year-old spiritual leader said, adding, "Anger is of no use, it only leads to destruction." "The young generation... must begin work towards ...
VHP plans 700 processions on Ram Navami in Bengal
The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) is planning to celebrate Ram Navami on April 14 in a big way in West Bengal by bringing out over 700 processions across the state, an official said here on Saturday.
I also love those temporarily blinded by hate: Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that hatred was cowardice and he loves all living beings including those temporarily blinded by hatred.
