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Costly School Books Under Scanner: NHRC Orders Pan-India Audit, Sends Notices To CBSE, Centre
30-day deadline for states, Centre asked to clarify NCERT norms amid complaints of costly private books.
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Centre Had No Intention Of Disrespecting Judiciary: Minister On NCERT Row
Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his regret today over the inclusion of the controversial chapter on judiciary in schoolbooks, saying he holds the judiciary in "highest regard" and has already taken action in the matter.
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"Hindu Victories", "Classical History": 5 NCERT Proposals For Schoolbooks
The NCERT is in the news after a report that a panel recommended replacing "India" with "Bharat" in school textbooks. Though NCERT Chairman said it was not accepted, there were other proposals made by the same panel, which have been gaining traction.
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Delhi Allows Some Services From Today Amid Lockdown. Details Here
The Delhi Government, while relaxing lockdown restrictions after reviewing the coronavirus situation, has allowed veterinarians, plumbers, electricians and repairers of water purifiers to resume their work from Tuesday.
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This Is Why Virender Sehwag Called Out A School Textbook On Twitter
Virender Sehwag, the former cricketer with a sizeable fan-following on social media because of his outspoken comments, used Twitter to call out a school textbook.
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World Cup 2018, Nigeria vs Iceland: When And Where To Watch, Live Coverage On TV, Live Streaming Online
Iceland are buoyant after what their coach Heimir Hallgrimsson described as a "schoolbook example" of how to defend against Lionel Messi's Argentina.
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Saudi Clerics Use Twitter, Textbooks To Spread Hate: Human Rights Watch
Saudi Arabia is condoning hate speech against its Shiite minority from the upper echelons of its religious establishment, schoolbooks and social media, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
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In Gujarat Schoolbook Blooper, Jesus Christ Is 'Demon'. Inquiry Ordered
A misprint in a Class 9 schoolbook, because of which Jesus Christ is described as a "haivan" or demon, has caused a controversy in Gujarat. The state government's department in charge of textbooks has admitted to the blooper and withdrawn the Hindi books. It has also ordered an inquiry into how the mistake crept in.
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Higher Dowry Asked For 'Ugly' Brides: Maharashtra Textbook Shocker
"Ugliness" and disability are listed among the reasons for dowry demands made to the parents of a bride, in a Class 12 schoolbook in Maharashtra. The outrageous statement is part of a chapter in the sociology textbook titled "Major Social Problems in India".
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PM Like Uncle Podger: Lalu Yadav Digs Into Schoolbooks For Notes Ban Jibe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is accused of role-playing "Uncle Podger" from the classic 'Three Men and A Boat' in Bihar politician Lalu Yadav's latest barb on the notes ban.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Who? Rajasthan Schoolbook Deletes First Prime Minister
Glaring omissions in a new social science text book for students of Class 8 in Rajasthan, looks set to turn into a huge political controversy. The book makes no mention of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, either as a freedom fighter, or as a leader of Independent India.
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Costly School Books Under Scanner: NHRC Orders Pan-India Audit, Sends Notices To CBSE, Centre
30-day deadline for states, Centre asked to clarify NCERT norms amid complaints of costly private books.
-
Centre Had No Intention Of Disrespecting Judiciary: Minister On NCERT Row
Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressed his regret today over the inclusion of the controversial chapter on judiciary in schoolbooks, saying he holds the judiciary in "highest regard" and has already taken action in the matter.
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"Hindu Victories", "Classical History": 5 NCERT Proposals For Schoolbooks
The NCERT is in the news after a report that a panel recommended replacing "India" with "Bharat" in school textbooks. Though NCERT Chairman said it was not accepted, there were other proposals made by the same panel, which have been gaining traction.
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Delhi Allows Some Services From Today Amid Lockdown. Details Here
The Delhi Government, while relaxing lockdown restrictions after reviewing the coronavirus situation, has allowed veterinarians, plumbers, electricians and repairers of water purifiers to resume their work from Tuesday.
-
This Is Why Virender Sehwag Called Out A School Textbook On Twitter
Virender Sehwag, the former cricketer with a sizeable fan-following on social media because of his outspoken comments, used Twitter to call out a school textbook.
-
World Cup 2018, Nigeria vs Iceland: When And Where To Watch, Live Coverage On TV, Live Streaming Online
Iceland are buoyant after what their coach Heimir Hallgrimsson described as a "schoolbook example" of how to defend against Lionel Messi's Argentina.
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Saudi Clerics Use Twitter, Textbooks To Spread Hate: Human Rights Watch
Saudi Arabia is condoning hate speech against its Shiite minority from the upper echelons of its religious establishment, schoolbooks and social media, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
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In Gujarat Schoolbook Blooper, Jesus Christ Is 'Demon'. Inquiry Ordered
A misprint in a Class 9 schoolbook, because of which Jesus Christ is described as a "haivan" or demon, has caused a controversy in Gujarat. The state government's department in charge of textbooks has admitted to the blooper and withdrawn the Hindi books. It has also ordered an inquiry into how the mistake crept in.
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Higher Dowry Asked For 'Ugly' Brides: Maharashtra Textbook Shocker
"Ugliness" and disability are listed among the reasons for dowry demands made to the parents of a bride, in a Class 12 schoolbook in Maharashtra. The outrageous statement is part of a chapter in the sociology textbook titled "Major Social Problems in India".
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PM Like Uncle Podger: Lalu Yadav Digs Into Schoolbooks For Notes Ban Jibe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is accused of role-playing "Uncle Podger" from the classic 'Three Men and A Boat' in Bihar politician Lalu Yadav's latest barb on the notes ban.
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Jawaharlal Nehru Who? Rajasthan Schoolbook Deletes First Prime Minister
Glaring omissions in a new social science text book for students of Class 8 in Rajasthan, looks set to turn into a huge political controversy. The book makes no mention of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, either as a freedom fighter, or as a leader of Independent India.
