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Student Confronts Teacher For Degrading Her After Scoring Good In Boards
“This is not a thank you message but to show you that I have made it,” she wrote to her teacher.
education in India
100 Sit-Ups For Being Late: Why Are Such Harsh Punishments Still Common In Schools?
Encouraging student abuse in the name of discipline is deeply problematic and yet it is largely accepted in India until an incident puts a child’s health in danger or is caught on camera.
At â‚ą2945.78 crores BMC Education Budget Sees A Slight Rise
BMC education budget allocation is slightly higher than last year’s education budget which was set at â‚ą2944.59 crore.
Sikkim Government Asks Schools To Have 11 local Languages In Curriculum
At present, the government-run schools in Sikkim have Lepcha, Bhutia, Nepali and Limbu as part of the curriculum. Seven more languages will be added to the list.
Gap Years Are Gaining Popularity Among Students: Here’s Why
With a lot of students feeling worn out from the constant pressure and exhaustion that studies bring their way, a gap year could be a period for them to take it easy.
Gender Disparity Continues To Plague Research Areas
“Research options in India are offered only after Post graduation. In many cases, girls are stopped from pursuing higher education because of societal pressure and limitations due to family pressure.”
Heavy School Bags Are A Burden On The Young Shoulders
Perhaps the most disheartening sight one can witness on a weekday morning, is that of little kids bent forward, carrying the crushing weight of their school bags. Books were never supposed to be a burden which students and parents would grow to resent. Yet in India, parents have to helplessly watch their kids shoulder giant […]
Indian Parents Spend Most Hours Helping Their Kid’s Education: Study
Globally, Indian parents spend maximum time personally, helping out their children academically. According to Varkey Foundation’s Global Parents’ Survey, 62% Indian parents spend seven or more hours a week helping their children with their education. It is commendable that parents are devoting so much time on revision, home assignments and projects, but where does this […]
The Great Delhi Circus for Nursery Admissions in Schools is Almost Here
Ah! It’s that time of the year again, when Delhi moms and dads will line up on the streets for the sake of their child’s nursery admissions. How far can you go to ensure the best education for your child? Can you line up on streets and fight bone chilling cold and rabid dogs? Can […]
Annapurna: A Teacher Who Sold Her Jewellery for a Better Classroom
“Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwaraha, Guru Saakshat Param Brahma, Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha” This shlok compares a teacher to a god. Indian culture has always given a superior status to teachers, the Guru or the teacher is known for going that extra mile for the well-being of his/her students. One such example is […]
