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NEP 2020: Imparting global outlook without negating Indian ethos

01 Aug 2020 05:58 AM IST

It is for the first time in independent India that a sincere and serious effort has been made to usher in far-reaching transformations in India’s educational system.

NEP 2020: Explained in 20 points

01 Aug 2020 05:57 AM IST

1. 10+2 board structure is dropped. 2. New school structure will be 5+3+3+4. 3. Up to 5 preschools, 6 to 8 mid-school, 8 to 11 high school, 12 onwards graduation. 4. Any degree will be 4 years. 5. 6th standard onwards vocational courses available. 6. From 8th to 11th students

A much-needed change to meet 21st-century challenges

01 Aug 2020 05:53 AM IST

Embodying the great legacy of Indian tradition, inspired by the vision of Mahatma Gandhi, and committed to the Constitution, given by Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 seems well-prepared to meet the global challenges of the 21st century. This is a significant change in the Indian

NEP sounds like a wishy-washy policy

01 Aug 2020 05:51 AM IST

The NEP 2020 is an extension of the ongoing Right-wing agenda and incorporates a lot of what these forces in the country want. None of it is new though — dropping c h a p t e r s , c h a n g i n g textbooks, this

Doesn’t seem feasible for a country as diverse as India

01 Aug 2020 05:46 AM IST

How can a single regional language be imposed on students in metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai? The policy does not seem feasible for a country as diverse as India. Our diversity is a strength, not a weakness, and such policies can signal linguistic and cultural homogenisation. The imminent privatisation

38 spurious liquor deaths in Punjab, probe ordered

01 Aug 2020 05:32 AM IST

Capt Amarinder Singh promises strict action against anyone who is found complicit in this case.

Andhra Governor approves bills for 3 capitals, Opposition to move court

01 Aug 2020 05:31 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan has approved the contentious three capitals Bill on 31 July. He also gave his assent to the Bill to scrap the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA). The state is going to have three capitals with Visakhapatnam as executive capital, Amaravati as legislative capital and Kurnool

President gifts sports cycle to underprivileged youth

01 Aug 2020 05:31 AM IST

NEW DELHI: In a noble gesture that would motivate the underprivileged youth to take up challenges and work hard to realise their dreams, President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday gifted a racing bicycle to a 16-year-old school boy Riyaz, who aspires to become a professional cyclist. Riyaz, who hails from

Jagan govt reinstates sacked state election commissioner

01 Aug 2020 05:31 AM IST

HYDERABAD: The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday has reinstated Nimmagadda Ramesh Kumar as the state election commissioner. A gazette notification was issued subsequently restoring the position of SEC to Ramesh Kumar. The notification, which was signed by Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan, said the reinstatement would be subject to the outcome of

Haryana parties try to woo Jat voters ahead of polls

01 Aug 2020 05:30 AM IST

CHANDIGARH: The Broda by-election is yet to be announced but all political parties in the state have started mulling over a string of strategies to emerge a winner. Ahead of the election, all parties have called on a couple of meetings to discuss the election strategy. The Jats, who constitute

‘Covid-19 has disrupted sales, time to go digital’

01 Aug 2020 05:30 AM IST

Jaipur Watch Company’s founder and CEO Gaurav Mehta talks to The Daily Guardian about his incredible watch-making journey, how the pandemic has hit his business hard, and what he is doing to beat the Covid heat. Excerpts: Q. Tell us about the Jaipur Watch Company’s story. A. I have been

10 die due to consumption of hand-sanitiser

01 Aug 2020 05:30 AM IST

Ten people died at Kurichedu village of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, after consuming hand-sanitiser mixed with soft drinks. The deceased have been identified as Anugonda Srinu (25), Bogem Tirupatiaha (37), Guntaka Ramireddy (60), Ramanaih (65), Ramana (65), Raja Reddy (65), Babu (40), Charles (45) and Augustin (47), and another dead