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NCERT's "age-appropriate' cover-up of Mohenjo-daro's dancing girl raises questions
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (515+ words) The iconic bronze figurine known as the "Dancing Girl" of Mohenjo-daro has sparked debate after its image in NCERT's new Class 9 arts textbook appeared visually altered, with the sculpture's bare torso covered, raising questions about how one of India's most…...
Insider track | Rahul, Kharge crack the whip
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (22+ words) Doctor cadre, still waiting Who gets NITI corner room? Battle for the students A little extra France The case of static posts...
Row erupts in Chhattisgarh over mandatory Vedic and Bhojan mantras in government schools
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (305+ words) A political controversy has erupted in Chhattisgarh after the BJP-led state government issued a directive mandating daily recitation of Vedic mantras, including the Gayatri Mantra and Saraswati Vandana, in all government schools from the new academic session beginning June 16, 2026. The…...
School transport gets pricier: Fuel price hike forces Chennai parents to lump it
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (295+ words) CHENNAI: Parents are feeling the pinch as the petrol, diesel and LPG price hike is driving up school transport costs. Parents, who rely on autorickshaws and private school vans for transporting children to and from school, say they are now…...
Off the cuff | Schooling the school
6+ hour, 30+ min ago (279+ words) The New Indian Express Schools usually expect surprise inspections from education officials, not political party functionaries Teachers at the Government Higher Secondary School in Mampazhapattu got an unexpected civics lesson when a group led by a TVK functionary walked in,…...
No desks, leaky roofs, and firewood kitchens: Deplorable conditions plague Polavaram tribal schools
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (362+ words) RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Government schools in tribal and remote areas of Rampachodavaram and Chinturu divisions of Polavaram district continue to face severe infrastructure deficiencies despite repeated promises of improvement. Many buildings taken up under the Nadu-Nedu programme remain incomplete due to a…...
Yoga boosts confidence of students: NTR Collector
9+ hour, 21+ min ago (198+ words) The New Indian Express VIJAYAWADA: NTR District Collector Lakshmisha on Sunday said regular yoga practice enhances concentration, memory, confidence and overall personality development in students. Speaking at the special Yogandhra-2026 Students Theme Yoga programme on BRTS Road, organised by the…...
63 students of govt schools in NTR district get IIIT admissions
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (183+ words) The New Indian Express VIJAYAWADA: Sixty-three students from government schools in NTR district have secured admissions to IIITs after the Class 10 public exams held in March 2026, District Education Officer L Chandrakala said on Sunday District Collector G Lakshmisha congratulated the…...
Few takers for PG courses at Madras varsity
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (375+ words) CHENNAI: The 169-year-old University of Madras is facing a persistent challenge marked by a widening gap between sanctioned intake and actual student enrolment. An analysis of admission data from 2020 to 2026 accessed by TNIE paints a concerning picture of postgraduate enrolment…...
Telangana to supply branded uniform kits to 27 lakh government school students in major welfare push
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (343+ words) HYDERABAD: In a first for Telangana, uniform fabric for government school students is being sourced from reputed manufacturers, including Mafatlal, to ensure quality and durability comparable to that of private and corporate schools. As part of a major student welfare…...