A nationwide assessment by the Ministry of Education’s PARAKH reveals alarming deficiencies in foundational learning. From reading comprehension to basic numeracy in Class 3, Class 6, and Class 9, a majority of students are falling behind in core skills. Source link
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said the state is witnessing a transformative phase of development, driven by rapid improvements in road infrastructure that are bridging not only geographical distances but also narrowing economic and social gaps between the hills and the plains.CM Dhami highlighted that enhanced road connectivity…
NEW DELHI: Mizoram (98.2%), Lakshadweep (97.3%), Kerala (95.3%), Tripura (93.7%) and Goa (93.6%) are the top five States/ UTs registering the highest overall literacy rates in India for persons aged seven years and above, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24.The report, released by the National Sample Survey Office under the ministry of…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently mandated all affiliated schools to implement the language instruction guidelines outlined in the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-2023), effective from the academic session 2025–26. Central to the guidelines is the “mother-tongue first” approach, a directive that has garnered both admiration and apprehension. In a…
Shark Tank judge and entrepreneur Anupam Mittal, addressed one of the crucial issues that employees often face in the corporate world, in a recent post on LinkedIn.The Shaadi.com founder talked about how miscommunication often happens in the industry, just because of the fear of embarrassment. Reflecting on the cultural gap he noticed after spending several…
DNA study ‘fills gaps’ in Indigenous Americans’ ancestry (Pic credit: IANS) A new genetic study has traced prehistoric human migration from Asia to North and South America. The findings are helping underrepresented Indigenous groups understand their ancestral origins.The first people to colonize the Americas migrated from modern-day Russia about 20,000 to 30,000 years ago, a…
AHMEDABAD: A murder that had gripped the city with its gruesome details has ended in acquittal. Gujarat HC overturned a trial court conviction of Nasim Mansuri, who has spent nearly 10 years in jail, over the charge of killing his ex-wife. The case dates back to 2007 when victim Jayshri, a TV actress, was found…
NEP 2020 funding crosses ₹1.3 lakh crore over three years NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education, in a debate during the Winter Lok Sabha session on December 16, 2024, provided detailed updates about the progress and financial outlays related to the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.The questions raised by Captain Viriato Fernandes,…
NEW DELHI: In the ever-evolving workplace, a new narrative has emerged to take centre stage in 2024: The convergence of Gen Z, skills, and AI. Understanding these trends has led to a pertinent question: Are degrees losing their relevance? A new report suggests they just might be.Imagine stepping into a job market where 92% of…
Maharashtra Higher Education in ASHE 2024: GER Growth, PhD Boom, and Infrastructure Gaps Maharashtra, a leading state in India for higher education, presents a dynamic picture of growth, challenges, and evolving trends. Among the most intriguing findings from the Annual Status of Higher Education (ASHE) 2024, compiled by the CII Higher Education Committee and Deloitte,…