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Candidates from T.N. region secure top spots in civil services exam

Chennai's S. Prashanth secures second spot in Tamil Nadu and 78th All India rank in UPSC 2023.

The Hindu

State’s stance firm on NCERT textbook revision: Sivankutty

The Hindu

Rakhigarhi findings in NCERT books; Narmada Dam references dropped

NCERT dropped references to how Narmada Dam project adversely affected tribals and drew them to displacement leading to greater destitution

The Hindu

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Text book revision: NCERT drops some references to Babri demolition, Gujarat riots, Manipur

NCERT revises Class 11 and 12 textbooks, dropping controversial references and aligning content with latest political developments in India.

The Hindu

Only classes 3 and 6 will receive new textbooks in 2024-25, says CBSE

CBSE confirms new textbooks for Classes 3 and 6 in 2024-25 academic year, no changes for other grades.

The Hindu

New curriculum, books for grades 3-6 from 2024-25, no change in syllabus for other classes: CBSE

NCERT to release new syllabus and textbooks for classes 3-6 in 2024-25 academic year, no changes for other grades.

The Hindu

Only Classes 3, 6 are likely to receive new NCERT textbooks in 2024-25

NCERT to introduce new textbooks for Class 3 and 6 in 2024-25 academic year, with revisions based on NCF and NEP.

The Hindu

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How RSS textbooks are reshaping Indian history and science under Modi

Chain of schools run by BJP’s far-right ideological mentor served as a laboratory for government changes to syllabuses.

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Centre to prepare textbooks in regional languages in three years

The Union Education Ministry has directed all school and higher education regulators such as the University Grants Commission, the NCERT, and the Indira Gandhi National Open University and the heads of IITs, Central Universities, and the National Institutes of Technologies to make study material in regional languages available for all…

The Hindu

Centre denies State demand for relook at India to Bharat recommendation in textbooks

The Union government denies the State's demand to change 'India' to 'Bharat' in school textbooks, citing constitutional recognition.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | All set for Revanth Reddy to take oath as Telangana Chief Minister; Government needs latitude to make peace, says CJI during Citizenship Act hearing, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 06, 2023

The Hindu

Move away from colonial mindset, encourage use of Bharatiya languages, NCERT says

Govt. acknowledges India & Bharat as interchangeable names in Constitution; NCERT to use both in textbooks. CPI MP Santhosh Kumar says India vs Bharat debate is artificially created to divide people; Govt. intent on dividing country exposed.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh teachers bag top positions in Vidya Amrit Mahotsav in Delhi

Andhra Pradesh has bagged the top position in the Vidya Amrit Mahotsav (VAM)-2022-23, organised by the Union Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on the theme of “Innovative Pedagogy”.

The Hindu

Do you want today’s women to suffer like Sita: SP’s Maurya on NCERT textbook buzz

Opposing proposal to include Ram's rule in school syllabus, SP's Maurya asks if govt wants women to suffer like Sita. He suggests teaching nation builders, freedom fighters, and heroes like Subhash Chandra Bose, Gandhi, Patel, Ambedkar, Laxmibai, Jhalkari Bai, Azad, Bhagat Singh, Khan, Vismil, Singh.

The Hindu

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‘We will not saffronise or Congressise our State Education Policy’

Karnataka govt. forms committee to frame SEP, a model for entire country. SEP will be unbiased, focus on quality edu. for children. SEP will focus on culture & nativity, not saffronise or Congressise. SEP will give primacy to Kannada, option to learn other languages & choice of Kannada/English medium. NCERT…

The Hindu

Kerala History Congress opposes move to rename India as ‘Bharat’ in textbooks

KHC opposes NCERT's recommendation to replace India with 'Bharat' in textbooks. It claims the name India reflects ideals of secularism & democracy & that the move is anti-Constitutional & part of right-wing forces' efforts to alter history.

The Hindu

Bindu cautions against attempts to falsify history

Raising caution against organised efforts to falsify historical knowledge through systematic erasure and distortions, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu attributed such efforts to a broader project to political and ideological supremacy of certain sections over the others.

The Hindu

Education Minister writes letter to PM seeking intervention on NCERT’s proposal

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Name change from ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ in textbooks goes beyond the powers of NCERT, says Vaiko

Vaiko (MDMK General Secretary) condemned C.A. Issac's (NCERT Chairman) statement recommending to replace 'India' with 'Bharat' in textbooks, citing Article 1 (1) of the Constitution which states that India is a union of states. He said the BJP-led govt. should have amended the Parliament with 66% majority, which they don't…

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — October 27, 2023

Readers’ Mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu

Union govt defends references to mythology in reading module on Chandrayaan-3

Union Ministry of Education defends NCERT's special reading module on Chandrayaan-3, citing its comprehensive overview of various facets of the mission, including scientific, technological, cultural and social aspects. It seeks to promote scientific temper and instil a sense of pride, inspiration and understanding of India's achievements among students. References to…

The Hindu

NCERT panel’s recommendation to change country’s name to ‘Bharat’ in textbooks unacceptable: CM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan rejects NCERT panel's recommendation to replace India with Bharat in school textbooks. Sangh Parivar's attempt to distort history & saffronise textbooks is unacceptable. State to convene curriculum committee to discuss preparation of 44 NCERT textbooks.

The Hindu

CPI(M), Congress oppose NCERT proposal to supplant India with Bharat in school textbooks

The ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] has said that Kerala would reject the National Council for Educational Research and Training’s (NCERT) proposal to supplant India with Bharat in the social sciences curriculum for schools.

The Hindu

"Bharat in our DNA," says BJP on NCERT panel's recommendation for school textbooks

Meanwhile NCERT on October 25 said that “it is too premature to comment” on reports in sections of media concerning changing ‘India’ to ‘Bharat’ in its textbooks.

The Hindu

‘Bharat’ shows the real identity of our country, say experts

Experts back use of 'Bharat' to replace 'India' in textbooks, citing its traditional identity. A high-level committee appointed by NCERT proposed the change, with many parents and educators in Hyderabad supporting the move. However, a student suggested it may take time for 'Bharat' to become widely used.

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