-DNA The central government is contemplating extending the Right to Education (RTE) till class 10. Presently, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act covers up to class 8: Children up to the age of 14 years are eligible to get free and compulsory education till class 8 in any school. The Centre now wants to extend free education for two more years. The pros and cons of such a move...
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In CBSE’s Value Education handbook, 47 must-watch films-Anubhuti Vishnoi
-The Indian Express Some might think of Bollywood — and films in general — as a distraction for school children. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), however, thinks films can be excellent resource material in the curriculum, and for a rather interesting subject — Value Education. In a handbook on Value Education launched today, CBSE has listed 47 classroom-worthy movies that “highlight social and moral values”. So, the 1954 Boot Polish, produced...
More »Stay-at-home mothers hit their kids most often: Survey -Shreya Bhandary
-The Times of India MUMBAI: Reports of children taking extreme steps or running away from home after being disciplined stare at us from newspapers every other day. Yet, in a shocking finding, a study tells us that almost seven out of 10 sets of parents hit their children in Mumbai. Across India, 65% parents admit they are not averse to spanking their kids. The widespread prevalence of spanking belies attempts to provide...
More »RTE confusion delays school admissions -Shreya Bhandary
-The Times of India MUMBAI: Pre-primary admission to non-state board schools in the city that usually start in the end of October or beginning of November has been postponed at least till December over continuing confusion on the latest amendment to the Right to Education (RTE) Act. "There are confusing and contradicting views and we are not sure how or when to conduct our admission session. We have yet to decide the...
More »Relief for consumers? Government may review cap on subsidised LPG cylinder-Rajeev Jayaswal
-The Economic Times There is a ray of hope for consumers facing difficulties in getting timely delivery of cooking gas cylinders as the oil ministry may increase the supply of subsidised LPG cylinders and iron out glitches in the supply system to calm tempers ahead of crucial assembly elections. The new oil minister, M Veerappa Moily, discussed the matter with top executives of state oil firms and senior bureaucrats on Tuesday, government...
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