Kerala, Tamil Nadu united to ensure that India belongs to everyone, says Kanimozhi

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To Help or Empower? Women in Indian Politics

In 2023, India’s ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, promised to extend the reservation of electoral constituencies to women. One can also approach this debate in a different way – by asking whether Indian women would be best helped by being offered various things, or instead by being allowed to have more agency. Moreover, while the 2015 state elections led …

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Budget 2025: What women taxpayers can expect

India Today

As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025, women taxpayers are hopeful of policies that recognise their growing financial participation and empowerment. A BOOST TO WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS With the rise of women entrepreneurs and their growing contribution to the economy, the Union Budget 2025 is expected to introduce tax reliefs that encourage female-led businesses. Ridhima Kansal, Director of Rosemoore, …

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India’s Tribal Schools Fail Their Most Vulnerable Students

The Hindu

Published : Jan 07, 2025 19:46 IST - 12 MINS READ Devi Singh Paharia, in his mid-50s, belongs to one of the three Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in the Santhal Parganas, Dumka district, Jharkhand. The Eklavya Model Residential Schools —a programme launched in 1997-98 by the Central government to provide quality education to Scheduled Tribe students in remote parts of …

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Kerala to oppose UGC’s move to overhaul V-C recruitment

The Hindu

Kerala’s Department of Higher Education has opposed the move by the University Grants Commission to accord powers to Chancellors or Visitors to constitute the three-member search-cum-selection committee to appoint Vice-Chancellors. “It is part of the continuing efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government to further its saffronisation agenda in the higher education sector and gain control over State-run universities,” …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

Female teachers now lead India's school education workforce: Education report

India Today

For the first time, female teachers now make up 53.3 percent of all school teachers in India, according to 2023-24 UDISE+ data. The 2021-22 All India Survey on Higher Education reported women made up only 43% of teachers, compared to 57% of men. From 2018-19 to 2023-24, the number of female teachers in private schools rose by 20%. In Kerala, …

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4 days, 11 hours ago

Caste discrimination in university campuses

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court’s directive asking the University Grants Commission to notify within six weeks new regulations to combat caste-based discrimination and suicides in higher education institutions has come not a moment too soon. Since the tragic suicide of the University of Hyderabad doctoral student Rohith Vemula amid allegations of caste-based bias by the campus authorities in January 2016, it has …

Higher Education

Privatisation doesn't guarantee quality education, govts need to spend more: Rahul Gandhi to IIT Madras students

Hindustan Times

Quality education cannot be achieved through privatisation and financial incentives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Saturday, underlining the importance of governments spending more on education and strengthening public institutions. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi In a conversation with IIT Madras students held sometime back, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha talked on a host …

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‘The more harmonious…’: Rahul Gandhi’s response on difference between BJP and Congress

Hindustan Times

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, spoke about the differences between Congress and BJP during a conversation with IIT Madras students, saying that his party prioritises fair distribution of resources and inclusive growth, while the BJP focuses on aggressive growth and a “trickle-down” approach. On his WhatsApp channel, the Congress leader said they discussed discuss “redefining success …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Educationists from across India to converge at Gyan Mahakumbh

Hindustan Times

Apart from the religious activities to be undertaken in Mahakumbh, a Gyan Mahakumbh will also be organised by RSS-affiliated organisation Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas from January 10 onwards in Sector 8 of the mela area. Educationists from all over the country would deliberate on different topics including ‘Indian Education: National Concept’, ‘Role of private educational institutions’ besides a women’s conference, …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Forced to comply, silenced by violence

The Hindu

The recent murders of two women — one in Kerala and the other in Tamil Nadu — underscore the pervasive and horrifying nature of gender-based violence in India. The entitlement is not just personal — it is systemic, reinforced by societal norms, media portrayals, and even institutions such as law enforcement and judiciary, which often fail to take women’s complaints …

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What 2024 meant for India’s higher education system

The Hindu

India, with its rich history of academic excellence, now stands at a crossroads, poised to transform its higher education system into a global powerhouse. As of May 2024, India’s gross enrolment ratio in higher education was 28.4%, with over 4.3 crore students enrolled in almost 1200 institutions. According to the Ministry of Education, almost nine lakh students went abroad for …

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GNLU Submits Contribution On 'India's Legal-Policy Framework on Safety In Education' To UN Special Rapporteur On Right To Education

Live Law

The GNLU Centre for Public and Private International Law has submitted a written response to the Call for Contributions issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Right to Education inviting submissions on the topic of “Safety as an aspect of right to education and as a precondition to its full realization”. On 19 November 2024, for upcoming report to …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Marginalised by caste, marginalised in education

The Hindu

Atul Kumar, the son of a daily wage worker and from the Scheduled Caste community, lost his seat at IIT Dhanbad after he was unable to pay the seat booking fee of ₹17,500 that was required to secure his admission. There are many and similar cases like Atul’s, but which never draw media attention or receive justice, leaving many deserving …

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RTI to India-US nuclear deal: Key reforms that Manmohan Singh undertook as PM

Live Mint

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s tenure witnessed significant reforms that profoundly impacted India’s economy, governance, and social infrastructure. The National Rural Health Mission Launched in 2005, the NRHM aimed to enhance healthcare access for India’s rural population, focusing particularly on maternal and child health, immunization, and disease control. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme The Mahatma Gandhi …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu to Retain No-Detention Policy Up to Class 8: Education Minister

Deccan Chronicle

Tamil Nadu will uphold its no-detention policy for students up to class 8, reaffirmed School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Monday. Describing the Centre’s policy as a setback for children from underprivileged families, the Minister called it "regrettable" and highlighted the potential hurdles it could create for uninterrupted education. Tamil Nadu, which does not follow the National Education Policy, …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Tamil Nadu to retain no-detention policy for students up to Class 8

India Today

Tamil Nadu will continue its 'no-detention policy' for students up to Class 8, as confirmed by School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi. Criticising the Centre's decision to permit schools to detain students in Class 5 or 8 if they fail to pass exams, he called the move a significant obstacle for children from economically disadvantaged families, hindering their uninterrupted education …

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No change in pass system of schools in Tamil Nadu, says Minister

The Hindu

There will be no change in the pass system of Tamil Nadu schools due to the amendments brought by the Union government in the Right to Education Act. The present system of passing every child till Class VIII will continue, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said on Monday. “In order to ensure that all schoolchildren continue their education without …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Congress government committed to making education accessible to all: Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Sunday reiterated that the Congress government is committed to making quality education accessible to all sections of society. Addressing the alumni meeting of Dr BR Ambedkar Educational Institutions in Baghlingampally, he said there is a need for government-driven initiatives to uplift disadvantaged groups and address long-standing gaps in the education system. Lauding …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Annamalai, Poyyamozhi spar over educational fund allocation

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: Denying charges over allocation of funds for the education department, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi dismissed the allegations that internet bills for district education offices have not been paid leading to suspension of connections. “Despite the centre’s failure to release funds, Tamil Nadu has ensured the welfare of two lakh teachers and 43 lakh students by not delaying …

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Disability and queer health in medical education — India under the lens

The Hindu

India’s National Medical Commission’s alleged non-inclusion in its medical curriculum of disability and queer rights is at the forefront of a commentary piece, ‘One step forward, two steps back: urgent priorities to embed disability and queer health in medical education systems’published online in The Lancet Regional Health — Southeast Asia. Hampering human rights Explaining why the exclusion, both at the …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates workshop to empower women leaders for Viksit Bharat

India Today

Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated a one-day workshop titled Women Leaders: Shaping Academic Excellence for VIKSIT Bharat @ 2047 in New Delhi, organised by the University Grants Commission. The event was graced by Dr Sukanta Majumdar, Union Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region, along with several distinguished personalities, including Secretary of …

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How can India's public school system bridge literacy gaps for marginalised youth?

India Today

The literacy crisis amongst marginalised youth in India reflects systemic challenges deeply entrenched within the public education system. “Public schools, which cater to a majority of marginalised students, often lack the resources and infrastructure to address their specific learning needs,” says Awasthi. Private schools offer quality education to those who can afford it, while public schools cater to marginalised communities …

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The BJP’s Women Warriors: How Hindu Nationalism Shapes Female Political Identity

The Hindu

Published : Dec 11, 2024 10:40 IST - 8 MINS READ The one political party in India that has grasped the importance of working in constituencies between elections, sustained a dedicated cadre, and established like-minded “service” organisations is the BJP. Highlights The loyalty of women to the BJP can be traced to Hindutva indoctrination, which makes them internalise a set …

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All-women model assembly sees spirited debates, even a walkout!

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Authoritative voices engaged in intense debates and discussions, the occasional desk-thumping, and even a walkout. It was an all-women model assembly session held in connection with the 3rd International Book Festival organised by the Kerala Assembly. As many as 140 female students, picked from government, aided, and self-financing colleges in Thiruvananthapuram, donned various legislative roles and filled the air …

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1 month ago

Karnataka cabinet eases rules for higher education institutions run by minorities

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: The state cabinet on Friday decided to free religious minority higher education institutions from certain rules, including enrolling 50% of students from minority communities, to get the minority status. It also decided that two-third of the staff of these institutions should be from respective minority communities. The cabinet decided to publish the draft of the amendment to the Karnataka …

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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Indian Business Schools

Live Mint

VMPL New Delhi, December 3: In recent years, Indian business schools have made significant progress in empowering women leaders, breaking traditional barriers, and fostering an inclusive environment. Echoing her views and underlining the importance of strategic curriculum to enable gender equality, Dr. Preeti Malhotra, Assistant Professor, School of Management, GD Goenka University, says,'' We include case studies in the curriculum …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Women’s College students form knowledge sharing tie-up with Baroda university

The Hindu

A group of students from Kerala, pursuing their studies in MSc Extension, at Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram recently visited the prestigious Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. During their visit, the students participated in deliberations on various aspects of community development, including extension methodologies, participatory communication, climate change initiatives, behaviour change models, and sustainable livelihoods. The visit was organised as …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Equality above all: A call for women’s liberation

Hindustan Times

The 25th anniversary of the formation of our republic is indeed a significant occasion to take stock of the position that the women of this country enjoy and the progress they have achieved since the days of colonial domination. The realisation by the founding fathers of the Indian Constitution that women require special protection is also evidenced in the inspiring …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Equality above all: A call for women’s liberation

Hindustan Times

The 25th anniversary of the formation of our republic is indeed a significant occasion to take stock of the position that the women of this country enjoy and the progress they have achieved since the days of colonial domination. The realisation by the founding fathers of the Indian Constitution that women require special protection is also evidenced in the inspiring …

India Equality Women Constitution Rights Indian Men

1 month, 1 week ago

India's first girls' school and beyond: Jyotirao Phule's fight for equality

India Today

Jyotirao Phule, a social reformer, educator, and revolutionary thinker, played a very important role in India’s social reform movement in the 19th century. Phule, best known to have established India's first girls' school, worked to eliminate untouchability and the caste system while promoting education for women and oppressed communities. Along with his wife, India's first female teacher Savitribai Phule, he …

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1 month, 1 week ago

827 unrecognised schools in Kerala, survey uncovers, actions to follow

India Today

Kerala has completed a state-wide survey of unrecognised schools, with findings revealing that 827 institutions are operating outside the formal education system. “A meeting has been convened by the Chief Minister to discuss the issue, and a list of schools along with available details will be handed over to him,” the minister said. MEASURES TO PROTECT STUDENTS' WELL-BEING The education …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Why is a South Korean women’s university planning to admit male students?

Firstpost

Protests have sparked at the Dongduk Women’s University in Seoul over plans to admit male students. X/pannatic Protests erupted on November 11 at Dongduk Women’s University in Seoul over plans to admit male students into some departments. Then why is the university hoping to admit male students At the heart of the controversy is South Korea’s ongoing demographic crisis. Despite …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Telugus lead visa rush for US

Deccan Chronicle

More than half of Indians pursuing higher studies in the United States are from the two Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Data from the US consulate general in Hyderabad revealed that Telangana contributes 34 per cent of Indians getting US student visas, while Andhra Pradesh follows with a close 22 per cent. In 2023-24, 331,602 Indian students are …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inclusion in education: Why India needs public-private partnerships

India Today

Education inclusion goes beyond bringing together kids from different backgrounds in classrooms.It's about building a system that ensures all children have equitable access to quality education and can succeed regardless of their abilities or circumstances like economic status or special needs. Although the NEP and RPWD guidelines offer a structure in place to support education systems nationwide and ensure consistency …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Need Quality Education to Fight Poverty: Tummala

Deccan Chronicle

Khammam: Agriculture minister Tummala Nageswara Rao emphasised that poverty eradication would be possible only when quality education is made available to the marginalised sections. Launching celebrations of Minorities Welfare Day at the Telangana Minorities Residential School in Khammam on Monday, he stated that Young India Integrated Schools are aimed at making quality education accessible to students from poor families across …

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2 months ago

UP Madarsa Act: How SC Corrected Allahabad HC's Overreach

The Quint

The court added that even though Madarsas impart religious education, they are still fundamentally educational institutions, and the inclusion of religious instruction does not strip them of this identity. The legislative competence of the state in regulating such institutions is upheld, ensuring that minority institutions comply with educational standards while still respecting their religious character. However, these regulations must meet …

Educational Institutions

2 months ago

Is India's education system ready to tackle the rural teacher shortage?

India Today

India is grappling with a deepening education crisis as more than 1 lakh ninth-grade students in Delhi government schools failed their annual exams for the 2023-24 academic year. IMPORTANCE OF PERSONALISED LEARNING AND TEACHER-STUDENT RATIO Praneet Mungali, Trustee & Secretary of Sanskriti Group Schools, emphasises the importance of learning outcomes in shaping education systems. URBAN-RURAL DIVIDE IN TEACHER DISTRIBUTION Similarly, …

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2 months ago

A beacon of women’s education in Kulasekarapattinam for 120 years

The Hindu

Kulasekarapattinam, a coastal town near Thoothukudi, is known for the Mutharamman Temple, where lakhs of devotees assemble during Dussehra and a rocket launchpad has been proposed by the Indian Space Research Organisation. But the journey of this sleepy village to fame began 120 years ago with the launch of a school for girls in 1904 and a teachers’ training institute …

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2 months ago

Quality education for all is our aim, says A.P. HRD Minister Nara Lokesh

The Hindu

Minister for Human Resource Development and IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh on November 7 encouraged students to pursue advanced studies, emphasising the crucial role of higher education in shaping the future. Addressing students at the first International Higher Education Fair, organised by VIT-AP University on its campus, the Minister highlighted the Andhra Pradesh government’s commitment to ensuring access to quality …

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2 months ago

Activists urge Centre to set up women’s university in Nellore

The Hindu

A group of activists demanded the Union government to set up a university in Nellore exclusively for women on the name of famous freedom fighter Ponaka Kanakamma. At a press conference here on Tuesday, B. Surendranath Reddy, Convener of Ponaka Kanakamma Ashaya Sadhana Samiti revealed that the freedom fighter’s total assets were currently worth more than ₹2,500 crore as per …

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2 months ago

Thackeray Promises Free Education and Women Empowerment in Kolhapur Campaign

New Indian Express

Shiv Sena (UBT) president and former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has pledged to provide free education for both boys and girls in Kolhapur. He also vowed to ensure women's safety and empowerment by recruiting a large number of girls into the state police force and appointing women police officers as in-charges of police stations. Thackeray also promised to prioritize Marathi …

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2 months ago

India's Gender Imbalance: A Call for Action

Hindustan Times

The article provides an overview of the current status of gender equality in India, highlighting both positive and negative developments. It emphasizes the need for addressing deep-rooted cultural norms and systemic barriers to achieve full gender equality. The article outlines various measures that could contribute to achieving this goal, including improving education, reducing child marriage, and empowering women and girls …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Empowering India's Women: The Legacy of Sister Nivedita

India Today

A young Irish teacher named Margaret Noble became a pivotal figure in empowering India's women through education and social reforms. Her unwavering dedication to education and social justice left an indelible mark on the nation. Through her contributions, she broke down barriers and inspired countless women to pursue education and break free from traditional gender roles. Her legacy continues to …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Stunned Response to Pakistan at UNSC: A Call for Action on Minority Women's Safety

India TV News

India expressed deep disappointment and condemnation over Pakistan's provocative remarks and political propaganda surrounding the Kashmir issue at the UN Security Council meeting. The Indian Permanent Representative, P Harish, stated that the condition of women belonging to minority communities, particularly Hindus, Sikhs, and Christians, remains abysmal, with an estimated 1,000 women subjected to forced religious conversions and marriages annually. Harish …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Religious Instruction in Madrasas: A Matter of National Interest?

The Hindu

The Supreme Court has ruled that India's centuries-old history of religious instruction cannot be wished away by ghettoising madrasa education. The court observed that religious instruction is not unique to Muslims and that it is a country that is a melting pot of cultures, civilisations, religions. The court also noted that the extent of State control would vary upon the …

Law Religion Education Social Issues

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Unlocking India's Potential: How to Attract International Students Under NEP 2020

Hindustan Times

India's National Education Policy 2020 has opened doors for foreign universities to set up their campuses in the country, aiming to attract international students. With its strong educational institutions and growing international rankings, India is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for foreign students seeking quality education. The policy allows universities to create up to 25% supernumerary seats for international students, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

67.5% districts empowered women in decision-making, mobility: IIM-A study

Hindustan Times

The decision-making power and asset ownership of women have seen a significant rise in India, according to a new study. The report said that women respondent in just 32.25% of districts felt they were able to achieve work-life balance, highlighting ongoing challenges with unpaid domestic work. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The study titled “Women’s Empowerment at the Subnational Level: Towards …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Liberating Women: CJI DY Chandrachud says, 'breaking patriarchal barriers leads to achievement & innovation'

Firstpost

Delivering a keynote address at CNN News18 SheShakti 2024, CJI DY Chandrachud said that talking about women’s rights is ’not a woman’s thing, but it’s about all of us to engage in serious conversation' “Once you liberate women from the network of patriarchal social attitudes and provide to them a level playing field on the basis of equality of opportunity, …

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