Education Woes
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20-year-old NEET aspirant from West Bengal dies by suicide in Kota, 28th case this year
Such deaths in the city, where young people from around the country are enrolled in coaching centres, climbed to their highest number since 2015.
Scroll Staff
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Government school students are still struggling to make up for the learning loss during Covid-19
Instead of holding children back a class, which can have a psychological impact, experts suggest bridge courses or remedial classes.
Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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How multiple choice question exams are weakening India’s ability to think critically and creatively
The MCQ syndrome reduces complexity to unreal simplicity, like a stick figure representing the human form.
Sukanta Chaudhuri
Trending
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Thriller: A serial killer is on the loose, murdering India’s famous nuclear scientists one by one
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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How the CUET will turn India’s schools into giant coaching factories
Instead of inculcating basic, valuable skills, what remains of the education system will be hollowed out from within.
Anurag Mehra
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Interview: ‘Schools should prioritise recovery from pandemic-driven learning loss over curriculum’
Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji emphasises building foundational literacy and numeracy skills that can help children recoup the losses due to school closures.
Govindraj Ethiraj, IndiaSpend.com
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Indian medical students in Chinese universities face uncertainty, urge Beijing to relax Covid curbs
Students told Scroll.in that they are missing out on practical sessions and expressed worry that Indian authorities may not accept the degrees they receive.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Amid travel restrictions, Indians enrolled in Australian universities are left in the lurch
Several students are unable to study despite paying high fees.
Indira Laisram
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Network lags, Zoom parties: How Indian students of foreign colleges are coping with online classes
‘I have to stay up the entire night with mugs of coffee... Basically, I’m paying Rs 10 lakh for studying online – and doing so is affecting my health.’
Amanat Khullar
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Indian public schools failed to provide education during lockdown, say 80% parents in a new survey
The coronavirus pandemic has revealed the deep digital divide in India.
Aastha Malik, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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The enduring influence of the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ on Telugu cinema
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Are we so focused on the exams that we have lost sight of the education?
The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare underlying problems with grading systems.
Jan McArthur, The Conversation
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High Court allows DU to conduct online open book exams for final year students from August 10
However, the court asked both the Delhi University and the University Grants Commission to comply with a slew of directions.
Scroll Staff
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Can final year exams be based on assignments and presentations, Delhi HC asks UGC
The court was hearing a petition challenging Delhi University’s decision to hold open book exams.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Gill and Sudharsan’s tons help Gujarat beat Chennai and stay in playoff hunt
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League as it happened: Neeraj Chopra finishes second; Kishore Jena ninth
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Delhi court frames sexual harassment charges against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra’s dream run ends in quarter-finals
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League 2024: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena open season – All you need to know