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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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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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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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis