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Congress slams govt over delay in Class 6 textbooks, says ministry sabotaging education of children
Congress criticized the Centre for delaying the publication of new Class 6 textbooks, accusing the Education Ministry of "sabotaging" children's education. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted that the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee hasn't finalized the textbooks, causing a delay that could extend for two months
Housing sales in top 30 Tier II cities up 11% in FY24 to nearly 2.08 lakh units: PropEquity
Housing demand in India has increased by 11% last fiscal, reaching nearly 2.08 lakh units across 30 Tier II towns, according to PropEquity's report. The top 10 Tier II cities contributed 80% to the total sales in these small towns, with sales of 1,68,998 units in 2023-24. The other 20 Tier II cities include Bhopal, Lucknow, Goa, Coimbatore, Raipur, Vijayawada, Indore, Kochi, Trivandrum, Mangalore, Guntur, Bhiwadi, Dehradun, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Agra, Mysore, Sonepat, Panipat and Amritsar.
Gaurav Misra on two sectoral themes to bet on right now
As a house we have been fairly comfortable within the banking and financial space and that is a space where clearly we are seeing a good credit growth cycle, asset quality cycle, and there is a fair amount of, a few years at least of that continuing from where we are right now, that is one big space actually where we are comfortable with.
Development of Class-6 textbooks in final phase, to be available soon: Education ministry
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed the development of school textbooks in accordance with the New Curriculum Framework (NCF) at a meeting. The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) announced new textbooks for Classes 3 and 6 from the 2024-25 academic session.
How is an active fund manager different from a passive one?
A fund manager is a part of the investment team at a fund house and one of the most important persons responsible for building the portfolio, monitoring it, generating returns and ensuring it runs in line with the objectives and mandate of the fund.
Actor Vijay felicitates three toppers of Class 10 and 12 board examinations in Chennai
Tamil Actor Vijay, widely recognized for his philanthropic efforts, has consistently organized such events to encourage young achievers. Renowned actor and founder of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), Vijay, continued his tradition of honouring academic excellence b...
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4.37 lakh girl students enrol for 2 financial aid schemes in Gujarat
Nearly 4.37 lakh girls have registered for financial assistance under two schemes launched by the Gujarat government in March, aimed at providing support to female students from Classes 9 to 12. The schemes, 'Namo Lakshmi Yojana' and 'Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana', have garnered significant interest as part of the 'Shala Praveshotsav - Kanya Kelavni Mahotsav 2024', an initiative to enroll students in Class 1 in Gujarat.
Which are the best asset classes to own over 1-year, 3-year & 5 years? Nilesh Shah answers
Nilesh Shah says up to one year, he will recommend an arbitrage fund for a high taxpayer or debt funds, money market funds and short-term bond funds where one could have the limited benefit of a drop in interest rates. Between one to three years, one can go towards longer duration bond funds. Post-budget, one can also look at investment in precious metal.
MDI Gurgaon offers ‘guaranteed’ admissions to 2025-27 class to candidates whose ‘provisional’ offers for 2024-26 class were revoked
MDI Gurgaon offers guaranteed admissions to candidates whose admission offers for the 2024-26 class were rescinded, providing them the option to join the 2025-27 class.
Patna High Court scraps 65% reservation for Backward Classes, EBCs, SCs & STs in Bihar
The Patna High Court has ruled that the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (Amendment) Act, 2023 and The Bihar (In admission in Educational Institutions) Reservation (Amendment) Act, 2023, are ultra vires and violative of the equality clause under Articles 14, 15, and 16. The move comes after the Bihar legislature in 2023 had given nod to increase the reservation for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes from 50% to 65%.
NHRC notice to Centre over 'anti-labour practices' at Amazon warehouse in Haryana; E-commerce major says facilities top class
NHRC issues notice to Centre over alleged 'anti-labour practices' at Amazon India warehouse in Haryana's Manesar.
Women are taking stock: As more women enter the high-net-worth category, their investment choices are also changing
Deepika Gehani, the cofounder of Genesis Luxury, represents the trend of affluent Indian women shifting towards equity investments. Nupur Garg, founder of Winpe, shares a similar sentiment on increasing risk appetite with growing wealth. The survey by Waterfield Advisors highlights women's interest in equity investments, with a focus on financial literacy emphasized by Priti Rathi Gupta. Anuj Kapoor from JM Financial Services notes the active role of female UHNIs in wealth management, while Devna Shah and Suhasini Sampath provide insights on equity and real estate investments.
How I finally entered a $5 trillion money-making venture
Indrajit hazra talks about how an Allahabad Bank account-holding man-child, at last, felt plugged into the Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers on Dalal Street,
RBSE Rajasthan Board class 10 Result 2024 declared: Here is pass percentage, toppers and how to check score
RBSE 10th result 2024 (Google Trends): The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) announced the Class 10 results for 2024 on May 29. Students can check their scores at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in. Jhunjhunu district recorded a 97.74% pass rate. Girls outperformed boys, contributing to an overall pass rate of 93.03%. Results are also available on RBSE Board website.
RBSE Rajasthan Board Class 10 Toppers list 2024: Check toppers districts, and other details
RBSE has announced the Class 10 Board Exam results. Students can check their scores on the official RBSE website, including subject-wise marks, grades, and pass status. Original marksheets will be distributed to schools after online publication. The pass percentage trends show consistent performance of girls over boys.
Akola hottest city in Maharashtra at over 45 deg C; district collector imposes Sec 144
Akola, the hottest city in Maharashtra, recorded temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius over the last two days, according to IMD data. Collector Ajit Kumbhar imposed Section 144 of the CrPC to combat heatwave conditions in Akola.
Pune car accident case: Relative of juvenile heckles media persons
The grandfather of the 17-year-old involved in the fatal Porsche Taycan crash in Pune recorded his statement with the city crime branch. A video of a juvenile relative heckling media persons has gone viral online.
Noida: Summer vacation declared for classes 9-12 in all schools
Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration announced summer vacations for students of classes 9 to 12 in Noida and Greater Noida due to a heatwave. School closures were ordered for CBSE/CISCE/IB boards. Some parents reported schools conducting extra classes. The India Meteorological Department recorded a maximum temperature of 45.6 degrees Celsius.
Heat wave alert in Himachal: School timings changed in 8 districts
The Directorate of Higher Education in Himachal Pradesh changed school timings in lower hills following a heat wave alert, impacting various districts. Doctors warn of increased hospital admissions for heat-related illnesses due to the scorching heat.
Rajasthan Board Class 12th Toppers 2024: Check RBSE list for science, arts and commerce, their names, marks, schools
RBSE 12th Topper List 2024: Rajasthan Board has declared Class 12th results today. Last year, Jodhpur topped with 96.21% pass rate, Pratapgarh had 86.08%. RBSE secondary exams were held from March 7 to March 30, 2024. Over 9 lakh candidates appeared for Rajasthan Board class 12 exams in science, arts and commerce
Moment of glory not far: Pradhan tells students whose scores in CBSE exams did not meet expectations
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has a message of encouragement for Class 10 and 12 students disappointed with their CBSE board exam results. He congratulated those who passed and advised all students to plan effectively for their future studies. Pradhan reassured those who didn't meet their expectations, urging them not to lose heart, as their moment of success is not far away. Girls outperformed boys in both classes, with a slight increase in pass percentages from last year, attributed to more competency-based questions in the exams.
Why Lalu Prasad Yadav is both right and wrong about Muslim reservation
Lalu Prasad has intensified the Muslim reservation debate that was triggered by PM Modi’s allegation that Congress aims to slice up the OBC quota for its minority vote bank. Prasad says Muslims should get reservation but then adds a caveat. The Constitution does not endorse reservation in jobs and education along religious lines. However, some govts have interpreted its provisions to extend reservation benefits to certain Muslim communities.
Jharkhand govt allows schools to resume classes from May 13
The Jharkhand government has lifted the suspension of classes for all schools from May 13, following a period of closure due to a severe heatwave. Classes for grades 9-12 will run from 7 am to 11.30 am, excluding certain activities. The decision comes as most parts of the state experience relief from the heatwave due to sporadic rainfall. The Met Department forecasts stable maximum temperatures for the next few days.
AMU allays fears over 'removal' of Indo-Islamic history topics from Class 11 admission test syllabus
The Aligarh Muslim University on Saturday allayed concerns over the "removal" of certain topics on Indo-Islamic history from the syllabus for admission tests to Class 11. The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), in an official note, also described as "totally baseless" the allegations of "deliberate tampering of the syllabus with the object of diluting the character of the institution".
CBSE Board declares result dates for Class 10 and 12: Check latest announcement here
CBSE 10th 12th Result Date: CBSE is set to announce the results for the Class 10th and 12th exams conducted in 2024 after 20th May. Approximately 39 lakh students from 26 countries appeared for these exams. The results are expected to be available on various official websites. Stay tuned for updates.
Jharkhand suspends classes up to Grade 8 due to sweltering heat
Jharkhand government has suspended classes up to grade 8 due to a heatwave, with classes 9 to 12 operating from 7 am to 11.30 am. The suspension applies to all schools, and a separate order will be issued for teachers' summer vacation. Heatwave conditions were recorded in 11 districts, with Seraikela recording the highest temperature. The Met department has issued a heatwave alert for 13 districts for April 30 and May 1, with no significant change in temperatures expected for the next four days.
Prachi Nigam Ad Controversy: Bombay Shaving Company faces backlash for 'supportive' ad message
The online bullying of Uttar Pradesh Class 10 topper Prachi Nigam for her facial hair sparked widespread condemnation. Bombay Shaving Company tried to show support for Prachi through an advertisement, but the ad's content backfired, leading to further criticism. The ad, which included a message of encouragement for Prachi, was criticized for its closing statement, "We hope you never get bullied into using our razor." Social media users called the ad "absurd" and "disgusting," questioning the company's branding strategy and intentions. Despite attempts to defend the ad as a gesture of support, it was widely seen as lacking in sensitivity.
NCBC slams blanket categorisation of Muslims as backward caste in Karnataka
Karnataka's decision to categorize the Muslim community as a backward caste for reservations receives criticism from NCBC, citing concerns about social justice and the impact on underprivileged Muslim castes and communities.
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