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Trans teen expelled from Assam school over bikini pics, Principal claims photos brought 'bad name' to institution
A letter shared by a Guwahati woman to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights a distressing incident involving her 17-year-old transgender daughter. The teenager was forced to leave her school after posting bikini photos on social media, leading to accusations of slander and discrimination by the school principal. The case, which has sparked debates on gender inclusivity and the right to personal expression, is now under review by the Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR).
'Walmart Deals' 2024: Everything you may like to know about discount offer
Walmart+ members will have early access to the 'Walmart Deals' promotion, they will be able to begin shopping the deals at noon ET while the general public will have access at 5 p.m. ET.
School van driver arrested after two girls fall off, injured in Vadodara
Police in Vadodara, Gujarat, arrested Prateek Padhiyar, the driver of a school van, after CCTV footage showed two girls falling off the vehicle in a residential society. The incident, which occurred on June 19, led to public outrage as the footage went viral on social media. Fortunately, the girls only sustained minor injuries. Padhiyar, 23, faces charges for rash and negligent driving, as well as endangering the lives of others, under the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act.
J&K schools told to begin morning prayers with national anthem
The Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an order directing schools in the Union territory to ensure that the morning assembly, lasting 20 minutes, starts with the national anthem. The order aims to maintain uniformity in this significant tradition not consistently followed in schools across the UT.
Andhra Pradesh schools to reopen from tomorrow, June 13. Here are important updates about books, kits and syllabus
Andhra Pradesh School Reopen (Google Trends): Andhra Pradesh schools will reopen on June 13. Updates include delays in book and kit distribution due to the new government's formation. 3.6 million kits prepared, including textbooks, workbooks, and uniforms. Bilingual textbooks continue, with new English medium options for 10th grade. CBSE curriculum adopted in 1000 schools, featuring NCERT syllabus for social studies. Physical science textbooks printed on art paper for the first time.
Public affairs & advocacy - a career choice
Advocacy and Public Affairs have evolved significantly over the past decade, transforming into a strategic function for corporates. The landscape now includes policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. The introduction of policies like the Pre-Legislative Consultation Policy has increased public participation in the legislative process, fostering transparency and inclusivity. Public Affairs in India is evolving to champion knowledge-based engagement and inclusive practices, with companies increasingly recognizing the importance of engaging with Public Policy professionals for business decisions.
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Temples would be built in Mathura, Varanasi after NDA returns to power with 400-plus seats: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said grand temples would be built in Varanasi and Mathura and the Uniform Civil Code would be implemented if the NDA returns to power by winning over 400 Lok Sabha seats. He said the NDA, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will ensure that Pakistan occupied Kashmir, which is an integral part of India, returns to the country.
Ruckus in MCD House over Swati Maliwal's assault allegation
Ruckus in MCD House as Swati Maliwal claims assault by Kejriwal's PA. BJP, Congress demand resignation. Councillors raise slogans, Maliwal files complaint. Meeting adjourned in chaos.
Arvind Kejriwal's decision to stay CM despite arrest 'personal', students' rights can't be trampled upon: HC
The high court said that a chief minister's post in any state, leave alone a buzzing capital city like Delhi, is not a ceremonial post and it is a post where the office holder has to be virtually available 24*7 to deal with any crisis or natural disaster like flooding, fire and disease.
You have put personal interest over national: Delhi high court to AAP government
Delhi High Court lashes out at AAP govt for neglecting 2 lakh students in MCD schools, prioritizing personal over national interests. Criticizes lack of funding, textbooks, notepads, uniforms, tin-roofed classrooms, and issues with various authorities.
UP govt allocates Rs 1,000 cr for free sweaters, school bags to classes 1-8 students
Khanna said that the procurement process for providing uniforms, sweaters, school bags, shoes, and stationery for students has been discontinued. Instead, a sum of Rs 1,200 per student is being directly transferred to the bank accounts of parents through DBT. "A provision of Rs 650 crore is proposed for free sweaters and shoes-socks, in addition to Rs 350 crore for school bags for over 2 crore students studying in classes 1 to 8.
H&M pulls ad accused of sexualising kids
The campaign was launched in Australia and featured two young girls in school uniform with the caption "Make those heads turn in H&M's Back to School fashion".
The more things change on Park St,the more they...
In the special zone of Park Street and Free School Street in Kolkata, there were two sides to the street - the I-Have-Some-Money Street and the I-Am-Broke-But-So-What? Street. As a child, you could find Hobby Centre, Paragon Toys, and Flurys. As you grew older, Oxford Bookstore and cheaper bars became attractions. On the south side of Park Street, there were pavement kiosks selling tobacco, lighters, perfumes, chocolates, and more. On the north side, there were pavement magazine and paperback sellers. Free School Street led to New Market, where second-hand books and LPs could be found. However, recent changes have seen the shrinking of the pavement magazine spreads and the replacement of old establishments with car dealerships, mobile service purveyors, and shops selling horrible fluffy toys.
Nearly 49% students in MCD schools didn't get financial benefits under welfare schemes from 2016-17 to 2022-23: Audit report
An audit report of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's Department of Education reveals that 48.74% of students in MCD schools were deprived of financial benefits under various schemes from 2016-17 to the 2022-23 session. Nearly 3,83,203 students did not receive financial benefits due to the non-opening of bank accounts required for fund disbursement.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School: Unveiling admissions, fees, and life inside an elite education
Dhirubhai Ambani International School: DAIS, founded in 2003, champions academic excellence and holistic development. Led by Nita Ambani and Vice Chairperson Isha Ambani, it offers comprehensive education from kindergarten to Grade 12, shaping global citizens. With a premier fee structure and top-notch facilities, DAIS emphasizes character development alongside academics. Notably, it stands as a preferred choice for Bollywood's star kids, attracting renowned families and fostering a legacy of notable alumni.
Hiring of over 6,500 security, cleaning personnel among 17 proposals get MCD House nod
"Today we have passed the proposal of 6,589 new jobs in Delhi Municipal Corporation. These new jobs will include 2,949 security guards and 3,640 cleaning personnel. MCD schools will now have separate sweepers for cleanliness and security guards for security," Kejriwal wrote on X in Hindi.
GIM's National ESG Conclave creates ripples in sustainable business transformation
The Goa Institute of Management hosted a national conclave on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). The conclave was organised in collaboration with the UN Global Compact Network India, Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and PRME India Chapter on November 24, 2023. Read to know more.
Israeli police establish contact with a Kerala town for a different reason
A group of tailors in Kannur, Kerala, have been making uniform shirts for the Israel police force for the past eight years. The apparel unit, Maryan Apparel Pvt Limited, has been supplying one lakh uniform shirts annually to the Israel police. The owner of the company, Thomas Olickal, said that the Israel police had approached his company after finding out about their expertise in uniform making.
New uniform pattern in Lakshadweep schools: Congress warns of intense protest
The Congress party has strongly condemned the Lakshadweep administration's new uniform directive, claiming that it is against the culture and lifestyle of islanders in the Muslim-dominated archipelago. The directive is silent on hijabs or scarves for girl students. The Congress has warned of intense protests, including mass class boycott by students against it. The opposition party has accused the BJP-led government at the Centre and the Lakshadweep administration of repeatedly attempting to implement anti-people policies.
Dubai private schools: When will they reopen? Holiday dates and academic calendar for 2023-24
Academic Calendar for Dubai's Private Schools - 2023-24: The schools will reopen on August 28th and winter break will start from 11 December 2023.
BJP slams Congress’ “anti-Kannadiga”-ness; calls out Bhuvaneshwari statue cancellation, Kaveri dispute, school uniform contracts
“Kannada and Kannada identity are just electoral materials, a handkerchief to be used and thrown away for [Chief Minister] Siddaramaiah and the Congress,” the BJP tweeted. The party took offence at the government saying there were no funds for constructing a theme park including Mother Bhuvaneshwari statue at Kalagrama in Bengaluru, while green-flagging the construction of a bronze statue of former PM Rajiv Gandhi.
Delhi floods: Affected school students can attend classes without books, uniforms temporarily
All government and private schools were closed from July 13 to July 16 after water levels in Yamuna breached the 208 metre-mark following heavy rains in the national capital. Government and private schools in low-lying areas in six districts will remain shut till July 18 and normal classes will resume July 19 onwards, according to officials.
Uniform Civil Code is a 'jumla': AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal
Ajmal while talking to media persons said, “Abrogation of article 370 what has changed in Kashmir rather situation has deteriorated. Triple Talaq according to Prime minister Narendra Modi and Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was the biggest problem of Muslim. I challenge you to gather one lakh people of triple talaq and you will not find more than three victims. They like harassing muslims.”
MP school uniform row: Case against 3 BJP functionaries for throwing ink on education officer
The Madhya Pradesh Police have registered a case against three BJP functionaries in Damoh, who allegedly threw ink on the District Education Officer. The functionaries accused the DEO of favouring a private school which mandated headscarves as a part of its uniform. However, one of the functionaries, claimed the responsibility of the ink attack.
India's first national assessment regulator to bring uniformity across school boards: ETS CEO
The Performance Assessment, Review and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development (PARAKH) will work on setting norms, standards and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation for all recognised school boards in the country.
Gender neutral uniforms, safe washrooms: NCERT's manual for schools on transgender students
Noting that due to society's marked intolerance of gender nonconformity, those who do not conform to gender norms are more likely to suffer from violence as compared to other gender conforming students from an early age, the panel said it could be inflicted upon them within different contexts through various social interactions.
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