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EWS seats in pvt schools: Can’t use deadline to deny admission to shortlisted student, says Delhi HC

Court rules that children shortlisted via draw of lots would be entitled to admission as a right. Under RTE Act 2009, private schools are required to reserve 25% seats for weaker sections.

BJP bringing legislation opposition can’t afford to stall. Ayodhya, GST, women’s Bill, EWS

It's surprising that the Congress, DMK, SP, RJD, and BSP ultimately refrained from proposing any amendments to the Bill. It raises questions about the conviction of these parties.

‘Being an EWS student doesn’t define me’— how Delhi girl is sprinting her way to success

At 14, Megha Rawat chose running as her path to financial independence. Now 18, she's a sprint champion, a part-time ultimate frisbee coach, and a student at Delhi's reputed Miranda House.

‘EWS is still EWS’— a tale of 2 siblings in Delhi’s elite private schools, only one thrived

Mohd. Hanzala, 18, enjoyed studying at a posh Delhi school and hopes to start a salon business, but his sister Khulela feels burdened by EWS tag and ‘pressure’ that comes with it.

What Bommai govt’s quota upgrade for Lingayats & Vokkaligas means for EWS in poll-bound Karnataka

Govt intends to move the 2 dominant castes, so far part of 3A & 3B categories under OBC, to 2C & D, which will likely increase their quota in jobs & education by 'at least 2-3%'.

‘School gates shut in their faces’ — Delhi HC rues ‘humiliation’ of EWS students denied admission

Hearing 39 writ petitions of students denied admission under EWS quota by private schools in Delhi, HC issued directives to department of education to ensure RTE Act followed in ‘letter & spirit'.

‘Religious frenzy causes inhuman behaviour’: Hindu Right press links Shraddha murder to ‘love jihad’

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past few weeks.

Red alert, keep your eye on China & is Tharoor a victim of floccinaucinihilipilification?

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Our take on big tech layoffs, EWS quota, COP27 and govt controlling TV programming—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘If agencies work at BJP govt’s behest, public will lose faith’, says Urdu press after Raut’s bail

ThePrint’s round-up of how the Urdu media covered various news events through the week, and the editorial positions some of them took.

On Camera

India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.