NCERT does not identify the image in Class 7 textbook as the original 1949 Preamble, nor does it tell students that they are reading an earlier version of the constitutional text.
NCERT’s censorship of Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro in Class IX textbook, which was later restored to original, invited backlash. Such a move raises questions about art, history & patriarchy.
NCERT's curriculum is now dictated by a fragile equilibrium—wedged between the terror of judicial contempt and the immediate threat of viral social media outrage.
In May 2023, PM Narendra Modi unveiled the mascot of the International Museum Expo, inspired by the bronze Dancing Girl. However, the statue appeared in a new avatar — fully clothed and with a fairer skin tone.
Aligned with NEP 2020, Khel Praveen attempts to reconnect students with traditions that were sidelined due to colonial restrictions or the growing dominance of global sports.
NCERT officials said existing courses will also be enhanced but will mostly continue as is, while the new master’s and doctoral programmes will be introduced as additional offerings.
In separate affidavits, academics told SC that the idea behind including chapter on judiciary in Class 8 NCERT social science textbook was to engage students in critical thinking, it is learnt.
Chaturvedi voices concern about what she calls ‘judicial overreach’ in SC’s direction to Centre, states to ‘dissociate’ from academics, who drafted the judiciary chapter.
Asim Munir's biggest gripe since the conflict with India in 2025 is that while he has made geo-political gains, there is no comfort for the general at home.
Federal think tank in its latest report maps India’s workforce and learners across five segments, reveals that fewer than one in 12 secondary schools currently offer vocational subjects.
Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.
Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman
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