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NCERT’s Class 7 textbook uses the old Preamble without telling students why

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.

Censorship of the female body (again)! When patriarchy edits Indian art and history

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 is operating under the deep, paralytic anxiety of the institutional bureaucrat

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.

The past controversies of Mohenjo-Daro Dancing Girl. Her nudity has always been an issue

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.

CBSE’s three-language policy is misunderstood

A complete understanding of the three-language policy also requires looking beyond Classes IX and X.

What are Gatka and Mallakhamb? NCERT’s Class 9 textbook shifts focus to traditional Indian sports

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.

New courses, own degrees, hostels—how NCERT is preparing for new ‘deemed university’ status

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.

‘Corruption in judiciary’ textbook row: Blacklisted authors contradict NCERT director’s stance in SC

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.

Supreme Court’s NCERT textbook order punishes the messenger, doesn’t answer the message

The portion of the NCERT Class 8 textbook that the Supreme Court deemed objectionable included remarks made by the outgoing CJI BR Gavai in June 2025.

NCERT textbook row: Priyanka Chaturvedi flags ‘judicial dictatorship’ in RS after SC bar on authors

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.

On Camera

Why Asim Munir may be softening on Imran Khan

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.

NITI Aayog wants India to reimagine skilling, pitches ‘skills not degree’, training from Class 6

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.

India, Japan look at joint naval shipbuilding, technology transfer with pact to deepen defence ties

Maritime security agreement opens avenues for joint development of naval ships and design, greater use of Indian shipbuilding and repair facilities by Japan.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

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