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Centre’s school education assessment flags learning gaps—Maths least favourite, govt schools lag behind

PARAKH survey, conducted for 21 lakh+ students across Class 3, 6 & 9, showed average performance in Mathematics & Language fell as students moved to higher grades. Rural-urban divide evident.

CBSE’s mother tongue circular has stumped school principals. Everyone’s interpreting it differently

The CBSE has given its affiliated schools time till the end of summer break to implement its directive.

‘Ambiguous questions, multiple correct answers’—SC tells UP panel to re-evaluate lekhpal exam scripts

The 'conflicting and ambiguous' answer key is what drove hordes of candidates appearing for the 2021-2022 examination conducted by the UPSSSC, to the Supreme Court.

Self-censorship on demand & botched experiments in the history lab

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Charaka Samhita to Arthashastra, new NCERT Class 7 science book highlights India’s scientific heritage

New textbook, Curiosity, is among the latest set of books released by NCERT under NEP 2020 & new National Curriculum Framework.

Mughals out, Magadha empire makes pages of new NCERT Class 7 textbook ‘rooted in Indian ethos’

New Class 7 social science textbook is latest in NCERT’s revamped series under NEP 2020 and new NCF, which stresses content ‘rooted in the Indian and local context and ethos’.

Question paper guidelines soon to help align India’s 69 school boards, says CEO of regulator PARAKH

PARAKH, a body under NCERT notified last year following NEP recommendations, also working on sample question bank to help bring equivalence among boards, says CEO Indrani Bhaduri.

Ayurveda, Angula & shlokas find mention in new NEP-inspired NCERT Class 6 science textbook

New Class 6 science book—Curiosity—was written keeping in mind NEP 2020 & NCF-SE 2023, which emphasise school curriculum should be ‘rooted in the Indian & local context and ethos’.

As Indians buy cheaper products, smaller packs, FMCG sector takes a hit

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

‘Keeping Indian civilisation accomplishments out of school syllabus wrong ideology,’ says Michel Danino

Chairperson of NCERT’s curricular area group on social science, Danino says he has seen content related to Indian culture, heritage & philosophies not incorporated in education system.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.