Wheelchair-bound Shabnam Khan's mother Soni would initially accompany her to school to help her to the washroom, feed her meals. Eventually, Soni was inspired to start learning herself.
The unexplained poison attacks at more than 30 schools in 4 cities, started in November in Iran's Shi'ite Muslim holy city of Qom, prompting parents to take their children out of school.
In an open letter to CMs of Delhi, Maharashtra & Karnataka, the experts also suggested vaccinating school staff on a priority basis and reducing the gap between doses.
The UNICEF report also stated that online education is not an option for all as only one in four children has access to digital devices and internet connectivity in the country.
The questioning of 85 children of a Karnataka school by the police over a play that was allegedly staged against the Citizenship Act has drawn sharp criticism.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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