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CUET: 'Where can I access mock tests?'

CUET: 'Where can I access mock tests?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Anurag Tiwari, national academic director, medical, Aakash+BYJU'S, answers queries from students who will appear for the exam the first time this year.

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The key to scoring good marks in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) lies in identifying target courses and then effectively strategising the preparation to achieve the desired goal.

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Keep in mind that JEE Main is all about speed and accuracy, advises Nitin Arora.

No homework for Class 1 and 2 students, rules Madras HC

No homework for Class 1 and 2 students, rules Madras HC

Rediff.com29 May 2018

In its interim order, the court also said use of National Council for Educational Research and Training books be made mandatory.

Ranchi girl mistakenly informed she cracked UPSC, family apologises

Ranchi girl mistakenly informed she cracked UPSC, family apologises

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The family of Divya Pandey, 24, who claimed she had cracked the civil services examination in her maiden attempt, on Friday apologised to the district administration and Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), both of which felicitated her, as well as the media for furnishing erroneous information of her success and said it was an 'inadvertent error'.

NCERT textbooks to get real

NCERT textbooks to get real

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

The change in the syllabus comes in the wake of the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework, which suggests that the textbooks should connect knowledge to real life situations.

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

400 young Indians will make it to the prestigious National Defence Academy in Khadakvasla if they clear the NDA entrance exam on November 14.

Application process for Central varsities' entrance test starts from April 2

Application process for Central varsities' entrance test starts from April 2

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

In a public notice issued on Saturday, the agency announced that the CUET will provide a single window opportunity to students to seek admission in any of the Central universities across the country.

Muslim schools at 22.75 % of all religious schools: NCPCR

Muslim schools at 22.75 % of all religious schools: NCPCR

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The study found that the Muslim community contributes a share of 22.75 per cent to the religious minority schools and has the lowest percentages of non-minority population among their minority schools at 20.29 per cent.

CBSE announces special assessment scheme for 2022

CBSE announces special assessment scheme for 2022

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

As per an official order by Joseph Emmanuel, Director (Academic), CBSE, the term one exams will be held in November-December, 2021 while the second term exams will be conducted in March-April, 2022.

Cartoon row: Ex-NCERT adviser's Pune office ransacked

Cartoon row: Ex-NCERT adviser's Pune office ransacked

Rediff.com12 May 2012

A group of persons on Saturday ransacked the office of Prof Suhas Palshikar, who resigned as National Council Of Educational Research And Training adviser in the wake of the row over cartoon of B R Ambedkar in school text books.

CBSE cuts chapters on citizenship, DeMo, secularism to reduce syllabus

CBSE cuts chapters on citizenship, DeMo, secularism to reduce syllabus

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rationalised by up to 30 per cent the syllabus for classes 9 to 12 for the academic year 2020-21 to reduce course load on students amid the COVID-19 crisis, Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' announced on Tuesday.

'I had fought for undivided India'

'I had fought for undivided India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

For his participation in Netaji's INA, Major Ghulam Ahmed Qureshi was put into solitary confinement in the Red Fort, charged with rebellion against the Crown. Despite Nehru, Asaf Ali and a host of top lawyers defending them, Qureshi and his fellow officers were sentenced to death.

Want to be an IAS officer?

Want to be an IAS officer?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

All you need to know about preparing for the Civil Services examination

Ambedkar cartoon, Aircel-Maxis issues rock Lok Sabha

Ambedkar cartoon, Aircel-Maxis issues rock Lok Sabha

Rediff.com11 May 2012

A cartoon depicting B R Ambedkar purportedly published in a NCERT textbook and row over Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement in the Aircel-Maxis deal today led to disruption of the Lok Sabha.

 HP to remove chapter on painter M F Hussain

HP to remove chapter on painter M F Hussain

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

In a move that may ruffle feathers, the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Himachal Pradesh has decided to remove a chapter on noted painter M F Hussain from an NCERT book, claiming his work has "nothing to inspire students".

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Why I Became An IPS Officer

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'Any person who wants to enter this service should have a single object of serving the public irrespective of hindrances.'

Class XII students to study world politics first

Class XII students to study world politics first

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

The decision has been taken as per the recommendation of the National Monitoring Committee of NCERT that reviews the curricula from time to time.

HC asks CBSE to avoid objectionable passages

HC asks CBSE to avoid objectionable passages

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

NCERT also informed the court that it had already issued circulars to the schools about it.

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

Rediff.com3 May 2017

These tips will help you excel in the competitive exam.

Govt sets up panel on textbooks

Govt sets up panel on textbooks

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Both Houses of Parliament were rocked recently over the issue with members alleging distortions in the books portraying patriots and certain castes in bad light.

No more exams for Class X students?

No more exams for Class X students?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

"Only those who want to take up some job or discontinue studies can appear for the Class X exam," Avtar Singh, member secretary of the focus group, told PTI.

Clear and present danger

Clear and present danger

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

Do you know the Northeast's history?

Do you know the Northeast's history?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

The history of the Northeast, an area whose past is little known in the rest of the country, will now find a place in NCERT textbooks, says Arjun Singh.

Studying through Karaoke? This teen's fun invention

Studying through Karaoke? This teen's fun invention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

When the pandemic affected education, 17-year-old Arshya Gaur found a way to harness the power of technology and find a different way to bring education to her students.

How to prepare for the All India Pre Medical Test

How to prepare for the All India Pre Medical Test

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Follow the NCERT syllabus, take up mocks, and evaluate your performance from time to time

Jaya joins criticism of anti-Hindi agitation cartoons

Jaya joins criticism of anti-Hindi agitation cartoons

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

'The Dravidian movement should have been explained to students using photographs of that era as they would be the best tool for this purpose and instead carrying a cartoon saying the Tamil student was not required to study Hindi and that he was ignorant towards English has hurt the sentiments of Tamil people,' Jayalalithaa said in a statement in Chennai

Controversial Ambedkar cartoon to go off textbooks

Controversial Ambedkar cartoon to go off textbooks

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Agreeing that Ambedkar's cartoon in an NCERT textbook was objectionable, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday said orders have been issued to withdraw it and stop distribution of these books, and promised concrete action in the matter.

Yoga textbook created by Patanjali to be taught in Goa schools

Yoga textbook created by Patanjali to be taught in Goa schools

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The government also intends to constitute a state-level 'yoga cell' of yoga experts.

Leave politics out: Govt on row over new CBSE course

Leave politics out: Govt on row over new CBSE course

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The comments by the minister came following a controversy over the reduction of syllabus by the CBSE due to the COVID-19 situation, with the Opposition alleging that chapters on India's democracy and plurality are being "dropped" to propagate a particular ideology.

DMK, MDMK protest against cartoon on anti-Hindi agitation

DMK, MDMK protest against cartoon on anti-Hindi agitation

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Close on the heels of the Ambedkar cartoon row, a cartoon on the anti-Hindi agitation in Tamil Nadu in the 1960s in a NCERT class XII text book has kicked up another controversy in the state, with key United Progressive Alliance ally Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam demanding its removal and other parties joining the chorus.

Prof Yogendra Yadav: 'Read what you're criticising'

Prof Yogendra Yadav: 'Read what you're criticising'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

New Delhi-based NGO organised a cartoon demonstration and hosted a public forum against Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal's intention to eliminate all political cartoons from NCERT textbooks. Abhishek Mande listens in.

Prof Yogendra Yadav: 'Read what you're criticising'

Prof Yogendra Yadav: 'Read what you're criticising'

Rediff.com18 May 2012

New Delhi-based NGO organised a cartoon demonstration and hosted a public forum against Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal's intention to eliminate all political cartoons from NCERT textbooks. Abhishek Mande listens in.

Cartoon row: Four accused sent to police custody

Cartoon row: Four accused sent to police custody

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Four persons allegedly involved in the ransacking of the office of former National Council Of Educational Research And Training advisor Suhas Palshikar in the wake of the row over B R Ambedkar's cartoon have been sent to two days police custody by a court in Pune.

Maha teacher wins $1mn for promoting girls' education

Maha teacher wins $1mn for promoting girls' education

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Disale announced that he will be sharing 50 per cent of his prize money with his fellow finalists to support their "incredible work".

CBSE to conduct Std 10, 12 exams for only 29 subjects

CBSE to conduct Std 10, 12 exams for only 29 subjects

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to officials, the board will inform students about the schedule 10 days in advance.

Now use scratch cards for online learning

Now use scratch cards for online learning

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Macmillan India imprint Full Marks has come out with a support website for students of class VI-XII mainly following NCERT books that can be accessed by using a scratch card.

International Diploma in Guidance and Counselling

International Diploma in Guidance and Counselling

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in association with Commonwealth of Learning, Canada offers International Diploma in Guidance and Counselling - a one year Diploma Course for training of professionals in guidance and counselling, combining distance/online and face-to-face modes.

Why is Modi telling us to remember something we haven't been allowed to forget?

Why is Modi telling us to remember something we haven't been allowed to forget?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Have we been allowed to forget Partition? Isn't Partition the reason many Hindus cannot bring themselves to trust Muslims? So many Muslims born after 1947 have told me with anguish: "How long will we be blamed for Partition?" notes Jyoti Punwani.

Why shouldn't the blind also enjoy books?

Why shouldn't the blind also enjoy books?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

'Hear2Read' -- an open-source Text To Speech (TTS) software that offers audio books in Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu -- is a first of its kind initiative in the country.