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Centre now plans grading system for Class-XII

Centre now plans grading system for Class-XII

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

"This is in thinking process. No decision has been taken. After the committee gives it report, it will go the Central Advisory Board for Education and Council of Boards of School Education in India (CoBSE)," he told media person on the sidelines of a conference on Sarva Siksha Abhiyan and other education programmes.

HC seeks details of top colleges for 90: 10 quota

HC seeks details of top colleges for 90: 10 quota

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

The Bombay High Court, which is hearing petitions filed by parents of ICSE and CBSE students challenging the Maharshtra Government's decision to reserve 90 per cent seats for SSC pass-outs in 11th standard admissions, on Friday, sought details from the top colleges in the city.

The house of textbooks

The house of textbooks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Vanita Kohli-Khandekar reports on the ongoing battle for the top spot between publishers S Chand and Navneet.

Class X: Board exams made EASY!

Class X: Board exams made EASY!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

A list of dos and dont's to help you score your best.

Grades for Class XII exams: good move or bad?

Grades for Class XII exams: good move or bad?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal announced the possibility of changing the marking system of the Class XII board exams to a grading system. Good move or bad?

Study at the World Institute of Technology

Study at the World Institute of Technology

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

World Institute of Technology offers computer science and engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics and communication and information technology.

M.Sc in Software Engineering

M.Sc in Software Engineering

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Admission to five year integrated course in M.Sc. in software engineering and theoretical computer science at PSG College of Technology.

12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

In Jaipur, the combination of lopinavir and ritonavir, both second-line HIV drugs, was administered was administered on an elderly Italian couple undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the SMS Hospital.

Should the Class X board exams be scrapped?

Should the Class X board exams be scrapped?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Will this improve the system, giving students a better, low-stress education? Or will it put them at a disadvantage when they appear for higher-level exams?

From ministers speech to air tickets, Hindi gets a big push

From ministers speech to air tickets, Hindi gets a big push

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The President has accepted many other recommendations, including making announcements on Indian aeroplanes in Hindi followed by English.

'I didn't even think I would top Mumbai'

'I didn't even think I would top Mumbai'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Mritika Sen, the CBSE exam topper in 2009, gives her success mantras.

10-day workshop on voice & accent training

10-day workshop on voice & accent training

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

WCH Training Solutions is organising a 10-day workshop on "Voice & Accent Training Skills" for professionals in the BPO industry.

No disclosure of answer sheets under RTI

No disclosure of answer sheets under RTI

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The bench headed by Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah was hearing RTI appeals against five public authorities, seeking disclosure of answer sheets of different examinations.

'Odd-even' formula set to return to Delhi

'Odd-even' formula set to return to Delhi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Transport Minister Gopal Rai said that the government will make the announcement on Thursday after reviewing over 11 lakh responses received from the public through multiple channels.

How the Sports Ministry plans to promote football in India

How the Sports Ministry plans to promote football in India

Rediff.com27 May 2016

With an aim to make the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup a huge success, the Sports Ministry has urged all the states and Union Territories to take necessary steps to popularise and promote football in their region by including the game in various programmes. In a letter sent to all Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories, Secretary, Department of Sports Rajiv Yadav has said that FIFA U-17 World Cup is going to be held in India in October 2017 for the first time. Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' programme on March 27, the letter said that the Prime Minister has called for building an atmosphere and fervor of football in the country as a run up to the FIFA U-17 World Cup. He said the Prime Minister wants football to be played in every nook and corner of the country. The communication further said that following the call of the Prime Minister, the Department of Sports has initiated a series of steps to popularise football throughout the country.

Symbiosis opens BSc Economics admissions

Symbiosis opens BSc Economics admissions

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Symbiosis School of Economics (SSE) opens admissions to the BSc Ecnomics course (3-year full-time programme).

Gujarat students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind', 'Jai Bharat'

Gujarat students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind', 'Jai Bharat'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

The objective of the new practice is to 'foster patriotism among students right from childhood', the notifications stated.

Mosque depicted as noise pollutant in Class 6 textbook, sparks row

Mosque depicted as noise pollutant in Class 6 textbook, sparks row

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

The ICSE, however, maintained the board did not publish or prescribe textbooks, and that schools had to deal with the issue.

Deadline to link Aadhaar with govt schemes extended

Deadline to link Aadhaar with govt schemes extended

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Extension of the deadline from December end this year till March 31, 2018, would apply only to those people who do not have Aadhaar and are willing to enrol for it.

Cleared by BCCI, DDCA asks India U-19 star to undergo age test

Cleared by BCCI, DDCA asks India U-19 star to undergo age test

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

In a three-page letter, Justice Sen has admitted that even BCCI has cleared Kalra's recorded date of birth of January 15, 1999. The cricketer has also provided his CBSE class X certificate, copy of passport, pan card which corroborates the same.

Class X exams: All about the new pattern

Class X exams: All about the new pattern

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

The new pattern announced by CBSE and various State Education Boards will bring in a fresh dose of objectivity into this year's Class X board exams. Here's what students can expect in their board exams next year.

Class X: 4-day study plan for science

Class X: 4-day study plan for science

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Important chapters and topics you should prepare for.

Swaraj assures help to Pak Hindu girl wanting to become doctor

Swaraj assures help to Pak Hindu girl wanting to become doctor

Rediff.com31 May 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has assured help to a Pakistani teenaged girl.

National level science talent search exam

National level science talent search exam

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

National level science talent search examination -- 2008

Why is PM silent on atrocities on SCs, STs, asks Rahul

Why is PM silent on atrocities on SCs, STs, asks Rahul

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

He also attacked Modi on the CBSE question papers leak and on the 'leak' of assembly election date for Karnataka, saying Modi was silent on these issues too.

Zee smart schools set for launch

Zee smart schools set for launch

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Zee Interactive Learning Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zee Telefilms, has firmed up its plans to provide 'smart' schooling in Kolkata.

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Online teaching requires a new set of skills to be acquired by the teacher.' 'These skills are not like foot sizes or height which can't be improved, but are like muscles which can be developed with some practice.'

Students Islamic body condemns sex education

Students Islamic body condemns sex education

Rediff.com24 Mar 2007

The sex education syllabus, prepared by UNICEF and other UN entities, has been designed keeping in mind the needs and conditions of Western society that is completely inappropriate in Indian scenario.

Class XII exams: Maths = nightmares?

Class XII exams: Maths = nightmares?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

For those who have conquered the fundamentals, all they need now is practice. For those, who haven't the tips given below could benefit you.

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

'In 30 years, 400 Indian languages will die'

'In 30 years, 400 Indian languages will die'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'This government has made it compulsory to teach some languages that have died.' 'You can't keep languages alive by making them compulsory.'

Want to be an engineer?

Want to be an engineer?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar, invites applications for admission to its four-year B Tech programme.

Will caste and NEET become poll issues again in TN?

Will caste and NEET become poll issues again in TN?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Once the Covid crisis subsides in the state, the NEET exam this year, whether conducted or cancelled, could become an electoral issue next year, along with the BC-MBC reservations issue, especially the 'creamy layer' aspect, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Should Sholay be taught in school?

Should Sholay be taught in school?

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Have your say!

Alert: National Science Talent Search Exam

Alert: National Science Talent Search Exam

Rediff.com9 Aug 2004

For the first time in India, the Unified Council will hold a national level science talent search examination.

Maths helpline on DD1!

Maths helpline on DD1!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Doordarshan has launched a Maths Helpline programme in collaboration with the Mathematical Sciences Foundation.

An international baccalaureate education

An international baccalaureate education

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

The Chinmaya International Residential School invites applications for its CBSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Reserving the right to change

Reserving the right to change

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Reservation is an albatross whose continuation under the current system risks creating deep fissures in our society, warns Vikram Johri.