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Why TN Has Challenged NEET in Supreme Court

Why TN Has Challenged NEET in Supreme Court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

As the petition points out, new medical colleges entail adjunct government hospitals, thus making specialised medical care that much more accessible to the vast majority of population that otherwise could not afford high-cost medical care in the private sector, N Sathiya Moorthy points out.

POLL: Do you agree with the new class 10 grading system?

POLL: Do you agree with the new class 10 grading system?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Last year, most state governments in the country upgraded their system of evaluating performance in the class 10 exam from ranking system to grades in order to equalise the boards and reduce stress on students. Do you think the new system has helped students?

California Education board compensates Hindus

California Education board compensates Hindus

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The California Department of Education and the State Board of Education have agreed to pay US $ 175,000 to the California Parents for the Equalisation of Educational Materials (CAPEEM) the organisation formed by Hindu American parents to fight the case against the California State.

Hindu group flays US court decision on textbooks

Hindu group flays US court decision on textbooks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

A Hindu organisation flayed a US Court decision not to change textbooks that misrepresented Hinduism.

Hindu body, California educ board reach agreement

Hindu body, California educ board reach agreement

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

As part of a post-judgment agreement, the SBE has agreed to pay part of HAF's legal costs for the 2006 lawsuit.

Hindu text book: Legal aid sought

Hindu text book: Legal aid sought

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

US text book row: California not to replace 'India' with 'South Asia'

US text book row: California not to replace 'India' with 'South Asia'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

A California commission -- mandated with recommendation and revision of school text books -- has rejected demands of replacing India with South Asia for pre-1947 references

California legislature observes November as Sikh appreciation month

California legislature observes November as Sikh appreciation month

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

For the third time in a row the California state legislature passed a resolution to declare November as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation month. This year the resolution was proposed by Assembly Member Bob Wieckowski (Democrat, Fremont).