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New Indian Express
20 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Madras HC dismisses plea to include Tamil as subject in KVs in TN
MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras HC recently dismissed a petition seeking the inclusion of Tamil language as a subject for Classes 1 to 12 in Kendriya Vidyalayas statewide. Prescribing syllabus is a decision made by academic councils, which the Union ministry of education must approve, said a division bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and A D Maria Clete. Petitioner Ponkumar, representing the Thamizhaga Kattida Thozhilalar Madhiya Sangam, had sought a directive to include Tamil as a subject in Kendriya Vidyalayas in TN. The judges said the court cannot issue a directive to interfere with the syllabus approved by the Government of India or the classes incorporated in the Education Code, especially for Kendriya Vidyalayas, which are central schools. 'Hence, this writ petition stands dismissed. If any grievance exists, the petitioner may approach the competent authority,' the court said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC dismisses plea to include Tamil as subject in KVs
Madurai: Madras high court has dismissed a petition seeking a direction to include Tamil as a subject from Class I to XII in Kendriya Vidyalaya schools across the state. The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed in 2020 by Ponkumar seeking a direction to amend Article 112 of the 'Education Code for Kendriya Vidyalayas' for this purpose. The petitioner also sought a direction to appoint Tamil teachers on a permanent basis in Kendriya Vidyalayas in the state. A division bench of Justice S M Subramaniam and Justice A D Maria Clete observed that prescription of syllabus is a decision to be taken by the academic council, and to be approved by the Union ministry of education. The court cannot issue any direction to interfere with the syllabus approved by the Centre or classes incorporated in the Education Code, more specifically, for Kendriya Vidyalaya schools, the judges observed and dismissed the petition. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
New Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
After uproar, 31 of 46 KVs engage Tamil teachers
CHENNAI: Teaching of Tamil in Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the state has seen a marginal increase, at least on paper, following stringent criticisms by the MPs after it was revealed that KVs in TN did not have a single permanent Tamil teacher. As per the reply submitted in the Lok Sabha on Monday, to a question by DMK MP Kalanidhi Veerasamy, Tamil is now taught through the Tamil Virtual Academy (TVA), an autonomous body under the state government, in 40 of the 46 KVs in the state. In March, to a question by DMK MP and the party's parliamentary chairperson Kanimozhi, the centre had said only 21 of the 46 schools had this facility. The reply had led to widespread criticism as it showed that KVs in TN had 86 permanent teachers for Hindi and 65 for Sanskrit. The reply to Veerasamy also showed 31 of the 46 schools now engage teachers on a contractual basis to teach Tamil. The number was only 24 in the reply provided to Kanimozhi in March. Reiterating its stance, the Ministry of Education, in its reply, presented on Monday said KVs primarily cater to children of 'transferable central government employees from diverse linguistic backgrounds'. Therefore the medium of instruction used in these schools is Hindi and English. As 'specified category' schools, KVs are mandated to provide uniform education nationwide, with sanctioned language teaching posts only for Hindi, English and Sanskrit. However, the reply provided by Union Minister of State for Education Jayant Chaudhary said Article 112 of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan's Education Code permitted teaching of regional languages if 15 or more students in classes 6 to 8 opt for them. In such cases, part-time contractual teachers can be engaged, the reply said.
USA Today
01-06-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
Transgender athlete shares 2 titles at California state track and field meet
Transgender athlete shares 2 titles at California state track and field meet Show Caption Hide Caption Trump signs executive order banning trans women from sports teams President Trump signed an executive order barring transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams. The California Interscholastic Federation crowned two champions in a pair of events at Saturday's state high school track and field meet when transgender athlete AB Hernandez placed first in the high jump and triple jump – and finished second in the long jump. Hernandez shared the podium with her cisgender competitors following a rule change enacted last week that allowed athletes assigned female at birth to receive medals based on where they would have finished if a transgender athlete had not competed. The awards ceremonies after the events did not produce any protests or disruptions – according to New York Times reporting from the meet in Clovis, California – as some had feared if Hernandez won a state title. Hernandez and Brooke White of River City High School celebrated on the podium after the long jump as they "put their arms around each other, held their medals out from their chests and smiled for photos." Despite isolated protests outside and inside the stadium, cheers largely drowned them out, the Times reported. Hernandez also was part of a three-way tie for first in the high jump after all three competitors cleared the same height. The rule change was made after President Donald Trump demanded that Hernandez – a 16-year-old junior at Jurupa Valley High School in Riverside County – not be allowed to compete in girls track and field events at the state meet. Trump threatened to withhold federal funds to the state if it did not comply with an executive order he signed Feb. 5 seeking to bar transgender student athletes from playing women's sports. State athletics officials drafted the new rule to allow additional female athletes to take part in events in which a transgender athlete was competing. "The CIF values all of our student-athletes and we will continue to uphold our mission of providing students with the opportunity to belong, connect, and compete while complying with California law and Education Code," the federation said in a statement.
USA Today
28-05-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
California changes rules for high school track meet after Trump's objections
California changes rules for high school track meet after Trump's objections Show Caption Hide Caption Donald Trump 'disappointed' with Vladimir Putin President Donald Trump told reporters he was 'disappointed' with Russian President Vladimir Putin, referencing latest attacks on Ukraine. There could be two winners in some girls events this weekend at the California state high school track and field meet − a transgender athlete and a cisgender athlete. The scenario is part of rule changes made after President Donald Trump demanded a transgender athlete not be allowed to compete in girls track and field events. The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), the state's governing body for high school athletics, clarified the new rules in a press release May 28. A new division will not be created to separate transgender athletes from cisgender athletes. But athletes assigned female at birth will receive medals based on where they would have finished if a transgender athlete had not competed in the same event − part of what the CIF is calling a "pilot entry process.'' Governor Gavin Newsom's spokesman, Izzy Gardon, in a statement provided to USA TODAY Sports, said, 'CIF's proposed pilot is a reasonable, respectful way to navigate a complex issue without compromising competitive fairness. The Governor is encouraged by this thoughtful approach.' AB Hernandez, a 16-year-old transgender athlete, won titles in the triple jump and long jump at the southern California regional championship last weekend and is scheduled to compete in those events and the high jump in girls' varsity. On May 27, Trump threatened to withhold federal funds from California if the state does not follow an executive order seeking to bar transgender athletes from women's sports. His post on social media referred to a trans athlete who competes in girls track and field. Later in the day, the CIF changed the rules for the championship, which will be held May 30-31 in Clovis. "The CIF values all of our student-athletes and we will continue to uphold our mission of providing students with the opportunity to belong, connect, and compete while complying with California law and Education Code,'' the federation said in a statement. "With this in mind, the CIF will be implementing a pilot entry process for the 2025 CIF State Track and Field Championships. As part of the changes, additional female athletes were invited to compete in the 2025 state championships. COMMENTARY: 16-year-old girl in harm's way so Trump can score points with his base Medals at the state meet Hernandez, a top contender in the girls triple jump and long jump, could end up standing on the medal podium next to the athlete who finishes second in the overall standings. Both would receive a first-place medal. A duplicate medal would be created to accomodate the two athletes. Hernandez would receive a medal based on her finish in the overall standings while the other athletes will receive medals based on their finish in the standings excluding Hernandez's results. The CIF awards nine medals to the top boys and girls finishers in each event. (By contrast, other states create up to five divisions for each event to accomodate the athletes representing schools with a wide range of enrollments.) Hernandez also is expected to contend for a medal in the high jump. Also, as part of the rule changes, the CIF said in a statement that it would invite "any biological female student-athlete who would have earned the next qualifying mark" to compete in the state championships. 'Under this pilot entry process, any biological female student-athlete who would have earned the next qualifying mark for one of their Section's automatic qualifying entries in the CIF State meet, and did not achieve the CIF State at-large mark in the finals at their Section meet, was extended an opportunity to participate in the 2025 CIF State Track and Field Championships,' the CIF said in a statement. 'The CIF believes this pilot entry process achieves the participation opportunities we seek to afford our student-athletes.' The CIF did not say how many athletes that could impact. Trump's post on social media Although the CIF did not cite Trump, the rule changes took place hours after his social media post that in part read, "THIS IS NOT FAIR, AND TOTALLY DEMEANING TO WOMEN AND GIRLS." Trump isn't the only one who has sounded off on the matter. So has Hernandez. 'I'm still a child, you're an adult, and for you to act like a child shows how you are as a person,'' she told Capital & Main in a story published May 15. Certain things remain unknown. Such as how many female athletes will be impacted by the new rules and whether they'll be applied only in events in which Hernandez is competing. The CIF did immediately respond to requests for information submitted by USA TODAY Sports. In March, Newsom said on his podcast that it is "deeply unfair" to allow transgender girls and women to compete in women's sports. California law prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, including at schools. State law also allows trans student athletes to compete on sports teams that align with their gender identity. Last month Democratic state lawmakers blocked two bills that would have banned transgender athletes from girls sports.
