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Time of India
09-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
SSLC pass rate dips by 0.19% to 99.5, less pupils get full A+
T'puram: The SSLC results for the academic year 2025, announced on Friday, recorded a pass percentage of 99.5%, a 0.19% dip compared to the previous year. A key highlight this year is the sharp drop in students scoring A+ in all subjects. Only 61,449 students got full A+, 10,382 fewer than last year. General education minister V Sivankutty, who announced the results, said the drop in full A+ scores is a good sign that the state syllabus board has improved its exam the 4,27,020 students who wrote the exam, 4,24,583 qualified for higher studies. Kannur revenue district had the highest pass percentage at 99.87, while Thiruvananthapuram had the lowest at 98.59. Pala and Kuttanad scored a perfect 100%. Attingal education district, in Thiruvananthapuram, had the lowest district pass rate at 98.28%. Malappuram had the most students who wrote the SSLC exam and also the highest number of full A+ scorers (4,115).Sivankutty said the education department will investigate why some govt schools performed worse in the SSLC Technical High School Leaving Certificate (THSLC) pass rate was 99.48%. Of the 3,055 candidates, 3,039 qualified for higher studies, and 429 students scored A+ in all subjects. The pass rate for SSLC (hearing-impaired) students was 99.51%. Of the 207 candidates, 206 qualified for higher studies and 31 got full A+. All 12 candidates who appeared for the THSLC (hearing impaired) exam cleared the exam. At Kerala Kalamandalam, which runs the Art High School Leaving Certificate course, all 66 candidates who appeared for the exam said 856 govt schools and 1,034 aided schools achieved 100% pass rates, with 441 more aided schools joining them. In total, 2,331 schools had a 100% pass rate. He also noted that this year, many SC/ST students performed well, with 98.66% of SC students and 98.02% of ST students passing the can apply for revaluation, scrutiny and xerox copies online from May 12 to 17. The save-a-year exam for those who failed will be held from May 28 to June 2 and students can appear for up to three subjects. Certificates for those who passed will be available in DigiLocker from the first week of June.
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Mallika Sarabhai defies pressure, joins ASHA workers' protest virtually
Refusing to bow to pressure, renowned dancer and Kerala Kalamandalam Chancellor Mallika Sarabhai joined a protest meeting in Thrissur virtually on Thursday (May 1, 2025), standing in solidarity with the ongoing agitation of ASHA workers. Ms. Sarabhai participated in the event, 'Honorarium for ASHA workers', a citizen's crowd funding campaign, by transferring honorarium of ₹1,000 to one of the protesting workers. Noted poet and lyricist Rafeeq Ahmed inaugurated the event. In a social media post Ms. Sarabhai has alleged that limitations have been placed on her freedom of expression in her new academic role as Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam. In a strong social media note, she wrote, 'Today I got my first taste of what it means to be the Chancellor of a University. Restricted speech.' 'There is an ASHA workers agitation on in Thrissur about increasing their pay. I believe these workers everywhere do very important work and are ill paid and used. Sarah Joseph is leading a citizens' crowd funding to increase their salary. I was asked for my opinion and gave it as me, as I have done all my life. Oh, not allowed any more. Hmmm. How do I stop being me? Do I even want to?' she wrote on her Facebook page. Noted writer and activist Sarah Joseph has expressed deep concern over the reported pressure exerted on Ms. Sarabhai against participating in the ASHA workers' protest. The ASHA workers protest cannot be silenced. This protest is not a political move against the government. Our effort is to express solidarity with the protesting ASHA workers,' Ms. Sarah Joseph said. Calling for an urgent resolution, Sarah Joseph emphasised, 'The strike should not have dragged on this long. Either the government must meet the workers' demands and end the protest, or the Asha workers must voluntarily withdraw. If neither happens, the larger society will respond — and this protest is one such response of solidarity.'
The Hindu
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Mallika Sarabhai alleges restrictions on free expression as chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam
Renowned dancer, activist, and Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam, Mallika Sarabhai, has alleged that limitations have been placed on her freedom of expression in her new academic role. In a candid Facebook post on Wednesday (April 30, 2025), Ms. Sarabhai reflected on her experience, writing: "Today I got my first taste of what it means to be the Chancellor of a University. Restricted speech." Her remarks come in the wake of an ongoing protest by ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers in Thrissur, who are demanding better wages and improved working conditions. She expressed her support for the cause, stating that ASHA workers are "ill paid and used" despite the critical work they perform across the country. Ms. Sarabhai also highlighted a citizens' crowdfunding initiative, led by noted writer and activist Sarah Joseph, to support the workers in Thrissur, in which she has been invited to participate on Thursday. However, Ms. Sarabhai revealed that after expressing her personal opinion on the issue, she was seemingly advised against doing so, leading her to question the constraints now placed upon her public voice. "There is an ASHA workers agitation on in Thrissur about increasing their pay. I believe these workers everywhere do very important work and are ill paid and used. Sarah Joseph is leading a citizens' crowd funding to increase their salary. "I was asked for my opinion and gave it as me, as I have done all my life. Oh, not allowed any more. Hmmm. How do I stop being me? Do I even want to?" she wrote on her Facebook page. She has not disclosed who attempted to impose these restrictions on her freedom of expression. Condemning the alleged curbs, a leader of the protesting ASHA workers said they expect Sarabhai to participate in the protest online on Thursday evening. Neither the Left government nor the university authorities have reacted to the allegations so far. The Left government appointed Sarabhai as the Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed to be University for Art and Culture on December 6, 2022.
New Indian Express
01-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Mallika Sarabhai alleges restrictions on free expression as chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam
THRISSUR: Renowned dancer, activist, and Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam, Mallika Sarabhai, has alleged that limitations have been placed on her freedom of expression in her new academic role. In a candid Facebook post on Wednesday, Sarabhai reflected on her experience, writing: "Today I got my first taste of what it means to be the Chancellor of a University. Restricted speech." Her remarks come in the wake of an ongoing protest by ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers in Thrissur, who are demanding better wages and improved working conditions. She expressed her support for the cause, stating that ASHA workers are "ill paid and used" despite the critical work they perform across the country. Sarabhai also highlighted a citizens' crowdfunding initiative, led by noted writer and activist Sarah Joseph, to support the workers in Thrissur, in which she has been invited to participate on Thursday. However, Sarabhai revealed that after expressing her personal opinion on the issue, she was seemingly advised against doing so, leading her to question the constraints now placed upon her public voice. "There is an ASHA workers agitation on in Thrissur about increasing their pay. I believe these workers everywhere do very important work and are ill paid and used. Sarah Joseph is leading a citizens' crowd funding to increase their salary. "I was asked for my opinion and gave it as me, as I have done all my life. Oh, not allowed any more. Hmmm. How do I stop being me? Do I even want to?" she wrote on her Facebook page. She has not disclosed who attempted to impose these restrictions on her freedom of expression. Condemning the alleged curbs, a leader of the protesting ASHA workers said they expect Sarabhai to participate in the protest online on Thursday evening. Neither the Left government nor the university authorities have reacted to the allegations so far. The Left government appointed Sarabhai as the Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed to be University for Art and Culture on December 6, 2022.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Mallika Sarabhai alleges restrictions on free expression as chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam
Thrissur , Renowned dancer, activist, and Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam, Mallika Sarabhai, has alleged that limitations have been placed on her freedom of expression in her new academic role. In a candid Facebook post on Wednesday, Sarabhai reflected on her experience, writing: "Today I got my first taste of what it means to be the Chancellor of a University. Restricted speech." Her remarks come in the wake of an ongoing protest by ASHA workers in Thrissur, who are demanding better wages and improved working conditions. She expressed her support for the cause, stating that ASHA workers are "ill paid and used" despite the critical work they perform across the country. Sarabhai also highlighted a citizens' crowdfunding initiative, led by noted writer and activist Sarah Joseph, to support the workers in Thrissur, in which she has been invited to participate on Thursday. However, Sarabhai revealed that after expressing her personal opinion on the issue, she was seemingly advised against doing so, leading her to question the constraints now placed upon her public voice. "There is an ASHA workers agitation on in Thrissur about increasing their pay. I believe these workers everywhere do very important work and are ill paid and used. Sarah Joseph is leading a citizens' crowd funding to increase their salary. "I was asked for my opinion and gave it as me, as I have done all my life. Oh, not allowed any more. Hmmm. How do I stop being me? Do I even want to?" she wrote on her Facebook page. She has not disclosed who attempted to impose these restrictions on her freedom of expression. Condemning the alleged curbs, a leader of the protesting ASHA workers said they expect Sarabhai to participate in the protest online on Thursday evening. Neither the Left government nor the university authorities have reacted to the allegations so far. The Left government appointed Sarabhai as the Chancellor of Kerala Kalamandalam Deemed to be University for Art and Culture on December 6, 2022.
