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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
‘Serious errors' in SSC evaluation a blot on the government, say student organisations
Leaders of student organisations have slammed the TDP-led coalition government for 'serious errors' in the evaluation of SSC answer sheets, and have accused it of failing the student community. All India Student Federation (AISF) State vice-president Sai Kumar said, in the haste to release the SSC results in record time and gain mileage out of it, the persons handling the evaluation task lost focus and delivered inaccurate results. He said, for the first time in history, as many as 66,363 students applied for re-evaluation and, out of them, over 11,000, who were earlier declared failed, now passed. Their percentage of marks also significantly increased. Stating that the inaccurate results caused immense disappointment to many students, he said there were reports of a few distraught students attempting suicide. Mr. Sai Kumar said it was unfortunate that despite such gross mistake, HRD Minister Nara Lokesh had not made any statement on the issue so far. Student Federation of India State president P. Rammohan Rao and secretary K. Prasanna Kumar accused the government of finding scapegoats in teachers for its own failures. They alleged that the authorities were in a hurry to commence Intermediate classes in favour of the corporate institutions. They said drifting from the usual practice of allocating 15 days' time for completion of evaluation, the government brought pressure on teachers to wind up in a week, leading to the errors. Citing examples, they said a student named Mokshitha secured 21 marks in Social Studies initially, but scored 84 after re-evaluation, another student from Bapatla scored 23 marks in Social Studies, but secured 96 after re-evaluation, and in Eluru, a student wrote a 14-page answer, but only eight pages were evaluated. Stating that the students suffered immensely due to the government's negligence, they demanded that action against teachers should be dropped and the re-evaluation fees collected from students should be refunded.
Irish Examiner
5 days ago
- General
- Irish Examiner
Colm O'Regan: I'd like to bring some mini-subjects to the Leaving Cert — how about Cop On and Driver Etiquette?
The first Wednesday after the June bank holiday. That date is indelibly printed on my mind. The Leaving Cert timetable is one of those understated design classics. A tall page with the department logo on the top of it. LEAVING CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION in bold, along with the small print, in stern Times New Roman. Give or take a few subjects, the pattern is the same. Familiar subjects at the start, mad wans at the end. I still look at it and see where the gaps are and think about where I might get some last-minute stuff done. Exam experts will say not to rely on last-minute cramming but I find in the cold sweat of panic, I get a certain clarity that was lacking in the previous six years. Some legends have no gaps. They've picked their subjects to be done within a week. They're in Santa Ponsa on the first Tuesday evening while everyone else is opening their classical studies book for the first time. They did Home Ec, Engineering, Biology, and Geography. These are the kind of people who like intensity and variety and being finished in a record time. They're probably doing Hyrox. I was in the middle — a 10-day basic bitch. I look down through the mad wans that I never did. The mysterious 'third week' subjects, out into the June 20s. In my day there were rumours about ones that were handy for the points. Apparently, Agricultural Economics or Classical Studies that you could pretty much start the course after your second last exam and still fly it. Someone's brother did it and apparently got an A. This year, the final exam is on Tuesday, June 24. While all their friends are out earning and driving lorries, spare a thought for those doing Japanese, Politics and Society, Religious Education, or Applied Mathematics. I know there have to be clashes but what if you wanted to do all of these? It's like they are trying to prevent people from becoming podcast hosts. Into this crowded mix I'd like to bring some mini-subjects. Little halflings that give a lot of bang for their buck. One-hour exams, two subjects for the points of one. How about: Cop On as a subject? This is not a slight on young people. It's more a reflection on the luadramans you meet later in life and wonder: Could they have done with a course in Cop On at a crucial moment? There would be modules on driver etiquette, how not to drive up my hole, acknowledging when someone lets you out. Indicators. Also, developing much-needed skills like: Is this news story you're about to share in the family WhatsApp actually real, or are you just doing Putin's job for him for free? Another half subject could be on nostalgia. The generation gap needs to be closed. Not for the sake of the kids but for us. The nostalgia generation who spend ages just remembering things and asking others if they also recall them. They say the Leaving Cert has to prepare you for life. Well, one of the things you'll be doing in life is working with older colleagues. You will be a much better colleague if you haven't insulted the Gen Xer next to you by not knowing what a landline is. Modules could include hitchhiking, taping off the radio, missing programmes, and how to plug in dial-up. Education is about society, let's bring us closer together. How about an extra history module on scandals? We get so fatigued by all the chicanery, we forget all the various scandals. Students study history, and they might specialise in a particular area but need to learn from the troubles of the past and break the cycle of bicycle sheds, voting machines, and robot trees. Whatever your choices, best of luck to all!
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Dibber International Preschool Launched in India, Expands Global Early Education Footprint in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Dibber, Northern Europe's largest early education group, has launched its 14th preschool in India with the inauguration of its new campus at Jubilee Hills, Road No. 48 in Hyderabad. The new branch was officially inaugurated by Marvin D'Souza, CEO of Dibber Schools India along with Dr. Pramod Pathak, Professor, Former Head of Department – Management Studies, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Lagnajit Mohanty, head of growth and projects, dibber school India, Tollywood actor krishna Sai. 'We are excited to bring the Dibber experience to the culturally rich and vibrant city of Hyderabad. This new preschool marks a significant step in our journey to provide world-class early childhood education to Indian families said, Marvin D'Souza, CEO of Dibber Schools India. Our commitment is to create learning environments that are playful, inclusive, and driven by heart, where every child can explore their potential. The combination of our Nordic-inspired curriculum with local cultural relevance makes Dibber a trusted name in early education globally and in India." Spread across 6,000 sq. ft., the thoughtfully designed campus features a vibrant outdoor play area and spacious classrooms, offering a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children aged 1.5 to 6 years. This launch follows Dibber's successful expansion in cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, Patna, Delhi-NCR, and other parts of Hyderabad.
Indian Express
20-05-2025
- Indian Express
Principal supervisor, two others accused of using casteist language, abusing assistant teacher, acquitted
A principal supervisor and two others booked for allegedly abusing an assistant teacher using casteist words in 2012 were acquitted by a special court,calling the evidence 'vague' and 'ambiguous'. The complaint was filed by a teacher who worked at the school from 2000 on the post of an assistant teacher, teaching Social Studies and English. She had complained that the accused women, from 2010 till the FIR was filed in 2013, repeatedly insulted her about her caste and used abusive, casteist and derogatory language to insult her. She said that in December 2012 during a teacher's meeting, the principal said that the complainant, who belonged to a Scheduled Caste, got her job only because of reservation and that she was not fit for the job. The complainant said that the supervisor had laughed at these comments. The principal again in March 2013 entered a classroom where the complainant was teaching and abused her, using casteist slurs. In her FIR, the complainant had similarly given instances of abuse by the principal and had filed a complaint under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities)Act, 1989. The complainant also alleged that two other staffers deputing at the school similarly humiliated her in front of other teachers. The lawyer for the accused claimed that the school management had issued notices to the complainant as her conduct during her tenure was not 'appropriate. He had also submitted that saying that someone got a job because of their caste cannot be considered an offence under the Act. The court accepted this contention of the accused.'The said alleged derogatory words are also not specifically clearly coming under the purview of insult and humiliation, just with specific ill-intention to commit the impugned crime,' the court said. The court said that while the complainant had said that she was facing the insults from 2010, she did not approach any authority till 2013. 'It is required to be considered that the complainant has not raised any complaint/objections with any police authority, district magistrate or any one else. But she merely raised and directly raised the written complaint with the SC/ST commission. In that regard, she has not assigned any considerable explanation,' the court said in its order on May 8, raising the issue of delay in filing of the FIR. It also said that the complainant's statement does not find corroboration in other evidence. It also said that the prosecution had not taken any steps to comply with verification of the caste certificate of the complainant.
NDTV
16-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: Exam On May 24, Check Paper Pattern
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is all set to conduct the Civil Services preliminary examination on May 25. The exam comprises two objective-type papers-General Studies (GS) Paper 1 and the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), also known as Paper2. GS Paper I assesses candidates in subjects such as history, geography, political science, economics, and developments in science and technology. The CSAT paper, on the other hand, tests comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical abilities. UPSC has released the admit cards for prelims on its official website, Applicants are required to obtain and print their admit cards in advance, as no physical copies will be sent. It is essential to keep the e-Admit Card safe until the final results of the 2025 CSE are announced. Candidates must also go through the "Important Instructions" attached to the admit card thoroughly. Here Are The Latest Updates On UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 Live Updates:
