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Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Trump urges EchoStar, FCC Chairman to resolve license dispute, Bloomberg says
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Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Schools in DK expect a rise admissions to Class 1
Mangaluru: Schools in the district expect an increase in admissions to Class 1 this academic year due to the relaxation of the minimum age limit — from six years to 5 years and 5 months. According to officials, this will be the last academic year for such an exemption to be granted. The state has announced that it will adhere to the Right to Education (RTE) and National Education Policy (NEP), which will allow only those who have completed age six as of June 1 from next year. Govinda Madivala, DDPI, Dakshina Kannada, is hopeful that they expect to see an increase of an additional 500 to 600 admissions to Class 1. "These additional admissions we expect are more than targeted for the current academic year. Last year, 30,860 students joined Class 1 in DK district," said Madivala, adding that higher primary schools also see an additional 2,000 students' admissions every year, especially from class 5 or 6, as students from other districts join here. "We will be able to get a complete picture only after July, as the admissions process is open till then," he explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Berlin: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo "Admissions are going on at full swing in govt schools. It was initially affected by recent heavy rain, which stopped many students from other districts, particularly from north Karnataka, from getting admissions. The numbers are likely to go up after their return," said a school head. A block education officer (BEO) confirmed the same and added: "With this relaxation, children who went to anganwadis or whose names are not registered in the Student Achievement Tracking System (SATS) and are 5 years and 5 months old are now eligible. Those who attend kindergarten (LKG/UKG), registered in SATS, and not completed UKG are not eligible even if they are 5 years and 5 months old." The BEO further explained that the SATS database contains comprehensive information, and this new flexibility in admission criteria will particularly advantage students entering govt schools, as they typically do not attend kindergarten programmes.
Metro
08-06-2025
- General
- Metro
I've been revising for my son's GCSEs - I'm more stressed than him
My dining room table is strewn with textbooks. There's a chart on the kitchen wall that has every exam coming up in the next few weeks and an app on my phone keeps bleeping, telling me it's time to stop history and start chemistry revision. GCSE time has certainly taken hold in our household. But it's not my son groaning under the weight of all this stress. It's me. Even though I'm 47 and did my own GCSEs 32 years ago, I'm feeling the pressure more than my 16-year-old son Alex. It's me who wakes in the middle of the night wondering if we covered enough chemistry. And I'd wager other parents feel exactly the same. In September – the start of the infamous Year 11 – I knew this academic year would be tough when teachers started talking about early revision, apps, videos we should download to plan ahead, and setting up a studying schedule. Back in autumn, though, it all seemed so far in the future. And besides, we had Christmas first, didn't we? I was wrong to think I could relax. A round of mocks in late autumn followed by more earlier this year meant that the word 'exam' has bounced around my brain for months. Then, parents with children of a similar age started talking about what they were doing to prepare. I began to panic. That's when I followed up on all the advice I'd been given in September, read up on how to revise strategically and looked up every 'hack'. From cramming, to 'blurting' – where you get your child to randomly write down and 'blurt' all their knowledge willy-nilly on a piece of paper. We've written and cut out flashcards on everything from the Steinbeck novel Of Mice and Men, to business studies jargon ranging from 'economies of scale' to 'break even output.' I've tried to get my non-scientific mind (I flunked science at GCSE) around osmosis and learnt about the practices of every religion around the world for religious studies. I've analysed the meaning of a grading system alien to me (9 for an A*, 4 for a pass) and I know for a fact I am more stressed than my son is. Although he wants to do well, he is certainly not anxious about it to the level I am. In short, my brain is frazzled. And now, every day, my kitchen table is a mess of books, pens, highlighters and notes. My husband Cornel, 45, thinks I need to step back. 'I passed all mine on my own, and so did you,' he points out. In fact, he thinks other parents' fears have rubbed off on me and we all need to chill out. And it's true. Parents didn't get involved back in the 80s and 90s. But now it's a whole new world. Parents discuss revision hacks as soon as their kids hit year eight. I know people who got tutors for their kids' SATS – which feels unreal to me. One friend I had coffee with had an app ping on her phone during our chat. 'Oh, just alerting me to his physics exam today,' she smiled. I realised I was not alone – we're all monitoring our children's studies – but I became curious as to why. My own parents barely knew what day my exams were, let alone helped me revise. All my peers say the same. Is it that we care more now? Or has life become more competitive? Are we all that terrified of the end of August when we get the results? I have a recurring dream that I arrive on exam results day and my son runs away from me, waving his brown envelope of results. In my dream I try to snatch it from him but he runs off laughing. I wake in a cold sweat every time. I wonder – does that mean I'm a caring mother or a bossy, meddling bore? But I'm not pressuring my son – he took the initiative himself to really knuckle down – his mediocre mock results were the boost we both needed to really get stuck into revision. He's worked so hard and I know whatever happens, he will have done his best and that's fine with me. It's also brought us closer together. A year or so ago he'd scuttle upstairs straight away on his return from school and play his PS4 or listen to music. But now we sit on the sofa together and read out flashcards or discuss the themes of loneliness in Of Mice and Men. Often, even as we finish our revision, he'll stay a little longer and tell me about his day. It's time we probably wouldn't have together if it wasn't for his GCSEs. Sometimes in the midst of all the stress, I'll look at him explaining economies of scale and profit margins and go misty eyed, wondering where on the earth the toddler who once cut his own hair at nursery with plastic scissors went. More Trending Life is moving fast and I want to enjoy the time I have with him, all while helping him achieve the best he can. So, fellow parents of GCSE – and A-Level – students, you are not alone. This time will pass – all the hard work will be worth it and one day this stressful time will all seem like a dream. I just hope I can hold it together until results day. If I do my son jokes I'll get a 9 in good behaviour. Do you have a story you'd like to share? Get in touch by emailing Share your views in the comments below. MORE: My son cut off contact – I'm cutting him from my will MORE: I won't sleep with anyone else until I figure out my sexuality MORE: My relationship was on the line – until I got a driver's licence Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Government extends distribution of eggs/bananas to children in pre-primary classes in government schools
The Karnataka government has extended the distribution of eggs and bananas to children in pre-primary classes of government schools from the academic year 2025-26. With this, a total of 1,98,270 pre-primary students in government schools across the State have become beneficiaries of the scheme. Children who do not consume eggs will be given two bananas every day, on all working days. Earlier, eggs and bananas were being provided to only students of class 1 to class 10 of government and aided schools. The State government issued an order on June 5 to distribute eggs and bananas as supplementary nutrition to students in collaboration with the Azim Premji Foundation. Total beneficiaries Till 2024-25, there were 2,619 pre-primary classes in government schools across the State. In view of the huge demand, they were started in 5,000 more government schools from this academic year at a cost of about ₹70 crore. The State's School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC) has welcomed the government's move to extend egg/banana distribution to pre-primary students. 'Distribution of eggs/bananas is beneficial for the physical and mental development of young children,' said Umesh G. Gangavadi, president of the SDMC. Last year, groundnut chikkis used to be given to children who did not eat eggs and bananas. However, the government stopped their distribution because the suppliers provided poor quality chikkis. The State government has earmarked a total of ₹755.62 crore this year for the distribution of eggs/bananas to students from pre-primary classes to class 10. With this, 51,61,390 children — 40,47,461 in government schools and 11,13,929 government-aided schools, will be the beneficiaries of the scheme. The foundation signed an agreement with the government last year to provide a grant of ₹1,500 crore for three years for the distribution of eggs/bananas as additional nutrition to government school children. Accordingly, this year, the foundation is providing ₹501.68 crore, and the remaining ₹253.94 crore will be borne by the State government. Emphasis on transparency To ensure transparency in the scheme, the attendance of all children who are in school at 11 a.m. every day is collected and entered in the Student Achievement Tracking System (SATS) portal. The headmaster of schools has been instructed to confirm this information with an e-signature through OTP and submit it to the Commissioner of Public Instruction and other department officials. Every day, during morning prayer, the headmaster should inform the students about the nutrients and benefits of eggs and bananas. In addition, at least 10 parents should be invited by the headmaster every week randomly to have midday meals with the schoolchildren. Increase the unit cost In view of the price rise, there has been a demand from teachers of government schools to increase the unit cost given by the government for eggs/bananas. 'An egg costs around ₹6.50 in the market. And, a medium-sized banana costs at least ₹5. However, the government has fixed a unit cost of just ₹6 for an egg/banana. The government has instructed us to provide two good-quality bananas to children who do not eat eggs. At least ₹10 to ₹12 has to be paid for two bananas. This will create a huge financial burden on teachers. Therefore, the government should increase the unit cost of eggs/bananas,' said the headmaster of a government school in Bengaluru.
CNA
03-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
SATS managing ongoing trade uncertainty by focusing on its customers: CEO Kerry Mok
As trade tensions continue to cast a shadow on the air freight industry, SATS CEO Kerry Mok said the Singapore-based cargo handling company is staying nimble and focusing on customers. He was speaking on the sidelines of the Air Cargo Europe trade fair in Munich. SATS — the world's biggest provider of air cargo handling services — plans to invest S$250 million to expand capacity and upgrade its fleet over the next five years. Ross Cullen reports.
