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Abha Goradia
Abha works with the Mumbai bureau and covers the education beat as well as other stories she finds interesting.
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Maharashtra asks schools to announce results for classes 1 to 9, 11Subscriber Only
May 04, 2020 04:17 IST
In a statement on Sunday, the Brihanmumbai Association of Heads of Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools asked the government to review the decision. The association said that as all academic records are in the school buildings, it’s not possible to prepare results.
Mon, May 04, 2020
Most Class 10 students aspire for career in ‘uniformed services’, says Maharashtra Board dataSubscriber Only
May 03, 2020 22:35 IST
This is the result of the vibrant socio-political atmosphere prevalent in the country. Issues such as Article 370, Pulwama strikes, among others becoming crucial talking points have also impacted teenagers, as per the experts.
Mon, May 04, 2020
Lottery process for admissions to BMC schools completed through Zoom appSubscriber Only
April 30, 2020 22:40 IST
The lottery was conducted for only 38 seats per class, with two seats reserved for quota, which will be announced by the joint commissioner (Education).
Thu, Apr 30, 2020
Lost income to marginal workers is 0.41% of GDP for first 3 weeks of lockdown: Study on virus impactSubscriber Only
April 26, 2020 06:13 IST
“For an Indian economy of the size of Rs. 140.78 lakh crore (2018-19 estimates), the lost income to marginal workers is nearly Rs 58,000 crore (0.41 per cent of GDP) for three weeks of lockdown," professors Haripriya Gundimeda and Vinish Katharina have calculated in their study.
Sun, Apr 26, 2020
Coronavirus outbreak: IIT-B study assesses impact on labourers, consumption, SDPSubscriber Only
April 26, 2020 02:45 IST
The impact soars to Rs 1.65 lakh crore, which is 1.18 per cent of GDP, if the lockdown lasts for two months, says the study by professors Haripriya Gundimeda and Vinish Kathuria.
Sun, Apr 26, 2020
Lockdown: Maharashtra students stuck in Kota pin hopes on govtSubscriber Only
April 26, 2020 02:23 IST
Recently, Congress leader and former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan wrote to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray stating that over 2,000 Maharashtra students stuck in Kota and elsewhere in the country should be brought back.
Sun, Apr 26, 2020
Maharashtra: ‘Need special provisions for persons with disabilities’Subscriber Only
April 25, 2020 02:00 IST
The lockdown has been difficult for everyone, but especially so for children and adults with special needs, and their caregivers. Many caregivers say they are drained trying to cope with the challenges of looking after those with disabilities.
Sat, Apr 25, 2020
BMC readies to turn its schools into isolation wardsSubscriber Only
April 25, 2020 01:55 IST
In the letter dated April 23, education officer Mahesh Palkar has asked all deputy regional education officials to prepare the list along with details about whether the school buildings are owned, rented or part of an estate.
Sat, Apr 25, 2020
Palghar lynching: When police watches helplessly, where does one go for justice, asks wife of deceasedSubscriber Only
April 21, 2020 01:16 IST
On Thursday night, Yelgade was at the wheel of the car when it was surrounded by villagers in Gadchinchale in Palghar district, and he and his two passengers — Mahant Kalpavruksha Giri and Sushilgiri Maharaj — were pulled out and beaten to death.
Tue, Apr 21, 2020
Maharashtra university exams: Uncertainty as state panel waits for UGC reportSubscriber Only
April 18, 2020 03:47 IST
The committee, which had its first meeting on April 14, decided that it cannot submit a report to the department and the Governor without taking into account recommendations of the UGC.
Sat, Apr 18, 2020
In hostels, students rue not going home earlierSubscriber Only
April 16, 2020 02:35 IST
The extension of the lockdown has dashed hopes of many students eager to see their families after being stuck in near-empty hostels.
Thu, Apr 16, 2020
Maharashtra: No decision has been taken to cancel university exams, says Uday SamantSubscriber Only
April 13, 2020 22:51 IST
Uday Samant issued the clarification after speculations about cancellation of university exams started doing the rounds following the school education department’s announcement on Sunday cancelling pending SSC exams as well as Class 9 and 11 exams.
Mon, Apr 13, 2020
After woman’s SOS for child, train brings 20 lt of camel milkSubscriber Only
April 11, 2020 19:33 IST
On special request, a parcel cargo train running from Ludhiana to Bandra Terminus, made an unscheduled halt at Phalna station near Ajmer to procure frozen camel milk and powder from a supplier in Rajasthan.
Sun, Apr 12, 2020
Maharashtra govt not to promote college students without exams: Higher education minister Uday SamantSubscriber Only
April 07, 2020 10:52 IST
Higher education minister Uday Samant in an interview spoke about the role of universities in helping tackle the outbreak of Covid-19 and how NSS students can contribute through volunteering with the administration
Tue, Apr 07, 2020
As schools switch to online classes, students from weaker sections get cut off from learningSubscriber Only
April 05, 2020 02:45 IST
Amid the lockdown, Vaishali, whose parents are construction workers, has been living out of a half-built construction site in Tilak Nagar.
Tue, Apr 28, 2020
3,000-km away from home, migrants from NE states say stuck in Mumbai with no money left to pay rentsSubscriber Only
April 03, 2020 00:06 IST
Cooped in 60-70-sq ft apartments, shared by as many as six people, they are faced with a bigger challenge: paying house rent.
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
Mumbai University announces interim vacations, plans exams after lockdown endsSubscriber Only
April 01, 2020 11:39 IST
Officials of the university plan to conduct exams soon after the lockdown ends, and begin the incoming academic year in June, as per its original schedule.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020Summer break likely to be cut, Mumbai univ may treat lockdown as ‘interim vacation’Subscriber Only
March 31, 2020 22:56 IST
If everything goes well, officials in the university plan to conduct exams soon after the lockdown ends and begin the upcoming academic year in June, as per its original schedule.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
Innovations To Fight COVID-19: IIT-B designs UV sanitiser that can sterilise wallets, purses, small itemsSubscriber Only
March 31, 2020 05:47 IST
The portable UV sanitiser has been made using stainless steel kitchen containers and aluminium mesh.
Tue, Mar 31, 2020
‘Might allow those in need to seek shelter in schools until the lockdown is over’Subscriber Only
March 30, 2020 04:03 IST
To help maintain social distance, we might allow those in need to seek shelter in schools until the lockdown is over. The power to take a call in this regard will be with the collector and the municipal corporation.
Mon, Mar 30, 2020‘Maharashtra SSC exam to be held after lockdown,’ says Education MinisterSubscriber Only
March 30, 2020 00:36 IST
Parents of CBSE and ICSE board students have been demanding that exams from classes I to VIII be cancelled. Given that these boards are under the Centre, we can only request them to consider the parents' pleas. However, I'm sure they will take necessary steps in the right direction, says Varsha Gaikwad.
Wed, Apr 01, 2020
COVID-19: IIT Bombay develops two apps to track violations by those in quarantineSubscriber Only
March 29, 2020 19:36 IST
One of the applications, Safe, has been used by IIT Bombay students to mark their attendance in class or exams.
Sun, Mar 29, 2020
Maharashtra: Surge in free counselling services to address COVID-19 effect on mental healthSubscriber Only
March 29, 2020 05:43 IST
Over the calls initiated by a youth collective, the Blue Ribbon Movement (BRM), a boy spoke of how he found it difficult to have his own space in the house, which propelled him to sometimes spend hours sitting inside his car.
Sun, Mar 29, 2020
Scientists across India set up resources to explain COVID-19, counter misinformationSubscriber Only
March 29, 2020 04:01 IST
Along with TIFR’s medical division, Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education has also started a website (covid-19-info.hbcse.tifr.res.in) to limit the “overload of unauthenticated as well as authenticated” information people are exposed to.
Sun, Mar 29, 2020
In times of COVID-19, teachers find creative ways to engage students onlineSubscriber Only
March 26, 2020 04:35 IST
Nearly 32 students out of 41 in class IV of BMC's Dahisar East school have taken online tests for all subjects. General knowledge tests on Google forms have also been created, apart from assigning learning based activities, said teacher Madhavi Parulkar.
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