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Sourav Roy Barman
As part of the national bureau, Sourav Roy Barman covers education and Opposition parties, while also closely tracking political developments in Northeast India. He tweets @Sourav_RB
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Fewer pucca houses, higher two-wheeler ownership during pandemic: ASER 2022 ReportSubscriber Only
January 22, 2023 02:13 IST
While nearly every parameter improved considerably between 2010 and 2018, the survey captures a distinct impact of Covid-19 on the financial health of families and delivery of government services between 2018 and 2022, with the markers of growth hitting a slump during this period.
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Himanta Sarma meets Pradyot, triggers alliance buzzSubscriber Only
January 20, 2023 00:37 IST
The meeting took place at a time when Debbarman, who has emerged as a popular leader of the indigenous communities in the state, is being wooed by the ruling BJP as well as the Congress-CPM alliance for the polls.
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
ASER 2022: Household survey picks up signs of economic slowdownSubscriber Only
January 19, 2023 14:44 IST
While nearly every parameter improved considerably between 2010 and 2018, the survey captures a distinct impact of Covid-19 on the financial health of families with the markers of growth hitting a slump during this period
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
ASER 2022: Parents’ help, tuition and online classes: How kids learnt with classroom locked downSubscriber Only
January 19, 2023 04:50 IST
The report provides some pointers on how children may have picked up key reading and counting skills despite being away from regular classrooms.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
ASER 2022: Post-Covid, student enrolment at record high, but big dip in learningSubscriber Only
January 19, 2023 04:00 IST
According to the 17th ASER report released in New Delhi on Wednesday, as the pandemic ebbed, school enrolment touched a record high in 2022 — 98.4% children in the 6-14 age group are now in school, up from 97.2% in 2018, when the last full pre-pandemic survey was conducted by Pratham.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
Minor improvement in English reading skills among primary, middle school children: ASER 2022Subscriber Only
January 18, 2023 17:58 IST
The findings show that nationally, the children’s ability to read simple English sentences has stayed more or less at the 2016 level for children in class V - from 24.7 per cent in 2016 to 24.5 per cent in 2022.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
ASER 2022: In UP, Bihar and Jharkhand rising number of students taking private tuitionsSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 16:08 IST
The proportion of children in classes 1 to 8 taking paid private tuition classes increased from 26.4 per cent in 2018 to 30.5 per cent in 2022, notes ASER 2022
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
ASER 2022: After temporary decline during pandemic years, school enrollment touches record highSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 14:53 IST
The increase in out of school numbers during 2020-21 was a temporary phenomenon caused by uncertainty and possibly a lag in recording enrollments.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
ASER 2022: Pandemic affected learning, dip in reading, basic maths skillsSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 13:12 IST
"This fall is a huge drop, given how slowly the all-India numbers move, and confirms fears of large learning losses caused by the pandemic," according to Director ASER Centre Wilima Wadhwa.
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Farooq Abdullah: Hope PM Modi will try to build bridges between India, PakSubscriber Only
January 18, 2023 07:01 IST
The NC chief's comment came on a day when an interview was broadcast in which Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for "serious and sincere talks" with Narendra Modi on "burning issues like Kashmir".
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
New NCERT manual on transgender students silent on patriarchy, casteSubscriber Only
January 17, 2023 04:03 IST
The draft manual titled “Integrating Transgender Concerns in Schooling Processes”, prepared by a new 16-member committee convened by NCERT's Department of Gender Studies head Jyotsna Tiwari, recommends the introduction of gender-neutral uniforms.
Sun, Jan 22, 2023
Kumar Birla willing, government wanted him for another year but IIM-A board voted to get new chairmanSubscriber Only
January 16, 2023 04:10 IST
The IIM-A’s governing council appointed Pankaj Patel, Chairman, Zydus Lifesciences Ltd, as its chairperson, by making a point that the Centre's proposal to give a one-year extension to incumbent Birla “may not be legal for us”, The Indian Express has learnt.
Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Fund misuse charge: Centre orders review of PM-Poshan scheme in West BengalSubscriber Only
January 13, 2023 23:16 IST
According to the PM-Poshan guidelines, these joint missions, also called JRMs, “shall visit eight to 10 states every year to review the implementation of the scheme at state, district and school levels on defined parameters”.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Global Investors Summit: It’s raining money in Madhya Pradesh, says Shivraj Singh ChouhanSubscriber Only
January 12, 2023 19:48 IST
CM says state has got “intent of investment” worth Rs 15.4 lakh crore, will generate 29 lakh job opportunities
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Behind BJP, RSS’ diaspora outreach: spread of ideology abroad, political gains at homeSubscriber Only
January 11, 2023 18:53 IST
After taking over as PM in 2014, Modi has made it a point to address large diaspora gatherings during his foreign visits, with prominent NRIs playing a key role in organising such events
Thu, Jan 12, 2023
PM Modi said ‘humse badi galti ho gayi, aapko bhej diya’: US-based NRI Darshan Singh DhaliwalSubscriber Only
January 11, 2023 04:18 IST
Darshan Singh Dhaliwal was put on a return flight to the US on the night of October 23-24, 2021. Recalling the incident, he said authorities gave him two choices. "I was told to either stop the langar and mediate with the farmers or go back," he said.
Fri, Jan 13, 2023
17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas | Murmu: Indian diaspora making stellar contributions in leadership positionsSubscriber Only
January 11, 2023 04:10 IST
President says India engaging with world with 'greater self-confidence and a wider goal of securing national interests'
Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Indians abroad: History, spread, remittancesSubscriber Only
January 10, 2023 06:45 IST
From indentured labourers in the mid-1800s to highly qualified professionals now, the Pravasi Bhartiyas have come a long way, sending back massive remittances and gaining increasing political significance, at home and abroad.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
Pravasi Bharatiyas are India’s brand ambassadors, says PM ModiSubscriber Only
January 09, 2023 14:06 IST
Delivering the inaugural address at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Indore, Modi said apart from knowledge of the country's culture and spirituality, Indians living abroad should also be armed with facts on India's growth story.
Tue, Jan 10, 2023
As Pravasi Bharatiya event begins, Jaishankar underlines diaspora rootsSubscriber Only
January 09, 2023 04:00 IST
The administration has rolled out the red carpet for delegates arriving from across the world, lending the city a decked up look right from the airport and the railway station, where groups of youngsters have been stationed carrying roses.
Mon, Jan 09, 2023
Among Pravasi Samman awardees, physicist with roots in VijayawadaSubscriber Only
January 09, 2023 02:38 IST
Among the 27 recipients of the 2023 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, India's highest award for overseas Indians, Jagadish described the recognition as a “humbling experience”.
Mon, Jan 09, 2023Identity of diaspora is derived from how closely it’s connected to roots: S. JaishankarSubscriber Only
January 09, 2023 02:33 IST
The administration has rolled out the red carpet for delegates from across the world, lending the city a decked up look right from the airport and the railway station, where groups of youngsters have been stationed carrying roses.
Mon, Jan 09, 2023
What are the regulations announced for foreign universities in India?Subscriber Only
January 07, 2023 04:40 IST
It is an important reform that has been tried — without success — earlier. What are the draft regulations announced by UGC, how do they differ from earlier proposals? What safeguards have been incorporated?
Sat, Jan 07, 2023
New UGC Norms: Foreign universities can set up campus, decide fee, repatriate fundsSubscriber Only
January 05, 2023 13:33 IST
While this is in step with the National Education Policy, 2020, which envisages a legislative framework to allow top global universities to operate in India, attempts made in the past, including by the UPA government, faced resistance, including from the BJP which was in the Opposition then, and the Left parties.
Fri, Jan 06, 2023
AAP gen secy Sandeep Pathak: ‘Nine states go to polls this year. We are seeing where party chances high… decision matter of time’Subscriber Only
January 04, 2023 21:36 IST
“BJP fights like it does… Cong can’t blame people for own failure to convince them… People don’t vote for ideology but delivery”
Fri, Jan 06, 2023Journalism of Courage
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