What is Good About Indian Education System?
Talking about the situation of Indian education system, most of us get into the war of words. There has been a lot of criticism surrounding the status of education in India. But interestingly, whenever a debate is initiated, often do we jump on to the negatives only, i.e., from faulty scoring and evaluation to education being equated to mere business propaganda.
Kolkata: Amidst police's heavy arrangements, Lefts to hold 'March to Nabanna' today
Kolkata, May 22 (IBNS): Protesting several issues and to draw state government's attention towards their several demands, at least 11 Left peasants' and farmers' associations have called for a protest rally to West Bengal's secretariat building at Nabanna in Kolkata on Monday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Army foils infiltration bid, 4 terrorists killed
Srinagar, May 22 (IBNS): A fierce encounter in Naugam sector of Jammu and Kashmir left four militants killed on Sunday, officials said on Monday.
Cathay Pacific to lay off 600 employees
Hong Kong, May 22 (IBNS): Cathay Pacific on Monday announced that it will be making around 600 people redundant in its head office.
Narendra Modi wishes Mehbooba Mufti on her birthday
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on hr birthday.
Saudi Arabia: Nawaz Shairf, Donald Trump exchange pleasantries
Riyadh, May 22 (IBNS): Ahead of the Arab Islamic American Summit, US President Donald Trump had a brief encounter with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Sunday, media reports said.
Donald Trump asks Muslim nations to drive out terrorists
Riyadh, May 22 (IBNS): Giving a strong message, US President Donald Trump on Sunday asked the Muslim nations to drive out terrorists and extremists.
On World Day, UN agencies urge countering threats to cultural diversity
New York, May 22 (Just Earth News): Cultural diversity the driving force of change and development is increasingly under threat, United Nations agencies on Sunday said, reaffirming support for the cultural diversity that stems from migration.
Orage Corp taking steps to provide world class infrastructure and proper guidance to Indian filmmakers
Kolkata, May 20 (IBNS): Orange Corp is taking a key step in providing world class infrastructure and proper guidance to Indian filmmakers and producers who wish to market their films globally.
Five arrested in connection with the Mathura jewellery shop robbery and murders
Mathura, May 20 (IBNS) : The Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday arrested five people, including the main accused, in connection with the murder of two jewellers during a robbery in Mathura, media reports said.
Law student chops off genitals of self-styled godman who raped her for eight years
Thiruvanthapuram, May 20 (IBNS) : A 23-year-old law student in Kerala on Friday chopped off the genitals of a self-styled godman who had allegedly been raping her since she was a minor, media reports said.
Ontario forecasts creation of 94,000 new jobs
Toronto, May 20 (IBNS): The Ontario government in Canada has forecasted that 94,000 net new jobs would be created in 2017 leading to upsurge in employment rate by 1.3 percent.
Uma Bharti misleading nation over Farakka Barrage, Bihar minister says
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): Bihars Water Resources Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh slammed Union Water Resources Minister Uma Bharti on Friday for her claims that Farakka Barrage was not a problem".
FIFA selects Hawk-Eye as VAR technology provider
Zurich, May 20 (IBNS): FIFA will continue the testing of video assistant technology during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 (May 20 June 11), the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 (June 17 July 2) and the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 (Dec 6 - 16), an official release stated.
Venezuela: UN human rights chief regrets opposition leader being blocked to travel
New York, May 20(Just Earth News): Amid rising violence in Venezuela, the United Nations human rights chief has expressed regret that the Latin American countrys opposition leader was allegedly blocked from leaving the country for New York, where they were planning to meet.
Ending three decades of howitzer draught India gets first artillery guns
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS) : Three decades after the Bofors kickback controversy that thawed the pursuit to acquire howitzers, the Indian army on Thursday received the first two guns out of the 145 M777 ultra light artillery guns from the US, media reports said.
23 militants killed in US airstrikes in Afghanistan
Kabul, May 18 (IBNS) : At least 23 militants were killed in airstrikes conducted by the US forces in southern Helmand province of Afghanistan.
Rahul Gandhi,Mamata Banerjee mourn Anil Madhav Dave's death
New Delhi, May 18 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have condoled the death of Union Minister Anil Madhav Dave.
Pakistan: Explosion damages gas pipeline
Islamabad, May 18 (IBNS): A explosion hit the Sui gas pipeline near Madinatul Hikmat area of Pakistan's Manghopir on Thursday, media reports said.
Anil Dave passes away, PM mourns
New Delhi,May 18 (IBNS) Union Environment Minister Anil Dave passed away on Thursday.
Ohio: Teacher faces jailtime for having sex with student after inebriating him
Columbus, May 18 (IBNS): A former Ohio prep teacher has been sentenced to two-years jail-time by a local court for having sex with a student after inebriating him with alcohol, reports said.
Indonesia: Two gay men sentenced to 85 lashes by Sharia court
Aceh, May 18 (IBNS): A Sharia court in Indonesia's Aceh province has sentenced two men to 85 lashes after finding them guilty of having gay sex, reports said.
Kulbhushan Jadhav case: International Court of Justice to give verdict today
Hague, May 18 (IBNS): The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is all set to give its verdict on the case related to former Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav.
Govt wants to silence my voice says Chidambaram on CBI raids
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS) : Hours after the CBI raids on his and his son's residences, former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday denied the allegation against him for being involved in Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearances for INX media.
Afghanistan : At least 15 anti-Government militants killed
Afghanistan,May 16 (IBNS) : At least 15 anti-government armed militants were killed during the ongoing Silab-5 operations in eastern Laghman province of Afghanistan, the state-run Khaama Press said.
IT raids in 22 places in Delhi on Lalu Prasad associates, CBI swoop on Chidambarams in Chennai
New Delhi/Chennai, May 16 (IBNS) : The Income Tax department on Tuesday conducted raids and surveys at 22 locations in Delhi and adjoining areas on the premises of companies and individuals connected with Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on charges of alleged benami deals worth Rs 1,000, media reports said.
Chennai: CBI raids P Chidambaram's residence
Chennai, May 16 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted raids at the residences of ex-Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram here on Tuesday, media reports said.
2014 Lok Sabha victory: BJP government completes third year of poll win
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Tuesday marked the third anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party's landslide victory in the Lok Sabha polls in 2014.
Petrol, diesel prices slashed
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Petrol and diesel prices were slashed from midnight on Tuesday, officials said.
South Sudan: UN, partners seek $1.4 billion for 'world's fastest growing refugee crisis'
New York, May 15 (Just Earth News): The United Nations refugees and food relief agencies on Monday urged donors to step up support for people fleeing crisis-hit South Sudan as the $1.4 billion response plan remains 86 per cent unfunded.
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