Kerala Education Minister’s outrage over NCERT changing English names of books to Hindi
The name of English books for classes I and II has been changed from ‘Marigold’ to ‘Mridang’. The name of the book for class III has been changed to ‘Santoor’.
Consider whether the Aryan-Dravidian theory should be taught to students in the curriculum
The petitioner had complained that educational experts, by promoting the idea that “Aryans and Dravidians are two distinct races,” were creating divisions among people.
Madarasa is a wrong place for the quality education
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has said that Madarasas violate children’s fundamental right to education.
Political parties’ ‘Appeasement of Minorities’ will be taught in Schools
As Vote Bank politics fails to acknowledge diversity within the minority group, taking up issues of social reform within these groups has also proved difficult
Gujarat riots and Babri demolition needn’t be taught to school students : NCERT
Talking to India Today TV, Mr Saklani said that it was not an attempt to saffronise the books.
Political parties’ “appeasement of minorities” will be taught in the schools
“In India political parties neglecting substantive issues have often focused on emotive issues for electoral gains, neglecting genuine problems.
Incidents like Gujarat riots and Babri demolition needn’t be taught to school students : NCERT
Dinesh Saklani defended the changes saying, “Why should we teach about riots in school textbooks ? We want to create positive citizens, not violent and depressed individuals.
Maharashtra SCERT curriculum to include Indian culture and ancient Guru-Disciple tradition
Citizens are invited to submit feedback and suggestions by 3rd June
De-Hinduizing the History Syllabus : The Secret Directive of Nurul Hasan’s Deputy
HS Khan held the view that India became civilized only through the introduction of Islam. This is also the official Pakistani line !
NCERT course changed, replaces references to Babri demolition with Shriram Temple struggle
Previously, the book stated that Pakistan refers to Pakistan occupied Kashmir as ‘Azad Kashmir’.