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01 May

Why The Long Summer Vacation In Schools In The State of West Bengal: Subhas Sarkar

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Union Minister of State for Education, Subhash Sarkar on Friday wondered why colleges in West Bengal have been given long summer vacations this 12 months when offline instructions are in place in states where heat wave conditions are worse. States, where the weather conditions are hot, have not declared any summer holidays so far, he told reporters here. “The heat wave conditions are more acute in many different states but they have no longer taken any step like Bengal. Then why are faculties being closed for summer time vacation for such a long time from May two to mid June?”…

29 Apr

Heatwave: Schools in Kolkata switch to online mode till summer break

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Several private schools have decided to move classes online till the summer break and some others will make a decision in the next few days. Many of the private schools that don’t want to go online said they would continue with in-person classes and not suspend lessons till the summer break. Many children were falling sick in school because of the heat. The summer vacation in government and government-aided schools has been advanced because of the heat spell and will start on May 2, the education department announced on Wednesday. The vacation will continue till June 15. The summer vacation…

28 Apr

Calcutta University tops higher education ranking list, Mamata Banerjee expresses pride

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter to express satisfaction at Calcutta University being ranked Number 1 among the central and state-aided public universities in India via the Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2022. "Glad to study that the Calcutta University has been ranked 1st in India among all Central and State aided public Universitites and Institues by using Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2022," she wrote. Calcutta University has been awarded the 14th rank in the total work in the sub-category of 'Decent Work and Economic Growth'. "In sub-category 'Decent Work and Economic Growth', CU has been…

24 Apr

CBSE removes topics on ‘democracy and diversity’, Mughal courts, poems by Faiz from syllabus

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Chapters on Non-Aligned Movement, Cold War Era, Rise of Islamic Empires in Afro-Asian Region, History of Mughal Court and Industrial Revolution have been omitted from CBSE Class 11 and 12 Political Science Syllabus. From the Class 10 Social Science syllabus, CBSE dropped the theme "Impact of Globalization on Agriculture" from the 'Food Security' chapter. Portions of translations of two Urdu poems by Faiz Ahmed Faiz have also been omitted from the section on 'Religion, Communalism and Politics – Communalism, Secular State'. Chapters on 'Democracy and Diversity' have also been dropped from the syllabus. When questioned about the motive behind the…

22 Apr

Art Exhibition Shatters Records with Record-Breaking Attendance

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If you’re worried that dietary changes alone might not be enough to keep your bones strong, talk to your healthcare provider. Together you can discuss options for supporting bone health and preventing osteoporosis. Step up your fish intake for brain function The impact of fish intake on brain function has been a popular area of research over the last several decades. Most recently, a 2020 analysis of over 7,000 participants found that higher fish intake was associated with higher brain function and slower rates of mental decline. A separate 2017 study of over 500 children found that “frequent fish consumption…

22 Apr

Financial Market Volatility Sparks Investor Anxiety

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The remaining salad ingredients include fresh basil (or other soft herbs like mint or tarragon) for herby goodness, chopped pistachios for richness and crunch, and optional red pepper flakes for a little heat and color contrast. We always love the chance to highlight our favorite veggies, and the star of the show today is the (crunchy & sweet) snap pea! Our obsession with snap peas started earlier this year when we discovered the magic that is sautéed snap peas, and now we’re bringing you a simple and fresh snap pea salad! This salad is the perfect balance of bright, tangy,…

22 Apr

Environmental Activists Stage Massive Protest for Climate Justice

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) MyPlate guidelines and meal planning tools make it easier to create meals that are affordable, nutritious, and easy to prepare. UC Davis Health dietitian Marie Barone explains how you can use this tool and how to cook healthy meals at home. Start with a free, personalized MyPlate Plan. The MyPlate Plan will provide details about the number of servings to include for each food group and examples of how to meet your goal. Looking to venture into fashion modeling? These tips from experienced models offer do's and don'ts on how to become a successful…

15 Apr

Delhi Government To Release Covid-19 Guidelines For Schools Today As Cases Surge

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Amid concerns over the upward shove in coronavirus cases in the country wide capital, the Delhi authorities will on Friday difficulty Covid-19 suggestions for schools. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia made the assertion in this regard until now on Thursday. “Covid instances have slightly multiplied however there is no rise in hospitalisation, so we need not worry. There is no need to panic however stay alert,” ANI quoted Sisodia as saying. “Since Covid is there, we have to examine to live with it. We are constantly monitoring the situation. A widespread tenet to be delivered for schools tomorrow,” he added.…

13 Apr

Application Dates of COMEDK-Uni-GAUGE Entrance Exam

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COMEDK UGET and Uni-GAUGE entrance examinations will be held on June 19, 2022, as a combined examination for admission to over 190 Engineering colleges and 50+ reputed private and deemed universities, respectively. The entrance test will be held for admissions to B.E/B. Tech programs for colleges affiliated with the Karnataka Professional Colleges Foundation Trust and Uni-GAUGE member universities. The exam will be conducted online in over 150 cities across India with over 400 test centers. It expects over 80,000 students to appear for the examination. ComedK-Uni-GAUGE has become the second-largest multi-university private engineering exam in India with 190+ institutions and…

11 Apr

2 students test Covid-19 positive at Ghaziabad school; offline classes suspended

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A school in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad has suspended offline instruction after three college students tested positive for Covid-19. The cases were proposed at KR Mangalam World School in Vaishali, the 2d incident in the present day after two students in another faculty in Ghaziabad gave surprise exams. The school administration has issued a circular informing students and fathers and mothers about the decision to name offline training for two days in light of the outbreak of infection. Meanwhile, instructions will be carried out in online mode. “As three high-profile instances of Covid-19 have been pronounced in our school, the school…