TOI: CBSE to include gender sensitization in +2 syllabus from this session
CBSE will be introducing elective courses in human rights and gender studies for classes XI and XII. TOI
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TOI: CBSE launches study on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation scheme
CBSE has launched a nationwide study on CCE. TOI
TOI: CBSE to launch vocational courses in classes 9 & 10
The National Vocational Educational Qualification Framework (NVEQF) will soon be launched by CBSE including vocational courses like retail management, security etc for Classes 9 and 10. TOI
TOI: Learning goes hi-tech in CBSE
CBSE will be developing a ‘Learning Management System’ which will help schools in effective implementation of CCE. TOI
Facebook via WWF India: The Ganges river dolphin became the world’s first protected species when the emperor Ashoka gave it special status during his reign.
The Ganges river dolphin became the first protected species of the world. Facebook
National Geographic: New Planets Found in Star Cluster—Would Have Dazzling Nights
A new planet was discovered amidst cluster of stars. NationalGeographic
National Geographic: Jesus May Have Had a Wife, Ancient Text Suggests
Piece of papyrus reveals that Jesus Christ may have been married. NationalGeographic
Yahoo: New, Colorful Monkey Species Discovered
Colourful monkey species have been discovered in Congo. Yahoo
The Hindu: Be prepared for education on phones: Ponnala
According to Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology Ponnala Lakshmaiah, academia should prepare for smart phone technology which will play a pivotal role in the future. TheHindu
TOI: Schools creating fake Facebook IDs to spy on kids
Many schools are creating fake Facebook IDs to spy on students. TOI