History: Where did the dollar sign come from?
How did the dollar symbol emerge? History
Yahoo!: Glowing Animals: When man plays God
Genetically engineered creatures which glow in dark. Yahoo!
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
The Australian: Lesson given in mutual respect
Teachers’ behaviour affects students in a significant way. TheAustralian
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
BBC: How the world’s oceans could be running out of fish
As excessive fishing continues to deplete the fish population of the ocean, they face a risk of extinction. BBC
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