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New Education Policy

  New Education Policy The Union Cabinet of India approved a new National Education Policy on July 29, 2020. The NEP 2020 drafts the vision of India’s new education system by replacing the earlier National Policy of Education, 1986. The policy claims to transform India’s education system. National Education Policy 2020 envisions an India-centric education system that contributes to transforming our nation into a fair and vibrant knowledge society by providing high-quality education to all. They have introduced the National Education Policy 2020 at the right time, to complement the process and vision of creating quality institutions, a culture of innovation, and a skilled workforce. It was about time that we started a process to transform the Educational Institutions in India, and offer them the ability to meet a certain level, that we can compare them to the likes of the best in the world. The NEP 2020 enacts some major advances in India’s education policy. 5+3+3+4 education struct...
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Khelo India National Winter Games

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurates 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games  Sports has been given a place of pride in the recent National Education Policy: PM Sakshi Khaiwale, Nagpur February 27, 2021 Prime Minister Modi virtually delivered the inaugural speech at the 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games on February 26, 2021, at Gulmarg, Kashmir. While addressing the occasion the prime minister said, "This is a major step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a major hub with India's effective presence in the Winter Games." He conveyed his best wishes to all the contestants and remarked on the increasing enthusiasm towards the winter games as the number of participants has increased. "I am told the participation has doubled this year, and it reflects the inclination towards winter sports in the country," said Modi to 1200 participants. "When you show your talent in Khelo India Winter Games, remember that you are not just a part of a sport but yo...
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Happiness Index

  India ranked 144 as the United Nations releases its World Happiness Report Finland ranked as world’s happiest city in the world third time in a row. Sakshi Khaiwale  United Nations ranks India as 144th happy country in the world in its World Happiness Report. India’s happiness index is dropped to four positions compared to last year. Ranking lower than Pakistan, which is 29 th in position.  Finland maintains its first position this third consecutive year. Finland is the happiest country followed by Denmark, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, New Zealand, Austria respectively. UK and USA are ranked as 12 th and 13 th happy countries, respectively. Nepal ranks 15th, whereas Shri Lanka and Bangladesh are 130 th and 115 th on the list. Zimbabwe, South Sudan and Afghanistan are listed as the least happy countries.   
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Learning in Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected educational systems worldwide, leading to the near-total closures of schools, universities and colleges. Most governments around the world have temporarily closed educational institutions in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19. Almost 1.725 billion learners are currently affected due to school closures in response to the pandemic. During the second week of March, Indian state governments began shutting down schools and colleges temporarily as a measure to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. It’s close to almost six months and there is no certainty when they will reopen. The structure of schooling and learning, including teaching and assessment methodologies, was the first to be affected by these closures. Only a handful of private schools could adopt online teaching methods. Their low-income private and government school counterparts, on the other hand, have completely shut down for not having ...
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An Evening on Dal

  Kashmir is indeed a paradise on earth as it is said. I was with my family the first time I visited Kashmir, and it took my breath away. Its exquisite lakes and picturesque gardens were so stunning that I didn't want to go back. It was my last day in Shrinagar, and we decided to relax on the deck of our houseboat watching the sunset. Out there on the deck, our host served us the local Kahava (Traditional Kashmiri Tea). It was sunset. Siping the Kahava, I watched with a mesmerizing gaze as the blazing red sun sank beneath the snow-covered Himalayas, reflecting itself on the bluish-green water of Dal Lake. An orange haze cast the sky with birds returning to their homes whose silhouettes were beautifully mirrored on the lake water. A certain sense of tranquillity flew in the wind. The lake felt very lively with Shikaras of people going back to their houseboats and the retreating floating market. The sun sank lower and lower in the Himalayas as if the majestic mountains are embracing ...
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Top 10 Worst Pandemics in World History

  A pandemic is an outbreak of an infectious disease that has spread across a large region, for instance, multiple continents or worldwide, affecting a large number of people. Throughout human history, there have been several pandemics of illnesses such as smallpox and tuberculosis. In this article, we will see the 10 worst pandemics in the world history. 10. Antonine Plague of 165 and 180 AD The old pandemic, ‘Antonine Plague’ also known as ‘Plague of Galen’, took the lives of five million people in Asia Minor, Egypt, Greece, and Italy between 165 and 180 AD. The Plague of Galen is thought to have been either Smallpox or Measles though the true cause is still unexplained. The unknown illness was brought back to Rome by soldiers retreating from Mesopotamia around 165AD; unknowingly, they had spread a disease that would end up killing over 5 million people and decimating the Roman army. 09. Justinian Plague from 541 to 542 AD Justinian Plague is thought to have killed ...
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