Akhtar vs Rahman: Bollywood Communalism Debate Heats Up
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar disagrees with AR Rahman's claim that Bollywood turned communal. Akhtar recalls writing devotional songs while being an atheist.
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar disagrees with AR Rahman's claim that Bollywood turned communal. Akhtar recalls writing devotional songs while being an atheist.
VD Satheesan accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of hypocrisy on secularism, alleges CPM follows Sangh Parivar tactics to spread communalism in Kerala.
Retired professor Rajendra Chenni criticizes Indian educational institutions for fostering communalism instead of critical thinking during Bahuroopi festival seminar.
Music composer AR Rahman faces backlash for calling 'Chhaava' divisive, issues apology. Lyricist Varun Grover defends him, highlighting industry tensions.
Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti says AR Rahman's remarks on facing less work due to communalism reflect India's reality, contradicting Javed Akhtar's dismissal.
Kangana Ranaut has responded strongly to AR Rahman's comments on Bollywood communalism. She accused him of prejudice and revealed designer Masaba Gupta denied her a saree for Ram Janmbhoomi event.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cautions against threats to secularism, highlights Kerala's peaceful record, and criticizes policies targeting minorities in other states.
Booker winner Banu Mushtaq details years of harassment, including a knife attack, for challenging patriarchy and communalism at Jaipur Literature Festival.
Maulana Arshad Madani criticizes Congress for its soft approach to religion-based politics, claiming it damaged the nation and Constitution.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani criticizes Congress for not crushing communalism after Gandhi's assassination, saying it led to constitutional erosion.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind chief Arshad Madani criticizes Congress for not crushing communalism after Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, saying it caused severe damage to India and its Constitution.
Maulana Arshad Madani criticizes Congress for adopting a flexible policy against communalism, claiming it led to the party's ouster and damaged the country's secular fabric.
In Ahmedabad, visually impaired students are breaking barriers by choosing mathematics, aided by innovative labs and new exam rules. Discover how tactile models and policy changes are creating new opportunities.
India's school education undergoes a multi-faceted transformation in 2025 with a new 5+3+3+4 structure, two board exams, and a push for skills. Explore the key changes and challenges.
Kerala leads India's education ranking with a SEQI score of 76.63. Discover the top 10 states, their scores, and the policies driving their success in our detailed analysis.
Goa CM Pramod Sawant extends the Cares coding scheme for 3 years, plans district excellence centres. See how it impacts 65,000 students.
The All Maharashtra Education Service Gazetted Officers Association announces a strike from January 19, protesting the arrest of Yavatmal officer Ravindra Katolkar in the alleged Shalarth ID scam, citing an 'atmosphere of fear'.
The winners of the prestigious 17th Khalifa Award for Education will be revealed in April 2024. The award, recognising global educational excellence, has received entries from 57 countries.
Exploring the enduring legacy of Thomas Macaulay's 1835 Minute on Indian Education and its profound, complex impact on modern India's identity, language, and intellectual landscape. A deep dive into history's cradle.
Education costs in Indian metros are rising at 8-12% annually, doubling every 6-7 years. Learn expert strategies for budgeting and investing to secure your child's future without financial stress.
Education experts warn the new Vikshit Bharat Shiksha Bill 2025 will centralize higher education, erode state autonomy, and demand withdrawal of NEP 2020. Read their key resolutions.
Explore five profound lessons from Oprah Winfrey's famous quote on education as a 'passport to freedom' and how it applies to students in India navigating academic pressure.
While celebrating falling dropout rates for girls, the Education Ministry has raised alarm over boys leaving school. The NIOS is tasked with investigating this worrying trend. Read more.
Union Budget 2025 allocates ₹1,28,650 crore to education, focusing on digital schools, AI, and expanding IITs & medical seats. A strategic shift to build future-ready infrastructure.
UNESCO's 2025 report lauds Odisha's mother tongue-based multilingual education for tribal students as a national model, showing improved learning outcomes. Discover how the state's pioneering approach works.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 proposes a single higher education commission, merging UGC, AICTE & NCTE. Read details on its impact, centralisation debate, and expert views.
The UAE announces sweeping education reforms for 2025, including 10 new public schools, AI integration, and enhanced teacher training to boost global competitiveness.
Maharashtra govt mandates a uniform curriculum for 500+ schools for intellectually disabled children, ensuring structured learning and parental involvement. A landmark move for inclusive education.
4,000 students in Jewar's 46 government schools will access digital libraries by March 2026, a ₹1.5 crore CSR project to bridge the rural-urban education gap. Discover how tech-based learning is transforming education.
The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, proposes a centralized higher education regulator, replacing UGC, AICTE, and NCTE. Critics warn it undermines federalism and institutional autonomy. Read the full analysis.