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Dealing with nature’s unwelcome guests
Last month, the country’s leading experts on bioinvasion united for a unique meeting to devise ways to combat the scourge of invasive alien species, reports Nandita Jayaraj.
Campus Bhopal
Government generic drug stores helped save 40% of medical bills for households: Study
The research was conducted by the Centre for Media Studies, a non-government research think tank funded by Azim Premji University.
State Curriculum Framework for School Education Integration Workshop underway in Kohima
During the workshop, participants will engage in discussions, refine content, and ensure that the final State Curriculum Framework for School Education (SCF-SE) is a well-structured and comprehensive document, writes Thejoto Nienu, in Eastern Mirror.
State Curriculum Framework for School Education integration workshop underway
The workshop, held in collaboration with Azim Premji University, is expected to finalise a framework that will be a critical step toward implementing NEP 2020 in Nagaland.
எப்படி இருக்கிறது நிதிநிலை அறிக்கை?
சமத்துவமின்மை என்பது பொருளாதாரக் கட்டமைப்பு நிலைமைகளால் ஏற்படும் விளைவே, என்பதை ஸ்ரீனிவாஸ் ராகவேந்திரா அவர்கள் தி ஹிந்து நாளிதழில் வலியுறுத்துகிறார்
Campus Bengaluru
Media must lead the fight against climate change: Assam minister calls for responsible reporting
Assam Revenue, Science & Technology, and Climate Change Minister Keshab Mahanta emphasised the vital role of the media in tackling climate change challenges during a workshop on ‘Climate Change and the Role of the Media’.
Sprig break: Meet the urban farmer selling ‘weeds’, and ancient recipes for them too
From curries to chutneys, there are countless ways people traditionally used the greens that are today disposed of as waste, says Suresh Kumar G, in Hindustan Times.
Climate Change Education: How District-Level Data Can Boost Resilience
Santonu Goswami, in The Hindu, highlights an effort at Azim Premji University that, for the first time, provides district-level climate projections for every region in India.
Exploring Careers and Courses in Sustainability: The Future of Green Jobs
Addressing the growing interest in sustainability careers, The Hindu hosted a webinar titled “Careers and Courses in Sustainability”, featuring experts from academia and industry.
Udyam Hosts Vihaan 11.0 to Strengthen CSR and Social Impact
The CSR committee of NMIMS Bengaluru hosted its flagship CSR and social impact conclave that provided a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation, enabling NGOs and businesses to grow using sustainable means.
11 Richest States Allocate 4% of Budget for Justice Delivery
Shreehari Paliath, in IndiaSpend, provides insights from the Budgets for Justice report, which analysed budgets of India’s 11 states with the highest gross domestic product with a population of at least 10 million since 2021 – 22.
‘Chhaava’, Illegal Immigrants and Bad Histories
Our goal, while producing and consuming history, should be to learn about varied pasts and not to hold or win competitions, affirming the superiority and righteousness of some over the others, writes Anshu Saluja in Deccan Herald.
Three-Language Formula: Chattisgarh Offers an Education Case Study
The National Education Policy’s (NEP’s) approach could give a fillip to linguistic diversity and also improve education, writes Anurag Behar in Mint.
Fostering Fraternity
The NCERT’s new Grade VI social science textbook, introduced in 2024, takes a noticeably different approach to fraternity compared to the previous 2006 edition, writes Amman Madan in Deccan Herald.
Mountains of Life, a five-day climate festival, to begin on March 3 at Kuvempu varsity
The festival will bring together students, artists, non-governmental organisations, teachers, young professionals, and local communities to share their experiences of living and working in the mountains.
Rethinking Careers: Making Sustainability a Mainstream Choice
A national-level initiative to train teachers in sustainability education can ensure that students across India receive relevant and forward-thinking education in this crucial field, writes Santonu Goswami, in The Hindu.
Scientists Called to Use Storytelling for Climate Action
As the climate crisis accelerates, this blend of science and storytelling may prove to be one of the most powerful tools in inspiring real, lasting change.
How scientists can drive climate action: celebrate nature and promote hope
“After years of storytelling and running classes and festivals, I have seen first-hand how a love of nature makes people want to protect it”, says Harini Nagendra, in Nature.
For a Fistful of Self-Respect: India’s Working Class Deserves Better
Rajendran Narayanan, in Deccan Herald, presents some vignettes that reflect the daily struggles of millions of Indians.
India’s education system must adapt better to the real world out there
Students must be prepared for what they will face in their work lives. Apprenticeship-based learning offers a way out. But for that, India’s educational mindset must shift, writes Anurag Behar, in Mint.
Assam to witness rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns by 2040: Study
Mean annual temperatures in some districts of the state may rise by up to 0.83 degrees Celsius, as revealed by Santonu Goswami, while launching the climate projections data in Assam.
Assam to see higher temps, lesser rainfall by 2040: Study
Assam’s climate is projected to undergo significant changes by 2040, posing substantial challenges to the state’s economy, ecosystem and public health, as highlighted by the Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability at Azim Premji University.
Paternalistic Prejudices, Parochial Interventions and Rigid Social Structures: Impediments to Puroik Social Mobility
Vijitha Rajan and Aboobacker P K, in The New Leam, highlight learnings from their research study that explored trajectories of education, livelihood, and social mobility of the Puroik tribe in the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh.
ಧರ್ಮ,ರಾಜಕೀಯದಿಂದ ಅಧೀನ ಮನಸ್ಥಿತಿಗೆ ತಳ್ಳುವ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ:ವಿಮರ್ಶಕ ನರಹಳ್ಳಿ ಬಾಲಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ
ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಕಾಲಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಧರ್ಮ ಮತ್ತು ರಾಜಕೀಯದಿಂದ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಅಧೀನ ಮನಸ್ಥಿತಿಗೆ ತಳ್ಳುವ
ಪ್ರಯತ್ನ ನಡೆದಿವೆ ಎಂದು ವಿಮರ್ಶಕ ಡಾ.ನರಹಳ್ಳಿ ಬಾಲಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯ ಹೇಳಿದ್ದಾರೆ.Azim Premji University to release book based on U R Ananthamurthy’s lectures
Sahitya Sahavasa Bhaashe, Sahitya, Vyakti, Chalavali will be released at the Indian Institute of World Culture, Bengaluru on 7 Feb 2025. More details here.
Teaching takes a lot more than what may be apparent from afar
The profession requires the development of capacities that go far beyond just technical expertise, writes Anurag Behar, in Mint.
Compost as Counter to Global Warming
In today’s context, the simple mantra ‘My Waste, My Responsibility’ can significantly help in addressing the solid waste crisis leading to global warming, writes Anjor Bhaskar, in Deccan Herald.
Budget emphasis on urban governance could benefit workers living in small towns
The Union Budget has clearly focussed on boosting consumption and stimulating job growth with proposals to benefit workers, writes Amit Basole, in Mint.
Making Women’s Work Count, in Real Time
Quantifying the disproportionate share of unpaid work done by women through time-use surveys and using the data generated to inform policy decisions is one way to address this issue, write Manjula M and Sangita Dutta Gupta, in EastMojo.
The Silent Crisis: Pandemic Learning Losses that could Haunt a Generation
School systems in some states had enlightened responses while others were in denial of educational gaps left by covid-disrupted schooling, India can’t afford not to complete the job of learning recovery, writes Anurag Behar, in Mint.
