On November 11th, India celebrates National Education Day to honor the birth of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister. As we commemorate his 128th birth anniversary, it serves as a reminder to improve and bring necessary changes to India's education system. Known as the legend of India's education system, Azad proposed the establishment of the IITs, UGC, and AICTE, and was also responsible for setting up India's first IIT at Kharagpur.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday to discuss the release of funds for various projects, including the Chennai Metro and universal education initiatives. He arrived in the national capital on Thursday evening, and will also attend a series of meetings with the Election Commission of India and representatives of political parties. Meanwhile, the Shiv Sena announced the launch of a new initiative with its women, youth, and social media wings. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will also be attending a World Tourism Day event on Friday, which will highlight the important role of tourism in promoting development and global harmony.
In an effort to instill a deep sense of patriotism and national pride among students, Haryana's Directorate of School Education has issued a circular to all district education officers, principals, and headmasters to substitute "good morning" with "Jai Hind" on Independence Day. According to the department's notice, this gesture will inspire students to uphold the spirit of national unity and respect for the country's rich history. The use of "Jai Hind" as a greeting was popularized by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the 1940s and has since been adopted by the armed forces and other disciplined services. The Haryana department hopes that this change will encourage students to stay connected to their cultural heritage and traditional values.
With the inauguration of 14 new government degree colleges in remote areas of Odisha, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj believes that education is the key to empowering the youth and bringing about change in society. These new colleges will not only create interest in higher education among students, but also decrease the dropout percentage. With this initiative, Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the Higher Education department Arvind Agarwal hopes that students in remote regions of Odisha will now have better access to education. Legislators Laxman Munda and Pabitra Saunta also commended this revolutionary step in the field of education.
On May 7, Bengal celebrates the birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, known as 'Kobiguru' or 'Biswakobi'- a prolific poet, writer, and composer. On this special day, let's take a look at 10 interesting facts about the Bard of Bengal, including his childhood nickname, education in England, and his famous connection with physicist Albert Einstein. Plus, discover how Tagore's compositions have become national anthems for India, Bangladesh, and even inspired Sri Lanka's national anthem.