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The Need for Inclusive Education in India

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There needs to be a complete overhaul of Indian education system problems The demand for starting inclusive education in India has been long-standing. A striking fact about Indian education is that compared to the number of students passing out of colleges , the number of students really acquiring employable skill  is very small. Questioning college leaving students, one would get a standard justification for going to post graduate or professional courses - “A higher qualification attracts higher pay package.” Or “Social recognition improves with a higher degree.” Behind all these there is an implication that a simple graduation does not provide the required skills to get a job. When it comes to shining in the practical field, Indian education scores poorly because the courses teaching soft skills are not incorporated enough in the curriculum.   Teaching of Content versus Developing Skills: Amid all the fuss about the choice of subjects and the college or university to be atte...
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An Uncertain Alliance

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The INDIA alliance formed by the opposition parties seems out of place Indian politics today is a rich game of possibilities. The bipolar character is heavily influenced by regional parties that are poised to claim their share. When throwing up a challenge to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), the opposition parties thought it worthwhile to come on a single platform and give it a catchy name. Notwithstanding the ambitious goal, the INDIA alliance is going through severe turmoil. In reality, the INDIA bloc is a slightly modified version of the erstwhile UPA. Possibly, this change has been done to shed the corruption baggage of the UPA bloc. The core of the new alliance, however, remains the same. The troubles started in West Bengal, where the understanding between Congress and TMC collapsed on seat-sharing terms. TMC was so self-confident in facing BJP’s challenge that they sought coalition on their terms, and it spoilt the prospect. On the other hand, the Congress high com...
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