Textbook

Errors found again in Odisha's Class 1 textbook, lyrics of 'Vande Utkala Janani' printed incorrectly

The most significant error appears in Odisha's state anthem, 'Vande Utkala Janani'. In the book, the line "Ghan Ghan Banabhumi" has been printed as "Ghan Banabhumi"—meaning a key word from the anthem has been omitted entirely.

NCERT makes changes in Class 8 social science textbook, Babur is referred to as a 'cruel conqueror'

While the changes have garnered widespread attention, NCERT has so far remained silent, offering no official clarification or explanation. This absence of a response has sparked speculation and debate about the intent and potential impact of the revisions.

Lessons on waste management to be included in textbooks from next academic year, says Kerala governm

Lessons on Waste Management to be included in Kerala schools textbooks from next academic year. Check details here.

Telangana govt urged to delete 'Islamophobic' content from school textbook

SIO has demanded that the Telangana government should immediately delete 'Islamophobic' content in the class 8 school textbooks. 

Saraswati river history to be part of school curriculum in Haryana

 More than two years ago, the Haryana government had approved 11 projects for the rejuvenation of the river. These included the construction of Somb Saraswati barrage, Saraswati reservoir and Adi Badri dam on Somb river, a tributary of the Yamuna that originates in the Shivalik Hills 

Jharkhand govt to provide free textbooks to class 9, 10 students in govt schools

The Jharkhand government approved a proposal to provide free textbooks to students of classes 9 and 10 in government schools.

Major row erupts after Maharashtra textbook terms King Sambhaji as 'alcoholic'

The allegedly objectionable paragraph reads:"Sambhaji was a captive of alcohol and was trapped in Kalusha’s web. He was neglecting the duties of State".

Rajasthan: Class 8 reference book calls freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak 'father of terrorism'

Bal Gangadhar Tilak demonstrated a path towards national movement, therefore, he is called as the 'father of terrorism', reads page 267 of chapter 22 of the book.

NCERT removes ‘anti-muslim’ from Class 12 chapter on Gujarat riots

The amendments have been made for the first time since 2007, however, NCERT maintained that it is a minor change.

CBSE class XII textbook defines '36-24-36' as best female body shape, sparks row

Rape accused Asaram portrayed as 'saint' in Rajasthan school book

Jodhpur:  Rape accused self-styled godman Asaram features in a chapter on saints in a Class III textbook in the district, sharing space with Vivekananda, Mother Teresa and Ramakrishna Paramhans.Yoga guru Ramdev is also included in

Pakistani authorities ban science text book

Lahore: The government of Pakistan's Punjab province has banned a science book for Grade VI students of a chain of elite schools for containing material that could provoke “sexual desire”.The text book used by the