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TN-ARIVU curriculum to be introduced next academic year: Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan

August 25, 2026 admin

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan. File | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan announced in the Assembly on Monday (August 24, 2026) the introduction of TN-Analytical thinking, Reasoning, Innovation, Venture and entrepreneurship, Upskilling (ARIVU) with artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technology curriculum by the State government from the academic…

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DMK wouldn’t be in the Opposition without its allies, says Aadhav Arjuna

August 24, 2026 admin

Minister for Public Works Aadhav Arjuna. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Minister for Public Works Aadhav Arjuna on Monday engaged the DMK MLAs in a debate over the welfare of Scheduled Castes and their representation and the DMK’s ability to attract minority votes without having the Congress in its coalition. When former Higher Education…

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What Really Is A Freebie? Depends On Whom You Ask

January 10, 2025 admin

The debate over “freebies” in election campaigns exposes the tension between populist politics and fiscal prudence. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar captured this complexity succinctly, questioning what qualifies as a freebie; an entitlement for one may be an extravagance for another. Addressing the announcement of Delhi’s poll schedule, Kumar lamented the lack of “accepted and…

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Why Farm Protests Made Little Impact On Haryana Elections

October 11, 2024 admin

In the lead-up to the recently concluded Haryana assembly elections, anti-incumbency sentiment was expected to surge, fuelled by farmers’ protests and other significant issues weighing on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Congress banked heavily on the unrest among farmers, wrestlers’ protests, and caste divisions to build a narrative that seemed poised to propel…

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