Chetan Chauhan is National Affairs Editor. A journalist for over two decades, he has written extensively on social sector and politics with special focus on environment and political economy.
Articles by Chetan Chauhan
Govt to send every child to school
The Centre has decided to introduce the Right to Education Bill in the budget session of Parliament.
Updated on Feb 23, 2006 04:23 PM IST
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Govt firm on quota in schools
DESPITE STIFF resistance from unaided schools, the Centre has decided to introduce the Right to Education Bill in the budget session of Parliament.
Published on Feb 23, 2006 11:40 AM IST
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Government firm on quota in schools
DESPITE STIFF resistance from unaided schools, the Centre has decided to introduce the Right to Education Bill in the budget session of Parliament. The unaided schools are angry over a clause in the bill, which provides 25 per cent mandatory reservation to educational backward class (SC/ST/OBC) students in the age group of 6-14. The schools are also against role of the local authority -- panchayats and municipal bodies -- in securing admission of students from the weaker sections.
Published on Feb 23, 2006 01:28 AM IST
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Real fun begins at night
I&B Ministry will introduce a new timing regime where each programme will be certified, writes Chetan Chauhan.
Published on Feb 19, 2006 03:44 PM IST
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Real fun begins at night
Crime programmes after 10 p.m. and sizzling music videos only after 11 pm ? this is how your TV programmes are expected to be slotted soon.
Published on Feb 19, 2006 02:57 AM IST
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Bihar has the fastest learners
Mention Bihar and chances are that you would end up talking about lawlessness, corruption, caste, Lalu and Rabri.
Published on Feb 18, 2006 07:44 PM IST
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No tiger skin ritual robes: Tibet
One of the biggest market for tiger and leopard skin ?Tibet ? is fast turning its back on the use of skins robes for traditional ceremonies.
Published on Feb 18, 2006 07:44 PM IST
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President Chirac calls Clemenceau home
Three days before his visit to India, French President Jacques Chirac ordered 'toxic' ship Clemenceau to return to France.
Published on Feb 18, 2006 07:44 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Universities told to generate funds
Time for complete state funding of universities and colleges appears to be heading for its end. The higher educational institutes may have to look for generating its own resources to meet its finances, if the latest proposal of the Human Resource Development Ministry is considered.
Published on Feb 18, 2006 12:50 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
State univs may have to dig into own pockets
Complete state funding of universities and colleges may soon be a thing of the past. Higher education institutes may have to dig into their own pockets to meet their expenditures, if the latest proposal of the human resource development ministry is considered.
Published on Feb 18, 2006 01:46 AM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
IIM-A ties up with Parisian school
When French President Jacques Chirac comes to India, IIM-A will be happy to say oui, reports Chetan Chauhan.
Updated on Feb 18, 2006 01:14 AM IST
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Chirac calls ship home
THREE DAYS before his visit to India, French President Jacques Chirac ordered 'toxic' ship Clemenceau to return to France. Chirac's recall came on Wednesday after the Council of State - France's highest court on administrative matters - suspended the decommissioned ship's transfer to India for disposal and instructed a lower court to review the case.
Published on Feb 16, 2006 01:44 AM IST
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Delhi, Bihar don?t utilise money for education
When it comes to Sarva Siksha Abhiyan there is not much difference between Delhi and Bihar. They are the worst in the country in utilising money for specific projects building infrastructure for school education.
Published on Feb 15, 2006 12:11 PM IST
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No tiger skin ritual robes: Tibet
One of the biggest market for tiger and leopard skin ?Tibet ? is fast turning its back on the use of skins robes for traditional ceremonies.
Published on Feb 14, 2006 02:09 AM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Bihar kids top learning race, says NCERT
An NCERT survey conducted over the last year says primary students in Bihar are turning out to be the fastest learners in classroom. Over six out of ten students understood exactly what was being taught in the classrooms in Bihar.
Published on Feb 13, 2006 02:27 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Bihar has the fastest learners
Mention Bihar and chances are that you would end up talking about lawlessness, corruption, caste, Lalu and Rabri.
Published on Feb 13, 2006 03:55 AM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Girl child sop finds few takers
The University Grants Commission's single girl child scholarship scheme hasn't found too many takers in states with low sex ratio. But it is a huge hit in states with higher sex ratio.
Published on Feb 11, 2006 07:38 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
IIM module now in schools
Top Indian Business school techniques are likely to find their way to government schools across the country. And what?s more, to ensure that teachers can effectively use those skills, teachers will be put through an intensive training module designed by the B schools.
Published on Feb 11, 2006 01:02 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
IIM module now in schools
Top Indian Business school techniques are likely to find their way to government schools across the country. And what?s more, to ensure that teachers can effectively use those skills, teachers will be put through an intensive training module designed by the B schools.
Updated on Feb 11, 2006 01:34 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Scorcher of a summer on cards
After a severe winter, brace yourselves for a scorchingly hot summer, if the present unprecedented heatwave in the Himalayan region continues.
Published on Feb 10, 2006 03:53 AM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
IIM directors to meet Arjun today
A day before the directors of six Indian Institutes of Management are scheduled to meet Human Resource Development minister Arjun Singh, they discussed the issues concerning IIMs threadbare in the Capital on Tuesday.
Published on Feb 01, 2006 12:50 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Govt on save-vulture task
Vultures have all but been wiped out in India - a crisis that has prompted the government and other neighbouring countries to devise measures to bring back the nature's scavenger from the brink of extinction.
Published on Jan 31, 2006 02:05 AM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
HRD's plan to revamp for higher education
To keep pace with the rapid changes in the field of education, the Ministry of HRD is planning to constitute a National Commission for Higher Education. The Commission will keep track of the changes and private players in the educational field.
Updated on Jan 30, 2006 12:12 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Big cat sighted again in Kuno, MP
After some state governments reported a decline in tiger population last year, there is some good news for tigers, at least in Madhya Pradesh.
Published on Jan 28, 2006 12:38 PM IST
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All not lost: Tigers alive in Kuno
After a year of disappearing tigers, 2006 has started off on a promising note.
Published on Jan 28, 2006 03:14 AM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
More power for varsities from new academic year
Beginning from the academic session 2006-07, Delhi University and all other universities, getting aid from the University Grants Commission (UGC), will be free to utilise funds the way they please.
Published on Jan 23, 2006 12:12 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
IIM-B opts for virtual campus
With the HRD on allowing the IIMs to go global, several IIMs are set to put forth their proposals before HRD Minister Arjun Singh.
Published on Jan 21, 2006 05:03 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
IIM-B gets ready to go global
IIM BANGALORE has taken the first step to add to its memorandum of association a clause about expanding its activities outside India. And it is not alone in its ambition. Other IIMs too are preparing to put forth similar proposals before HRD Minister Arjun Singh on February 1.
Published on Jan 21, 2006 12:26 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
IIM-B gets ready to go global
IIM BANGALORE has taken the first step to add to its memorandum of association a clause about expanding its activities outside India. And it is not alone in its ambition. Other IIMs too are preparing to put forth similar proposals before HRD Minister Arjun Singh on February 1.
Published on Jan 21, 2006 01:47 AM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi
Orissa turns turtle grave
The deaths put a question mark over conservation of the turtles in Orissa, writes Chetan Chauhan.
Published on Jan 17, 2006 04:35 PM IST
None | Chetan Chauhan, New Delhi