Kainat Sarfaraz covers education for Hindustan Times in Delhi. She also takes keen interest in reading and writing on the intersections of gender and other identities.
Articles by Kainat Sarfaraz
Showcause notice to 24 JNU students for not vacating library while night curfew was in place in Capital
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration has issued show-cause notices to 24 students for refusing to vacate the varsity’s central library in April past the night curfew put in place by the Delhi government, and have been asked for an explanation by August 27
Published on Aug 21, 2021 11:46 PM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
Return of FYUP, credit bank on agenda for DU meet on new education policy
Return of the four-year undergraduate programme with a focus on multidisciplinary research, innovation, and social-emotional learning; multiple entry-exit points in the undergraduate courses; appointment of international faculty members; and discontinuation of the M.Phil programme from the next academic session – these are some of the items on the agenda for Delhi University’s Academic Council meeting on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Published on Aug 21, 2021 12:05 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
Delhi virtual model school to begin with 200 students in classes 9 and 11
Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had had announced in his budget speech in March that the Delhi government will set up virtual schools “from next year” to facilitate easy learning for students from across the country who wanted to benefit from “Delhi model of education”.
Published on Aug 17, 2021 11:35 PM IST
DU UG cut-offs likely to be out on Oct 1, admission process to begin on Oct 4
DU has received 318,158 registrations so far with 147,435 students having completed their payment process as well. Of these, 82,155 are female and 65,507 are male candidates. There have been over 20,000 applications from Delhi-NCR area
Updated on Aug 17, 2021 01:49 PM IST
Another year away from campus for DU’s second-year undergraduate students
New Delhi: New Delhi: When Satyajit Kumar, a resident of Bodh Gaya in Bihar, got admission to the undergraduate History course in Delhi University’s St. Stephen’s College last year, his happiness knew no bounds. One year later, the teenager is yet to visit the campus. His second-year lessons, like his first-year, are slated to begin Monday online.
Updated on Aug 16, 2021 12:23 PM IST
Focus on civic literacy, social problems in Delhi govt’s deshbhakti curriculum
New Delhi: Love and respect for the country, tolerance for differences, contribution towards nation-building, and developing value system by introspection rather than coercion – these are among the topics addressed by the newly-launched deshbhakti curriculum which will be launched in government schools in the Capital next month.
Updated on Aug 16, 2021 12:20 PM IST
Staggered sessions as schools reopen for classes 10,12
The education department had earlier directed schools to obtain written consent from the parents of all students who are willing to visit the school, even as it allowed continuation of online classes for those who opt out of physical classes.
Updated on Aug 16, 2021 05:40 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
2 arrested for posting facebook video threatening violence in JNU on I-Day
Bringing attention to the two videos posted on the Facebook page on August 9 and 14, JNUSU said it gave “an open call to gather and march” into JNU campus on August 15 between 2-6 pm to hoist a saffron flag.
Published on Aug 15, 2021 03:52 PM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
Delhi: 4.5k applications pour in for govt's specialised schools of excellence
SoSEs offer specialised education to students of classes 9 to 12 in four domains -- science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); humanities, performing and visual arts, and “high- end 21st-century skills.”
Updated on Aug 13, 2021 05:12 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi govt inks pact with IB Board for new state board’s curriculum
According to the state government’s plan, the curriculum framework will be provided by IB while the Directorate of Education (DoE) will prepare the content as per the framework.
Updated on Aug 12, 2021 02:36 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Experts call for system to bridge DU's digital divide
Though university officials said that collecting this data during the registration process may discourage aspirants from applying to DU, several stakeholders and experts said educational institutes need to formulate a uniform plan to track students affected by the digital divide.
Updated on Aug 10, 2021 03:06 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Delhi govt outlines guidelines for students of classes 10-12 to return to school
All willing students between classes 10 and 12 will be allowed to visit schools, except students and staff members from containment zones.
Updated on Aug 10, 2021 02:57 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DDMA allows students of classes 10, 11 and 12 to return to school
The state education department is expected to release an order on Monday detailing the guidelines and reopening protocol for schools and students
Updated on Aug 09, 2021 01:45 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Govt to track EWS students in Delhi’s private schools online
Students admitted under these categories are entitled to free textbooks, writing material, and uniforms till Class 8, for which the government reimburses a fixed amount to the schools.
Updated on Aug 09, 2021 02:27 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Govt sets up panel to decide on opening schools, colleges in Delhi
A senior official in the meeting said that deputy CM Manish Sisodia cited a recently held parent-teachers meeting in which 90% of 800,000 parents who attended, voted in favour of reopening schools.
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 02:08 AM IST
Abhishek DeyKainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DU cancels move to restart classes from August 16, says will wait for DDMA nod
We got information from our colleagues that the DDMA hasn’t allowed the reopening of schools and colleges as yet and it will be reviewing this matter soon. So we have decided to defer the reopening until further notice, said registrar Vikas Gupta
Updated on Aug 07, 2021 02:25 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DU researcher discovers new species of frogs, names it after former VC
Professor SD Biju, head of the department of environmental studies at DU, and a postdoctoral researcher at DU Sonali Garg discovered the new species of frog which belongs to the family Dicroglossidae
Published on Aug 02, 2021 02:48 PM IST
Pandemic no bar: How some Delhi students overturned odds to come out with flying colours in Class 12
CBSE, which cancelled the Class 12 board exams due to the Covid situation in the country between April-June, devised an alternate assessment mechanism to score students. The results were announced on Friday
Updated on Aug 02, 2021 01:02 PM IST
Delhi University cutoffs set to soar as over 70,000 score over 95%
Every year, over 70% of students who take admissions to the DU are from the CBSE board.
Updated on Jul 31, 2021 04:59 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
Best-ever pass percentage in CBSE Class 12 this year
The pass rate was more than 10 percentage point higher than the 88.78% recorded in 2020, and close to 16 percentage more than in 2019, the last time normal board examinations were conducted.
Updated on Jul 31, 2021 04:57 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi:
An academic year like no other comes to an end
Principals and teachers across several schools said that the entire academic year was rife with uncertainties over the conduct of exams and the online teaching-learning process.
Updated on Jul 31, 2021 12:33 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz and Sadia Akhtar, New Delhi
Sisodia seeks suggestions over reopening of Delhi schools, colleges
The education minister said parents, teachers, and students could send in their suggestions in a 100-word email to delhischools21@gmail.com and government officials would deliberate on the suggestions put forward by the people
Updated on Jul 29, 2021 03:37 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
Work delayed due to Covid, Partition museum opening pushed to Republic Day next year
New Delhi: The opening of the first Partition museum in Delhi, which was slated for Independence Day this year, has been pushed to Republic Day next year as the Covid-19 crisis halted on-site work between April and July, officials told HT
Updated on Jul 24, 2021 11:44 PM IST
Partition museum opening pushed to 2022 R-Day as Covid halts work
The trust is also collaborating with Ambedkar University’s Centre for Community Knowledge which will provide some of the narratives and oral histories for the museum.
Published on Jul 24, 2021 11:04 PM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
EWS admissions the latest flashpoint between Delhi govt, private schools
On July 9, the Delhi directorate of education (DoE) said that private schools will have to admit all allotted EWS children irrespective of general category entries.
Updated on Jul 24, 2021 11:21 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
Delhi govt draws up home education plan for out-of-school children with special needs
Five years ago when Kanta Bhardwaj, a 33-year-old resident of Hamidpur, was told that her son would never be on par with other children, she said she left the hospital feeling “hopeless
Updated on Jul 22, 2021 03:50 PM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi:
Low turnout at PTM in Delhi as rain keeps people away
A large-scale parent-teachers’ meeting (PTM) across Delhi government schools, along with teachers from institutions run by the city’s civic bodies, kicked off on Monday and will continue till July 31, a move that is part of the state’s efforts to bridge the learning gaps brought about by online classes during the pandemic
Published on Jul 19, 2021 11:57 PM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, New Delhi
DU admissions to begin Aug 2, first cut-off likely in September
The last date of registration for undergraduate courses will be August 31 with the first cut-off likely to come out in the first week of September.
Updated on Jul 18, 2021 05:00 AM IST
Kainat Sarfaraz, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
DU may skip ECA, sports trials this year too due to pandemic
Delhi University is likely to give the sports and extracurricular activities (ECA) trials a miss due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published on Jul 17, 2021 02:25 PM IST
Rights activists caution against child labour and trafficking during pandemic
A Covid-19 ground report released by child rights NGO Protsahan stated that underreporting of Covid-19 deaths is also a major challenge for officials working in the sector
Published on Jul 16, 2021 03:11 PM IST