THE NO DETENTION Policy (NDP), introduced in 2009 as part of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, sought to reduce dropout rates and foster holistic development by mandating automatic promotion until Grade 8. It aimed to eliminate the fear of failure, while fostering an inclusive and stress-free learning environment. While noble in intent, its implementation revealed unintended consequences, such as students advancing without mastering foundational skills, diluted academic standards, and an inconsistent assessment framework.
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RBI Paves Way for Faster Resolution of Retail NPAs for ARCs
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Uttarakhand govt clears UCC rules
Set to be rolled out after local body elections
IndusInd Bank CFO resigns, deputy CEO to take charge
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Land rules, payment delays hurt manufacturing: CEA
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IT firms see shift to shorter deal cycles
CHANGE REFLECTS RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
Infy: Improvement in discretionary demand
Expects strong revenue growth of 5-7.9% in FY26
Facebook, X to Do More Against Hate Speech
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Groww Picks Banks for IPO at Up to $8-Billion Valuation
Seizing on the Momentum
Kotak Bank to Maintain Its Margins
Aided by a rate-cut cycle & led by growth in high-yielding assets
'Agentic framework will be the next big leap of AI'
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, unlocking new possibilities, and challenging traditional business models. Joe Atkinson, chief AI officer at PWC, shares his insights with Raghav Aggarwal on the future of AI applications, its transformative potential across sectors, and the shared responsibility of preparing the workforce for this shift. Excerpts:
