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Alarming Drop In Reading Skills In Madhya Pradesh
Reading and some math skills of Madhya Pradesh students are among India's lowest, the transition rate to higher classes is lower than the national average, a majority of classrooms are shared by students of different grades, and government elementary schools are 17.6 per cent short of school teachers, according an analysis of various government data.....
Winter Vacation Extended In Lucknow SchoolsWinter Vacation Extended In Lucknow Schools
In view of the intense cold wave in Uttar Pradesh, all schools in the state capital have been asked to remain close till January 15, an official said on Wednesday.....
World Bank Cuts Indian GDP Growth For Fiscal To 7%
In its first projection on India post-demonetisation, the World Bank has lowered the country's GDP growth estimate for this fiscal to 7 per cent, from its earlier estimate of 7.6 per cent made in June last year.....
Blood Pressure Rising Globally Including In India: Report
The rate of elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP) has increased substantially across the globe between 1990 and 2015, researchers report, warning that the situation has put more people at an increased heart attack and stroke risk including in India.....
Metro Blue Line Commuters Suffer Crowded Trains Due To Snag
Commuters on Delhi Metro's Blue Line had a harrowing time travelling during the peak hours on Wednesday after a snag compelled DMRC to run trains at less frequency, an official said.....
Happy Lohri 2017: Lohri SMS, Greetings And Wishes On The Way
People of North India are all set to celebrate the harvest festival of 'Lohri' with full enthusiasm and fervor on Friday, 13 January 2017.....
Yoga Can Bring Life Back For Lower Back Pain Sufferers: Study
People suffering from chronic non-specific lower back pain can find solace in yoga, say researchers, adding that yoga asanas under proper guidance can help reduce pain and allow movement in such people over the short term. ....
Moody's Upgrades India Power Sector Outlook
A Moody's Investors Service-ICRA report on Thursday upgraded the outlook for the Indian power sector to "stable" over the next 12-18 months with a Baa3 positive rating, saying it reflects sustained improvement in domestic coal availability.....
Federer Named World's Most Marketable Athlete In 2016
A study prepared by the London School of Marketing has revealed that Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer was the world's most marketable sports person in 2016.....
National Insurance Collects Rs 800-900cr Premium Under PMFBY
State-run general insurer National Insurance Company Ltd has collected Rs 800-900 crore as premium under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a top official said on Friday.....
