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West Bengal school that received Chavez largesse prays for peace in Venezuela

West Bengal School Prays for Venezuela: The Legacy of Chavez’s Rs 12 Lakh Gift

In a touching display of global solidarity, a humble primary school on the outskirts of Kolkata—Bagu Junior Basic School—recently held a special prayer for peace in Venezuela. This small institution, which received a Rs 12 lakh grant from the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in 2007, continues to honor a diplomatic gesture that transformed its infrastructure and forged an enduring emotional connection between two distant nations.

Maharashtra: Female student forced to perform namaz at medical college; 2 staffers suspended

Crime, Education

Maharashtra Medical College Scandal: Student Forced to Perform Namaz Sparks Outrage and Suspensions

A shocking incident at a Palghar medical college in Maharashtra has ignited national outrage after a female student was allegedly forced to perform namaz by a senior. The act—widely condemned as religiously motivated ragging—has led to immediate suspensions, campus protests, and a police investigation.

'Can't be labs of hate': JNU vows strict action over anti-PM slogans; FIR filed against students

Education, Politics

JNU Declares ‘No Labs of Hate’: FIR Filed Against Students for Anti-PM Slogans

Jawaharlal Nehru University has taken a firm stand against students who raised anti-PM slogans, filing an FIR and declaring the campus cannot be a ‘laboratory of hate’. The move reignites the national debate on free speech, dissent, and institutional responsibility.

Quote of the day Anne Frank: A Diary of a Young Girl on inner goodness

Education, Lifestyle

Anne Frank’s Timeless Truth: Why Her Diary Still Holds the Key to Our Inner Goodness

More than 75 years after her death, Anne Frank’s diary continues to offer a beacon of hope. Her belief in the inherent goodness within every person challenges us to reflect on our own humanity in a fractured world.

CBSE rolls out psycho-social counselling support for Board aspirants

Education, Health

CBSE Launches Free Mental Health Support for Board Students—Is It Enough?

Amid rising exam pressure, CBSE has rolled out free psycho-social counselling for Class 10 and 12 students—including 24/7 IVRS and live sessions with 73 experts. But will students actually use it?

JNU seeks FIR against students over anti-Modi, Shah slogans during protest

Education, Politics

JNU Seeks FIR Against Students for Anti-Modi, Shah Slogans: A Deep Dive into the Campus Controversy

In a move that has reignited national debate, Jawaharlal Nehru University has formally requested police to file an FIR against students for raising anti-Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah slogans during a recent protest. This article unpacks the events, the university’s stance, the legal ramifications, and the broader context of student activism at JNU.