Everything you need to know about Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Sri Ramakrishna Vidyalaya: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Darjeeling, May 17 (IANS) The house where Swami Vivekananada's favourite disciple, Sister Nivedita breathed her last over a century ago, in this northern West Bengal hill district, has been handed over to the Ramakrishna Mission which plans to turn it into a centre of excellence for education and cultural studies.
Chennai, May 11 (IANS) Southern actor Arjun Sarja is all set to wield the megaphone for multi-lingual action-drama "Jai Hind 2", the sequel to his Tamil blockbuster "Jai Hind". The film will be made in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada.
Bangalore, May 10 (IANS) Congress leader Siddaramaiah, who is set to be Karnataka's new chief minister, can be blunt, earned his reputation as state finance minister and has a clean image.
Bangalore, May 8 (IANS) Karnataka Wednesday avoided the dubious distinction of delivering a fractured mandate for the third time in a row by giving clear victory for Congress and remained true to its reputation as a graveyard of regional outfits.
The Minister of Education, Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Prof. Kiran Walia said that Govt. of Delhi will promote sports activities in all schools in the capital to groom the school children in order to perform best in the field of sports. Prof. Walia was speaking while inaugurating
Kolkata, April 24 (ANI): Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar turned 40 on Wednesday with cricket administrators and his fans lining up a series of events to celebrate the event in Kolkata ahead of a Mumbai Indians Vs Kolkata Knightriders IPL match here.
Kolkata, April 19 (IANS) A 40-pound cake decorated with 40 different pictures of him will greet master blaster Sachin Tendulkar as he completes 40 at the iconic Eden Gardens April 24 when the maestro's Mumbai Indians take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Education is the key to conserving a country's cultural heritage and it is manifest nowhere as in India, which has been playing with non-formal education models since early historical ages and is now touching modern schools with their regimented eduction systems.
Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) Italians will get a taste of Bengali culture with a documentary feature showcasing the life and times of 19th century Bengali theatre actress Binodini Dasi, popularly known as Notee Binodoni, to be shot in Kolkata and Italy, said a Neapolitan theatre director and actress Wednesday.
Mumbai, April 17 (IANS) Remembering his 2009 Telugu blockbuster "Arundhati", actor Sonu Sood said he had a tough time shooting for the film.
Bangalore, April 13 (IANS) The people of Karnataka are either enigmatic or intelligent voters - they have a litany of complaints against national parties and the central government but have been reluctant to vote a regional party to power in the state.
Bangalore, March 28 (IANS) State-run defence behemoth Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) will manufacture sub-assemblies for the Boeing Super Hornet fighter jet under a follow-on contract with the US-based global aerospace major.
Highlights of the Delhi budget for 2013-14 presented Wednesday by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit:
Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) Lakhs of devotees of famed mystic Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa thronged the 'Belur Math' in West Bengal Wednesday on the occasion of the 177th birth anniversary of the sage.
London, March 11 (ANI): A NASA-funded study has found that temperature and vegetation growth at Earth's northern latitudes now increasingly resembles those lusher latitudes to the south.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The legacy of Swami Vivekananda is relevant to India at a time when the society is redefining itself to become more just and equitable as the old order makes way for the new, President Pranab Mukherjee said Thursday. He also called for fresh assimilation of the progressive and harmonius ideals preached by the 20th century Bengali visionary for a more 'egalitarian society with equal opportunities' for all.
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Wednesday said Swami Vivekananda was her big inspiration and she has undertaken "political sanyas" to serve the people.
Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) As much she loves picking up glamorous roles, southern actress Tashu Kaushik says she loves doing more realistic cinema. She wants to strike a balance between playing a glam doll and proving her acting prowess.
Film: "Gombegala Love"; Cast: Arun, Pawana, Achyut Kumar, Shruthi, Ramakrishna and others; Director: Santhosh; Producer: Arun Raj Urs; Camera: Kiran Hampapura; Music Director: Srinath Vijay; Rating: ****
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) There were "major concerns" relating to equity in education that need to be addressed even as access to primary education becomes "almost universal" with the Right to Education (RTE) Act, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday.
New Delhi, Feb. 6 (ANI): Asserting that the UPA Government has laid emphasis on education ever since it came to power in 2004, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said India can emerge as a modern, progressive and prosperous country only when its citizens have access to good quality education.
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Armed with a route map in Braille, over 100 visually impaired navigators directed their partner drivers over a 65-km route in the seventh edition of the Blind Man's Car Rally here Sunday.
Kolkata, Jan 23 (IANS) Swami Vivekananda and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, one a great monk and the other a champion nationalist, believed in the power of youth to transform India, West Bengal Governor M.K. Narayanan said here Wednesday.
Kolkata, Jan 20 (IANS) Describing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as a "real icon" for the youth, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said his life was a story of sacrifice and service to the cause of India.
Kolkata, Jan. 18 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission's celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda at Swamiji's own birthplace here on Friday.
Kolkata, Jan 18 (IANS) Hailing Swami Vivekananda as the one who brought back self-confidence in a shaken nation through his teaching and philosophy, President Pranab Mukherjee Friday said the monk would continue to be relevant for as long as the march of civilisation continued.
The Minister of Education and Social Welfare, Govt. of Delhi, Prof. Kiran Walia has said that schools are the workshops where character of the students is carved out and seeds of culture and moral values are sown in them. She was attending the annual day function organized in Gargi Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya,
New Delhi, Jan. 13 (ANI): Thousands of rural folk, including tribals, participated in a marathon organised here on Sunday to spread awareness about education and celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of visionary leader Swami Vivekananda.
New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): A total of around 700 school children from different parts of the country will be showcasing a variety of cultural items in this year's Republic Day Parade.
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Around 700 school children from different parts of the country, including about 550 from Delhi, will showcase cultural items at the Republic Day parade in the national capital Jan 26.
Vadodara/Bhopal/New Delhi, Jan.12 (ANI): On the 150th birthday of Hindu philosopher Swami Vivekananda on Saturday, children in Vadodara, Gujarat, set a new world record by forming the largest human torch.
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IANS) Cultural programmes, a tableau depicting his teachings and colourful processions marked the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda in West Bengal Saturday.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Jan.12 (ANI): Children here paid homage to Swami Vivekananda on Saturday on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary.
New Delhi, Jan. 11 (ANI): The Government of India has decided to undertake the commemoration of 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda on January 12 at the Rashtrapati Bhawan auditorium.
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Energy efficient chulhas (stoves), alternative fuel sources, refrigerators that run without electricity and green buildings -- young innovators at the Children's Science Congress showcased an environment-friendly India Monday.
Kolkata, Jan 1 (IANS) Somewhat toning down the partying, Kolkatans ushered in 2013 Tuesday on a sombre note as a tribute to the 23-year-old Delhi gang-rape victim.
Chicago, Jan 1 (IANS) Indian American Manick Sorcar, who has devised a laser show to pay tribute to two eminent Indians, Swami Vivekananda and magician P.C. Sorcar, says he is only repaying his debt to them.
Kolkata, Dec 21 (IANS) Lectures, seminars and cultural programmes, aimed at propagating Swami Vivekananda's message across the country to mark his 150th birth anniversary celebrations, will be launched by the Vivekananda Kendra here from Jan 12.
Kolkata, Dec 19 (IANS) What started off in a South Kolkata school is now becoming a rage in West Bengal: failed students in several academic institutions locked school gates Wednesday and raised slogans demanding they be given pass marks.
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IANS) A group of girl students, who had flunked their exam, kept their teachers including the headmistress under siege for about 24 hours demanding they be allowed to sit for the higher secondary examination.
Bangalore, Dec 10 (IANS) State-run Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has tied up with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop long range surface-to-air missiles.
Bangalore, Dec 8 (IANS) The BJP is gearing up for the possible fall of its government in Karnataka with its former leader B.S. Yeddyurappa launching his own party Sunday.
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New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Friday called "illegal" the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan's 2011-12 admission guidelines giving reservation to the Scheduled Castes and Tribes within the 25 percent seats reserved for economically-weaker sections.
New Delhi, Nov. 6 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh beginning on Tuesday during which he will inaugurate the new Integrated Terminal Building at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur.
New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee will fly into Chhattisgarh Tuesday to inaugurate the new secretariat in Raipur, it was announced Monday.
New Delhi, Nov. 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh beginning tomorrow during which he will inaugurate the new Integrated Terminal Building at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur.
Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) Upcoming Telugu romantic entertainer "Pelli Pusthakam" is not a remake of the 1991 movie of the same name, says director Ramakrishna Macchakanti.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) A private school in Delhi has been charging higher fee from the students with disabilities, said a petition filed Tuesday in Delhi High Court.
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 16 (ANI): At least sixteen people were killed and 24 others were injured when their bus collided head-on with a truck near Naugaon Navodaya Vidyalaya, about 20 kms from Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) It was a football tournament with a difference, a promotional event for corporate houses, schools and non-governmental agencies. The Football Link International Festival 2012 attracted 400 teams.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) An 18-year-old Tuesday stabbed his younger sister to death for being in a relationship with a man he disapproved of, police said, denying that it was a case of honour killing.
New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) A young man of 18 early Tuesday stabbed to death his sister, a year younger to him, for her love affair with a boy he disapproved of, Delhi Police said.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the city government and the MCD while taking cognizance of the postcards written by students narrating the allegedly poor conditions in their schools.
New Delhi, Sep 5 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee will give away national awards to meritorious teachers from across the country here today.
Tehran, Aug.29 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife, Mrs. Gursharan Kaur, on Wednesday announced a grant of two crore rupees for the Kendriya Vidyalaya in Tehran.
Tehran, Aug 29 (IANS) It's an Indian school that's been in Iran since the 1930s. It shifted to its present location in Tehran in 1952, became a Kendriya Vidyalaya in 2004 and teaches five languages. On Wednesday, it received a Rs.2 crore boost, the third such grant in the past four years.
Tehran, Aug.29 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife, Gursharan Kaur, visited the Bhai Ganga Singh Sabha Gurudwara and an Indian school run by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) A 15-year-old committed suicide by shooting herself with her father's revolver at her residence here, police said Wednesday.
Chicago, Aug 22 (IANS) Denver-based Manick Sorcar, son of the legendary magician P.C. Sorcar, has produced a laser documentary on Swami Vivekananda as a tribute to the revered saint on his 150th birth anniversary.
Jorhat (Assam), Aug 5 (ANI): The Jorhat Sangeet Vidyalaya, the oldest in Assam, is training Assamese youth in classical Indian music, to revive and preserve the traditional dance forms.
Film: "18th Cross"; Actors: Deepak, Radhika Pandit, Ramakrishna, Vinayaprasad, Kari Subbu, Jeeva; Director: Shanker; Producer: Rathna Chikkanna; Music: Arjun Janya; Camera: P.L.Ravi and Suresh Babu; Rating: **
New Delhi Aug 1(ANI): R D Burman nicknamed " Pancham " by Bollywood thespian Ashok Kumar following his bypass surgery done at London's top Princess Grace Hospital by the cardiac surgeons team of Dr Mukesh Hariawala and Dr John Wright, had confessed to Dr Hariawala that although Amitabh Bachchan was a rising star and a fine talented actor, he personally had a soft corner for Kaka and reserved the best musical tunes for him.
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Mukul Yadav of Dhampur Squash Academy, Uttar Pradesh, upset top seed Akhil Yadav of Jindal Sports Academy, Mumbai, 3-1 as the Coca Cola Squash Open Championship kicked off Tuesday here at Kendriya Vidyalaya Squash Courts.
Kolkata, July 14 (IANS) A high school teacher in West Bengal was arrested Saturday after she allegedly made a Class 8 student take off her uniform to check if she was hiding Rs.50 a classmate had accused her of stealing, police said.
Hyderabad, July 6 (ANI): The YSR Congress (YSRC) Party on Friday authorised jailed party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to decide party's stand for the July 19 presidential polls.
Now Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has released new uniform for its students with the view to remain contemporary and to provide unique identity.
Lucknow, June 30 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government is working on an ambitious project under the National Rural Health Mission (NHRM) to give "complete and sustained healthcare" to about 7.3 million poor and deprived children in the state, an official said.
Kolkata/New Delhi, June 24 (ANI): The United Progressive Alliance's (UPA's) presidential nominee, Pranab Mukherjee, may resign from the post of Union Finance Minister on Sunday.
Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) Union Finance Minister and United Progressive Alliance presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee, who arrived here Friday night to a tumultuous welcome, appealed to parties who are yet to announce their decision to support him in the elections.
Kolkata, June 22 (IANS) Union Finance Minister and United Progressive Alliance presidential nominee Pranab Mukherjee arrived in the city Friday night to a tumultuous welcome by Congress workers.
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) With June 21 being the Summer Solstice and the year's longest day, the Science Popularisation Association of Communicators and Educators (SPACE) here will mark Thursday by measuring the earth's circumference.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Tuesday felicitated Robin Singh, a class 9 student of a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Jammu and Kashmir who won a contest for designing a logo for the Roshni green initiative of the President's Estate.
Hyderabad, June 5 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) grilled jailed member of parliament Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy for the third day Tuesday while his two aides have also been summoned for questioning in an illegal assets case.
Kolkata, June 2 (IANS) They faced poverty and physical disability but that could not deter these bravehearts from scoring well in this year's Madhyamik examinations of the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education.
Mumbai, June 1 (IANS) NDTV and Coca-Cola India Friday celebrated the completion of transforming the 100th school under the 'Support My School' initiative at Priyadarshini Vidyalaya in northwest Mumbai.
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) The Rashtrapati Bhavan's sustainability initiative - Roshni Prachodaya Society (Roshni) - Wednesday got a new logo selected by President Pratibha Patil.
Pondicherry, May 29 (IANS) Local star Linda Rangarajan with 9.0 points emerged champion in the third KACC International FIDE Rating chess tournament (below 2200) here Tuesday.
Pondicherry, May 28 (IANS) Local star L. Rangarajan scalped top seed K. Gunasekaran to lead the field with 7.0 points after the seventh round of the third KACC International FIDE Rating chess tournament (below 2200) here Monday.
Pondicherry, May 27 (IANS) B Kumaran, a class 9 student of Chennai's Sri Sankara Senior Secondary School, overcame S Jayakumar to join the leaders with 4.0 points after the fourth round of the third KACC International FIDE Rating chess tournament (Below 2200) here Sunday.
Kolkata, May 12(ANI): Scores of sports enthusiasts gathered here on Saturday to participate in a car rally, organised to mark the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Swami Vivekananda.
Guwahati, April 29 (IANS) In a bid to enter the Guinness World Records, 100 people Sunday planted 40,885 saplings within an hour near the Chirang Reserve Forest in lower Assam.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Actor Varun Badola, popular for his roles in television shows "Koshish Ek Aashaa" and "Astitva...Ek Prem Kahani", says he loves the feel of the capital and manages to visit his hometown at least once a year.
Itanagar, Apr 19 (ANI): Rajya Sabha member Mukut Mithi was today chosen as the President of Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC).
Kolkata, April 16 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA), India's premier anti-terror probe outfit, Monday took over the case of five Maoists, including the successor of slain rebel chief Kishenji, arrested in Kolkata in March.
The Supreme Court of India Friday dismissed the plea of a NGO seeking clemency for Balwant Singh Rajoana, who is on death sentence and his execution is scheduled on March 31, 2012.........
New Delhi, Mar.30 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday refused to take up a plea for clemency for Balwant Singh Rajoana, who has been awarded the death penalty for his role in the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh on August 31, 1995.
Hyderabad, March 29 (IANS) A shopkeeper and three employees were killed in a blaze in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru town Thursday, police said.
Hyderabad, March 29 (IANS) Four persons were killed in a blaze in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district Thursday, police said.
Kupwara, Mar 2 (ANI): Holding my graduation degree firmly, I felt proud that I have become more than just "being educated". Becoming the first educated women in the family to make it to graduation was indeed a cause for me to celebrate and rejoice the promises of a bright future.
Kupwara, Mar 2 (ANI): Holding my graduation degree firmly, I felt proud that I have become more than just "being educated". Becoming the first educated women in the family to make it to graduation was indeed a cause for me to celebrate and rejoice the promises of a bright future.
New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Minister of State in the Ministries of Parliamentary Affairs, Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Harish Rawat, will preside over the prize distribution function of the 24th National Youth Parliament competition 2011 -2012 for Kendriya Vidyalayas to be held at the Mavlankar Auditorium here on Wednesday.
New Delhi/Bangalore, Dec 26 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has condoled the passing away of former Karnataka Chief Minister and Parliamentarian S. Bangarappa, who breathed his last after a month long illness early this morning.
Bangalore/New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Salman Khurshid has condoled the demise of former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa, who breathed his last after a month long illness early this morning.
Bangalore, Dec 26 (ANI): Corporate Affairs Minister M. Veerappa Moily has condoled the demise of former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa, who passed away early this morning.
Bangalore, Dec 26 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister S. Bangarappa passed away early this morning at a private hospital in Bangalore following a brief illness. He was 79
New Delhi, August 25 (ANI): In what could be the largest farming deal struck in Africa, Indian investors are ready to spend 2.5 billion dollars on acquiring cheap farming land in the dark continent.
Hyderabad, Aug 4 (ANI): A metropolitan court in Hyderabad on Thursday rejected the plea of former Satyam chairman B. Ramalinga Raju, and seven others into the multi-crore financial scam case.
New Delhi, June 16 (ANI): The Cabinet today approved the proposal of Ministry of Defence for transfer on lease basis of 15.19 acres of Defence land in perpetuity to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for construction of class rooms and staff quarters and provisioning of various other infrastructural amenities in Gurgaon.
Darbhanga, June 5 (ANI): Bihar is surprising everyone with rapid strides, its rush to shake off the backwardness and inertia that once marked it. This impetus is amply evident in the field of education. The goal is to have a quality system accessible to all.
