Gita In Schools

Gita Gopinath, the first Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), was back at her college hangout spot in Delhi yesterday.

The Gujarat legislative assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution requesting the state government to take necessary steps for the effective implementation of the education department's recent decision to teach 'Bhagavad Gita' in schools.

The Gujarat High Court issued a notice to the state government on a petition challenging a resolution introducing the Bhagavad Gita in schools.

The Gujarat High Court on Monday issued a notice to the state government on a petition challenging a resolution introducing the Bhagavad Gita in schools as a prayer program and verse recitation among other activities.

Uttarakhand Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat on Monday said that Vedas, the Ramayana, and the Gita will be taught in schools across the state.

From now onwards, 'Shrimad Bhagavad Gita' will be taught to all school students from Class 9 in Himachal Pradesh, state Education Minister, Govind Singh Thakur said.

A BJP MLA on Tuesday demanded that the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government introduce a chapter of Bhagavad Gita in the syllabus for schools in the state, contending that it is not only a religious book but also "the essence of life".

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said a decision on introducing Bhagavad Gita in school educational curriculum will be taken after discussions.

Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh has said the state government will discuss with educationists before taking a call on introducing Bhagwad Gita in the school syllabus.

For students of Classes 6 to 8, the scripture will be introduced in the textbook of 'Sarvangi Shikshan' (holistic education). From Classes 9 to 12, it will be introduced in the form of storytelling in the textbook of the first language.

Addressing a seminar organised at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam and Kurukshetra University as part of the international Gita festival, Mr Khattar said books related to Gita will become a part of the curriculum for Classes 5 and 7.

The Central government has given a clarification on a media report which said that the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will introduce Bhagwad Gita and Ramayana in madrassas.

A 19-year-old autistic Indian in the UAE, who was deemed unfit for normal school, has brought accolades with his exceptional memory power, a media report said on Sunday.

BJP MP Arvind Sharma today suggested in Lok Sabha that scared Hindu scripture Gita should be the part of curriculum in schools and colleges.

An ashram of Swami Sandeepananda Giri who supported the Supreme Court verdict allowing entry of women of all ages to Sabarimala temple was attacked early Saturday.Two cars and one scooter at the Swami Sandeepananda Giri's School of Bhagavad Gita on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram were set on fire at around 2:30 am. The attackers also put a wrea...

Gita Gopinath, the first Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), was back at her college hangout spot in Delhi yesterday.

The Gujarat legislative assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution requesting the state government to take necessary steps for the effective implementation of the education department's recent decision to teach 'Bhagavad Gita' in schools.

The Gujarat High Court issued a notice to the state government on a petition challenging a resolution introducing the Bhagavad Gita in schools.

The Gujarat High Court on Monday issued a notice to the state government on a petition challenging a resolution introducing the Bhagavad Gita in schools as a prayer program and verse recitation among other activities.

Uttarakhand Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat on Monday said that Vedas, the Ramayana, and the Gita will be taught in schools across the state.

From now onwards, 'Shrimad Bhagavad Gita' will be taught to all school students from Class 9 in Himachal Pradesh, state Education Minister, Govind Singh Thakur said.

A BJP MLA on Tuesday demanded that the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government introduce a chapter of Bhagavad Gita in the syllabus for schools in the state, contending that it is not only a religious book but also "the essence of life".

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has said a decision on introducing Bhagavad Gita in school educational curriculum will be taken after discussions.

Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister B C Nagesh has said the state government will discuss with educationists before taking a call on introducing Bhagwad Gita in the school syllabus.

For students of Classes 6 to 8, the scripture will be introduced in the textbook of 'Sarvangi Shikshan' (holistic education). From Classes 9 to 12, it will be introduced in the form of storytelling in the textbook of the first language.

Addressing a seminar organised at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam and Kurukshetra University as part of the international Gita festival, Mr Khattar said books related to Gita will become a part of the curriculum for Classes 5 and 7.

The Central government has given a clarification on a media report which said that the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will introduce Bhagwad Gita and Ramayana in madrassas.

A 19-year-old autistic Indian in the UAE, who was deemed unfit for normal school, has brought accolades with his exceptional memory power, a media report said on Sunday.

BJP MP Arvind Sharma today suggested in Lok Sabha that scared Hindu scripture Gita should be the part of curriculum in schools and colleges.

An ashram of Swami Sandeepananda Giri who supported the Supreme Court verdict allowing entry of women of all ages to Sabarimala temple was attacked early Saturday.Two cars and one scooter at the Swami Sandeepananda Giri's School of Bhagavad Gita on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram were set on fire at around 2:30 am. The attackers also put a wrea...