Lost in text-books Insipid text-books and boring class rooms have
relegated science education to mere mugging up
theories and formulae - no more is it associated with the joy of discovery or the fun of observation.
Toying with science In Bangalore recently for a workshop organised by Sutradhar for primary school teachers teaching science, Arvind Gupta spoke to Veena Pradeep.
On the road to success MES College, Malleswaram, boasts of seven CET rank holders who put in their best efforts based on the high standards the college has set for itself. Their secret of success: curiosity to learn and hard work.
The nations conscience is divided between whether to retain incumbent President Abdul Kalam or anoint a woman president in the form of Pratibha Patil. Will the UPA candidate Ms Patil make a better constitutional head than Mr Kalam? Certainly not, feel a majority of Deccan Herald readers. Since Ms Patil will become a pawn in the hands of her political boss, they want someone with a firm hand to be in the post.
