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Which Books Belong in a School Library? All of Them, of Course

Loknath Das

While the debate is not new to the world of librarianship, the controversy about which books should be allowed to grace the shelves of a school library has become a common topic of conversation on news channels, talk shows and school board meetings. At its heart, the dialogue digs into which books school librarians should make available to their students. Parents argue on both sides: those who want the library to only hold materials they deem appropriate, and those who understand that the appropriateness of those materials lies in the…

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NMC Bill shouldn’t make bridge course for AYUSH practitioners mandatory: panel

Loknath Das

The NMC Bill 2017 also seeks a National Licentiate Examination (NLE), a common licentiate examination for medical graduates for enrolment into Medical Register(s). Photo: Mint New Delhi: The parliamentary panel reviewing the controversial National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill 2017 has considered the contentions made by the medical fraternity, it said in its report released on Tuesday. The Bill proposes a provision for specific bridge courses that may be introduced for the practitioners of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) to enable them to prescribe modern medicines at some level to cope…

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The Main Reasons Why Adults Should Consider Taking an Online Course

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Has it been a while since you last set foot in a classroom or attended a lecture? If so, the way students study has changed and more mature students are deciding to study online. It may take some time to adapt to this new way of learning, but there are many good reasons why more adults than ever are turning to the internet to gain newknowledge or learn a new skill. Below are some of the main reasons why this is happening. It Improves Your Career Prospects It’s never too…

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UK: new course price calculator app launches

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The app calculates a quotation based on students’ preferences for study, accommodation and extra-curricular activities. Photo: David Blackie Beckie graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in Japanese, during which she lived in Kyoto for a year. She can often be found debating feminism, politics and the media or looking for the best gin cocktails in London. She’s addicted to Spotify and is currently listening to David Bowie (isn’t everyone?). The service is being offered to English in Britain members as part of their existing subscription The CoursePricer…

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