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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
Will instruct schools on water bell initiative, says Minister
School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Friday said that circulars will be sent to all the schools on introducing the water bell initiative in Tamil Nadu, like in Kerala. Speaking to reporters, the Minister praised the Kerala government initiative, the water bell, which ensures students drink water at regular intervals. 'The Kerala government has implemented the scheme for the past two years. The Tamil Nadu government is providing morning breakfast to the students. We will send circulars to all the schools in Tamil Nadu regarding the water bell initiative,' the Minister added. Earlier at a function organised at Hosur Government Urdu Higher Secondary School in Krishnagiri district, the Minister inaugurated STEM Innovation and Learning Centres at 16 schools in the district at a cost of ₹4.44 crore under Corporate Social Responsibility funds. Mr. Mahesh said that there are 83 STEM Innovation and Learning Centres across India. Of those, 33 are in Tamil Nadu and 16 centres are in the Krishnagiri district. The American India Foundation, in collaboration with the School Education Department, has set up these centres with the aim of promoting hands-on, inquiry-based learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students are provided with robotics kits, 3D printers, coding skills, and digital tools to develop critical thinking and innovation skills. Aiming to address early literacy challenges through the Literacy Training Centre, it focuses on basic literacy development among primary school students. It uses structured teaching methods and individualised support to help children achieve grade-level proficiency in reading and writing, he added. Stating that technology is not equal to a teacher teaching a lesson in front of 40 students in a classroom, the Minister said that teachers use various learning tools to make the subjects easy for students to understand. Therefore, students should listen to the instructions given by the teachers and follow them. Parents should not compare their children with other students. Since every student has different talents, teachers and parents should discover and bring out the talents they have, he added. Speaking at the Urdu Teachers' Conference, the Minister said that, as per the 2001 census, in India there are 52 million Urdu-speaking people, which is 6% of the country's population. Urdu is one of the oldest languages. There are many literary works and poems in Urudu. Many Urdu poems explain life's philosophy. Former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi had said that Urdu was an Indian language. Government will always protect Urdu-speaking people, the Minister said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Man & 15-year-old son electrocuted in Ahilyanagar's Jamkhed
Nashik: Kakasaheb Shikare, a 42-year-old farmer, and his 15-year-old son, Mahesh, were electrocuted after they came in contact with a broken overhead wire in Jamkhed taluka of Ahilyanagar on Monday evening. NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar expressed grief over the incident and offered condolences in a post on X. Pawar said MSEDCL was responsible for the deaths, as the broken overhead electricity wires had remained unattended for a fortnight. "Govt should take strict action against the responsible people and also provide compensation to the Shikare family for their irreplaceable loss," he said. The Kharda police registered a case of accidental death. A senior officer at the Kharda police station said the case is under investigation and that necessary action will be taken if negligence is found to be the cause of the deaths. You Can Also Check: Nashik AQI | Weather in Nashik | Bank Holidays in Nashik | Public Holidays in Nashik Police said Kakasaheb Shikare, a gram panchayat member of Balgavhan village, and his son went to their sugar cane field to add compost on Monday at 5pm. Around 6pm, they were electrocuted when they accidentally came in contact with a fallen electricity wire. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Saiba o passo a passo de como colocar assinatura digital em PDF ZapSign Leia mais Undo When they did not return home after dark, their family members visited the field and found them dead from electrocution. According to reports, electricity poles collapsed in Kharda during rain accompanied by strong winds about a fortnight ago. The wires and poles were not cleared. An executive engineer of MSEDCL in Karjat said their teams have left to inspect the incident site. The matter will become clear after inspecting the area to verify if the electricity poles fell about a fortnight ago and if the electricity wires were lying in the field.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
What is a percentile?
On June 14, the results of the NEET-UG, India's most competitive medical entrance examination, were declared. Among over 22 lakh candidates, Mahesh Kumar, a student from Rajasthan, stood out with a score of 686 out of 720. Yet, his percentile was reported not as 100 but as 99.9999547. This number may seem puzzling. Why is the national topper in the country not awarded a 100th percentile? What does percentile mean anyway? As lakhs of students await their ranks and counselling, it becomes important to decode the mathematics behind this misunderstood metric. Percentage vs percentile A percentage is a straightforward measure of how much a student scores out of the total possible marks. For example, Mahesh's 686 out of 720 translates to roughly 95.27%. Based on the questions answered, it is an absolute measure, showing how much a student knew. A percentile, on the other hand, is a relative measure. It tells us how a student performed compared to others. A 99 percentile means the student did better than 99% of the test-takers. It doesn't say how much the student scored, but where they stand in the crowd. This distinction becomes crucial in exams where lakhs of candidates participate. In competitive exams, especially those with a vast number of candidates, a small difference in marks can translate into thousands of ranks. The use of percentiles helps standardise the evaluation. A mark of 640 might land in a higher percentile one year and a lower percentile the next year simply because the overall performance of the cohort changes. Percentiles help admission authorities compare students by relative performance. How percentiles are calculated The basic formula used to calculate percentile is: Percentile = {Number of candidates scoring less than you} divided by {Total number of candidates}*100. This is why even the top ranker doesn't get a 100 percentile. For Mahesh, the number of candidates scoring less than him is 22,09,317 out of 22,09,318 (including himself). When multiplied by 100, that fraction gives a value that is very marginally below 100. This explains the seven-decimal-place result: 99.9999547. It also means that the 100 percentile is mathematically impossible under this formula. You can get very close, but never exactly 100. Interestingly, while a 100 percentile is impossible, a zero percentile is theoretically allowed. The lowest scorer, who performs worse than everyone else, will have zero candidates below them. This gives: Percentile= {0} divided by {Total candidates}* 100 = 0 However, such a percentile is rarely displayed in public portals. Systems often show a minimum value or round it up to a small positive number. One fascinating implication of the percentile system is that it reveals the scale of competition. If a student's percentile is 92.8571428, the number of digits after the decimal (in this case, seven) can hint at the total number of test-takers. This is because: Total number of candidates (approximately) = {1}divided by [{1 - ({Percentile}/{100}]. A high degree of decimal precision is used to differentiate between students who are extremely close in performance. For example, a difference of 0.00001 in percentile could separate thousands of candidates in a large exam like NEET. Across the world, many tests adopt percentile scoring systems. The GMAT, used for MBA admissions, reports raw scores and percentiles. The SAT and GRE also use scaled scores derived from statistical normalisation, often converted to percentiles for easier interpretation. Even in countries like South Korea and China, high-stakes national exams incorporate relative grading systems to separate top scorers fairly and consistently. Implications and clarity The widespread use of percentiles recognises how much a student knows and how well they've performed against others. In tightly packed score ranges —especially at the top — even a half mark can create a significant shift in ranks. Percentiles, with their precision, reveal that shift clearly. For parents and students, understanding this system can prevent unnecessary confusion. A score of 95% may be in the 98th percentile, and 85% may be in the 70th percentile, depending upon the clustering of candidates. Percentiles, though abstract, paint the most accurate picture of where you stand, not just what you scored. In a country where aspirations often run higher than available seats, one's percentile shows the narrative of competition, effort, and performance relative to lakhs of others. It offers a clearer understanding that victory lies not in perfection in competitive exams but in being ahead of the rest. Dr. C. Aravinda is an academic and public health physician.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Driver and gunman of ex-MP granted bail in road rage case in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A local court in Nelamangala Tuesday granted bail to Mahesh and Sridhar, the driver and gunman of former Uttara Kannada MP (BJP) , in a road rage case. Along with Hegde, they were booked on Monday night, following a complaint by a businessman. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Later, cops arrested Mahesh and Sridhar. In the complaint filed with Dobbespet police, victim Saif Khan accused Hegde, Mahesh, Sridhar, and others of attacking him and other occupants of his vehicle, including a woman, near Old Nijagal Junction on Bengaluru-Pune national highway. The fight broke out when Hegde's sports utility vehicle overtook Khan's Toyota Innova from the left, and Hegde's aides directed Khan to stop, claiming they were 'department people'. According to Khan, Mahesh and Sridhar got out of their vehicles, pulled him and others out, and beat them up. A woman occupant in Khan's vehicle recorded the attack on her mobile. Police investigations revealed Hegde's driver, Mahesh was angry because Khan did not give way to him when he tried to overtake. Accordingly, the cops arrested the two on Monday night and produced them before the court on Tuesday. They were then released on bail. "We have issued notice to Anant Kumar Hegde, directing him to appear before us on Wednesday," a senior police officer said.
New Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Industrialists highlight key concerns to KIADB CEO in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Industrialists from across Karnataka raised key concerns related to land, infrastructure, and industrial policy during an interactive meeting with Dr Mahesh M, CEO and Executive Member of the KIADB. The session was organised by the FKCCI here on Monday. The major concerns pointed out by industrialists were, requirement for fully-equipped industrial estates with Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs), power substations, streetlights, police stations, and restaurants, pointing out the difficulties industries face due to missing infrastructure and poor coordination among departments. Stressing the urgent need for improved infrastructure in industrial zones, FKCCI president MG Balakrishna said, 'There is a pressing need to ensure land availability, accelerate allotments, and expand industrial corridors into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.' He also urged KIADB to implement the policy of reserving smaller plots of 5,000-10,000 sq ft for MSMEs, noting that execution has been lacking. Mahesh clarified that while infrastructure costs limit plot sizes, KIADB will ensure at least 20% of plots are 10,000 sq ft or above in upcoming layouts. Further addressing the concern over the composition of the Special Investment Region committees, he assured, 'We will raise the issue of increasing industry representation with the principal secretary and the minister for necessary amendments at the rule-making level.' Addressing a query on property taxation, Mahesh explained that the KIADB, now empowered to collect property tax through a recent amendment, will reinvest 70% of the collected amount back into the respective industrial areas through the Regional Development Authority (RDA).
