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Ratan Lal, a DU professor who was arrested over the Gyanvapi Mosque post, was granted bail

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Ratan Lal, a DU professor who was arrested over the Gyanvapi Mosque post, was granted bail

On Saturday, a Delhi court granted bail to Delhi University professor Ratan Lal, who was arrested on Friday over a social media post allegedly intended to offend religious beliefs following the alleged discovery of a ‘Shivling’ inside the Gyanvapi Mosque complex in Varanasi, on the condition that he post a bond of 50,000 rupees and provide surety in the same amount. Lal was taken to the Tis Hazari Court, where he was granted bail.

On the basis of a complaint filed by a Delhi-based lawyer, a FIR was filed against Lal, a Hindu College associate professor, on Tuesday night. Advocate Vineet Jindal filed a complaint alleging that the professor had recently shared a “derogatory, inciting, and provocative tweet on the Shivling.”

He was charged under Indian Penal Code Sections 153A (promoting enmity between different groups on the basis of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintaining harmony) and 295A (promoting enmity between different groups on the basis of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language (deliberate act to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion).

Left-wing activists from the All India Students Association (AISA) protested outside Delhi University’s Arts Faculty on Saturday against the arrest of a Hindu College associate professor.

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“Stop attacking our teachers,” “Stop stifling democratic voices,” and “Release professor Ratan Lal” were among the placards held by the student activists.

During the protest, there was a large police presence. In addition to the district police, four companies from an outside force, including women, have been deployed, according to police.

Lal had previously stated that he had simply asked a question as a history student. “Anything can cause harm to people.” Academic debate cannot be ignored because of perceived harm. I had simply inquired as to whether the so-called shivling was broken or cut. Mullahs and Pandits don’t have to say anything about it. “This question should be answered by an art historian,” Lal said.

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Kerala govt releases books for parents to address children’s educational needs

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Kerala govt releases books for parents to address children’s educational needs

The set of four books, titled ‘Parents with the Growing Child’, was released by state General Education Minister V Sivankutty, a government release said.

In an innovative initiative, the Kerala government on Friday released a set of books aimed at empowering parents to support their children’s education-related requirements from pre-primary to higher secondary levels.

The set of four books, titled ‘Parents with the Growing Child’, was released by state General Education Minister V Sivankutty, a government release said.

Speaking after the book release, the minister said, “Kerala has always been a leader in education with numerous exemplary initiatives. This new project further strengthens the partnership between parents, schools, and children, ensuring the comprehensive development of students.”

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The books, designed for parents of students in public schools, are tailored to the different educational stages of Pre-Primary, Lower Primary, Upper Primary, and High School-Higher Secondary levels, the release said.

They provide detailed guidance to parents on how to approach their children’s growth, development, and learning needs, it said.

“These books are not just reading materials but form the foundation for a scientific, structured parent education programme to be conducted by the Department of Education. Under the guidance of trained teachers, the content of these books will be shared with parents across the state,” it further said.

Sivankutty, according to the release, emphasised that Kerala was the only state in India to establish a special focus group on parenting education as part of curriculum reform.

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The books released today were one of the key recommendations of the group’s report, he said.

“By acknowledging the concerns and aspirations of parents, these books will increase active participation in public education and strengthen Kerala’s educational foundation,” he added, according to the release.

The Kerala government is confident that these books will further enhance the involvement of parents in their children’s education, reinforcing the state’s position as a pioneer in public education, it said.

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