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The ministry's figures don't include pre-primary students, but even without them, the total adds up to Rs 24,081 crore. The survey shows that the average spent on private coaching per student is highest at Rs 2,516 at the higher secondary level, where a little over a quarter of students take such tuitions. The average annual spend per student is lower at Rs 1,632 for the secondary level, but the proportion of students who take tuitions is the highest here at just over 30%. The per student average is Rs 845 for upper primary and Rs 502 for primary school. Private tutors are hired at even the pre-primary level, where the average expenditure per student is Rs 300. The data also shows that the overall cost incurred by parents for school education is about Rs 1.9 lakh crore, of which nearly half goes to school fees while a little over 20% is spent on books. Private coaching accounts for 13% of the total cost of education while another 11% goes to transport. Other expenditures account for a … [Read more...] about In TN, AP less than 10% kids took private coaching

Natasha’s strong, independent streak finds support in the men in her life. “My father-in-law, who I had thought was conservative, told me after marriage that he wouldn’t have me waste my LSE degree. ‘You’re coming to work,’ he said. My mother-in-law, who passed away in 2010, told me I must have my own life. ‘If you don’t work and only do things for the family, you will lose yourself,’ she told me. Today, I travel a lot on my own, which is unusual, but I know I always have the support of the men in my life.” … [Read more...] about HT Brunch Cover Story: Family over fashion

“False cases were registered against my father to put an end to our politics. If he was mafia, why would people entrust faith in us for the past 25 years,” says Mr. Abbas, who himself enjoys a clean image. In fact, he is an exemplary sportsperson. He is a member of the Indian shooting team and is among the top 10 skeet shooters, winning acclaim in two subsequent World Cups — Germany and Finland. He secured his first national championship in 2011 in the shotgun category, and missed a berth in the Rio Olympics after an accident in 2014, which kept him out of practice for a year. “I am one of the few shooters who excel in all three categories — big bore rifle, skeet and pistol,” says Mr. Abbas. … [Read more...] about Father, son and Mau fiefdom

According to the health protocols set out by the organizers, all players, coaches and staff members of the event were required to take nucleic acid tests upon arrival and confined to a sealed-off zone; a resort. Players must wear masks when entering and leaving the court and handle their own towels during the game, and ball kids must wear gloves on court. Besides, players have to wash their own clothes and towels after the hotel suspended laundry services. … [Read more...] about (Sports Focus) Tennis in a bubble: China’s home tour shows new normal in COVID-19 era

Reports claim that the star had fluctuating oxygen saturation levels and complained of chest discomfort. In a statement to ANI, the hospital authorities said, "His COVID-19 report is negative but he is still there for some time just for medical observation. He is perfectly fine." While under observation, it has been reported that the doctors have ordered a few tests, for which they are awaiting the results. News of Dutt’s hospitalisation comes in shortly after Abhishek Bachchan, announced that he has been discharged from hospital after weeks of treatment for COVID-19. Dutt is currently alone in his Mumbai home. His wife and two kids are reportedly stuck abroad owing to the lockdown and travel restrictions. The actor turned a year older on July 29. To mark the occasion of his birthday, the ‘ KGF: Chapter 2’ team launched his intriguing first look poster as the character Adheera. … [Read more...] about Sanjay Dutt assures fans he is ‘doing well’ after hospitalisation for breathlessness