Why is Indian history not taught in schools?

The reason that we were not taught our own history, according to Dr Frawley, was because for some 1000 years we were under foreign rule and after independence, our history was written by Marxists. It is not surprising at all that I learnt Indian History through my travels and research and not in an Indian school.

Can Hinduism be taught in Indian schools?

There is no such thing as “Hinduism” to teach. In addition, the only persons competent to teach Dharma are the Brahmanas who have been maligned and marginalized by the British and the stooges who succeeded them in order to eradicate all resistance to alien ideologies, religions and rule.

What was the first school in India?

St Thomas’ School was established in 1789 in Kidderpore, Kolkata, West Bengal, India….5St. Thomas’ School, Kolkata (1789)

No.	Label	Information
6	School Board	Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE)
7	Language	English

How is ancient education different from modern education in India?

The knowledge imparted As mentioned above, in the traditional education the students are taught about traditions, customs, rituals, and religion. In the modern education, the students are taught about science, technology, language skills, and mathematics etc.

Can Indian schools teach religion?

The High Court said the private school, which requires recognition, can give religious instruction or study based on religious pluralism after it has received such permission from the government. It is bound by public morality conceived in the Constitution,” the court said.

What’s wrong with Indian education system?

Lack of Interest. 90\% of the education is theoretical with minuscule scope for practical learning and research on the part of the pupils. There is no space for creative learning and thinking and students are always bound to a specific syllabus and are not really encouraged to go out and about their seems.

What are some of the challenges of studying the past?

The major challenges to historical research revolve around the problems of sources, knowledge, explanation, objectivity, choice of subject, and the peculiar problems of contemporary history. Sources The problem of sources is a serious challenge to the historian in the task of reconstructing the past.

What important lessons we learn from ancient Indian education system?

The system focused on the moral, physical, spiritual and intellectual aspects of life. It emphasised on values such as humility, truthfulness, discipline, self-reliance and respect for all creations. Students were taught to appreciate the balance between human beings and nature.

What are the most common things taught in Indian schools?

The most common infactual stuff taught in Indian schools : Hindi is the National language. Courtesy: Better India. Most Indians are wrongly taught that Hindi is the National language and Hockey is the National game, neither of which is true. The states get to choose their official languages.

Did a Chhatisgarh teacher complain about women’s inventing unemployment?

A teacher in the central Indian state of Chhatisgarh recently complained about a textbook for 15-year-olds in the state, which said that unemployment levels had risen post independence because women have begun working in various sectors.

Does India’s education system promote rote learning at the cost of thinking?

Glaring mistakes, downright lies and embellishments in textbooks are often featured in local media. A trend that is all the more worrying, given that India’s education system promotes rote learning at the cost of analytical thinking.

Did Hindu rulers contribute to the greatness and the evils of India?

There are plenty of Hindu rulers who ruled – contributing both to social evils as well as many of the greatness of India. The truth is a mix of both. Both the Hindu and non-Hindu rulers contributed both to the greatness and the evils of India. However, the truth is stuck between the Communists and the extremist Hindus.