NCERT Removes Paika Rebellion From Class VIII Textbook!

Historian Ruchika Sharma criticises NCERT’s revised history textbooks, calls them communal literature

A product of Jawaharlal Nehru University and currently an Associate Professor of History at the Delhi School of Business, Dr. Ruchika Sharma says that the revised history textbooks prepared by NCERT are communal literature. She says that it was caste discrimination, not imposition of taxes, that was the reason for conversion to Islam in places […]

NCERT Removes Paika Rebellion from Class VIII Textbook!

New Delhi: In a blow to Odia Asmita, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has excluded the Paika Rebellion of 1817 from the Class VIII textbook. The decision to remove the historic rebellion from the NCERT’s newly updated Class VIII social science textbook, “Exploring Society: India and Beyond” has triggered political backlash and public criticism, particularly from Odisha. The updated textbook replaces this section …

Major Revisions in NCERT History Textbooks (2025): A Massive Shift in Narrative and Pedagogy

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced significant changes to its history textbooks in 2025, sparking widespread debate across academic, political, and public spheres. 10SHARESShareTweet These revisions are part of a broader curriculum overhaul aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, aiming to make education more experiential, inclusive, and rooted in Indian contexts. Key Changes in Conten…

The New NCERT Textbooks Are Lit: Bound To Make Leftislamaodravidianists Squirm And Our Kids Finally Proud Of Their Civilizational Heritage, A Look At Some Of The Key Changes Introduced - The Commune

The NCERT has undergone a complete transformation, stripping away the long-standing Western-centric, Marxist lens and infusing the curriculum with a more rooted Indian perspective. The new approach highlights India’s own civilizational ethos, includes relatable real-life examples, and connects students across all regions and cultures of Bharat. Gone are the outdated Marxist frameworks that often painted India as a mere subject of Western analysi…

NCERT Under Fire for Making Communal Changes in Textbook

NEW DELHI – The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is facing serious criticism for introducing what many are calling “communal, Islamophobic, and anti-Muslim” changes in the Class 8 social science textbook. The revised textbook, titled Exploring Society: India and Beyond, released this week for the current academic session, has sparked controversy over its portrayal of Muslim rulers, particularly the Delhi Sultans and …