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CBSE Class 12 results were declared this week and recorded a 99.37 per cent pass percentage - a huge leap from last year's 88.78 per cent. In the absence of written exams due to the ongoing pandemic, CBSE formulated a 40% + 30% + 30% formula to evaluate marks. The formula rewarded consistency, students who performed well in classes 10 and 11 stood to benefit, with over 1,50,000 students scoring above 90 per cent. This year the cut off marks for undergraduate courses are also likely to go higher, with many students scoring over 95 per cent marks in CBSE Class 12 results. On this edition of We The People, we speak to the class of 2021.

CBSE Class 12 results were declared this week and recorded a 99.37 per cent pass percentage - a huge leap from last year's 88.78 per cent. In the absence of written exams due to the ongoing pandemic, CBSE formulated a 40% + 30% + 30% formula to evaluate marks. The formula rewarded consistency, students who performed well in classes 10 and 11 stood to benefit, with over 1,50,000 students scoring above 90 per cent. This year the cut off marks for undergraduate courses are also likely to go higher, with many students scoring over 95 per cent marks in CBSE Class 12 results. On this edition of We The People, we speak to the class of 2021.

As covid cases recede, we are not asking should schools reopen? Are schools safe for children? The question needs to be - when are schools opening and how can we make our schools safe for children? With 15 months lost, how do we get India's children safely back in school and learning again?

As covid cases recede, we are not asking should schools reopen? Are schools safe for children? The question needs to be - when are schools opening and how can we make our schools safe for children? With 15 months lost, how do we get India's children safely back in school and learning again?

In India, large gatherings leading to an increase in Covid cases have taken place several times. A deadly and virulent second wave tore through the country in April-May bringing the health infrastructure to its knees with massive shortages of key medicines, hospital beds and oxygen supplies. Now, after months of anxiety and being cooped up at home as Covid raged outside, Indians are wasting no time in heading outdoors. Everyone wants fresh air to recharge one's batteries. It's only human but are we throwing caution to the winds, and inviting a third wave to hit India hard? Experts warn that this violation of Covid rules can lead to grave results.

In India, large gatherings leading to an increase in Covid cases have taken place several times. A deadly and virulent second wave tore through the country in April-May bringing the health infrastructure to its knees with massive shortages of key medicines, hospital beds and oxygen supplies. Now, after months of anxiety and being cooped up at home as Covid raged outside, Indians are wasting no time in heading outdoors. Everyone wants fresh air to recharge one's batteries. It's only human but are we throwing caution to the winds, and inviting a third wave to hit India hard? Experts warn that this violation of Covid rules can lead to grave results.

Pregnant women in India can now get vaccinated against coronavirus. Accepting the recommendation of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation to allow pregnant women to make an 'informed choice' on taking the vaccine, the government said that pregnant women can now register on the CoWin platform or visit any vaccination centre for their shots. But how do you make an informed decision about the risks of Covid infection during pregnancy? In this edition of We The People, we bring to you an expert panel of doctors to answer all your questions and concerns.

Pregnant women in India can now get vaccinated against coronavirus. Accepting the recommendation of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation to allow pregnant women to make an 'informed choice' on taking the vaccine, the government said that pregnant women can now register on the CoWin platform or visit any vaccination centre for their shots. But how do you make an informed decision about the risks of Covid infection during pregnancy? In this edition of We The People, we bring to you an expert panel of doctors to answer all your questions and concerns.

The coronavirus pandemic has shut schools around the world, affecting millions of students. Countries around the world have now opened schools safely, ensuring minimal risk to children. But in India, most schools continue to remain shut. For 15 months students have been out of classrooms, the longest interaction that they have had is with their computer screens and that too if they were privileged enough to have one. Now as offices, malls, bars and gyms are reopening, the focus needs to shift to re-opening classrooms. On We The People we ask students and experts the one pertinent question on all our minds: "How do we prepare to reopen schools safely?"

The coronavirus pandemic has shut schools around the world, affecting millions of students. Countries around the world have now opened schools safely, ensuring minimal risk to children. But in India, most schools continue to remain shut. For 15 months students have been out of classrooms, the longest interaction that they have had is with their computer screens and that too if they were privileged enough to have one. Now as offices, malls, bars and gyms are reopening, the focus needs to shift to re-opening classrooms. On We The People we ask students and experts the one pertinent question on all our minds: "How do we prepare to reopen schools safely?"