Itihaas and Indian Ocean

A hundred years old bungalow at 16/330 Khajoor Road,Karol Bagh is ITIHAAS's latest hop!


Reviving old friendship, Indian Ocean will be writing
and singing a song for ITIHAAS
on the occasion of Shatak Ko Salaam!

People, ANVESHAN 2011 is getting jazzier and better!

Jiyo!!

ITIHAAS presents

SUMMER INTERVENTION PROGRAMME

‘Itihaas Ki Dugdugi’

     इतिहास की डुगडुगी    

for mentors:

become a member and run your centre

find 30 children from your neighbourhood

 get all resource support from ITIHAAS

earn and replenish your pockets while on vacations

for children:

for two weeks of ultimate fun with ITIHAAS

• crafts and architecture of rural India
• spin the charkha
• learn from 2000 years old coins
• theatre and puppetry

earn your certificate at Neemrana Palace, Jaipur

&

 one studytour to your favourite part of the city

call us at 011-23320547, 9811474527

 to enquire about centre in your locality

happy summers!!

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It has been 50 years when Russian space science conquered space and broke long cherished dream of the USA. How was the world of education to remain untouched by consequent creation of a new power equation in international geo politics? The USA had good reason to feel intimidated by the erstwhile USSR. The academic rigour that the Union's traditional educational system boast of, the streak for specialization in science and technology that gave it an edge over European countries and the USA were soon to come under close scrutiny of the educationists of these countries.

This was also the occasion of constituting of the Kothari Commission in order to revamp the education system in India. Russian influence is evident from unprecedented emphasis given to two elements: one: knowledge of science and two: vocational training. (As the first two goals of education are defined as: “Education for increasing productivity” and “Education for accelerating process of modernization”)

Russia still has world's largest number of academic institutions at all levels, fairly good percentage of educated population. But the traditional tertiary system has been replaced by the modern Bologna system. It is baffling that when other countries discovered an enviable model in the USSR's approach, what made the latter so apprehensive about it that they had to go in for reform, even if only structurally? And was it a message for all the rest of us to.. Pause.. AND Think about this?

So, now India has developed NCF ’05 which has been instrumental in revamping approach to learning. It has evolved locally keeping in mind the strength and challenges of the regional learner profile. It has its share of criticism as well. Yet, it will go a long way in redefining a truly holistic and inclusive approach to curriculum development.  

Thoughts above are strictly author's own opinion and do not affiliate to ITIHAAS as an organization.

ANVESHAN 2011: Shatak Ko Salaam

ITIHAAS Young Writers' Forum, ANVESHAN 2011 brings yet again an opportunity for the budding writers, reporters and artists to take a leap from textbooks to streets.

The ‘100’ that excites us all the most is the century – a shatak – that a batsman scores on a cricket field. The euphoria sees no bound. Ever wondered why it’s so important to score a century? Why can’t a score of 95 or even 99 mean the same? ANVESHAN, this year, is precisely about deciphering this conundrum.

Hundred can mean much more than just a number. It consolidates! It is a token of stability, almost synonymous with credibility and sustenance. That’s why it is celebrated!

Think of anything that has been around for a hundred years – a building, a post office, an artefact and of course, a grandparent! Don’t they all leave us awestruck by their sheer longevity, their mileage?

It is always baffling to find out what goes into accomplishing the mystical figure of a hundred. There is always an interesting story to unearth about its legacy, its journey, its travails and triumphs. They all deserve a salute from us. So, let’s offer them our ‘Salaams’ by celebrating their journey- “SHATAK KO SALAAM”. ITIHAAS invites you to be a part of this celebration- come, participate in ANVESHAN 2011- SHATAK KO SALAAM!

Almost there!

The 100^th year marks an epoch in a lifecycle. As you start off with the search, you may find quite a few examples that, in 2011, are proudly experiencing the delight of being 100. But there will also be cases where your subject is either approaching the magical figure in a few years’ time or is a little past it, brimming with anticipation and a treasured hangover respectively. So, to bring them all under the umbrella of ANVESHAN, we provide you a leeway of 5 years on either side of 100.

                                                                                                                                    
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LAUNCH of GUJARAT CHAPTER

ITIHAAS takes forst step towards going pan india with roll out of its
first franchise model in Gujarat.
The Gujarat module will be operated from Valsad by Falguni Mistry and
Dr. Rajesh Shaw, the duo who feel very strongly about education and 
emphatically root for their traditions.

Event details:
Venue: Karnavati Club, Ahmedabad
Date: 31st March, 2011
Guests: Trutees and principals of schools, parents,

            university professors and volunteer-students from Ahmedabad