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Bollywood songs in Odisha school textbooks spark controversy over accuracy and content
The inclusion of Bollywood tracks in English language textbooks for Class 5 students in Odisha has sparked outrage among educators and parents, who claim that the material is inaccurate and lacks scientific context. The issue has been highlighted by reports of errors in textbooks used in higher classes, including Class 8, which contains around 705 mistakes. Critics argue that such content should not be presented as factual information, while supporters of the government's education policies defend the use of popular culture to engage students.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 0 · Centre 1 · Right 2 n = 3
- Centre (1): The Indian Express
- Right (2): OpIndia, Republic World