59-Year-Old Meghalaya Man Prepares for Class 10 Exam After 37 Years
Sylvester Shadap, a 59-year-old from Meghalaya, is preparing to take his Class 10 SSLC examination nearly 37 years after dropping out due to financial difficulties and family responsibilities. He is the oldest among 9,767 former dropouts registered under Meghalaya's Second Chance Learning Programme, which allows learners of all ages to resume education without attending full-time school. The initiative, supported by the state government and educational bodies, aims to encourage those who left school to complete their studies. Shadap hopes his journey inspires others facing similar challenges.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
northeastnow broke this story on 29 Sept, 05:27 pm. Other outlets followed.