Three Teenagers Raise Concerns Over CBSE's On-Screen Marking System
Three teenagers have sparked a nationwide debate over the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system. Vedant Shrivastava reported a mix-up of his answer sheet during verification, which CBSE acknowledged and corrected. Sarthak Sidhant analyzed the tendering process behind the OSM system, raising questions about procurement. Nisarga Adhikary, an ethical hacker, identified security vulnerabilities in the online marking portal, which CBSE addressed. Their actions have drawn attention from students, experts, and politicians.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 15%, Centre 80%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 31/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- thetribune— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present perspectives highlighting student activism and institutional accountability without partisan framing. They include CBSE's responses alongside critiques from the teenagers, reflecting a balanced view of the controversy. The coverage focuses on transparency and security issues rather than political agendas, representing both institutional and public scrutiny perspectives.
The overall tone is mixed, combining critical scrutiny of CBSE's OSM system with acknowledgment of the board's corrective actions. While the teenagers' efforts are portrayed positively as proactive and impactful, the articles also note challenges such as online abuse faced by students, reflecting a nuanced sentiment that includes both concern and recognition.
How 2 sources covered this story
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