I'm reproducing a newspaper article verbatim below.
Palakkad(North) police have registered a case in connection with the incident of a group of students
preparing a 'grave' as a 'retirement gift' for the principal of the Government Victoria College.
On 31 Mar, the retirement day of principal Ms. TN Sarasu, a few students prepared a grave inside
the college campus and placed a wreath and flowers on it.
The ex-principal has named eight students in her complaint and has also alleged the involvement of a few of her colleagues who were angered by some of her actions!
My take.
Am really pained to hear about the happenings in the campuses of educational institutions in various parts of the country and this incident, in particular. Why are they happening? Is there anything wrong with the student community at large? Or is it that there's an acute shortage of teachers who inspire confidence and thereby command instant loyalty by their words, actions and lifestyle?
(a) Students.
(i) There's an abundance of information thanks to technology and several layers of
communication. The needs have increased manifold and their non attainment leads
many to despair and disgust at an early age. The idea of being contended with what they
have is alien to most.
(ii) The parents are also in the same rut, at times pursuing unwanted behavioural patterns
that are disgusting and which put off the kids. Pampering of the children is a usual recourse
to mask their deficiencies!
(iii) Consequently, the value system has taken a beating.
(b) Teachers.
(i) There are many teachers who do not make the cut. Can't help but recall the famous
saying that 'peanuts fetch monkeys'. The teaching profession is a noble one and to
attract the best talent, attractive incentives are a must.
(ii) It's not a 9-to-5 job. You're entrusted with the shaping of the country's future citizens
and the process cannot be put down into a rigid time frame.
(iii) Perseverance, dedication and love for the children are the hallmarks of a good teacher.
(iv) They should not only obey the rules but must ensure that the others also do so.
(v) They must be well disciplined at all times and the epitome of all the right things.
It's my fond hope that the case attains a quick closure and the wrongdoers are punished appropriately.
Tailpiece.
Was tremendously happy to hear about the high speed 'Gatimaan Express' between New Delhi and Agra and its interesting features are:-
* It's the fastest train in India @ 160 kph.
* The 188 km will be covered in 100'.
* Has 12 ultra modern coaches and each coach costs Rs. 2.5cr!
* The coaches have auto fire alarm, emergency braking systems, passenger information system,
sliding doors and a lot of technology.
* 8" LCDs stuck to the back of every seat provide on board entertainment. Will get satellite feed
in due course!
* Certain tracks have been fenced off and the signalling apparatus have been upgraded.
* The coaches are hauled by a 5,400 Horse power engine.
* The fares.
Executive Rs.1,500/-
A/c chair car Rs. 750/-
* And finally, hostesses to look after the gastronomical needs of the passengers!
The Flip side.
(a) We're getting happy over a technology that was already available in many of the developed
countries, decades earlier.
(b) As it is , in India, we see a whole lot of villages/towns mushrooming dangerously close to the
railway tracks despite the existing rule that 100 mts either side of the tracks is railway land
and should not be encroached.
(c) With the fencing off of the tracks for the future 'Gatimaans' and the 'bullet trains', we might
come across villages and towns mushrooming overnight, adjacent to these fences!
Palakkad(North) police have registered a case in connection with the incident of a group of students
preparing a 'grave' as a 'retirement gift' for the principal of the Government Victoria College.
On 31 Mar, the retirement day of principal Ms. TN Sarasu, a few students prepared a grave inside
the college campus and placed a wreath and flowers on it.
The ex-principal has named eight students in her complaint and has also alleged the involvement of a few of her colleagues who were angered by some of her actions!
My take.
Am really pained to hear about the happenings in the campuses of educational institutions in various parts of the country and this incident, in particular. Why are they happening? Is there anything wrong with the student community at large? Or is it that there's an acute shortage of teachers who inspire confidence and thereby command instant loyalty by their words, actions and lifestyle?
(a) Students.
(i) There's an abundance of information thanks to technology and several layers of
communication. The needs have increased manifold and their non attainment leads
many to despair and disgust at an early age. The idea of being contended with what they
have is alien to most.
(ii) The parents are also in the same rut, at times pursuing unwanted behavioural patterns
that are disgusting and which put off the kids. Pampering of the children is a usual recourse
to mask their deficiencies!
(iii) Consequently, the value system has taken a beating.
(b) Teachers.
(i) There are many teachers who do not make the cut. Can't help but recall the famous
saying that 'peanuts fetch monkeys'. The teaching profession is a noble one and to
attract the best talent, attractive incentives are a must.
(ii) It's not a 9-to-5 job. You're entrusted with the shaping of the country's future citizens
and the process cannot be put down into a rigid time frame.
(iii) Perseverance, dedication and love for the children are the hallmarks of a good teacher.
(iv) They should not only obey the rules but must ensure that the others also do so.
(v) They must be well disciplined at all times and the epitome of all the right things.
It's my fond hope that the case attains a quick closure and the wrongdoers are punished appropriately.
Tailpiece.
Was tremendously happy to hear about the high speed 'Gatimaan Express' between New Delhi and Agra and its interesting features are:-
* It's the fastest train in India @ 160 kph.
* The 188 km will be covered in 100'.
* Has 12 ultra modern coaches and each coach costs Rs. 2.5cr!
* The coaches have auto fire alarm, emergency braking systems, passenger information system,
sliding doors and a lot of technology.
* 8" LCDs stuck to the back of every seat provide on board entertainment. Will get satellite feed
in due course!
* Certain tracks have been fenced off and the signalling apparatus have been upgraded.
* The coaches are hauled by a 5,400 Horse power engine.
* The fares.
Executive Rs.1,500/-
A/c chair car Rs. 750/-
* And finally, hostesses to look after the gastronomical needs of the passengers!
The Flip side.
(a) We're getting happy over a technology that was already available in many of the developed
countries, decades earlier.
(b) As it is , in India, we see a whole lot of villages/towns mushrooming dangerously close to the
railway tracks despite the existing rule that 100 mts either side of the tracks is railway land
and should not be encroached.
(c) With the fencing off of the tracks for the future 'Gatimaans' and the 'bullet trains', we might
come across villages and towns mushrooming overnight, adjacent to these fences!
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