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1. Education has always been a noble profession. Our ancestors received their learning at gurukul s and ashrams. Even in the near past Pathshala ( school) were associated with places of worship. Today, education is fast becoming commercialised. Parents have to shell out a lot of money on coaching classes, tution fees etc, write an article in 150 -200 words on ‘ The state of Education, Today’. You are Karan / Karuna.
Ans. The state of Education Today
— by Karuna
Education is the foundation of any civilized society. Thus all nations, communities give education top priority for it is a powerful tool in the hands of a government to bring about a social change. In ancient times gurus were considered next to God because they were responsible for developing students emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually. They inspired their students by setting their own examples for them to emulate. In other words they were role models for their students. Similarly places of worship were also used for imparting education to children. But today the virus of commercialisation has invaded our education system. The result is students have become consumer and school providers. Coaching centers are mushrooming with students making a beeline for them in a bid to succeed by paying exorbitant fees. Education has become a mere product open for sale. No longer do students respect their teachers and no longer do we find the same dedication and commitment in teachers. The relationship between the teacher and the taught has changed drastically. The guru – shishya parampara has disappeared, creating a society which gives importance to ends over means. A society of de generating values and morals.
2. According to 2011 census, literary rate of hundred percent or around has been achieved by only a couple of States in India. Illiteracy is found mostly among the old and the deprived sections of society. What can the youth do to spread literacy in society? Write an article in about 150 -200 words on ‘ Role of students in eradicating illiteracy’. You are karuna / Karan.
Ans. Role of students in eradicating illiteracy
by Karan
Even after 65 years of independence, India has little to boast about its literacy index.
Poverty and population both are a big challenge in achieving the desired goal. Dearth of schools, teachers in remote areas, poverty which forces children into child labor leaves scope for the underprivileged to study in proper schools. Not just children, we find illiteracy amongst women and old people, too. Thus, adult education is also the need of the hour. Through, with government initiatives some breakthrough has been made in education for children, the issue of illiteracy among adults also needs to be addressed. An initiative “Each one teach one” was initiated to spread literacy among the illiterate adults. It did bear fruit but not enough to eradicate illiteracy completely. More thrust is required to make it a success not just on paper but in reality, too. Here, I feel, students can play a pivotal role. In schools and colleges let there be marks for successful implementation of the programme. Only those students who have made one person literate should be entitled to qualify for the next grade. Thus working for this social cause should be made mandatory. Little drops of water can make an ocean and so small yet practical initiatives can go a long way in making India a hundred percent illiteracy country.
3. In the year you come you are going to celebrate your 18th birthday. Write an article in about 150-200 words on the joys and responsibilities of being eighteen. You are Naveen/ Naveta.
Ans. ‘ Joys and Responsibilities of being
Eighteen’
— by Naveen
18th birthday is a magic turning point, a milestone into adulthood, accompanied by great privileges. Yes , turning 18 is actually a big deal both from emotional and legal perspectives. As one turns eighteen, he can vote, buy his own house go for adult movies etc., but he can also be sent to jail or get sued for any offence. Surely, an eighteen year old can work without special rules or parents’ permission, can get a driving licence and so on.
With all these special rights, one has responsibilities as well. At eighteen one is on his own. If he wants, he can live in an independent house. No one can adopt him or take responsibility of him and his actions. His family and society, in general, now expects him to be more serious towards life, more independent, restrained and responsible.
Obviously, the joy experienced by an 18 years old rises from the fresh fresh feeling that he/ she is free to do things which he/ she wants to do and which he/ she had not been able to do as a child or an adolescent. To be considered an adult who can make his / her own decisions about his / her life is liberating thought. With freedom, however, comes responsibility and tension of proving equal to it. Taking on your responsibility involves certain moral considerations as well. You have to decide to go with the right as against the wrong.
Whatever be the mind – set as you turn 18, it , indeed, is a moment of a life time.
4. Write an article in about 150-200 words on how we can make India a carefree and enjoyable place for women when they can go wherever they like to without any fear of being started at, molested or discriminated against. You are Naveen / Nagina.
Ans. How to make India a carefree place for women
— by Nagina
A series of much publicised crimes against women has left many people wondering if India is safe for women. The gang rape of a young woman who later died, aboard a private bus in Delhi in December 2012 caused mass outrage in India. But the crimes continued taking place in different cities of India.
India needs to address gender inequality on many fronts and especially at the most basic intrinsic level. The attitudes towards women need to be treated with respect and they should be allowed to live free from fear, harm or oppression. They, too, have a right to breathe freely and enjoy life which is possible only in a care – free and safe environment.
We need to create a culture of respect and gender equality which are taught and practised at home. The law enforcing agencies must make suru that the public transportation is women – friendly and is provided with adequate protection system. There have to be zero tolerance for any nonsense. Women should begin to actively learn to defend themselves by gaining confidence to stand up to violence. Self – defence courses can train women to deal with untoward situations. Above all, the general public should be more se nsitised towards women and let India emerge one day as a place – safe, peaceful and enjoyable where women feel secure and live their life with dignity and self confidence.
5. Ragging has raised its ugly head again. A recent incident at a prestigious school has shown that this evil has not yet come to an end. Write an article in 150-200. Words on ‘ Ragging, an Evil’. You are Naveen / Navita.
. a practice from the British era
. Orginal aim , respect for hierarchy
. Enforcing traditions, discipline
. Prefect – a teacher substitute
. Misuse of authority
. Vulgar aspect
. Fatalities
. Solution
Ans. Ragging – An Evil
— by Naveen
Ragging in India is a damaging form of interaction of the seniors in college or school with the juniors, newcomers or first year students.
Initially, the ragging started in British era in English colleges and universities but slowly it spread and corrupted almost all educational institutions. Original aim was to teach the students respect for hierarchy thereby enforcing traditions and discipline among them. The senior prefect was to be treated as a teacher substitute, thus giving him/ her the authority to control and dominate. Soon, the authority started getting misused.
As a result, practice of familiarising beginners with their seniors has now turned into a powerful tool for ill – treating and punishing poor students if they fail to obey their seniors. Under the pretext of fun, a poor student is often assaulted, sometimes even stripped and intimidated by his seniors and this torture obviously leaves an indelible impression on his mind. The chilling insident continues to haunt him and unknowingly he develops various psychological disorders. After experiencing the evil of ragging, a student tends to develop a feeling of revenge for his ‘ unjustified harassment’ and derives pleasure in ragging his juniors on his turn. So the tend goes on and so does the suffering.
Sometimes the situation turns so bad that it
Compels the ragged victim to commit suicide. At times, the ragging that it turns gets so violent fatal.
In many colleges ragging has been banned and is proving effective.
Recently, ragging has rightly been declared a criminal offence. Still, ragging is prevalent in college in secretive ways. Solution lies in more practical step like having an anti – ragging helpline that can take anonymous complaint and act against the culprits or having awareness programmes conducted at more specific level. This menace, in any case, has to be contained and stopped.
6. India is a tourist’s dream destination. Give your views on the tourism potential of India in an article in about 150-200 words. You are Navtej/ Nagina.
. Places of worship- religious tourism
. Foreigners- places of historical interest
. The rich- hill station during Summers
. – the sun – hill stations during Summers
. -leisure tourism
. Medical tourism – world class hospitals
Ans. “Tourism in India’
— by Navtej
India has been a spiritual and cultural destination for tourists from all over the globe. Its rich cultural diversity, religious, languages, magnificent monuments, its sheer size and its people have been a source of fascination for outsiders and insiders alike.
India is a land of beautiful monuments, of temples and mosques, of ash-smeard sadhus which draw tourists for religious reasons.
The tourism potential of India is vast and attracts a large number of international tourists.we can start with Jaipur. It is known as the pink city, city palace Museum, the jantar Mantar, an 18th century observatory and the legendary Hawa Mahal. India offers a lot more in terms of historical interest like the Qutab Minar, the Red fort, the Taj, Fatehpur Sikri, the Gateway of India, the magnificent churches in Goa and so on. Taj Mahal, the symbol of Mughal romance, however, has no parallel which attracts a bulk of foreigners every day.
The hill resort like Ooty, Kodaikanal, Mussoorie, Nainital, Shimla, Manali and Kashmir valley are the other beauties of India. Nainital, a lake resort in the K umaon Hills. 64kms from Nainital is the town Almora, perched on 5 km ridge, this hill station has a majestic view of the snow- clad Himalayas.
India’ s medical tourism industry is growing fast with world class hospitals cropping up now and then to cater to the needs and interests of both Indian and foreigners. While promoting tourism in India, objective must be the preservation and enrichment of our cultural heritage in all its manifestations.