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A college consists of a number of students but they are always considered as one. But sometimes not everyone has the same view point in certain things. Therefore, there are certain clubs created that help in the coexistence and as well the mutual understanding of the people. <\/p>
Every college needs several clubs that bring in the idea-pitching and involvement of people and by joining these clubs people finally come together as one. There would not be any winning or losing, no fights , no breakouts nothing. So, therefore we have clubs.<\/p>
Firstly for all the literature nerds we have the literary arts and debate club, which enhance the literature-loving fanatics to pitch in their ideas, have a war of debates against each other. Share your viewpoints about the latest books, theater, plays etc whatever excites one. For further details contact Ms Sony Varghese from the humanitarian department.<\/p>
Secondly, we have the arts club, for all the singers and dancers. To collaborate and choreograph with each other and mixing up with new tunes and having a remix of all the new songs and finally performing at collegiate events and be the trendsetter. For further details contact the Arts Secretary from the final years.<\/p>
Thirdly, for all the jocks and sports lovers out there we have the sports club which involve all the indoor and outdoor games as well. We have a wide soccer field and gorgeous sports room which has all the best set material and which are replaced time after time soon after they grade. For further details contact our sports captain.<\/p>
Keeping the best for the last we have the eco club known as the 'bhoomi-mitra seva' which deals with all the tree planting and germinating the seeds for every place that lacks a tree or a greenery. They're sponsored by the electrical engineering department. Also, there are blood donating clubs sponsored by the mechanical department which provides blood camps for the necessary.<\/p>
Finally our minds get tangled on what to choose and yet we remain confused on what to choose as we have a wide range of clubs that give you a warm welcome. Consider this as the Harry Potter house choosing scheme. We will love you no matter what.<\/p>"}]
Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology hosted CISCO Internet of Things Hackathon 2017. The event was organized by Trident Group of Institutions over a period of 3 days, starting on the 19th of June. Each day of the Hackathon served a different propose. <\/p>
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Day 1- A workshop was conducted aimed at providing the participants a detailed overview on the Internet of Things, conducted by experts from CISCO Academy Support Centre. This was then followed by Ms. Anuradha Sharma, Programme Manager (CISCO), speaking to the 145 participants about importance of the IoT Hackathon. <\/p>
Day 2- The 24 hour Hackathon started off at 9 AM, during the course of which a 5 member judge panel evaluated the 29 teams that were competing at the event.<\/p>
Day 3- At the end of the 24 Hours, 8 teams were shortlisted to present their ideas to the jury panel comprising of industry experts. After scoring the participants based on merit, the top 3 teams were awarded prizes. Teams representing VBIT and GRIET were ranked in the top 3 presenting ideas on, Tech Rider, Smart Kitchen and Public Transport. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498132261002","data":"594bb15685cab"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498132358405","data":"
These 15 students will be provided the opportunity to take part in the Hackathon main event which is scheduled to happen in the month of August. Around 40 faculty members helped guide the teams from various engineering colleges headed by VBIT\u2019s own Training and Placement Officer Mr. G Anil Kumar. Various members from the college\u2019s board, including the Dean, Director of Academics, the Principal and Vice-Principal were also present at the Hackathon. <\/p>"}]
It is unusual for one to change their universities while pursuing their undergrad degree as people tend to also live on their own for extended periods of time without issues, and besides becoming young adults and growing into one requires one to have plenty of space and individuality, so it isn't surprising that students often jump at the chance of staying away from their families. But even then, after all these considered, if a student has to change universities in the middle of their graduation course, it is possible. <\/p>
The often harrowing process of taking a TC when the college still wants to retain you can be quite annoying, especially when you're in second year or higher, but if you are persistent enough or have an undeniable request, you can still get through to the university authorities and ask them to issue your TC, as well as the equivalency certificate. <\/p>
Now the Equivalency Certificate signifies that you have completed a certain number of subjects in your chosen branch and that you are capable of carrying on from where you left off at your previous college. This certificate, usually issued with your Transfer Certificate, is the most important piece of document you can get from, TC from the College, and EC from the University. <\/p>
You then use the Equivalency certificate to apply to another university or another college under the different university. This is where a review is called to decide if your Equvilvancy Certificate is worth taking you on directly from the semester you've finished so far, or to ask you to start over again from the beginning should you join their university or college. Keep in mind that if you're changing universities then the Uni authorities have to review your EC, and if you're changing to an affiliate college, it's the college authorities who have to submit the review to the University. <\/p>
Of course, it would be all fine and dandy if you could do this between degrees, personally, I would have given an arm and a leg to study English literature while I was in college but hey, you take what's given to you, I suppose. <\/p>
All the best to all of you! <\/p>"}]
There's nothing more satisfying that being one's own boss, and this event, F8 Bash for Startups, Entrepreneurs, small business owners, early stage non-profits, angel and accredited investors, venture capital managers, crowdfunding experts, and people looking to enjoy the many benefits of being their own boss, hosted by Jxtapose is the perfect opportunity to mingle with like-minded folk. The following are the speakers at the event as well as the agenda of the evening. <\/p>
On Agenda:<\/p>
Keynotes. Talks. Networking. Startup Connect Program.<\/p>
Keynotes:<\/p>
Mr. Ponnala Lakshmaiah, Former Minister for Information Technology and Communications.<\/p>
Mr. Vijay Pratap Singh Aditya, CEO, Ekgoan Technologies.<\/p>
Mr. Mahesh Naga, Managing Director, Stratagem Academy.<\/p>
Mr. Santosh Viswanatham, Tech Speaker, Mozilla.<\/p>
Talks:<\/p>
1. The Art of Managing Finance \u2014 By faculty from Stratagem Financial School.<\/p>
2. How to Build a Competent Team \u2014 By Mr. Ravikanth Andhavarapu.<\/p>
3. Special Session on Life Skills. \u2014 By Dr. C. A. Prasad, Praja Science Vedika.<\/p>
4. Session on creativity \u2014 By Mr. Raghunandan Vadla, Author of \u201cThe Great Indian Treasure\u201d.<\/p>
What:<\/p>
Multi-Sectoral Business Summit.<\/p>
When:<\/p>
Date: 24th June 2017 (Saturday). Time: 6 PM Onwards.<\/p>
Where:<\/p>
Jxtapose, Plot no: 587, Road no: 32, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana. PIN: 500033.<\/p>
Connect with like-minded people. Meet your next Friend\/Co-founder\/Investor\/Mentor.<\/p>
Know your next step that you need to take on your road to success.<\/p>
Building a community of Indian entrepreneurs. Join us.<\/p>
Meet. Learn. Celebrate.<\/p>
stuMagz is proud to be an outreach partner for this fantastic event. <\/p>"}]
1.\tIndia keen on purchasing Predator drones from the U.S. to add to its Navy ahead of Modi\u2019s trip.<\/b> <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498128001367","data":"594ba0abef9e2"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498128090168","data":"
2.\tBihar topper secures 93%, as state sees pass percentage marginally cross fifty. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498128248653","data":"594ba156a3ef9"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498128262125","data":"
3.\tNissan seeks to grow into the automation, electric vehicles and ride-sharing markets within 10 years. <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498128281994","data":"594ba1ac8b6c0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498128349741","data":"
4.\t\u201cAn official acknowledgement of defeat'', said Iraqi Prime Minister after Islamic State militants blew up the Grand al-Nuri Mosque and it\u2019s famous leaning minaret in Mosul.<\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498128392975","data":"594ba2306fbb2"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498128485803","data":"
5.\tKiwi Wicketkeeper Batsman Luke Ronchi announces retirement from Cricket <\/b><\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498128501920","data":"594ba27def6bc"}]
Future Citizens with Better Intentions (FCBI) is a young, growing Non Governmental Organization pivoted to help the underprivileged youth, orphans as a part of structured programs. They also do food donation drives every year helping the homeless and people below the poverty line. This small NGO started with humble beginnings, bringing together students from Johnson Grammar School and Hyderabad Public School to do very basic community service. <\/p>
It started out as a consequence of a very unfortunate passing of Susheel Singh, a classmate of the core members of the NGO in Supreeth, Sheshidhar,John, Charan among many others. This was the start of the 3 year journey from being just a group of friends having the will to make the world a better place to a recognized organization with a record of conducting smooth successful and fun fundraising events to actually reach their goals of helping those in need. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498120138910","data":"594b81a4e5539"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498119953521","data":"
FCBI has been organizing the FCBI Cricket tournament on a yearly basis, attracting children and elders to compete against each other, to win attractive cash prizes and have a fun experience. Having started this event while still very young, the team at FCBI stayed in their lane, not to bite off more than they could chew, making organizing the tournaments very comfortable for them as well as the participants. In the first two editions, they decided to cap the age limit at 22 for participants, ensuring a fair matchup between competitors. The organization has grown since then and so have the team members. There is no longer an upper age limit on players. In the previous 4 tournaments which they conducted over the last 3 years, they\u2019ve had a good turnout of teams fighting for the title. They\u2019ve moved this year from having a glace ball tournament to a tennis one so that the fear of getting hurt is minimized and more players can compete without reservations. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498119967944","data":"594b80fb42781"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498119982561","data":"
All proceeds from the tournament go into fuelling their social work such as buying school accessories for orphanages, food distribution drives across the city. They have also helped Prasanna Foundation, Hayathnagar, in teaching math and language to kids. Apart from these, they\u2019ve had donation camps where they recycle old clothes and redistribute them to the poorer demographic. All members are currently fresher\u2019s in their respective colleges, for them to be pulling off such productive activities is commendable.<\/p>
Students and players from all age groups, can come down to Jawaharlal Nehru Polytechnic College, Ramanthapur to battle it out in 7 a side box cricket, on the 23rd and 24th of June, which is sure to have a healthy competition. <\/p>
You can check out their facebook page by clicking here!<\/a> <\/p>"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498120011758","data":" <\/p>"}]
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The economy had just opened up in the early 90s and this country would never be the same again following that. We had everything from multinational soft drink companies to video games flooding the market, cartoons we had never seen, board games we had only heard our American cousins talk about freely available in India, Burger and Pizza joints making their way to the country. It was a beautiful time to grow up, we were the first children of a new India, one that had opened its doors, hearts and minds to the economy of the world, slowing gaining prominence over the years. <\/p>
But time stops for nobody, the child is grown, the imagined demons gone, but we still fondly remember the turning of the century, when we thought the world was really going to end, distinctly remember talking about the tragedy of 9\/11 in hushed tones at school, we watched the world shape into what it is today, the advent of Internet and its rapid spread across India, we also suffered BSNL's fantastic speeds for a really long time before we had a better option. All that said, here are the top 5 things we miss the most from the 90s. <\/p>
1. Shakitmaan! <\/b><\/p>
The memes on Shakitmaan these days are funny and all but back then it was a seriously big deal. We used to cut short our silly fights to run home and watch Shakitmaan. For that half hour, nothing else in the world mattered, all that mattered was how Shaktimaan was going to defeat the evil Kilvish. <\/p>
It didn't matter to us that Shaktimaan was a Superman knockoff, as a massive Superman fan myself, the all-American hero would have never connected to the Indian masses as much as Shaktimaan did, and that is what mattered. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498125669054","data":"594b9e50d3b96"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498125671250","data":"
2. Light-sneakers <\/b> <\/p>
I loved these so much my father bought me multiple pairs. They looked so fancy and used to let off a bright light every time anyone wearing them walked. Of course, if anyone wears these today the fashion police would be all over their case, but we still miss them, just because of how cool it looked and how much we showed off in them. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498125806016","data":"594b963f12f41"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498125810955","data":"
3. Indian comics and books!<\/b><\/p>
Chacha Chaudhary was an omnipresent figure in almost every child's life back in the 90s. Your life was incomplete without Tinkle and Champak, you spent hours trying to draw Chacha Chaudhary (his brain is faster than a computer) and Sabu (who is from Jupiter). <\/p>
And with the advent of all new investment on Indian shores, we also had the extremely popular Phantom, whom we adored and poured over the comics. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498126091115","data":"594b982f61b23"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498126308018","data":"
4. The amazing TV shows! <\/b><\/p>
From Hindi serials like Hum Panch (in which we didn't even recognise the young Vidya Balan), Hip Hip Hurray, the school show we all wish we could be a part of, Tu Tu Main Main, a hilarious Saas-Bahu comedy which was probably the last one adored by fans before the advent of Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms that turned everything horrible, to Cartoon Network's original runs of Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry, Swat Kats and so much more! As the century turned and we entered 2000s, we had Pokemon and Beyblade, both of which we collected eagerly in card and toy format. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498126461680","data":"594b99b6d0a6c"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498126703053","data":"
5. Indi-Pop! <\/b> <\/p>
My views on Bollywood are quite well known amongst my friends, but the biggest crime they've pulled off is not unleashing the same rehashed movies upon us (no that crime is claimed by the Telugu Film Industry now), the biggest crime they ever pulled off was killing the Indi-pop scene in India that saw the rise of so many unique new artists, some of whom are still around to this day. Indi-pop was fantastic, with the times and it connected with the youth like no other genre of music did. Shaan, Baba Sehegal, Falguni Pathak, and so many more had their golden years during the 90s before being crushed by Bollywood who wanted to be the sole provider of musical entertainment. It is a sad story and one I hope to cover in detail in the future. <\/p>
Until then, enjoy the tunes of Shaan's Tanha Dill, a song we loved back then, and a song we identify with on a soulful level today. <\/p>"},{"type":"youtube","id":"vid-url-1498127822975","data":"__qkzfWhi6g"}]
Moving into a new hostel room or a tiny apartment for your bachelors or masters is surely an experience which changes people. This inevitable event is sure to make many sad.....and maybe a few happy. It has to happen nonetheless, you moving out of the house you grew up in that is. Just so the home sickness doesn't kick in as quick as it should here are a few tips to make your new home as much as your new home. <\/p>
1) Try buying or making art you can stick to your empty walls<\/p>
Buying might be a little over the top, but if something reminds you of homely colours, don't think twice before adding it to your bedroom or living room wall. If you have an artistic hand, go bonkers with art from instagram or a magazine. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497873270530","data":"5947bbceb2363"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497873325130","data":"
2) Get bright coloured curtains for your bedroom<\/p>
Bright colours bring the best out of the little light that you allow in the mornings because you will not want to wake up. Unless you like education and responsibilities. And they make for good ambience for you to click selfies in.<\/p>
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3) Get a few pairs of bed sheets so you can maintain hygiene<\/p>
Also pillow covers, you don't want to spoil the only one place you'll spend more than 9 hours staying in during the whole day. And I'm pretty sure you'll want to sleep in some fresh bed clothes every now and then. <\/p>
4) Entertainment<\/p>
Ok let's get the elephant out. Every student will and should need some form of entertainment to recoil after their very busy day with 5 hours of education. If you have a laptop, invest in an HDMI cable and get it hooked to a TV you can afford. You will not believe the transformation your room will make once you get something to get your very minimal furniture to be pointed at. (wink wink F.R.I.E.D.S reference). Now watch your favourite sports or TV shows without paying for them with your neck and eyes<\/p>
5) Beanbags instead of Sofas<\/p>
If you truly want to get the home feeling, having a mattress as the only place to sit down at will not help. Having a bamboo made seat and a couple of tiny cushions to help you not sleep during the exam season and a beanbag will do wonders. <\/p>
This will also help when you have friends over, better than having to ask them to sit on the floor.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1497874679799","data":"5947c14f994e6"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1497874734554","data":"
6) Finally, DO THE CLEANING WORK<\/p>
If you're living alone, or with peers of the same age group, pulling your weight in the house chores will make a huge difference. Clean the common spaces and do your dishes. Having a bunch of clean utensils to have breakfast will surely make you love yourself for putting in the effort. Set a date to do the laundry as well. <\/p>
You know what the best way to make your hostel or room homelike? Talking to your parents on a daily basis. If you don't find the motivation to do all these by yourself, your parents might try giving you some. <\/p>"}]
It takes a special kind of sportsperson to take on the giants of their chosen sport and make a mark for themselves by defeating them, a story that most of us who eagerly follow and play Badminton regularly are all too familiar with when we saw Srikanth Kidambi defeat China's Lin Dan, a formidable and unmatched player, in 2014. The two-time Olympics Champion was defeated at his home turf at the China Open Super Series 2014 by a young man from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, a feat that would earn him the name Giant Slayer. <\/p>
And Giant Slayer he remained, after defeating Japan's Kazumasa Sakai in the finals of the Indonesian Open. We caught up with the young Badminton star for a chat about his journey and career so far! <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498079791186","data":"594aea627d3e0"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498079803758","data":"
Speaking to us over the phone from Sydney, Australia, Srikanth spoke candidly about tackling an upcoming match, especially something as high tension as a final, \"It's just like approaching any other match,\" he says, \"I didn't think of anything except that it was just another match and then went for it, giving it my best.\" <\/p>
A sportsperson's career is marked by both great victories as well as great defeats. Srikanth, who had missed out an opportunity to get into the Semi-Finals of the Olympics after being defeated by Lin Dan, was reported to have gone back home for a few days and fallen out of touch, growing 'worryingly quite', as the media reported it. When asked about the same, Srikanth laughed before dismissing the reports, \"Nothing of that sort, after the Olympics I went home for a few days. It wasn't as long as the media reported it,\" he says, \"Even though it was a disappointing defeat, it was not the end of my life. You learn from your defeats and you bounce back, that's how it's always been.\" <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498080316368","data":"594aea75a3402"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498080318494","data":"
Speaking of disappointments, we ask Srikanth about how he keeps himself motivated, especially when Badminton as a sport does not see the same patronage as Cricket does in India, \"It's the routine and the tournaments that keep me going. It keeps us occupied and our minds focused, and that in itself is quite motivating. As for Badminton not having the same kind of patronage, that doesn't bother me. We don't play this game because it is popular, we do it because we love it.\" <\/p>
Srikanth started playing Badminton quite young, but it wasn't until 2009 that he started his professional career, for that was the year he joined the Gopichand Academy, \"I had just finished my 10th and I had a choice, so I chose Badminton,\" he says, with the hint of a smile in his voice. <\/p>
Srikanth at the moment is looking forward to the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, both of which are slated to be held in 2018, \"I'm really excited and looking forward to the Games, and right now the next Olympics is not a major focus as much as the upcoming Games are,\" he says. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498080764516","data":"594aea8e426a2"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498080766428","data":"
Srikanth, who has dedicated his life to the sport, has been living at the Academy for the last 8 years, and only goes back to Guntur occasionally to see his parents. Knowing the role of family in motivating a sportsperson, we ask if the fact that he lives away from home for extended periods of time bothers him, and he says, \"My brother is with me at the Academy, so I have family close to me even in Hyderabad. I do occasionally go back home for a couple of days, maybe longer, but apart from that, it's me and my brother at the Academy.\"<\/p>
It's one thing playing a sport casually, it's another to dedicate your life to the sport and play it professionally and take on the best of the best in the world. Srikanth's training comes packed with a tight schedule, and whenever he's not slaying the giants of the sport, he's either practising or sleeping, \"You rarely get time for anything else. After training you're so tired all you can do is go to sleep,\" he laughs and responds to our question on whether he plays Badminton casually when he's back home, \"No, not really. When I go home its to relax and spend time with the family, so no Badminton there.\" <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498081168827","data":"594aeaa90dba7"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498081170650","data":"
This year's Singapore Open Super Series was the first where two Indians faced off against each other, B Sai Praneeth and Srikanth Kidambi, both long time friends, battled it out for the title with Praneeth emerging victorious. Speaking about the match and his relationship with Praneeth, he said, \"I've known him a long time, his brother was the same batch as me. When we faced off against each other in Singapore, it was like just any other match, and the better player won.\" <\/p>
Before concluding the interview, we ask Srikanth whether he would like to share a message with our readers, and he said, \"If you're passionate about something, you owe it to yourself to pursue it to the fullest. Nothing comes easy, you've got to work hard for what you want in life, so go out there and reach for the stars.\"<\/p>
Srikanth Kidambi is currently in Australia for the Australian Open Super Series. He faced off and won against Chao Yu Kan of Taiwan yesterday, and is set to take on Sun Wan-ho of South Korea today. We wish him and the rest of the Indian squad at the Australian Open all the very best! <\/p>"}]
I recently came across an article in The Hindu speaking about the first ever women graduates in Electrical Engineering in India; not only were they the very first women to do so, their certificates had the printed stylised 'He' struck off by a pen and 'She' written by hand. <\/p>
India has a long history of education, we've always valued gaining a valuable education and getting ahead in life no matter what, especially as the world became more industrialised by the day. Vast swaths of India was still uneducated by the time we gain our Independence, but the men of this country, even prior to August 15, 1947, were actively encouraged to go seek an education. So does it surprise you that the three women mentioned earlier, PK Thresia, Leelamma George and A Lalitha, only graduated in 1943, not even 100 years ago. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498037342580","data":"594a3cbb17e4d"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498037357060","data":"
We are a superstitious and conservative country, while the world may rapidly move forward with their progressive ideals, we've stuck to some old practices, too stubborn or too ignorant to see past it. It was only with the advent of education in the masses that we slowly started uncoiling from the fetal position we had put ourselves in against the onslaught of progressiveness in the rest of the world. Despite this, despite India rapidly pushing itself to join the rest of the world today, we remain a conservative society where women are still objectified, still seen as a burden, and in rural areas, not even allowed to have an education, because of preconceived gender roles chosen for them by faceless people. <\/p>
That is, of course, if a girl child is even allowed to live after making the mistake of being born. It is for this reason and the systematic oppression of women carried out over many centuries backed by a religious mandate that we need to make amends and fix the issue of women participating in education as well as the workforce. <\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498037727066","data":"594a3e5569064"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498037769461","data":"
After the census of 2010-2011, the government released data on the number of girls in schools against 100 boys (also in schools). Needless to say, the numbers are abysmal, to say the least, and very rarely equal, with the number being higher by 1 in just one case. You can find the data by clicking here.<\/a> <\/p>From the above numbers, it is clear to see how poorly Punjab fares in this regard, and why it was a crucial poll promise for the recent elections. Punjab's program not only provides free education till PhD, but also free textbooks which will also be made available to download. <\/p>It's natural to wonder if this is being unfair to the boys, but it is also important to remember that the major reason boys get denied an education is that their family is too poor to afford one, whereas the major reason a woman gets denied education is that she simply is a woman, and often times, in a country where women are supposed to be subjugated and domesticated, dancing to the whims of men, nothing scares them more than an opinionated and educated woman. <\/p>Boys will also never be killed because they were born as boys, but girls have and continue to be so. Female infanticide was so ingrained in our society that at one point in our history, there were entire clans where no single female child was allowed to survive, killed in childbirth and the mothers punished for 'daring to give the man a girl child.'<\/p>Times changed, so did the methods of female infanticide. Ultrasound revealing the fetus's gender was used to abort immediately if the child was a girl. You see times changed, our heartlessness did not. The same people who would sign praises of Indian culture were also killing their babies only because it was female. But The Great Indian Hypocrisy deserves a blog post of its own, so maybe some other time.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498039173625","data":"594a45601e553"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498039561812","data":"The system is not perfect, of course. You could argue that merit should decide who gets to have the benefits of such a program, but merit is a system that assumes that everyone it assesses starts from an equal position, an equal blank slate that is filled by the candidates themselves. Can you, with a straight face and hand over your heart, say with conviction that women are equal to men in this country at the moment? <\/p>The other argument would be that this should be restricted to schooling, and not higher education, but studies have shown that girls who usually graduate high school aren't allowed to go for their higher studies because many rural areas still do not think that a girl deserves to be educated beyond the bare minimum, which is progress in itself because not so long ago, people thought even educating a girl was pointless. <\/p>Times are a-changin'. India currently has a large socio-economic divide that it has to deal with. In fact, we have plenty of problems to deal with, including overpopulation, jobless growth, an increasingly young population turning 18 every month without jobs to go for and education to opt for. The privileged among us emigrate to first world countries while the rest of us have to stay back because we have no choice in the matter. There are those who choose to stay back of course, but that's another story. <\/p>Despite its many problems, I still love India, if for nothing else but for the simple fact that I was born here, I have my roots here, I have friends I can rely on and I would hate anything happening to them. I too want to see its economic boom continue for a really long time, and one of the best ways to do so is to educate the country's women<\/a>. Education will lead to more women becoming independent, becoming entrepreneurs, teachers, professors, scientists, pilots, sailors, soldiers and more, and not to mention they will be in a position to make a choice on when they want to be mothers as well. <\/p>Yes, there is a direct co-relation between education of women and rising population. The less a woman is educated, the more children she is likely to have. The United Nations Population Fund also issued data showing the correlation, and article<\/a> on it, explaining how it happens.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498040434365","data":"594a48f05092b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498040481706","data":"Even when girls do go to school, they still have to deal with catcalls on the street, with the ever-present threat of sexual assault looming like a sword over their heads, especially in rural areas. In urban areas, even privileged women aren't spared the sexism at the workplace or in college. The next time you hear someone say, 'Despite being a woman' before any sentence, do understand that that person is being casually sexist, and might not even know it. <\/p>Of course, with systematic oppression comes sexism in many different layers of society. Free education to girls will put them up for a life of independence, where girls who grow up to be women will be equipped to make their own choices, but they will still have to deal with the rampant sexism and objectification glorified by our great 'culture.' Education is just one part of the issue, the current participation of women in the workforce is an abysmal 13.4%, and this is just the salaried class, the labourer class having higher participation in the workforce.<\/p>That battle and much more will be fought in the coming years. The only way this country, my country, your country, is moving forward is when the women are empowered. <\/p>And no, I'm not Rahul Gandhi in disguise. <\/p>"}]
From the above numbers, it is clear to see how poorly Punjab fares in this regard, and why it was a crucial poll promise for the recent elections. Punjab's program not only provides free education till PhD, but also free textbooks which will also be made available to download. <\/p>
It's natural to wonder if this is being unfair to the boys, but it is also important to remember that the major reason boys get denied an education is that their family is too poor to afford one, whereas the major reason a woman gets denied education is that she simply is a woman, and often times, in a country where women are supposed to be subjugated and domesticated, dancing to the whims of men, nothing scares them more than an opinionated and educated woman. <\/p>
Boys will also never be killed because they were born as boys, but girls have and continue to be so. Female infanticide was so ingrained in our society that at one point in our history, there were entire clans where no single female child was allowed to survive, killed in childbirth and the mothers punished for 'daring to give the man a girl child.'<\/p>
Times changed, so did the methods of female infanticide. Ultrasound revealing the fetus's gender was used to abort immediately if the child was a girl. You see times changed, our heartlessness did not. The same people who would sign praises of Indian culture were also killing their babies only because it was female. But The Great Indian Hypocrisy deserves a blog post of its own, so maybe some other time.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498039173625","data":"594a45601e553"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498039561812","data":"
The system is not perfect, of course. You could argue that merit should decide who gets to have the benefits of such a program, but merit is a system that assumes that everyone it assesses starts from an equal position, an equal blank slate that is filled by the candidates themselves. Can you, with a straight face and hand over your heart, say with conviction that women are equal to men in this country at the moment? <\/p>
The other argument would be that this should be restricted to schooling, and not higher education, but studies have shown that girls who usually graduate high school aren't allowed to go for their higher studies because many rural areas still do not think that a girl deserves to be educated beyond the bare minimum, which is progress in itself because not so long ago, people thought even educating a girl was pointless. <\/p>
Times are a-changin'. India currently has a large socio-economic divide that it has to deal with. In fact, we have plenty of problems to deal with, including overpopulation, jobless growth, an increasingly young population turning 18 every month without jobs to go for and education to opt for. The privileged among us emigrate to first world countries while the rest of us have to stay back because we have no choice in the matter. There are those who choose to stay back of course, but that's another story. <\/p>
Despite its many problems, I still love India, if for nothing else but for the simple fact that I was born here, I have my roots here, I have friends I can rely on and I would hate anything happening to them. I too want to see its economic boom continue for a really long time, and one of the best ways to do so is to educate the country's women<\/a>. Education will lead to more women becoming independent, becoming entrepreneurs, teachers, professors, scientists, pilots, sailors, soldiers and more, and not to mention they will be in a position to make a choice on when they want to be mothers as well. <\/p>Yes, there is a direct co-relation between education of women and rising population. The less a woman is educated, the more children she is likely to have. The United Nations Population Fund also issued data showing the correlation, and article<\/a> on it, explaining how it happens.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498040434365","data":"594a48f05092b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498040481706","data":"Even when girls do go to school, they still have to deal with catcalls on the street, with the ever-present threat of sexual assault looming like a sword over their heads, especially in rural areas. In urban areas, even privileged women aren't spared the sexism at the workplace or in college. The next time you hear someone say, 'Despite being a woman' before any sentence, do understand that that person is being casually sexist, and might not even know it. <\/p>Of course, with systematic oppression comes sexism in many different layers of society. Free education to girls will put them up for a life of independence, where girls who grow up to be women will be equipped to make their own choices, but they will still have to deal with the rampant sexism and objectification glorified by our great 'culture.' Education is just one part of the issue, the current participation of women in the workforce is an abysmal 13.4%, and this is just the salaried class, the labourer class having higher participation in the workforce.<\/p>That battle and much more will be fought in the coming years. The only way this country, my country, your country, is moving forward is when the women are empowered. <\/p>And no, I'm not Rahul Gandhi in disguise. <\/p>"}]
Yes, there is a direct co-relation between education of women and rising population. The less a woman is educated, the more children she is likely to have. The United Nations Population Fund also issued data showing the correlation, and article<\/a> on it, explaining how it happens.<\/p>"},{"type":"img","id":"img-uid-1498040434365","data":"594a48f05092b"},{"type":"txt","id":"rich_1498040481706","data":"Even when girls do go to school, they still have to deal with catcalls on the street, with the ever-present threat of sexual assault looming like a sword over their heads, especially in rural areas. In urban areas, even privileged women aren't spared the sexism at the workplace or in college. The next time you hear someone say, 'Despite being a woman' before any sentence, do understand that that person is being casually sexist, and might not even know it. <\/p>Of course, with systematic oppression comes sexism in many different layers of society. Free education to girls will put them up for a life of independence, where girls who grow up to be women will be equipped to make their own choices, but they will still have to deal with the rampant sexism and objectification glorified by our great 'culture.' Education is just one part of the issue, the current participation of women in the workforce is an abysmal 13.4%, and this is just the salaried class, the labourer class having higher participation in the workforce.<\/p>That battle and much more will be fought in the coming years. The only way this country, my country, your country, is moving forward is when the women are empowered. <\/p>And no, I'm not Rahul Gandhi in disguise. <\/p>"}]
Even when girls do go to school, they still have to deal with catcalls on the street, with the ever-present threat of sexual assault looming like a sword over their heads, especially in rural areas. In urban areas, even privileged women aren't spared the sexism at the workplace or in college. The next time you hear someone say, 'Despite being a woman' before any sentence, do understand that that person is being casually sexist, and might not even know it. <\/p>
Of course, with systematic oppression comes sexism in many different layers of society. Free education to girls will put them up for a life of independence, where girls who grow up to be women will be equipped to make their own choices, but they will still have to deal with the rampant sexism and objectification glorified by our great 'culture.' Education is just one part of the issue, the current participation of women in the workforce is an abysmal 13.4%, and this is just the salaried class, the labourer class having higher participation in the workforce.<\/p>
That battle and much more will be fought in the coming years. The only way this country, my country, your country, is moving forward is when the women are empowered. <\/p>
And no, I'm not Rahul Gandhi in disguise. <\/p>"}]
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