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  “As long as we discourage young talent, encourage an obsolete examination system and remain indifferent to research, we will continue to lag behind the West.” Former President Pranab Mukherjee has given a significant statement reflecting upon the education system of our country. While addressing the faculty and students in an event in Chittagong university he said that the renowned institutes like IIT are producing professionals who are turning out to be salesmen, working for MNCs. Emphasizing on research in higher education, he said that it’s time that South Asian Universities reflect on and analyse their goals and vision. When it comes to global reputation,  Indian universities  continue to fail to make it to  the  top 100 list. Since its launch in 2011, not a single Indian university has ever made it to  the  THE (   Times Higher Education  )  top 100 world reputation rankings, including  the  recently released rank...

While our nation has always hailed the values of freedom and democracy, it is sad to say that their meaning have been misinterpreted in recent past. It is unfortunate to see the youth of the nation questioning the integrity of the tradition and values of our nation, its constitution, its glorious past and governance. All this has been done on the pretext of the ‘freedom of speech’. In the last few years the idea of freedom of speech and expression has been used in more negative sense than positive. It is disheartening to see that the youth of the nation is using this freedom only to criticize and blame our nation. This freedom has given right to anyone to blabber anything they want and feel. I agree that it is good to have an opinion but is it possible that nothing positive is happening which could be praised and appreciated? Is freedom of expression only available to demean and ridicule our own nation? Unfortunately, “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom...

  “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” Albert Schweitzer With board exams at hand, the expectations of the parents and teachers are touching new heights. In this world of never ending competition, good scores and academic excellence play a key role in determining an individual’s success. It cannot be denied that parenting as well as education system has evolved with time but intellect and academic caliber is still judged through marks which creates a lot of pressure on students during exam time. I have discussed this issue time and again that, although good academic performance is not something wrong to expect but it should not be the only criteria to measure success. Academic scores, degrees and qualifications are a good proxy for the skills and knowledge that young people need but we should think of them as stepping stones to a bright and successful future for those who achieve them. Bu...