Mysore/Mysuru: “Only education can ensure a bright future for everyone,” opined Minister for Social Welfare and District Incharge Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa. He was speaking after inaugurating a free mentorship programme titled ‘Sanmarga’ for the students of AKKA Academy Government Hostel PU students who want to take up competitive examinations like CLAT, NEET, JEE and CUET…
‘Education not promoting values, personality development’
November 25, 2023Mysore/Mysuru: Spiritual thinker Shankar Devanur lamented that the present education system is promoting only ways and means to earn more money and not promoting values and personality development among students. He was speaking at an interaction on ‘Moulyadharita Shikshana Mattu Vachana Sahitya’ organised by Sharana Sahitya Parishat, Mysuru Unit at Gopalaswamy Educational Institutions premises in…
Education, knowledge can transform our lives
October 19, 2023Founder-Editor of Star of Mysore, Mysuru Mithra Dr. K.B. Ganapathy addresses students of Mysore Varsity Mysore/Mysuru: “There is nothing higher than knowledge and no wonder that is the reason why the motto written in the emblem of Mysore University says ‘Nothing is comparable to knowledge,’ said Dr. K.B. Ganapathy, who addressed the students at the…
National Festival of Children’s Theatre concludes
September 25, 2023Veteran theatre artiste Prasanna calls for theatre education in school curriculum Mysore/Mysuru: Veteran theatre personality Prasanna said that theatre education enriches learning and is an important component in personality development of children and hence should be part of school curriculum. He was speaking at the valedictory of the six-day National Festival of Children’s Theatre at…
Compassion in Education
September 9, 2023We celebrated Teachers’ Day four days ago, but will it be a relevant holiday as technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) seep into our classrooms? Schools are no longer the ‘temples’ of knowledge, and teachers are no longer the high priests. Information today is on children’s fingertips as they swipe, tap and click their way into…
Children should be taught based on their grasping power: Prof. M. Krishnegowda
November 3, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Opining that children should be taught based on their grasping power and ability, noted writer and humorist Prof. M. Krishnegowda stressed on the need for teachers and educators to have an understanding of their (children) learning capabilities. He was speaking at the programme organised for releasing the study book for TET (Teachers Eligibility Test)…
Former VC regrets lack of quality healthcare and education in public sector
October 21, 2022Rotary North fetes city Pharmacists Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that public healthcare and education were lacking in quality, former Vice-Chancellor of Mysore University Prof. K.S. Rangappa said that the society should discuss this issue. He was speaking at the World Pharmacists Day celebration organised by Rotary North in association with Sharath Medicals at Ideal Jawa Rotary Hall…
Education has become limited only to teaching lessons: Educationist
July 25, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Maintaining that education in our country nowadays is limited to just teaching lessons, noted educationist and Orator Dr. Gururaj Karajagi regretted that our education had failed in teaching culture and human values. He was speaking on the topic ‘Shikshana – Dhanatmaka Chinthanegalu, Manaviya Moulyagalu’ on the concluding day of the 6th Mysuru Literature Festival…
No place for ideology in education: Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa
June 2, 2022Mysore/Mysuru: Noted litterateur and Saraswathi Samman awardee Dr. S.L. Bhyrappa has spoken about the controversies surrounding State syllabus textbooks and said that the objections raised by some political parties and ideology-driven writers have no credibility nor standing. “Education means truth and schools must teach only the truth to students,” he said. Addressing a press conference…
What Changes Indian Education Must Implement Immediately?
May 11, 2022In the United States, every established system receives harsh criticism. Allegations have been made against the Indian schooling structure by students, parents, and instructors. There is a perception among students, teachers, and parents alike that they are overworked and underpaid. What is the point of no return? There have been significant improvements in education in…
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