tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post114225732442239935..comments2023-10-15T14:35:21.840+05:30Comments on Reporter's diary: WHAT AILS TECHNICAL EDUCATION?Alaphia Zoyabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142536185955933442006-03-17T00:39:00.000+05:302006-03-17T00:39:00.000+05:30Hello, Alaphia,did you receive my email?bnapHello,<BR/> Alaphia,did you receive my email?<BR/>bnapAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142436127501745942006-03-15T20:52:00.000+05:302006-03-15T20:52:00.000+05:30Hi VHS,So many questions for your most interesting...Hi VHS,<BR/>So many questions for your most interesting comments. Please leave a mail ID. Tried searching your blog but didnt find one.<BR/>ThanksAlaphia Zoyabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142431366666895002006-03-15T19:32:00.000+05:302006-03-15T19:32:00.000+05:30I have been a student of a self financing engg col...I have been a student of a self financing engg college in Chennai and the stint there has been equally agonizing and memorable. Following are some of my observations and hope you get a rough picture of the ‘flaws’ that exist. I am not focusing on the positive aspects (which are commendable compared to a multitude of institutes in India) keeping in mind the intent of your report. <BR/><BR/>1. VHShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832587264855990070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142361487830840882006-03-15T00:08:00.000+05:302006-03-15T00:08:00.000+05:30Hi,Much of what has been discussed here pertains t...Hi,<BR/>Much of what has been discussed here pertains to recent happenings. These are important..but the ills of technical education in TN go much beyond this. Quality of faculty and infrastructure is very poor in most cases. This is largely due to the explosion in the number of colls. And the exam-centric attitude that is promoted in many of these colleges is just unbelievable. Some of my frds Aswinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346239253658569838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142344466062010932006-03-14T19:24:00.000+05:302006-03-14T19:24:00.000+05:30Hi bnap,Please do.Hi bnap,<BR/>Please do.Alaphia Zoyabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407523065033603718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142338748707432602006-03-14T17:49:00.000+05:302006-03-14T17:49:00.000+05:30Hello, Alafia,I have quite a few views on the topi...Hello,<BR/> Alafia,I have quite a few views on the topic which I intend to write as an article.Can I email it to you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142287158950701072006-03-14T03:29:00.000+05:302006-03-14T03:29:00.000+05:30Hi Alaphia, Best 'o Luck on the story.One thing I ...Hi Alaphia, Best 'o Luck on the story.<BR/><BR/>One thing I know is that a particular dude whose name starts with V is one of the serious blocks to quality technical education as he spends official time on his pet obsession called cellulars. <BR/><BR/>Jokes apart... I was trying to reach you after the SRM incident. Guess you are okay now. <BR/><BR/>Cheers and Keep the Party Alive...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142267827459197262006-03-13T22:07:00.000+05:302006-03-13T22:07:00.000+05:30You might want to check this blog on education in ...You might want to check <A HREF="http://prayatna.typepad.com/education/" REL="nofollow">this</A> blog on education in India. Very informative. I think <A HREF="http://prayatna.typepad.com/about.html" REL="nofollow">Satya </A> is based in Chennai. All the best for the story.Ramnathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220881882005910866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142265581210154552006-03-13T21:29:00.000+05:302006-03-13T21:29:00.000+05:30After about a year of uncertainity (at last !!) th...After about a year of uncertainity (at last !!) the Honable High Court of Madras has given an historic judgement that Entrance in Mandatory for Entry into Professional Courses.<BR/><BR/>Though there is no doubt as to the importance of Entrance , there exists a myth regarding the process. I will try to clarify them<BR/><BR/>WHY ENTRANCE and NOT EXIT.<BR/><BR/>Remember that the 12th Exam is an EXITDoctor Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718690205239520878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142264746638957102006-03-13T21:15:00.000+05:302006-03-13T21:15:00.000+05:30With the above posts, you can see that Reservation...With the above posts, you can see that Reservation is the least important problem for technical education.<BR/><BR/>The most important problems.<BR/><BR/>1. Recognition by MCI (for medical colleges) and AICTE (for engineering colleges)<BR/><BR/>Even many government medical colleges do not have MCI recognition<BR/><BR/>2. High Fees even in Govt <BR/><BR/>Fees in Govt Medical Colleges in Tamil NaduDoctor Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718690205239520878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142263483873254192006-03-13T20:54:00.000+05:302006-03-13T20:54:00.000+05:30Tharanipathi Kumar in his post "Achievements of Dr...Tharanipathi Kumar in his post "Achievements of Dravidian Movements" at http://tharanis.blogspot.com/2005/12/achievements-of-dravidian-movements.html writes<BR/><BR/><BR/>The improvement in the eduction<BR/><BR/> The knowledge of Sanskrit was essential to enter into any professional college in Madras province which deeply hampers the students from oppressed section to become Doctors and Doctor Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718690205239520878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142263435028966912006-03-13T20:53:00.001+05:302006-03-13T20:53:00.001+05:30Society is like a bullock cart with two bulls........Society is like a bullock cart with two bulls.......<BR/><BR/>Now if the cart has to run fast, BOTH BULLS are to be good....<BR/><BR/>WHat is the use of a cart where one bull is very strong and another bull is weak........ The MAXIMUM speed of the cart CAN BE ONLY THE SPEED of the weakest bull....... So we improve the nutrition of the weak bull even if it leads to starving the STRONG BULL.....<BRDoctor Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718690205239520878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10787853.post-1142263412874122982006-03-13T20:53:00.000+05:302006-03-13T20:53:00.000+05:30The Merit List for Admission to Medical Colleges i...The Merit List for Admission to Medical Colleges in Tamil<BR/>Nadu gives and Interesting point<BR/><BR/>Read the full piece here at<BR/>http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/20/stories/2005072011970100.htm<BR/><BR/><BR/>Open Seats - 430<BR/><BR/>321 BC students,<BR/>57 MBC students<BR/>14 SC students will get into the open competition.<BR/>38 Forward Community<BR/><BR/>This literally means that students Doctor Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04718690205239520878noreply@blogger.com