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Posture imperfect

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Home News Opinion Business Sport S & T Features Books In-depth Jobs Classifieds Shopping Bus tickets Education Plus Careers Colleges Schools Features» Education Plus» IssuesThiruvananthapuram,October 24, 2013 Updated: October 24, 2013 18:27 IST It’s A Techie LifePosture imperfect Nita SathyendranShare · Comment · print · Tweet

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Work-related injuries are on the rise among techies We’ve more or less become a nation of slouchers, thanks to all those hours spent in front of the computer, not to mention the television too. None more so than the IT professionals, it seems, who spend a majority of their working life sedentary, hunched in front of their computer screens. Perhaps that’s why increasingly more and more of them are suffering from work-related injuries – neck and back pain, spondylitis, cervical disc prolapse, and repetitive stress on the wrist and arms that leads to carpel tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, golf elbow and the like, all of which is due to wrong posture.

Explains Dr. Santosh Kumar, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram: “Wrong posture increases strain on muscles, tendons, and ligaments – they will be in a state of chronic fatigue. This in turn brings the entire weight on the bones, which in turn affects the nerves… The vicious cycle thus begins.”

“It’s a constant health threat for many techies these days. We keep getting requests for leave in the wake of these injuries and also for updated, more ergonomic chairs to help them correct their posture,” says Rinku Prakash, who works in administration for IBS at Technopark. “I myself suffer from back pain and neck pain, regular pins and needles in my legs and also fatigue in the pelvic muscles.”

In fact, almost every other techie you talk to complains about suffering from one such pain or the other. Rinku’s colleague Veena A. Prasad, who has been working in the IT field for the past seven years says: “I keep getting back pain and shoulder pain. I’m small in stature and I find it difficult to bend. Many of my colleagues, especially the women, who simply don’t have the time to exercise given their hectic schedules, complain of the same aches and pains.”

Interestingly, many techies who are suffering from such health issues say that the problems begin as early as their mid 20s. Take for instance, 34-year-old techie Santosh Samuel. “It's as if no age is too young these days. I have been suffering from neck and back pain on and off for over 10 years now. Long hours in front of the computer and riding my bike to and from work contributed to it. It started off with pins and needles and gradually it developed into full blown aches. In fact, it reached a stage where I couldn’t walk or move my hand. I am just back from three weeks leave, during which time I underwent Ayurveda treatment and physiotherapy.”

Techie Sandeep A.V., also 34, meanwhile, quit his cushy job in Dubai because of Spondylitis, caused by inflammation of the vertebra. “I’ve been suffering from it for around six years now. I never imagined I would get it at that young an age. The slouching was a major factor. Also, the air conditioning my office was such that the vent was directly above my head and a result my neck would get stiff. One fine day I just woke up with spondylitis. I now work in logistics for an MNC in Technopark, and that means I get to move around the office a lot, so it is much under control. Now, my sister, Sangeetha, 36, who works at Infosys, has got spondylitis!”

It’s not that companies don’t provide ergonomic chairs for the employees or that they don’t conduct awareness drives to promote better posture. As we understand, they do – in plenty. But, as many techies will tell you, it’s the individual effort that counts in this instance.

Says Veena: “I’ve learnt the hard way that I have to get up and move, every once in a while. For example, earlier I would keep a bottle of water by my desk. Now, each time I want a drink I make myself get up and go to the pantry. It’s a simple but an effective way that my doctor told me to mitigate these issues.” Warns Sandeep: “Take it from someone with experience, techies cannot afford to be complacent about their posture any longer.”

Doctor says

Keep monitor of the computer at eye level

Sit in an ergonomic chair, with feet on the floor

Avoid sitting for a long time. Get up and walk every 30 to 35 minutes; stretch arms and legs

Exercise regularly

Keywords: It’s A Techie Life column, work-related injuries, IT professionals, Dr. Santosh Kumar, Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College

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Synthesising ideas for a better Kochi

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ORIGIN: Synergians is a group of young management professionals who connect people from different strata of society with different ideas in an attempt to make Kochi a better city. However, at the macro level they are bonded with a singular dream of making India a global leader.

Positive thinking is the guiding principle for Synergians and they believe that every good human action can generate an equal counter action. Synergians, who have been putting into practice many of their ideas since 2009, as an informal group, became a registered body in January 2013.

ACTIVITIES: Kochiites first noticed Synergians for their assertive campaigns for better passenger rights and professionalisation of forgotten games such as Goti and Hopscotch. It was due to their enthusiasm that the maiden Cochin Open Professional Goti Tournament, a finger game played with marbles, was recently held in the city. They have repeatedly reloaded their activities in areas of public interest.

‘Yathra’ was a campaign initiated to create awareness about passenger rights among commuters and other stake holders. The event which involved a train journey from Ernakulam to Vallatholnagar was flagged off by retired Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer. The erratic management of parking bays and lack of a proper public information system for public transport was highlighted by organising a programme called ‘Nettottam’ at the Mobility Hub in Kochi.

They also organised a month long campaign called ‘Woman Talent Month’ against the discrimination and difficulties women face in higher education, employment and career advancement. Yet another unique philanthropic programme initiated by Synergians was ‘Hangout Magic’ through which they pooled a share of their hangout expenses for a noble cause.

They trained the spotlight on the condition of bus stations across Kerala through a passenger satisfaction survey titled ‘Devil’s Own Bus Stands’. A study was also initiated by Synergians to analyse ‘How often people says thank you?’ (Or any other form of expressing gratitude) to service personnel such as auto/cab drivers and bus conductors. Furthering the efforts, they launched a campaign called ‘Thank You Parayoo Santhosham Pakaroo’ (Say Thank You, Spread Happiness) with the support of Kerala Bus Transport Association.

IMPACT: Several efforts of Synergians have had desired results. A new information counter was opened at the Mobility Hub following the satirical ‘Nettottam’ while ‘Yathra’ forced authorities to take stock of the security of women passengers in trains. “We are happy that not only the public, but also the policymakers are taking note of our attempts to make life in Kochi better and more refined,” says Sijin B. T., president of Synergians.

GETTING IN TOUCH: To know more about Synergians and their varied reach out programmes call 9995675259 (President) or 9846486368 (Secretary) Email: postoffice@synergians.org Website: www.synergians.org

Keywords: Synergians, Kochi city, Cochin Open Professional Goti Tournament, Sijin B T

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As many as 135 million Indians are currently battling obesity and tackling related health issues. On the occasion of World Obesity Day (Oct 26), KAMALA THIAGARAJAN elaborates. In a country where excess is usually frowned upon and an estimated 30 per cent of the population live below the poverty line, you might find it difficult to digest the fact that millions of Indians are now battling the bulge and opening the lid on a Pandora's box of health issues. But this, according to Dr R.M . Anjana, Joint Managing Director & Consultant Diabetologist at Dr.Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre and Obesity& weight management centre, Chennai, defines the greatest Indian paradox. "Those who do the most activity on a daily basis eat the least and those who eat the most food, perform the least activity! This is perfectly normal when you think about how economics plays a role in obesity; the coolie who doesn't have access to quality food as a result of poverty must compromise on nutrition, whereas the sedentary white collar worker who sits around most of the day has access to a variety of fare."

Not a genetic curse: One of the biggest myths related to obesity today is that it is a genetic issue and no matter what the individual does, it remains a life-long problem. Another myth is that you're born with genes that somehow make you obese and that you're helpless when it comes to reversing it. "While it's true that some people may tend to gain weight easily, they don't have to go through life being overweight," says Dr Anjana. "Obesity can certainly be prevented and even reversed. Clearly, we are over-estimating our nutritional needs and consuming far more calories than required." Even 50 extra calories a day (which is a very conservative estimate, considering how people tend to consume far more) can add up to around 18,000 calories a year, resulting in an annual weight gain of around 2 kilos. "Over a ten year period, that can make you over twenty kilos overweight," says Dr Anjana. "If you examine family photos from ten years ago, you'll find that you can hardly recognize your own family members!" Since this weight gain happens gradually over a period of a decade, seldom do people notice it. "For this reason, obesity can be a very stealthy disease," says Dr Anjana. "Rather than being born with the affliction, it quietly creeps up on you."

While a sensible diet and exercise remain the cornerstones of obesity treatment, here are some immediate, practical steps you can take (with revealing facts that may surprise you).

The need for extra-vigilance during childhood: Does obesity run in your family? Then you'll need to be very vigilant with your children. This doesn't mean exposing them to restrictive dieting, but you will need to increase their intake of fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid junk foods like the plague. This is a reason for this, experts say. "Where your body stores its fat is pre-determined by your genetic make-up (which explains why one person might have excess abdominal fat while another who weighs the same might pack on the kilos along their arms and thighs), but the number of fat cells that we have are determined during the pre-pubescent phase of childhood," says Dr Anjana. "Being careful at this stage is important, because afterwards, it is extremely difficult to the rid the body of fat cells. When you lose weight, your fat cells are likely to shrink, but their numbers remain the same." Children who pack on more fat cells at this phase find themselves inevitably battling the bulge later on in life. "If your child is overweight, take small steps to encourage an increase their activity, weed out empty calories from their diets and ensure they get a balanced diet. Overweight children can most certainly become obese adults," says Dr Anjana.

Matching your intake with activity levels: You don't need to eat fancy, exotic or organic food to lose weight.The latest strategies in obesity treatment involve ensuring that your diet is suited to the kind of physical activity that you perform every day. If you lead a sedentary life, you'll need less food and vice-versa. "The importance of controlling portion sizes cannot be stressed enough," says Dr Anjana. "Hard and fast rules about dieting just never work, because these are difficult if not impossible to sustain on a daily basis. The first advice we give patients who are obese is to cut their portion sizes by half. This is a simple step that most people can do immediately. By decreasing quantity, you can still get the nutrition you'll need." This method also ensures that you ease into a weight loss programme, (without the hassle of having to prepare special meals with hardly available ingredients), enhancing the likelihood that you'll stick to it in the long-term.

Learning to train your appetite: While it's natural to feel a little hungry when cutting your intake by half, your appetite too can be 'trained' until eating the correct quantity of food that you require becomes a second nature. Experts say that it is possible for the stomach to 'shrink' as it adopts to its changing quantities of food.

If you find counting calories for Indian foods challenging, the illustrated food atlas priced at Rs 850 and available at Dr Mohan's Diabetes centers (http://www.drmohansdiabetes.com/patient_care/images/food-atlas/food_atlas_rs.pdf?cc_ref=IND-101&cc_code=ind) has a pictorial representation of popular foods and desserts from across the country, detailing the calorific value of the portion sizes that you see in the pictures. Just as in dress sizes, you'll instantly be aware of whether your appetite rates a S, M, L or XL in portion sizes and this will in turn help create awareness of the quantities that are currently being consumed.

Daily dose of Exercise: How much exercise should an obese person need in order to lose weight? According to guidelines set by the American College of Sports Medicine, at least 150 minutes (30 minutes, five times a week) of moderate-intensity physical activity is essential in order to prevent further weight gain or to lose a small amount of weight. However, for significant weight loss, you'll need at least 250-300 minutes (an hour, 5 times a week). Taking small steps will help you progress faster in your fight against obesity and onwards in your journey towards healthy living.

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Fruitful venture

The Hindu K.V. Pramod, a faculty member of Gandhian studies with his students Photo: Athira M. “While we make the squash in two hours, it takes three hours to prepare the jam,” says one. “The cooking sessions have been more than fun,” say two others.

These wannabe cooks are not members of a neighbourhood cooking class but Plus Two students of Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, pursuing Gandhian Studies in the Humanities stream. The group – Ajith N., Akhil K.S., Ananthan Unni R., Nixon Sunny and Sathwik Shankar are among the 50 students of the current batch who have learned to make jam and quash as part of their course. Beaming with pride they place trays laden with pineapple squash and jam bottles and went on to explain how they had made the jam and squash.

“The students have to learn a craft as part of the curriculum. Normally they learn soap-making, cloth/paper bag making, book binding and the like. They usually attend these classes just for the sake of scoring marks in the examination. This time we wanted to make it different so that it would help them in the long run. We focussed on entrepreneurship aspects and came up with this idea. It is all about learning by doing. This venture is mainly intended to help those students who belong to economically backward families,” says K.V. Pramod, a faculty member of Gandhian studies.

The students have been trained by Mitraniketan Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). “We got financial support from our Parent Teacher Association and members of our 1969 batch. Principal M.P. Shaji and other staff members support the venture,” says Pramod. The students are trained in batches of five or six, at least twice a week, during the regular class hours by Shamsya A. H., subject matter specialist with KVK.

“Our classes started three months ago. The previous batch of products was sold among the teachers and students. Normally six of us work as a team, dividing the work amongst us,” says Sathwik. One of the classrooms is their ‘cooking lab’, where they have a gas stove, utensils and facilities to do cutting, chopping, and cooking. They are expected to wear aprons, gloves and face masks and also cover their heads with a cap while preparing the products.

Akhil and Nixon say: “We all have been inspired by the classes and most of us plan to make a career out of this.” In fact, the school has gone all out to encourage those students who want to take it up seriously. “Those interested can stay back after school hours, prepare these items and sell them outside. They can keep the profit,” says Pramod.

Now the school is all set for an official launch of the product. “We just have to finalise a brand name!” say the students, with a laugh. The students have also cultivated mushrooms on the campus as part of the course and had a good harvest as well.

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Supreme Court to reconsider verdict on NEET

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The Supreme Court has agreed to have a relook at its judgment scrapping the single common entrance test for admission to MBBS, BDS and postgraduate courses in all medical colleges, which was delivered three months back.

The court decided to grant oral hearing to the Centre and other petitioners who had sought a review of its July 18 majority (2-1) verdict that had quashed the notification for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) on the ground that it violated the rights of private institutions to administer such institutions.

A Bench comprising Justices H.L. Dattu, A.R. Dave and Vikramjit Sen, issued notice to all private and minority medical colleges on whose plea the apex court had scrapped NEET.

A review petition is normally decided in chamber proceedings without giving an opportunity to parties concerned to argue the case.

The judgment quashing NEET was delivered by a three-judge Bench headed by (then) Chief Justice Altamas Kabir.

‘Policy is legal’ His view was shared by Justice Sen, while Justice Dave dissented and upheld NEET, saying the policy was “legal” as it would stop corrupt practice which enabled undeserving students to get admissions by paying huge capitation fees or donations.

One of the petitioners seeking review, NGO ‘Sankalp’, said in its plea that the minority view in the judgment rightly held that if NEET is conducted under the supervision of the apex professional body, no extraneous and irrelevant factors like caste, creed, social or economic standing would come into play.

Keywords: Medical entrance exam, Supreme Court verdict, National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, NEET

View comments(28)Post Comment RELATED NEWS MCI, Centre seek review of apex court judgment on NEETAugust 18, 2013 Review plea in SC against scrapping of NEET August 5, 2013 Centre may file review petition against verdict on entrance testJuly 19, 2013 A hatchet job, NEETly done July 20, 2013 Back to the drawing boardJuly 20, 2013 NEET may be bad in law but it is good in intentJuly 18, 2013 Supreme Court quashes common medical entrance test July 18, 2013 NBE to hold PG medical entrance test online from Nov. 25 October 25, 2013 More In: National | News | Education Plus | Features | Colleges Tweet Comments(28)RecommendedPost a comment Fisrt we need a common syllabus all over the country then a common entrance exam would be fair with all the students.from: ASH Posted on: Jul 20, 2013 at 10:37 IST
neet is must for maharashtra students because they can compete at all
india level students can prepare and secure seats in different
national cources and colleges now they are limited to state colleges
only talent is dead now so ---- restart of neetis must dont run away
from hard work and to prove yourself--- if you have no confidance on
our students even they have more potentiality then even godd also cant
help you--- my friends---- think ---- think---- think---- and know the
reality that neet is need of students-- faith upon the future of
india--

from: pawar d r Posted on: Jul 19, 2013 at 23:14 IST
It is a sad day today for the Indian democracy and medical education .The supreme court of our country has derecognized the powers of regulatory medical authority MCI . The verdict has effectively prevented it from doing it’s duty in a proper manner .
It is more curious to note the comment made by the judges , that it will unconstitutional for the MCI to take efforts (Conduct Exams ) to stream line medical education. It is an escapist attitude to fall on a legal point when justice is expected from the country’s highest court.
Of course we have some hope as a lone judge has shown strong dissent . If the court had felt MCI has no legal powers to do this cleansing work .It should have advised the Govt to empower the MCI by advising proper amendments of it’s act .
I pity for MCI . All it’s efforts over the past few years where nullified by a single stroke. It is a dangerous verdict for the future of medical education in our country , which is witnessing unparalleled corrupt practices .
Still there is hope and possible solution if only the Government has a will .The honorable supreme court has said nothing against NEET .It has only said MCI has no powers to conduct it . The MCI can simply hand over the NEET administration to a third party under the guidance of central health ministry .
Dr Venkatesan Sangareddi MD
Madras medical collegefrom: dr venkatesan sangareddi MD Posted on: Jul 19, 2013 at 19:46 IST
i dont understand , why people are not understanding the main motto of
conducting neet this year. it was for the unification of all india
syllabus . it could also helped by uplifting the student's intellectual
power. neet should be conducted every year.from: kritanjali sahu Posted on: Jul 19, 2013 at 14:13 IST
First try to bring uniform syllabus for 12th std students all over
India.Then try to bring NEET.

from: ILANGO Posted on: Jul 19, 2013 at 11:18 IST
sooo happy that neet is no more...after writing the examination we all
were in a depressd condition...thank god now we can with lotz of
confident prepare for our state entrance..thankxx to beloved judges..
those who support don't how we students are affected...with a single eam
and very brittle exam...if it was in case of their child they will
response in oppo...from: nihma basheer Posted on: Jul 19, 2013 at 01:11 IST
When there is AIEEE for engineering entrance common exam for IITs and
UGC conduct common eligibility test for lecturer in all colleges
through out India wts bad in NEET?from: rajesh Posted on: Jul 19, 2013 at 00:18 IST
India is experimenting with the Tuglug`s fancies and will have to pay heavily for all these.
The politicians who become ministers may first better understand there is an active judiciary existing this country and so every decision has to be made after learning a little more about things before going public.
NEET has gone for now. But I think it may return in another form soon or later.To ensure it the Union Govt should establish 25-30 nationally funded medical colleges in all the states and the union territories. That will be a great thing for the most meritorious students in the state.
M.D Dinesh Nair,
Senior Lecturer in English,
Sri Chaitanya Group of Colleges,
Vijayawadafrom: M.D Dinesh Nair Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 21:11 IST
Today`S judgement is baffling.The same court had advised to have a single examination at national level.from: Gulshan Rai Una H.P. Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 21:01 IST
neet or no neet. confusion will always prevail with state examination
entrance. again the confusion will start of filling of multiple forms
and clashing of dates. BUT main culprit will always be the unjustified
and unequal quota system. from: alok bahl Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 20:10 IST
NEET will be held in 2014 or not?????from: Pawan kumar Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 18:50 IST
This will only help private medical colleges to exploit further.
Medical aspiring Students across the country will suffer a lot in terms
time, money and travel. Govt should amend the law or should form an
institute to conduct the neet.
NEET should be conducted at any cost.
Rayalafrom: rayala Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 18:43 IST
what happens to the students this year?from: Dr. Sanjeev Chhiber Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 18:08 IST
this decision taken by the indian court should be opposedfrom: mohit Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 18:06 IST
Ultimately, all the policymakers will also get affected when quality of doctors will fall down.from: Ankur Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 18:05 IST
Private colleges will have the last laugh. Those who can pay crores will
get in postgraduation in private colleges. As for health care for all,
it will only be for those who can afford. Also with all the uncertainty
regarding admsissions to postgraduation, the best and brightest are a
frustrated lot. from: Philip Umman Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 17:38 IST
A majority of people who supported NEET, did so due to its similarity with USMLE but this was only a superficial view. NEET was supposed to be of 3 hours duration while the total testing time for USMLE is 41 hours. In addition, USMLE also gives weight to past record of the students and an interview. Since nothing of that was planned for NEET, it is futile to presume that it would have given a true picture of the ability of a student- computer based testing notwithstanding. But in the process, it meant that a number of deserving students would have been left out and would have to waste a year because there was no other option to them. True that none of the examinations in India has the capacity to predict true knowledge of the student but then there are chances available if a student does not make in a single examination. Rather than pushing for another single examination, MCI and MOHFW should consult people who know about student assessment. from: Tejinder Singh Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 17:34 IST
NEET is a very very transparent exam and has removed all sort of
middlemen/brokers for Govt seats at Centre as well as States level.
This exam has provided equality in med exams and has provided fair
chance to student. It has reduced academic burden on students and
provided them very fair competition.from: SANJU Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 17:30 IST
NEET is a very good and fair entrainece for al kind of people, mostly for the poor student. As they can not pay lakhs of rs. for Studys.
Govt. are requested to look into the matter, so that all student from verious part of the country can able give Participate the entrance in one syllabus, and able to prove their eligibilityfrom: Robin roy Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 17:05 IST
It is a good decision.
Students struggle and study hard to prepare for the entrance.
The SYllabus is so vast that it is practically impossible for one to be 100% prepared.
If there is only one entrance, the fate of the students will be like a ODI or T20 Match- with lot of dependance on luck on that specific day.

If there are more exams - at least students have something to fall back

If NEET is introduced again, the exam should be on the lines of earlier Common Entrance managed by AIIMS- one exam-one day- one paper across the country and there should be provision for at least 2 or 3 entrance Exams in a year.from: Harry Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 16:49 IST
The very idea of conducting a single entrance exam was to make it easier
both academically and economically for the students to prepare and
appear for the exam . But due to the lack of coordination and confidence
between central and state govt. it has been proven a nightmare for the
students who are to be affected most by such ambiguity in policy !
and this decision of SC has made the situation even worse !!from: ashish yerekar Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 16:47 IST
SC should have considered whether there was malafide intention in the
new scheme. Our archaic systems need quick overhaul. Our law makers are
great sleepers and do not have time for enacting quick changes in laws.
SC should have respected the NEET framed by eminent doctors.from: b v rao Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 16:08 IST
A shocking judgement indeed for hapless students and parents. The only
beneficiary is the private medical college which in the name of
admission fleeces parents with nearly 1 crore.from: mohan Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 16:00 IST
I would like to point out a mistake in this article.
1.Only the awarding of marks and rank was supposed to be carried out
through neet , so as to root out corruption.
Everything else was supposed to go on according to the policies of the
institute or the state government .Be it fees , or reservations or
quota for state government service doctors or rural service bond etc.
The only change NEET was supposed to bring in was that the back door
entry of students through heavy donations amounting to crores
of rupees.
The entrance exams conducted by these private institutions
leaving a few like Manipal are farce and just a front for the
admissions being given through donations.from: Dr Arijit Ganguly Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 15:58 IST
why not available. AIIMS conducts exams for UG and PG seats. Otherwise
also, how long it takes to change MCI rules. Give them power to conduct
exam. NBE also can conduct centralised exam. It is govt who does not
want centralised exam.from: sarojini Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 15:40 IST
Yay!!! Neet should go away!from: Rhythm Mathur Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 15:40 IST
if united states can conduct a single USMLE exam to all it's students as well for foreign students.....then why can't india follow NEET??
from: vamsi krishna Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 15:37 IST
NEET from start has been imposed on India. Better option should have
been: there should be 3 medical entrance exams for both UG & PG. 1st
should be State level for state quota seats. For all india seats - there
should be option of selecting 1 of 2 entrance tests - Merit via AIPMT or
Merit via an online exam held by Manipal or on pattern of BITS Pilani.
MCI act should be properly amended by Parliament or Supreme Court to
achieve this end. But the judgement is UNFAIR. from: s k bansal Posted on: Jul 18, 2013 at 15:21 IST
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It’s for admission to all-India 50% quota in govt. collegesThe National Board of Examination (NBE) will conduct the All India Post Graduate Medical Entrance Examination (AIPGMEE) for 2014 in 38 cities between November 25 and December 6. It will be held online at 70 Prometric Test Centres.

The decision was announced on Wednesday following the Supreme Court’s approval of engagement of the NBE for the job and the schedule for the examination.

The NBE will conduct the examination for admission to the all-India 50 per cent quota in MD/MS/PG diploma courses offered in government colleges/ institutions, except in Andhra Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.

The governments of Haryana, Punjab and Chhattisgarh and the University of Delhi will utilise AIPGMEE results for admissions to these courses in colleges under their control.

These States will not conduct any state entrance examination of their own. Admission to institutions under the Armed Forces Medical Services will also be made on the basis of AIPGMEE results.

According to NBE Executive Director Bipin Batra, the duration of the examination will be three hours and 30 minutes. In addition, 15 minutes of test tutorial time will be given. The test will comprise 300 multiple choice questions covering different subjects in the MBBS curriculum. There will be no negative marking.

VouchersPre-paid test fee vouchers are available at 279 branches of Axis Bank across the country from October 24. Registration and scheduling can be done online from 9.30 a.m. on October 26.

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They protested the discontinuation of primary classes from 2014 in A School, Anna Nagar West. School says decision was taken after implementation of RTE ActParents of the Anna Nagar West branch of A School submitted a written petition to the city police commissioner on Thursday, against the school’s decision to discontinue class I upwards from the next academic year.

A School is a chain of neighbourhood institutions across the city, which currently offers primary education in most of its branches.

Parents who protested on Thursday said they were promised their children could migrate to one of the main schools that would come up in Mogappair, Pallikaranai, Porur and Madhavaram. These schools were expected to offer CBSE education up to class XII.

However, some parents whose children study in classes I, II, and III at the branch alleged they were called earlier this month, and were individually asked to look for another school from the next academic year, as the branch would only cater to pre-primary students from 2014.

“I shifted my daughter from a matriculation school to this school for class I and even made her repeat class I on the school’s insistence. She is in class III now and it will be very difficult to get admission in a CBSE school as schools take in students in pre-K.G. or class I,” said a parent who did not want to be named. Another parent, whose two children study in the school, said they even shifted their residence.

Parents said the problem was not exclusive to their branch and demanded that the management make arrangements for admission for their children in another school for the next academic year, as securing admission in an intermediate class is difficult.

According to a representative of the education chain, there are 21 A schools, now re-branded ‘A School Pre-School’ where over 2,000 students study. While six branches are run by the Foundation, the rest are franchisees.

In a written explanation, a representative from the group of schools wrote that in 2009, they established pre-schools across Chennai with the intention of providing initial education to children in smaller schools that were closer to their residences before providing for higher education in a main school.

However, it further stated that “Subsequent to the Fee Act (Tamil Nadu Schools (Regulation of Collection of Fee) Act 2009) the RTE Act was implemented in 2011. RTE mandated that 25 per cent of all seats in private schools be reserved, for which no fee can be collected. Under the changed circumstances, the construction and operation of a main school is not possible.”

The statement said they had spoken to several schools to accommodate their primary students and were awaiting confirmation. The representative said parents must also start looking out. When asked about the website which still mentions four main schools, and classes up to class XII in the near future, the representative said it would be updated soon.

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