Is it the real ‘Jai Ho’? 23rd February morning started with the jubilation of Slumdog Millionaire winning 8 Oscar awards. The euphoria was immeasurable because of the unprecedent feat by any Indian of winning two Oscars. Well A. R. Rahman did it!!! Ifeel proud of his achievement. The pride is doubled with the stalwart ofContinue reading “Slumdog Millionaire”
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Teaching
Commodification of Teaching and its Repercussions “Today’s teacher, somebody please ‘teach’ ‘her’ (/him)” Francis Bacon told us that ‘knowledge is power’. But I could not manifest any power till now. What’s the reason behind it? A very tough question to answer…. Well, I have not been able to resolve this query till date. Alas! MyContinue reading “Teaching”
Sexual Abuse against Children
Sexual Abuse against Children Children are the foundation upon which the structure of a nation stands. Therefore, the society needs to guard this precious but vulnerable section, for building a healthy structure and bright future. With the pervasion of globalization as transcendental phenomenon, children have become a neglected entity. Sexual violence, abuse and exploitation againstContinue reading “Sexual Abuse against Children”
"FEEL the "JAW"
“FEEL” the “JAW” With 46 entries the event of JAW saw the light of the day among the students of B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) of University of Allahabad. An initiative of the students’ editorial board of the course witnessed participation of students in good numbers. The excitement and support of the students was commendable. The expectationsContinue reading “"FEEL the "JAW"”
LEXFEST ‘ 09 – "THE NEW CULT"
LEXFEST’ 09 – “THE NEW CULT The Faculty of Law of University of Allahabad had a novel experience courtesy the students of the B.A., LL.B. (Hons.). The two day cultural festival spanning from 7th to 8th February, 2009 acted as a platform for the students. This fest ended the wait of the till now pseudoContinue reading “LEXFEST ‘ 09 – "THE NEW CULT"”
I am Broken Again
I am Broken Again! I am broken againWith utter disdainNo one shares my painWho’ll love me again? My future is dark Still feeling the sting of lonelinessHaving everything except surelinessIn whom should I put my faith again?Whom should I love again? I am broken againWith utter disdainNo one shares my painWho’ll love me again? TheContinue reading “I am Broken Again”
The Phoenix
PHOENIXSomeone’s crying!No one’s eyeing!But I can surely tell youTrue are tears that flewIts essence can never be meanIts something that could not be seenThe world is not as it has beenHeart gardens are not greenAs they have earlier beenAll the roses are goneThe grass floor totally wornWhat happened to my dreams?Where are the facial beams?TheContinue reading “The Phoenix”
Mangalorean AMNESIA
Mangalore a small city with salubrious weather recently witnessed the brutalities of the moral policing. The question which arises of such a heinous activity is that What should supersede… Culture or Modernity??? A question to ponder upon specialy for we the youths… Give your opininon and lets elaborate and find solution to this intriguing question!!!!!
Justice
Justice is crowning glory of all virtues. comment!
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