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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
From herding cattle to earning doctorate degree in geology
The story of Chintha Paramesh of Kondanagula village in Nagarkurnool district, from bonded labourer to being awarded Ph.D in Geology by Osmania University, is that of individual grit and institutional support. He dreamed of school, got a school uniform stitched for Dasara festival, and wore it to herd cattle. But with the intervention of a social worker, and an educational programme of M Venkatarangaiya Foundation, the 35-year-old ascended from a bridge course to regular schooling, college, and a doctorate now. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's office was all praise, noting his transformational journey. 'Despite facing many challenges, he began his education at 14 and achieved a doctorate. The Chief Minister commended Paramesh for proving that determination and perseverance can accomplish anything. He lauded Paramesh for overcoming financial hardship, a late start in education, and social barriers to earning PhD in Geology, becoming an inspiration to many,' it wrote on social media. It was Moulali, a volunteer of MV Foundation, who noticed Paramesh and introduced him to the Foundation's residential bridge course in Rampoor in 2002. As he was beyond the appropriate age, he covered years of schooling in months and cleared the Class VII exam at the age of 14 and got himself admitted into formal education. On Friday, Mr. Paramesh, a day after Chief Minister's greetings, was popular in the media. Felicitations by the Kondanagula gram panchayat, and later by District Collector Badavath Santhosh, kept him busy. After his award of Ph.D for 'Hydrogeological Conditions and Assessment of Groundwater in Parts of Amrabad and Padara Mandals, Nagarkurnool District, Telangana' in June, Mr. Paramesh is a hydrogeologist now travelling across the State to inspect bore points and evaluate its suitability for groundwater extraction. 'I don't want to see children drop out of school, for any reason. I would like to teach and inspire more children, especially from poor and disadvantaged sections,' he says.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Admissions open for district music school
Applications have been invited for admissions to the three-year certificate courses of the Government Music School run by the State Department of Art and Culture here. The school offers courses in vocal music, nagaswaram, thavil, bharathanatyam, mridangam, violin, and Thevaram for the candidates in the age group of 12-25. Candidates should have passed Class VII for admission to vocal, Thevaram, mridangam, violin, and bharathanatyam courses. Basic literacy is enough to join courses in nadaswaram and thavil. The students will be given a scholarship of ₹400 a month for the duration of the 3-year music course. Out-of-station students will be provided free accommodation at government hostels, as well as free travel in government buses, read a press release. Interested applicants can contact the headmaster by dialling 9486152007 or 0431-2962942 or by visiting the school at Moolathoppu, Melur Road in Srirangam.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Time of India
Teacher gets 3-year jail term for molesting minor girl in Jajpur
Kendrapada: A 41-year-old private school teacher has been sentenced to three years in jail for molesting a 12-year-old student in Jajpur district. The verdict was pronounced on Thursday by the Ad-hoc Additional District and Sessions Judge at the Fast Track Special Court. The accused, a Hindi teacher, was found guilty of molesting the Class VII student during Saraswati Puja celebrations on Jan 31, 2017. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000, with an additional three-month jail term if the fine is not paid. The incident came to light when the survivor refused to attend school the next day and disclosed the incident and threats made by the teacher to her parents. An FIR was filed by her mother on Feb 1, 2017, and the teacher was arrested. Special public prosecutor Rajendra Prasad Nayak said the judgment was based on statements from six witnesses, including the victim. The school suspended the teacher immediately after the complaint. The conviction comes eight years after the incident. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Kendrapada: A 41-year-old private school teacher has been sentenced to three years in jail for molesting a 12-year-old student in Jajpur district. The verdict was pronounced on Thursday by the Ad-hoc Additional District and Sessions Judge at the Fast Track Special Court. The accused, a Hindi teacher, was found guilty of molesting a Class VII student during Saraswati Puja celebrations on Jan 31, 2017. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000, with an additional three-month jail term if the fine is not paid. The incident came to light when the survivor refused to attend school the next day and disclosed the incident and threats made by the teacher to her parents. An FIR was filed by her mother on Feb 1, 2017, and the teacher was arrested. Special public prosecutor Rajendra Prasad Nayak said the judgment was based on statements from six witnesses, including the victim. The school suspended the teacher immediately after the complaint. The conviction comes eight years after the incident.
