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New Indian Express
6 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
I question my intentions when I'm writing: Aiyyo Shraddha
The world of comedy is often a space where laughter knows no boundaries, and people from all walks of life join in to share a moment of elation. Shraddha Jain, popularly known as 'Aiyyo Shraddha', is one such standup comedian who does just that – creating a space that transcends cultures, ages and backgrounds, bound by the power of humour. Now touring around the nation with her latest Aiyyo So Mini Things!, Jain is set to bring her humour to the city, where she performed her first show. 'Bengalureans were my first audience and Bengaluru is my karmabhoomi – it gave me the opportunity to perform, ' she says, adding, 'My first stint as a performer was as a radio jockey because I could speak Kannada. I learned to speak Kannada only when I was doing my engineering here. So I feel, if not for Kannada, if not for Bengaluru, I probably would have been struggling in this space right now.' Jain loved the anonymity of being a voice on the radio. 'People would imagine me in their own way, which was beautiful,' she shares. However, with the shift to social media, she was compelled to establish her online presence, marking the beginning of her journey as 'Aiyyo Shraddha', a name that was born when she decided to break the image everyone had of her. Her upcoming show is deeply rooted in her personal experiences and observations, and touches topics including politics, religion, and society, of course with a lot of humour. Jain approaches these subjects with sensitivity and wit, aiming to make her audience laugh while also prompting them to think. 'I question my intentions when I'm writing,' she explains, adding, 'I want to make people laugh, but I also want to make them think. It's a delicate balance, but it's one that I enjoy navigating.' For Jain, experiencing life and going about it is an important part of her writing process. 'I don't sit down to write; I let life happen, and then I reflect on it. Because if you sit down to write, there could be a little bit of pretence that can creep in, that could be a little bit of acting that can creep in. It's not 100 per cent honest, because you are also in a hurry to complete things. When you're not in a hurry, you let it flow like a river and take natural turns,' she explains. What keeps her going? Her connection with the audience. 'I've had audience members come up to me and say that they were nervous before the show, but I made them feel proud,' she shares, adding, 'That's a beautiful feeling, knowing that I've connected with someone on a deeper level.' In a world that often seems divided, she believes that comedy can be a powerful tool for unity. 'I want to remind people that our biggest superpower is to love each other,' she says. 'If I can bring joy to someone's life, even if it's just for a few minutes, that's all the motivation I need,' Jain signs off. (Catch Shraddha Jain live at Dr BR Ambedkar Bhavan, Millers Road, on Aug 2; at MLR Convention Centre, Whitefield, on Aug 3 and at Prestige Centre for Performing Arts, Konanakunte, on Aug 9; all shows starting at 4pm. For details, visit
Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Dharwad district Kannada Sahitya Parishat waits for land lease renewal
Dharwad: While there is loud talk of promoting and protecting the interest of Kannada language, the organizations working for Kannada are not getting due support from the government. Dharwad District Kannada Sahitya Parishat (DDKSP)which has its office and Sahitya Bhavan located near RN Shetty Stadium in Dharwad is waiting for the lease of the land to be renewed. It has been 31 years since the lease has lapsed and till date, the efforts to get it lease renewed have continued. It was in 1989 that the state govt granted 1.1 acre of land on lease for five years near the district stadium to the DDKSP to carry out its activities. When Shivanand Gali was the president of the DDKSP, it was planned to construct Sahitya Bhavan and a committee under the chairmanship of HK Patil was constituted. A new building came up and was inaugurated on Oct 19, 1995 by which time, the lease period was over. The office bearers of DDKSP made no effort then to get the lease period renewed and Sahitya Bhavan had continued to function. Over the period, the premises saw buildings housing a meeting hall, president's office and a library. In 2021, Dharwad DC sent notices to all the properties which had been given by the govt on lease and the lease period of which had expired. The DC had asked the occupants to vacate the premises. Following this DDKSP office bearers met the DC and requested to renew the lease. Sources said the application still remains in govt files and has failed to elicit any response from the revenue department. DDKSP president Lingaraj Angadi said he has been running from pillar to post to get the lease renewed but to no avail. "We have paid the annual land rent till 2022-23 and are waiting for the govt to respond. Recommendations for renewal of lease by ministers and legislators and Kannada luminaries have not worked," he lamented. DDKSP plans to construct an open-air theatre and expand the facilities but the delay in getting the lease renewed has put a brake to plans. In 2019, Dharwad hosted 84th All India Kannada Literary Meet and there was a saving of Rs 26 lakh after the meet. DDKSP wants to utilise the amount for expansion of facilities at Sahitya Bhavan as the KSP Bylaw provides for the host district to utilize the savings for development of infrastructure. Angadi said the amount which is in the joint account of DC and DDKSP cannot be withdrawn as the audit of the income and expenditure of Sahitya Sammelana is not yet complete. "Dharwad is considered the cultural capital and a hub of Kannada literature, education, art and music and deserves all support from the government. The elected representatives from the region should prevail upon the govt to clear the hurdles and get the necessary clearance for lease renewal," said writer Prof Veeranna Rajur.
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Union minister dedicates PM SHRI school in Hubballi
1 2 Pics: HDMC mayor Jyothi Patil speaks at the dedication programme of PM SHRI Govt model school, Amargol, Hubballi; Children watch the live programme organised to commemorate 5 years of NEP 2020 and dedication of the PM SHRI schools to Nation Hubballi: Union minister of education Dharmendra Pradhan dedicated 35 PM SHRI schools in the state to the nation, including PM SHRI Govt Model Primary School, Amargol, Hubballi Rural, in Delhi on Tuesday. The school was dedicated through a virtual programme to commemorate five years of NEP 2020. Addressing the event, HDMC Mayor Jyothi Patil said that education provides a platform for every success and achievement. Primary education should form a solid foundation for life for the children. The various programmes launched under the PM SHRI Yojana to provide education through modern technology are of utmost importance. The education system is changing, and many policies were brought in for the children, she said. Girish Padaki, DDPI at the commissioner's office, Dharwad, said that SSLC results should be improved. Under the guidance of deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu, Mission Vidya Shakti was launched. This programme should be implemented effectively in schools. Children should concentrate on both Kannada and English. All govt programmes brought for the development of children should be implemented in schools effectively, he said. Former corporator Ajjappa Horakeri, school headmaster LL Kesari, and others were present. PM SHRI govt model school in Amargol, established in 1865, underwent a major transformation into a hi-tech model institution under the PM SHRI Yojane and was dedicated to the nation, demonstrating all saturation components. Demands Former corporator Ajjappa Horakeri and the school development and monitoring committee (SDMC) demanded grants for the construction of six school rooms to conduct classes and toilet rooms. SDMC president Manjunath Soogi said six classrooms were in a dilapidated condition and needed to be demolished. In this regard, PWD instructed the demolition. He demanded that the classrooms be demolished and grants be sanctioned for the construction of classrooms for smooth education. Hubballi Rural block education officer (BEO) Umesh Bammakkanavar told TOI that they requested HDMC to make arrangements for the cleaning of school toilets under its limit, as the department is facing problems in maintaining the toilets. Grants for the maintenance of the school are very limited. If HDMC takes this responsibility, then the school grants will be saved, he said. Speaking to TOI, the HDMC mayor, Jyothi Patil, said that the school management demanded toilet rooms for the schools. Toilet rooms will be provided. The HDMC is planning for waterless urinals. This can be extended to school, she added.
Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Gujarat Confidential: One Note, Seven Languages
As a debate and controversy over a two vs three-language education system for school children rages on in several states, including Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, the Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), which hosted Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Tuesday, adopted a diplomatic approach. The RRU sent out its press note on the inauguration of its 2025-26 academic year, at which Ravi was the keynote speaker, in seven languages — English, Gujarati, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Urdu. The Governor, meanwhile, addressed the staffers and students mostly in English with a blend of Hindi and a few verses of Sanskrit.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Karnataka teachers criticise lesson-based assessment system, say promotes rote learning
Bengaluru: The school education department's lesson-based assessment kicked off in govt schools. However, teachers are not amused. Teachers across schools have called the system stifling, promoting rote learning and introducing excessive administrative work. As per the new system called lesson-based assessment (LBA), teachers are to conduct tests after every chapter. The tests will be out of 25 marks. After every test, the marks should be entered in the student achievement tracking system (SATS), and grades will be generated. This is applicable for classes 4-10 in Kannada medium and classes 1-10 in English medium classes. "This is a huge administrative task. For example, in social studies, there are around 30-40 chapters. Imagine the number of entries that need to be made by a teacher for a class of 30 students," said a teacher. Teachers also feel the system is stifling. "This is a rat race for teachers. They are just forced to teach one chapter after another, with no breathing space. The system is so rigid that you have to complete a fixed number of chapters within a given time in the same order given by the department. Where is the time and scope to step back and analyse results, create differentiation in classrooms to teach at the right level for different groups, bring engaging learning materials, leverage peer learning?" said another teacher from East Bengaluru. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Seniors Are Ditching Finger Pricks with This Breakthrough Monitor Thelifeh Undo You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Educationists also point out that it is just promoting rote learning. "All that the department is now expecting from children is to learn the answers and score in the exams. There is no space for creative or critical thinking," said an educationist. "Repetitive, uniform tests result in assessment fatigue among students and teachers. The department should provide flexible guidelines, frameworks, and exemplar tools, not rigid prescriptions and formats. Teachers will be lost in marking scripts, making these entries as data entry operators. Teachers are not robots. They need time for lesson planning, process-oriented learning, engage in professional discussions and reflective practices," said a teacher trainer. "We have requested the department to reduce the number of questions for the assessments in the lower classes. The department has agreed and we hope to have an official order on this soon," said Chandrashekhar Nuggali, president, Karnataka State Primary School Teachers' Association. The department of school education and literacy said while the SATS website has been seeing some upgradation, the process of entering marks will be made smoother soon. "We have already provided them with a question bank with the questions for LBA. Further, with the Khan Academy's app, teachers will be able to use artificial intelligence to generate question papers. It will be easier for the teachers," said Rashmi Mahesh, principal secretary.
