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Unemployed Youth Protest for Exam Postponement

Unemployed Youth Protest for Postponement of Group and DSC Exams

In Hyderabad, many unemployed young people protested at Ashok Nagar X roads on Saturday. They were asking the Congress government to delay the Group – II and III exams, as well as the District Selection Committee (DSC) exam, which is for teacher vacancies.

The protesters held signs and chanted for the exams to be postponed, causing traffic jams in the area. They were concerned about having only one day between the DSC exam, which runs from July 18 to August 5, and the Group – II exam, scheduled for August 7 and 8. They questioned how they could prepare for the four papers of the Group – II services exam with just one day in between.

The job seekers want the government to include current vacancies in the Group – II and III exams and to hold these exams in December. They are asking for at least one month to prepare for the DSC exam. They believe that if the government addresses their concerns, students will study diligently for the next six months.

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IIT Bombay Fines Students Rs 1.2 Lakh for Ramayana Play

IIT Bombay Fines Students for ‘Derogatory’ Play on Ram and Sita

IIT Bombay has fined a student Rs 1.2 lakh for participating in a play called “Raahovan” during the institute’s Performing Arts Festival in March. The play, loosely based on the Ramayana, angered some students who felt it disrespected Hinduism and was derogatory towards Ram and Sita.

Seven other students were also penalized, though the details of their punishments are unclear. When asked about the actions taken, IIT Bombay’s spokesperson declined to comment.

On June 4, IIT Bombay issued a notice to the fined student, following a disciplinary committee meeting on May 8 to address complaints about the play. The committee recommended the fine and barred the student from receiving any gymkhana awards. The Rs 1.2 lakh fine is due by July 20, 2024, and failure to pay could result in further penalties.

The notice was shared on social media by ‘IIT B for Bharat,’ a campus group that supports traditional Indian values. The group had protested against the play, claiming it misused academic freedom to ridicule Ram, Sita, and Laxman.

The fined students chose not to comment, but their peers confirmed the fines. One peer mentioned that the students had hoped to resolve the issue through discussion, but the penalty notice was leaked online.

Another associate described the play as a feminist reinterpretation of the Ramayana, with different character names and storylines. They noted that neither the audience nor the judges objected during the performance.

Eight students involved in the play have been penalized, including some who are graduating in July. Graduating students received heavier fines while continuing students faced lighter fines and hostel suspensions.

The play was performed at IIT Bombay’s open-air theatre on March 31. On April 8, ‘IIT B for Bharat’ criticized the play on social media, calling it a mockery of Ram and the Ramayana and sharing video clips as evidence.

IIT Bombay’s disciplinary committee has previously fined students for code of conduct violations, but officials did not comment on how they decide the amount of fines.

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EFLU Clashes: Protests, Injuries & Divided Campus

Clashing Protests and Injured Students at EFLU: Two Sides of the Story

Hyderabad: Tensions ran high at the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) campus on Monday evening, as protests by rival student groups resulted in three injuries. The incident unfolded amid differing agendas and accusations, highlighting a divided student body.

ABVP Seeks GBM Resolution and Elections: One side, represented by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), staged a protest demanding a resolution to the ongoing issue surrounding the university’s General Body Meeting (GBM) and the scheduling of student union elections.

Students Collective Protests “Chaos”: The other side, under the banner of the EFLU Students’ Collective, held a human chain demonstration within the campus. Their protest stemmed from allegations of “chaos” allegedly created by the ABVP during the February 9th GBM.

Claims of Violence and Inaction: The situation escalated, with both sides making accusations of physical assault. The ABVP claimed a PWD student supporting them was severely injured by members of the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and Fraternity Movement (FM) units. The FM countered, alleging their media convener and an executive committee member were beaten by ABVP members during the protest. Additionally, both sides accused the university health center of denying them fair treatment.

Police Involvement and Pending Complaints: The incident prompted intervention from the Osmania University Police Station, with both student groups registering complaints against each other.

Remaining Questions: This event exposes a divided student body at EFLU and raises questions about accountability within the university. Was there truly “chaos” at the GBM? Did excessive force play a role in the reported injuries? How will the university address these concerns and ensure the safety of its students?

This rewritten article aims to present a balanced perspective by highlighting the key points from both sides and raising crucial questions surrounding the incident.

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