The RTE Act provides Quota in private schools for children belonging to disadvantaged groups and weaker sections. A case has come to light where a couple with annual income of Rs.30 lakhs tried to claim free education for their child in Rajaji Vidyashram of Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan. Obviously, the school refused and the matter went to Chennai High Court. The court refused to accept the contention of the couple, saying that if that is accepted it will do violence to the object of the RTE Act.
Source: The Times of India, Chennai, July 16, 2012
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Photo taken by Suri with his Canon Powershot A590 IS digital camera
Photo taken by one of his colleagues
Life is a petty thing unless it is moved by the indomitable urge to extend its boundaries. Only in proportion as we are desirous of living do we really live - Jose Ortega y Gasset
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I came across this shocking and painful news in the first page of The Hindu of July 18, 2012. Presumably to distingish the children admitted under the Right to Education Act, four children in Bangalore were forced to attend school in humiliation after a private institution allegedly cut off tufts of hair on top of their heads. This private institution is one of those who have been opposing the 25% Quota of RTE Act. These children had to undergo other humiliations also, which you can read by going thru the article. The link is:
Children of a Lesser Cut from The Hindu of July 18, 2012:
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Vinod again! Does he not look charming?
Growing old is mandatory, growing wise optional - Unknown
Photo taken by Suri during his recent visit to the temple along with family members.
Vinod looks charming in this photo. I don't know the occasion nor who took it.
Let not success go to your head nor failure to your heart - Napoleon Hill
A bird's eye-view of Tirupporur Sri Kandasamy Temple from Pranavamalai, the hillock on which Sri Kailasanathar Temple is. Sri Chidambara Swamigal, a great sage, was instrumental for these two temples.
Please tell me who you are and what you want. And if you think those are simple questions, keep in mind that most people live their entire lives without arriving at an answer - Gary Zukav
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Photo by Suri with his Canon Powershot A590 IS digital camera.
Suri. Old studio photo (More than 30 years old).
Devanampattinam Beach (near Cuddalore)
