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Jobs on merit: Food for thought


Few days back the chairman of GPSC commented that all jobs are given on merits but he conveniently forgot how the computer-based exams were held. 

It is a practice that students generally solve difficult questions first and keep the easy ones for the last as they would need lesser time.

If during last 10-15 minutes there is a glitch in the computer and it hangs, precious time is lost. The same happened last time and the supervisor did not take any action despite reporting how these brilliant and deserving candidates can lose an opportunity for jobs.

This is injustice and denial of jobs to meritorious students. 

If this situation continues, it is very clear that particular candidates are being favoured while the meritorious ones have to bear the brunt. 


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Catholics have a role to play in dousing flames of hatred

ROBERT CASTELLINO, Calangute
Published Apr 28, 2022, 11:27 PM IST
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The poison of hatred is spreading like wildfire in our country. It cannot be extinguished by fighting hate with hate. Catholics cannot remain mute spectators to the raging fire of hatred which will ultimately consume everyone. Let us lead by example to douse the flames of communal hatred and violence. Let us act now, "for faith without works or actions, is dead" (James 2:14-26). I suggest that whenever there is a religious procession in any of our towns and cities…

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