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Society needs to become more responsible

There is so much violence in society.  Intolerance in our diverse society to what people eat, wear, adults being harassed or beaten up by the vigilantes allowed to operate freely as moral police and a law unto themselves? Accidents, robbery and other victims and their families are by and large left to carry the trauma and burden themselves. Teachers are beating students, students hang themselves for failure in exams, there is honour killing not to lose face in their society, cruel acid attacks and so on. If the BJP in power professes the world is one family, why are we not practicing what we preach at home? Society needs to prevent violence and foul deeds by mutually caring for every Indian, no matter which religion, caste or party. Parents have to have time and the confidence of their children, schools need to coordinate and fit in mental health and emotional issues, the criminal justice system  and police need massive reforms and government policies must be geared towards a prevention better than cure system that is transparent and accountable.



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Finland education system has a lot to teach us

REKHA SARIN TREHAN, Benaulim
Published Jul 8, 2025, 8:26 PM IST
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Finland's education system is acknowledged as the best in the world focusing on no standardized tests, minimal homework and shorter school days,  from 9am to 2pm. Teachers work fewer hours, are highly respected and are paid well, similar to doctors.  Finland’s success in education is rooted in trust and autonomy. Teachers are required to hold master’s degrees and are selected from the top 10 per cent of graduates. Once in the system, they are granted full freedom…

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