Withdraw autonomy status of deemed universities.

The Government decision to withdraw the deemed university status of 44 institutions across the country is a welcome step. These universities are in fact exploiting the student communities all these time. The deemed institutions are intended for the very rich where students from poor families have no access. These universities prepare syllabus and question papers of their own and conduct examinations fitfully. Anybody could pass these examinations if he/she has the financial might. Mishandling of power is the mark of these institutions where students are even allowed to copy down from text books during examinations. There are more institutions working in this line and the autonomy status of all should be withdrawn.

K A solaman

Tharoor again

Remarks by Minister of State for External Affairs, Shashi Tharoor, on diverse topics often attract criticism. The latest is the controversy over his alleged remarks on Jawaharlal Nehru’s foreign policy. The Congress, it appears, has opened a media room for decrypting Mr. Tharoor’s remarks. A solution for the frequent embarrassment caused to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would be the removal of Mr. Tharoor from the Cabinet.

K.A. Solaman
The Hindu daily, dated 12 Jan 10

Dam of contention

The Mullaperiyar dam stands for life as well as death for the people of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. On the one hand, its water is vital for irrigation, while on the other, several families live under the threat of being washed away in case the dilapidated dam collapses. However, the leaders of the two states are yet to reach a consensus on whether the level of water in the reservoir should be raised. Both states must try and resolve this issue amicably. The two chief ministers must not shy away from their responsibilities and participate in the talks.


K.A. Solaman,
the Telegraph, Calcutta dated 9 Jan 2010