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Girl who offered namaz inside varsity apologises

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Bhopal : The student against whom a probe was constituted after some students complained saying that she was wearing a hijab and offering namaz inside a classroom in Dr Harisingh Gour Central University (HGU), Sagar, had apologised in written before a committee, saying that she was not aware of the university instructions not allowing religious practices in campus.

On March 25, the university administration had constituted a six-member probe committee to look into this issue.

Videos of the girl offering namaz in the classroom had gone viral on March 25 evening.

Besides, the university registrar Santosh Sehgoura also issued a notification on March 25, to all the students instructing that if any student wants to perform any religious ritualhe/she should do it at their residences or at their designated places of worship not in the university premises, so that the environment of the university remains peaceful.

If any student is found violating the directives, then appropriate disciplinary action would be taken, the notification read.

In an official statement, university said that the probe committee has submitted its report.

In the report committee had said that the student who had offered namaz inside the classroom had apologised saying that she did so being unaware of the rules. The student also assured of not repeating any such act in future inside the university campus.

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Don’t use headmistress, it is vulgar, says education officer

Abhishek.Choudhari@timesgroup.com

Nagpur : What’s in a name? Apparently a lot of controversy, if it ends with ‘ mistress ’. The word head mistress came under scrutiny during a recent meet between city school principals and education officials, with the latter suggesting that its use be disbanded.

Education officer Ravindra Katolkar told principals that ‘headmaster’ is the official term for the post, regardless of the incumbent’s gender. It is not uncommon for female principals of state board schools to use headmistress while referring to themselves. In many schools, even stationery and rubber stamps are have that designation.

Speaking to TOI, Katolkar said, “We all know what is the meaning of mistress. I told all heads of schools that it is not to be mentioned at all as an official designation. Apart from the vulgar meaning of mistress , there is a technical problem in its usage. ”

Katolkar explained that when it comes to state board affiliated schools, no termino- logy such as ‘headmistress’ or ‘principal’ exists. “Everyone is called headmaster till Std XII, if latter is attached to a school,” said Katolkar. “We really do not know when headmistress actually came in use, but now it is prevalent. Regardless, all of them now have to use the designation headmaster only,” he said.

Though no circular has been issued by his office, Katolkar said the verbal communication was enough. “This is not a new rule. The state sanctions the post as ‘headmaster’ and it is gender-neutral. Just like Pratibha Patil was called rashtrapati , the gender of the post’s occupant does not have any impact,” he said, adding, “A transgender may also head an institution. Will we then look for another term?”

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Flying with kids? Tips for a stress-free trip

From packing chewy snacks to scheduling your flight, here’s how to make travelling with young ones as painless as possible

As travelling becomes less of a challenge and the pandemic hopefully begins to ease, it’s time to start planning summer family holidays.

But if you are heading out with babies or very young children for the first time, you’ll face some different challenges.

Here are some top tips for families planning to travel with little ones this year:

Booking your flights

Look to match your flights with your child’s daily routine wherever possible. For instance, don’t opt for a latenight departure or overnight flight thinking your kids will sleep through it. They may not with all the excitement and noise, and you’ll be doubly exhausted.

Plan a flight departure between mealtimes or naps as this can help reduce the chance of public tantrums.

Choose your seats wisely

If you can, always book your baby a bassinet, or choose bulkhead seats. It’s worth considering sitting closer to the toilets, making trips with kids a lot more convenient.

Before boarding

Explain the security process to your kids if they are old enough to understand. It can be confusing for children, having to load their special things on the conveyor belt and be separated (albeit very briefly) from their parents to go through the scanner.

If you want to take a pram through the airport, consider investing in a folding onethat can be taken on board the plane as a carry on.

Take travel snacks

Carry healthy, proteinfilled treats with you in case of unexpected delays, or for when moving between time zones.

Carry fruit gums or similar chewy sweets as they are great for take-off and landing for older children, to help reduce the pressure on their ears.

Encourage kids to take sips of water as often as possible too, as dehydration can exacerbate jetlag.

Toy story

Allow your children to bring their own carry-on toys — this makes them feel more grown up and adds to the excitement of the whole travel experience.

Comfort is key

Make sure you r lit t le ones a re as comfortable as possible to minimise the risk of any midair tantrums. Planning the outfit they wear carefully and packing a mini travel pillow for them is a great start.

It’s also a good idea to have a spare change of clothes and a spare shirt for yourself in case of accidents or unexpected spills.

Board the plane first or last

While many airlines offer families priority boarding, some parents prefer to get on last to minimise the amount of time their baby or small child spends on the plane.

In-flight entertainment

While on board, make use of the inflight entertainment. Give your children freedom to watch more TV/films than usual, it will seem like a treat and will give you time to relax and unwind too.

Use the crew

Cabin staff are on hand to make your flight as enjoyable

as possible. They can help with warming bottles, keeping baby food refrigerated, offering children’s activities, holding meals until a convenient time (and maybe even sneaking a glass of wine to you after your little ones are finally asleep).

Be realistic

Finally, lower your expectations — flying can be fun, but it can be overwhelming for parents and confusing for youngsters as they may not respond wel l to noi se, crowd s, or waiting. Explain as much as you can about what to expect and be extra patient, while being kind to yourself.

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