THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU daily Excelsior Foreign Ranking and Established 1965 Remembering Evergreen Legend Founder Editor S.D. Rohmetra Neeraj Dubey was offered few roles starring as to become successful in the film with Suraiya and Kalpana Kartik, the male lead opposite singer - industry, they would help the oth- his pair with Nutan, Waheeda evdutt Pishorimal Anand actress Suraiya in woman orient- er to be successful. Dev choose Rehman, Vijayanti-mala, Nanda Indian Universities (26 Sept. 1923 - 3 Dec. ed films. Guru Dutt as the director for the and Hema Malini was very popu- Dr. Ashwani Mahajan Undermining governance D2011) better known as He considered himself to be crime thriller - Bazzi(1951) . The lar among the audiences. In the Dev Anand, was an Indian film very lucky to get a chance to star film Bazzi saw debut of Kalpana- sixties, Dev Anand acquired a nternational ranking agency 'Quacquarelli Symonds' (QS) has he 43rd Report of the Committee on actor, writer, director, and produc- opposite such as established Kartik (Mona Singh) as the lead romantic image with films like recently published a list of top ranked 200 universities global- Estimates of the Lower House of the er known for his work in Hindi actress and accepted the offers. female actress and Guru Dutt as Manzil, Tere Ghar Ke Samne, cinema. He was born on 26th Sept' Ily, which does not include even one university from India. A Legislature was submitted five months While shooting these films, he the director. The collaboration with Nutan, Maya with Mala Sin- T 1923 in the Shakargarh(tehsil) of university from Singapore, namely National University of Singa- ago to the Government for implementation by became romantically involved was a success at box office and the ha, Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai and pore (NSU) comes at 24th position in this list of 200 top universi- the Gurdaspur Distt in with Suraiya. Both of them were duo of Dev Anand and Kalpana Mahal with Asha Parekh. His first Punjab(British India). His father ties. Interestingly most of the universities included in this list are the concerned departments. Among other paired in seven films together: Kartik were offered many films to color film, Guide with Waheeda from USA and Europe. However in the list of top 200 Asian univer- Pishori Lal Anand was a well-to- Vidya(1948), Jeet(1949), star together like Aandhiyan, Taxi Rehman was based on the novel things, the Report of the Committee has iden- do advocate. Dev Anand was the sities, 4 Indian universities find place. In case of other institutions Shair(1949), Afsar(1950), Driver, House No. 44 and Nau Do of the same name by R.K.Naryan. 38th position goes to IIT Delhi. IIT Mumbai, IIT Madras, IIT Kan- tified commercial units in Jammu and third of four sons born to Pishori Gyarah went on to become big In the film Guide, Dev played Nili(1950), Do Sitare(1951) and pur, IIT Kharagpur and IIT Roorki are at 39th, 49th, 51st,58th, and Lal Anand. One of the Dev's Sanam(1951), all of these films hits. During the making of film Raju, a voluble guide who sup- Srinagar that are under illegal occupations in 66th positions respectively. University of Delhi comes at 80th posi- younger sister is Sheela Kanta ports Rosy (Waheeda) in her bid contravention of procedures and rules. The tion, while other three universities-Universities of Mumbai, Kolkata Kapur, who is the mother of for freedom. He is not above House Panel in its report had emphasized renowned director Shekar Kapur. thoughtlessly exploiting her for and Pune are at 140th, 143rd and 181st positions respectively. If we that the Department of Estates, the control- He did his schooling till matricu- personal gains. Combining style accept this ranking, it puts a question mark on the legitimacy of top lation from Sacred Heart School with substance, he gave an ster- institutions and universities in the country. ling agency of these units, retrieve the units to - Dalhousie in H.P then in Punjab ling performance as a man grap- It is notable that there has been a significant development in the ensure that the State exchequer did not lose and went to college Dharmsala in pling with his emotions in his pas- field of education after independence. Today there are more than enormous revenues the units are capable of Himachal Pardesh before going to sage through love, shame and sal- 400 universities and 20000 institution of higher education in the Lahore for higher studies. After vation. country, where more than 7 lakh teachers are working, imparting generating. All of these units are situated in completing B.Adegree in English He had so far directed 19 education to more than 150 lakh students. Nation is proud of host- most prestigious and commercially extremely Literature from Govt. college, films and produced 35 films of ing 17 IITs and 13 IIMs whose products (students) have proven their Lahore in British India, Dev which 7 - directorial ventures and worth internationally in the field of science and technology (espe- lucrative sites in two cities. Ordinarily, these Anand left his hometown for 18 films respectively were com- cially software technology) and management, as ex-students of IIMs units would fetch millions of rupees by way of Bombay( now Mumbai) in the mercially successful at the box are managing big corporate (both in India and abroad). Today Indi- rentals, which however is being lost every early 1940s. He began his career office. Dev Anand's films are well an doctors and engineers are making India stand apart in these fields. in the military censor's office at known for their hit songs. He won According to All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) in month by the Government. Churchgate, for a monthly salary film-fare award twice for best 2006 there were 1268 engineering colleges, which had increased to The Estates Department has cared two of Rs 165. Later, he joined as a actor in 1959 for Kalapani and in 3346 in 2012. However, this is also a fact that we are not able to hoots for this recommendation of the House clerk in an accountancy firm for a 1965 for Guide. His other acco- absorb all our engineering graduates. We may agree to the point that salary of Rs 85. After his elder lades included the Indian Govt. despite this huge educational infrastructure majority of our students brother, film director Chetan Taxi Driver, the couple fell in Panel. In the first place, disregard of the rec- were successful in the box office. Padam Bhushan in 2001 and does not stand up to the expectations. We need to learn from world's Anand, introduced him to the Suraiya fell in love with Anand love, after Taxi Driver declared ommendations of the House Panel indicates Dada Saheb Phalke honours in top universities. Indian People's Theatre Associa- during the shooting of the song hit, both decided to marry in a qui- 2002 as well as several lifetime arrogance of the authorities at the helm of tion(IPTA). Dev Anand aspired to et ceremony. The couple had a son However we need not get disturbed from the ranking as pub- "Kinare Kinare Chale Jayen Ge" achievement acting awards. In become a performer after seeing from film Vidya. While shooting Suneil Anand in 1956 and later a lished in 'QS' in it's report. If somebody wants to examine the lev- affairs. The Estates Department thinks it is all Sept. 2007, Dev's own autobiog- Ashok Kumar's performance in the scene, the boat they were in daughter, Devina, was born. After el of education of any educational institution, we must look at the raphy "Romancing with life" was powerful and cannot be touched by any organ films like Achhut Kanya and capsized and Anand saved her marriage Kalpana Kartik international performance of the products (students) of those edu- released at a birthday party by the of the state or any authority that runs the Kismat. Dev Anand quoted in an Suraiya from drowning. decided to quit her acting career. cational institutions. Today our doctors are working in large num- Indian Prime Minister Dr. Man- bers in almost all developed countries, especially in USA and state. This is direct assault on good gover- interview that "I remember when On the sets of Jeet Anand Nau-Do-Gyarah was the couple's I gatecrashed into the office of the finally proposed to Suraiya and last movie together. Dev Anand's mohan Singh. He died at the age Europe. Their expertise is well recognized in the world. nance. We have the Services Act in our State man who gave me the first break, gave her a diamond ring worth Rs. association with singer Kishore of 88 on 3rd Dec. - 2011 at Lon- In USA more than 40 percent doctors are from India. Our IT which stipulates punitive action against a he kept looking at me - Babu Rao 3000. But Suraiya's maternal Kumar proved to be very lucky for don. He always remained eternal- graduates have proven their worth globally in the field of comput- Pai of Prabhat film studio, and grandmother opposed the rela- both of them. Most of the famous ly youthful by his remarkable er software. They have proven their edge to graduates from global- Government official in case of dereliction of then he was soon offered the lead tionship as they were Muslim and songs of Dev Sahab, playback by ability to live always in the pres- ly renowned institutions. Students of IIMs are managing the affairs duty. Instead of ensuring that this recommen- role in Prabhat films "Hum Ek Anand was Hindu and so, Suraiya great Kishore Kumar were instant ent. The evergreen legend with an of top MNCs and proven them to be at par with any foreign gradu- dation of the Committee is implemented in the Hain" (1946), a film about Hindu remained un-married. hit and praised by the music endearing toothy grin, long ates, if not better. Even then if international rating agencies put Indi- Muslim unity. Within two years Friendships in the film industry lovers. There association contin- sleeved shirts with a unique gait an institutes on the second grade position, we can understand that letter and spirit, the officers of the department Anand was playing lead roles and are brittle, ego image- conscious ued for almost three decades. and dialogue delivery will never there is a chance of 'bias' or 'design' to malign our educational insti- are passing the bucks on each other on flim- in 1949, he and Chetan Anand co- stars and the theory of survival of From the early fifties till mid six- be forgotten. My tribute to Great tutions. sy grounds. The transfer of officers in whose founded "Navketan International the fittest hardly allow any friend- ties, the trio of Dilip Kumar, Raj Dev Anand for his song "Main Commercialisation of education has increased. In the era of lib- Films". The Production company ships to endure, amidst all this, a Kapoor and Dev Anand ruled the Zindghi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala eralization and globalisation country is flooded with private sector tenure the recommendation was made by the first film - Afsar (1950), starred friendship that survived the times roost. Dev Anand was the highest Gaya, Har Fikar Ko Duein Mein technical and other educational institutions. Now the government Committee does not mean that recommenda- Anand in an adaption of "Nikolay was the one between Dev Anand paid actor from 1957-64 and the Udhata Chala Gaya". is trying to bring in foreign universities directly or from back door. Gogol's" - the Govt. inspector was and Guru Dutt. Between them, 2nd highest paid Hindi film actor (The author is Assistant It is notable that not more than 5 percent of households have more tion has to be ignored by those presently a big hit. In the late 1940s, Anand they agreed that if one of them was from 1965-75. Apart from his pair Professor in GCET, Jammu). than 2 lakh rupees of annual income. Therefore benefits of private managing the affairs of the department. After educational institutions will remain concentrated with only a cho- all, the recommendation was for the entire sen few. Government today is talking about reaping the demograph- ic dividend, 'thanks' to our youth population. But even today major- department and not for the individuals. What ity of our youth is deprived of appropriate education facilities. Com- is more, the Estates Department has even cir- It happens only in India mercialisation of education will create further problems in univer- cumvented the recommendation that the Prof Javed Mughal ity or generosity is utterly pavements for walking, but it is You go half way across the road, salisation of education. Therefore, while not discouraging private unknown to these highly tem- also true that they are available only to turn back at the site of the sector in education, government needs to make investment in edu- rentals of the units should be revised in accor- ur cities have abundant peramental and impetuous oper- only in some areas and they are pandal, thereby wasting time and cation (at all levels). dance with the market rate. The bureaucracy problems, which are too ators of diverse vehicles. Like too narrow for a comfortable money. The same thing happens It is true that our government has not given due attention to our many to count. Even if is entrenched to the extent that it is not even O Prince Duryodhana of Mahab- walk. They are not at all safe as in case of repairing some portion education. As a result of this, condition is deteriorating at primary we try to list them, the task would harata, none of these vehicle besides having open man holes, of the lanes, which abound the and secondary levels of education. We have failed to create appro- willing to let the rentals be revised while be Herculean and it would need operators is prepared to give they also face other hazards. city. They do not put up any sign- priate infrastructure for our education. We may even have to link under Government order rentals for other reams and reams of paper to list even a needle point of space to Some scooterists use the pave- boards at the main point to warn education to industry, so that skill developed through education all of them. Whichever way we Government accommodation has been others. The drivers freely abuse ments for driving their vehicles the motorists that work is going could be directly useful for industry. However, we need not obtain turn we encounter various prob- others and enjoy themselves. In at a break-neck speed, right on that way and he must not take certificate from international ranking agencies. revised upwards. lems major or minor, which have these traffic jams, which might across the middle of the pave- that route. Legislation about Ranking All this shows that a section of State made our life almost next to dif- maintain its status quo for an ment without caring that they But consideration for others It is notable that there is no system in place for ranking of our ficult. It is no use making com- hour or more in the cities like might knock down somebody, is the last thing you may except universities and education institutions. So far universities have been administration considers governance as plaints, since it has been our sad Jammu, Srinagar or even a small including children. But who in these cities of ours. Some of establishing their goodwill and standards through autonomous func- private property which they can manipulate experience that complaints but undisciplined town of cares? They are free to drive these roads in the suburban cities tioning. Report of 'QS' on ranking, mentions the name of universi- Rajouri , the pedestrians cross the recklessly and derive lots of fun always fall flat on deaf ears. Pos- can be called 'roads' only by cour- ty of Delhi at 80th position. Madurai University, Kolkata Universi- in whatever way they like. It is privatization road with heart in their mouths, from it. During the rainy season sibly Darwin had a fair idea of tesy. They are so muddy, uneven ty and Pune University also find place in the list of top 200 Asian of the Government by a handful of influen- our country especially the metro- anywhere, in the absence of most of the roads, especially in and slippery that you have to hold Zebra Crossing. Since our coun- Jammu and Srinagar, get sub- educational institutions. In India legally all universities have same tial and powerful people. Obviously, it cities, when he laid down his rule your courage in both hands to standing and there is no discrimination between different universi- of the "Survival of fittest" in his try goes for democracy and the merged and this continues venture that way. The road side ties. However there is a bill pending in the parliament with a view reflects the weakness of the top echelons doctrine of biological Evolution. government is supposed to work throughout the rainy season. You is also used as a public toilet by to constitute a regulatory authority, in the name and style of 'Nation- True that one needs an iron body for the welfare of the "aam have to walk across waist-deep of civil administration as they are not able some people. They believe that al Accreditation Regulatory Authority' (NARA). According to this to tackle the problems in this admi", the people naturally have water to reach your destination. to curb the burgeoning authority of vested they have the right to use the road proposed legislation, NARA would be established, task of which country of ours. We have all these special privileges. There is Cars get stuck in inundated as a latrine and to hell with the would be to regulate accreditation agencies. Each institution of high- interest. problems of intermittent load- absolute freedom to talk and act roads, and remain immobile. feelings of other people. It is of er education will have to get itself accredited with one of the agen- shedding, scarcity of water sup- as one likes, the traffic con- When you try to pick up speed, We would like to alert the Government in course offensive and objection- cies, which would undertake the task to certify the academic stan- ply, water-logging, poor tele- trollers are free to demand mon- you might unexpectedly ey for one reason or the other able but who cares? They are free dards of the respective institution. This accreditation agency would good faith that allowing bureaucracy too phone services, dirt and slush all encounter one of the numerous from the hapless truck drivers or speed-breakers, thoughtfully left to do whatever they want and be under the control of the central government or respective state much of space would recoil on it and people around, corruption in high places from others, the residents too are unmarked and built without any nobody dares to object. Then the government. to name only a few. One of the will resent it forcefully. It is tantamount to giv- free to use the roads as they like, prescribed specification. That foot paths are not exclusively major problems faced by the peo- Leadership Overwhelmed by Anything Foreign ing special privileges to a small class in the without any inhibition. They would bring you back from your meant for the pedestrians. The Our leadership thinks in the extremist fashion, as it has a mind- ple is the condition of the city may or may not use the footpaths, reverie or day dream, literally cyclists and scooterists can be society that works for only self aggrandize- roads, lanes and bye-lanes which set, that anything foreign is good. They feel that any world level meant for walking specially for with a bump. You would be seen whizzing past merrily on the project of skill development can run only by inviting foreign edu- are found plenty in number. Not the safety of the pedestrians. lucky, if the car remains undam- foot paths, missing pedestrians ment and not for national good. Defiance of cational institutions, which is merely an illusion. Although a bill to that those roads are anything to Hence you see people sauntering aged and it still goes on. For a (who have the right to walk there) the directives of the House Panel means allow foreign universities to setup their institutions in India is still make a song and dance about. through the middle of the road spoil, who is likely to grumble by a hair's breath. The foot paths challenging the authority of the Legislature, Apart from traffic jams in these nonchalantly. And if some poor under such conditions, we have are also used by the hawkers to pending in the parliament, the government is trying to allow these and also of our democratic dispensation. We narrow roads they pose multiple driver hits somebody the public only to say that he does not quite sell their merchandise. They are universities from back door. Many universities in the developed problems to the pedestrians, will take care of the unfortunate know the joy of living in danger. there with varieties of products countries who are not able to sustain themselves due to economic also exhort the Government to put an end to motorists and scooterists. soul by beating him black and Those kill joys should know that the children's wear, saris, men's meltdown are dreaming of trying their luck in our country inhabit- this diarchal administration in the State and These roads offer lots of blue, without pausing to consid- these thrills of adventure on our wear, bed linen, socks, hankies ed by nearly 124 crore people. Government of India is giving them adventure and drama to the citi- let the supreme authority of the legislature er whether the driver was at fault roads cannot be given by a the list is endless. You name it a red carpet welcome. This endeavour of the government is not going zens which can never be experi- or the victim. They forget that smooth pitched road, which to benefit the nation. In fact if the government provides more funds enced in any other city. What is and it is there. Women sit on the rule the roost. their first concern should be the gives an even and speedy drive. footpaths with corns which they for education, in tune with the global practices and develop educa- strikingly evident in our cities is accident victim, who might need As in an adventure story, one warm up on the small fire, sea- tional infrastructure, it may yield better results. It is notable that the number and variety of vehi- medical help. But attacking the encounters major or minor haz- son with salt before the buyer's Mega tourism project in doldrums cle cars, trucks, auto-rickshaws, driver appears to be the main ards at each road. During the public spending on education in India is hardly 3.3 percent of GDP, buses; all jostle one another and duty of the righteous people wedding season we have to cross eye within seconds. Anyhow we which is 5.4 percent of GDP in US, 5.6 percent of in UK and 6 per- mega tourism project under Religious want the right of the way before around. That is the reason why other hurdles. In some wedding must not be surprised at all this cent of GDP in South Africa. If we want to bring about improve- Tourism denomination has been others. Everyone wants to beat there are so many hit and run cas- venues it can be seen that the nonsense since it happens only in ment in our education sector, we can achieve the same, only by com- drafted by the State Tourism the other as if they are participat- es and the drivers dare not face entire portion of the road in front India and may be in a few other ing out of the western mindset. A ing in a race. There is not a trace the public fury. To avoid acci- of some houses is enclosed to countries of the Asian continent. The author is Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Department with enfolding Rs 50 crore of consideration for others. Char- dents they should surely use the make the pandal for the wedding. P.G.D.A.V. College (University of Delhi) Buddhist circuit for Ladakh and Rs 100 crore Sufi and heritage preservation circuits Communal violence in country for Kashmir and Jammu. Despite favourable reaction from the Union Tourism Minister to Sir, This has reference to the news item 'Control communal vio- Implementation of 73rd amendment Increasing intolerance the project, the Planning Commission has lence' DE Sept 24. not as yet cleared the plan. The fate of the Come elections and it is time to flare-up communal clashes in Sir, Sir, the country. The communal polarisation is done on the behest of our mega tourism project, thus hangs in bal- politicians who know the art of dividing society to achieve their Even after so much of discussion, and so many debates, 73rd The attack on All Saints Church in the north western City of ance. State Government should expedite its nefarious designs. But these politicians do not know what they are amendment has not been implemented in the State. The amendment Peshawar after a service on Sunday is a grim reminder that Jihadi doing this nation. Instead of uniting people for a common cause, is to Panchayati Raj Act, what soul is to body. A body without soul elements are hell bent on decimating people of other faiths. efforts to garner support for the ambitious These elements abhor communal amity and living in co-exis- they make people fight each other without knowing where will this is of no use, so is the Act. tence. The increasing intolerance levels are the root cause of pre- project. We believe that there is lot of sense lead to us. These schemes will tear the nation asunder and create an The Government should not play dilly dallying tactics over the vailing disturbances in the world. opportunity for our enemies to destabilise the nation. issue, as it won't serve any purpose to the Government. The amend- in promoting the religious tourism projects in The Pakistan Government should come down heavily on those ment has to be implemented if not today, then tomorrow. If it is to our state as stated in the draft proposal. No religion or group preaches hatred or violence against anoth- who have unleased a reign of terror against minorities in Pakistan. er religion or sect. India has seen much bloodshed during partition implemented, why not today? This will help Panchayati Raj Insti- This will fulfill religious, cultural and histori- Almost every section of minorities like Shias, Hindus and Chris- and it cannot afford such happenings once again. tutions to achieve their objectives within a stipulated time-frame tians is being targetted in Pakistan. Not a single day passes when cal sentiments of the people of the State It is very disturbing that people do not understand the dirty trick and make them vibrant institutions of empowerment at grass root attacks on these religious denominations do not occur. As a result especially when the project will be covering politicians play to gain control over levers of power. Power is the level. of it, people are migrating from this country to other countries in one word they can do anything for. People have to remain cautious The ruling National Conference party should accommodate the search of jobs, and safety. all the three regions. It has enormous tourist or they will surrender themselves before the wily politicians whose view point of its coalition partner-the Congress party which has It is quite ironical that the Government which was supposed to potential because old and existing religious religion is to rule by hook or crook. extended its full support to the amendment. eliminate these hate mongers connive with them to retain their pow- tourists spots will be streamlined and new It is also necessary that the Governments-State and Centre It will be in the interest of the Government, the people of the er pedestals. invoke the law of the land to curb rioters ruthlessly. In case such a State, and the PRIs to pave way for its implementation without fur- This world will become a difficult place to live on if such a ten- spots will be discovered for diversity sake. thing did not happen, this country will to have to play a heavy price. ther delay. dency continues to persist in the future. Ultimately, the people of the State will Yours etc.... Yours etc.... Yours etc..... immensely benefit from these projects. Ajit Singh Atul Sharma Rajinder Sharma Hiranagar, Kathua Akhnoor Reasi