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Skill Letts VIEWS, VOICE & WAYS OF SKILLS

An in house journal of Additional Skill Acquisition Programme

January 2017 1

New Year Message from CEO

Career In Defence

Accountancy Is No More Just Book Keep-

ing

Know More About Internal Complaints

Committee



January 2017 2

CEO Speaks 3

The ASAP Beehive 4

Career Point 7

ASAP Vibes 11

Life Pages 15

Sector View 16

Frames 18

Thought waves 19

Reflection 21

Cluster news 22

Mail box 26

Inside this Issue



January 2017 3

CEO SPEAKS …………..

Dear Programme Managers,

One more eventful year bids adieu. ASAP, in its scale of operations

increased its reach and strength in 2016. Introduction of session wise

Quality Framework through MIS, delayed but successful SSS 2016,

commencement of construction of Community Skill Parks, recruiting more

Programme managers, Trainers Academy, Government’s sanction for

delegation of powers, reorganising the programme managers etc. were some of the milestones of

our organisation in the last year. Special mention is needed for the exercise of reorganising the

existing programme managers, with the creation of new eight roles at the apex level. Each new

incumbent in every other role – new DPMs, new sector PMs, new division PMs - brought new

action and thought in their respective job roles, whereby organisation as a whole underwent a

positive transformation.

In the coming year, we will have increased responsibilities, mid-term review of the

programme by ADB, operationalizing Community Skill Parks, starting talent labs in schools as part

of the declared mission programme of Education Department etc. Completion of all Skill classes of

2015-16 & assessments including the APTIS and commencing all Skill batches of 2016-17 as early as

possible, not later by April first week, will be the core responsibilities on all of us. ASAP should also

be able to take up new additional responsibilities entrusted by the State.

As a whole, Programme Managers kept the energy and passion levels high, ensuring the

high quality of delivery of skill training. I thank each one of my team mates – ASAP Core team

members, Programme Managers and Programme Executives and all others supporting the pro-

gramme – for putting their best efforts to keep the programme in its high velocity trajectory to

attain ambitious targets. Without your contribution and support, ASAP could not have become

what it is now.

We shall continue to work as a team. We shall keep our efforts to improve the quality of Skill

training, to introduce better changes in Schools and Colleges and to streamline the governance

protocols within the organisation. All this will bring positive changes, not only in the spaces we

work, but also in the ecosystems, of which we all are part of. Let us complete the preparatory works

in January and February, consolidate all our gains before next SSS and look for a full throttle go

ahead for skill batches of 2016-17.

I wish each one of you and your dear ones a happy, prosperous and blessed

year ahead.



January 2017 4

THE ASAP BEEHIVE

Thousand Splendid Stars ………………………….. Dr.K.P.Jaikiran

Head, Curriculum Design ASAP & Programme Director FLAIR

Summer is the time when bees go around gathering maximum nectar to raise their honey stock

for the winter months. The ASAP honey comb too buzzed with activity during the summer of 2013

with the team members going out to gather talent for its skill training of the coming years. And it

turned out to be one of the greatest team building exercises ever seen by ASAP. The honey comb

was at its best during the Summer of 2013.

Logistics of training was one of the greatest challenges faced during the early days. Significant

among them was finding and equipping enough Communicative English Trainers who can

facilitate ASAP classes in schools and colleges. Though an initial number of them could be sourced

from the open market through a formal recruitment process, the rising demand for more numbers

in the coming years of growth worried ASAP. Every problem has in it a solution, if not many, is

what the team has found through its regular brainstorming evening meetings in

Dr. K.M.Abraham’s (then Principal Secretary, Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala) office in the

Secretariat Annex.



January 2017 5

Team Meetings of ASAP, a recharging experience for everyone after tiring days work, found

answers to every problem even if it meant sitting late into the night when everyone else would be

readying their beds for a comfortable sleep. The challenge of finding enough trainers to train

students across the state was only a small issue for the team that gathered one evening around

Dr. Abraham, a person who always dived deep into the depths of issues looking for possible

solutions. Out-of-the- box thinking was a norm, rather than an exception, and this gave rise to the

idea of creating trainers out of College students having potential and holding promise.

The idea behind TSS was to generate interest among the students in the programme through an

exciting campaign that involved a campaign vehicle to go into the 190 colleges across the state with

Radio Jockeys for awareness programmes laced with fun and activities. The road show cum

recruitment campaign for Skill Development Executives saw great team building both in ASAP

Headquarters and the field. Team work was evident at every stage of the campaign and there was

perfect harmony between members in executing every stage of the event. The fact that TSS

originated from one room and happened across the length and breadth of the state moving men,

materials and machinery was proof of the fact that team work could create wonders in organization-

al planning. The task of designing a campaign went to the right person, Shri. M. Vivekanandan Nair,

who wasted no time in carving out a plan. He then came up with a proposal for taking the idea to

the Colleges across the State using a strategy to attract young talents. “Travels in my small car with

Riyas, an expert in strategizing, gave shape to the nascent idea and it was he who suggested the

name Thousand Splendid Stars (TSS), a movement to find thousand potential trainers from the

campuses of Kerala”, says Shri. Vivekanandan when quizzed about the birth of the campaign. “I used

all available resources and media contacts for giving shape to this exercise, an attempt to drive

straight into the hearts of the teenagers studying in Colleges. Initially there was some resistance in

the team when I spoke about using Radio Jockeys to create a fun element in the campaign”, was his

next response.

Sending RJs into campuses for generating interest in ASAP among students was a challenge

indeed and we took every care to see that things happened the way we planned. A three day

training for the road show teams to prepare them for the ASAP campaign was also organized. Two

decorated buses for road show and the RJ teams entered the ASAP campus for a dress rehearsal

before being flagged off from the Secretariat to fan out into different parts of the state. The two

campaign vehicles and RJ teams started from Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargode respectively and

finally converged at the CMS College, Kottayam in a grand finale event” said Shri. Vivekanandan

Nair about the campaign.



January 2017 6

The first generation Programme Managers who joined ASAP from the VHSE Schools during initial

days moved heaven and earth in the field during the summer to lubricate the administrative

machinery of Schools and Colleges to make TSS happen in field. In fact it was their sweat that

resulted in a wonderful campaign in the state. And when the campaign vehicle travelled from

campus to campus, it left behind a trail of hope and opportunities in young minds. The campaign

opened doors to a professional life in training field and students took little time to grab the

opportunity. They lined up for the recruitment campaign and the team had a tough time filtering the

best from the good. Team members also spread out to different parts of the State to join the TSS

campaign and keep the spirit alive. There was great energy and passion as the idea of ASAP seeped

into the institutional and individual minds. Students selected during the campaign were placed in 21

day grooming sessions and further selection processes.

TSS 2013 laid the foundation for the ASAP programme in the State and generated great team spirit

among the team members. The art of crisis management was also tried for the first time in ASAP

when there was a cascade of events across the state that threw problems every now and then. No

one knew when he/she would be asked to move out to address an issue in the field and every one

kept moving from place to place to respond to situations. The seeds sown by TSS set the stage for

the taking off of the Programme in Schools and Colleges. Educational institutions in the nook and

corner of the state understood ASAP and its goals. TSS thus played a key role in the early growth

and evolution of the programme. It was also the first formal activity of the Communication Division

that was slowly taking shape.



January 2017 7

CAREER POINT

Get a Degree and Build a Career- Join the Armed Forces

Dr.Rajoo Krishnan

State Coordinator-Colleges

Male students completing the Plus Two level course have different channels of entry to Armed Forc-

es after their course, to become Commissioned Officers in Army, Navy or Air force. In the process

they also earn a degree of Jawaharlal Nehru University!

Students who study Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at Plus Two level can join any of the three

forces while those who have not studied Science subjects have the option to join Army.

One mode of entry in the National Defence Academy and Naval

Academy Examination conducted by the Union Public Service

Commission, twice an year.

Those selected to the National Defence Academy, an Inter-Service

Institution (Army, Navy and Air Force) are given preliminary academic

and physical training for a period of 3 years there. The training during

the first two and half years is common to the cadets of three wings.

The cadets on passing out will be awarded B.Sc./B. Sc. (Computer)/B.A. degree from Jawaharlal

Nehru University, Delhi. On passing out from the National Defence Academy, Army Cadets go to the

Indian Military Academy, Dehra Dun, for further training for one year leading to Permanent

Commission in the rank of Lieutenant. The Naval Cadets move to Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala

for training in the Executive Branch of the Navy, for a period of one year leading to the rank of Sub

Lieutenant.

Air Force cadets go to Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, to receive flying training for a period of 1½

years. At the end of 1 year of training they are given provisional Commission in the rank of Flying

Officer. After further training of six months, they are absorbed as permanent commissioned officers.

All appointments are subject to medical fitness. Those selected to the Naval Academy will be given

academic and physical training for a period of 4 years at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. The

cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awarded a B. Tech Degree on successful completion of

training.

The notification for this comes usually in December/January and June/July. Applicant should be

between 16½ to 19½ years as on first day of the month in which course is due to commence. For

Army Wing of National Defence Academy, applicant should have passed 12th

Class.



January 2017 8

For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry

Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy, applicant should have passed the 12th

Class, with Physics and

Mathematics. Those appearing in 12th

Class examination are also provisionally permitted to appear

for the examination. Applicants must be physically fit according to physical standards prescribed.

First stage of selection will be based on the performance in a written examination, having two

papers, Mathematics of 2½ hours duration and carrying 300 marks and the General Ability Test of

2½ hours duration, carrying 600 marks. The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type

questions only.

The second stage of the Selection process is Service Selection Board Test/Interview carrying

900 marks. Based on the performance in the written examination, candidates obtaining the

minimum qualifying marks will be called to appear before a Services Selection Board for Intelligence

and Personality Test.

Candidates for the Army/Navy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval

Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentiality and those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot

Selection System (CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for Officers

Potentiality.

SSB interview is a two-stage process conducted over 4 days. Stage I comprises of Officer

Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT). Candidates will be

shortlisted based on combination of performance in OIR Test and PP&DT. Stage II Comprises of

Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. The personality of a

candidate is assessed by the Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO) and the

Psychologist.

Candidates for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force have to secure the minimum

qualifying marks separately in the written examination and in Officer Potentiality Test. Those for the

Air Force should separately qualify the PABT. The cost of training including accommodation, books,

uniforms, boarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government. Several Scholarships/

Financial

Assistance including those offered by State Governments are available to cadets.

More details on this mode of recruitment can be had from http://upsc.gov.in/ and also from the

websites http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/; http://joinindiannavy.gov.in/ and

http://www.careerairforce.nic.in/



January 2017 9

Another mode of entry for male unmarried candidates to the Indian Navy is through the 10+2 (B

Tech) Cadet Entry scheme at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, leading to permanent

commission in the Indian Navy.

.Applicant must be unmarried. Marrying during the course is not permitted. Applicant must have

passed one of the qualifying examinations listed which include Plus 2, in the first attempt with

English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken simultaneously and securing not less than 60% of the

aggregate marks in these three science subjects taken together, not less than 50% marks in English

and 50% marks in each of the science subjects.

They must have also passed an examination in Mathematics of the tenth standard. Selection is

based on the score in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) conducted by CBSE, Test of

English Language, Comprehension, Logic and Reasoning (ToELR) conducted by AFMC and Interview

to be conducted by AFMC Pune. Usually, 105 boys & 25 girls are admitted every year for MBBS at

AFMC, Pune.

The College is fully residential. Students have to stay in hostel and hostel accommodation is free for

service liability candidates. Other concessions are also available to students.

For details, see http://afmc.nic.in/



January 2017 10

Notification in this regard comes twice in an year, in June and December. Applicant should be in

the age group of 17 to 19½ years and should have passed the Senior Secondary Examination

(10+2 Pattern) or its equivalent examinations from any Board with at least 70% aggregate marks in

Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English (either in Class X or

Class XII). Applicants will be issued call up for Services Selection Board (SSB) based on their class

XII (PCM) percentage or ‘JEE (Main) rank’ based on their choice. JEE Score is going to be manda-

tory for recruitments from January 2018 batch. The process of SSB Interview is similar to that for

the NDA entry

Selected Candidates will be inducted as Cadets for four year B Tech course in applied Electronics

& Communication or Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala.

During the course, Cadets will be allotted Executive or Engineering including Naval Architect

specialisation or Electrical Branch.

On completion of the course, B Tech Degree will be awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru

University (JNU). The entire cost of training, including books and reading material, will be borne by

the Indian Navy. The cadets will also be provided with free clothing and messing. Details are

available at http://joinindiannavy.gov.in/

10+2 Technical Entry Scheme is offered by the Indian Army too, to unmarried male candidates.

Applicants should be in the age group of 16 ½ to 19½ years as on first day of the month in which

course is due to commence. Notifications can be expected in in May/June & October/November

every year. Applicant should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics with an

aggregate of 70%. For details, visit http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/

Yet another entry is through Armed Forces Medical College affiliated to Maharashtra

University of Health Sciences, Nashik. Those desirous of doing MBBS and enter the medical

profession in the Defence forces can try for admission to the Armed Forces Medical College at Pu-

ne. Girls are also admitted to the MBBS course at AFMC. Those admitted have compulsory liability

to serve as Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces Medical Services.

The offer of the type of commission will depend upon the vacancies available and shall be

determined on merit-cum-option at the final MBBS examination. The liability of the SSC officers

passing out of AFMC to serve in the Armed Forces Medical Services would be seven years. On

successful completion of MBBS from AFMC, cadets join the Armed Forces Medical Services as

Commissioned Officers in one of Army, Navy or Air Force. On the basis of merit-cum-choice 50%

of the medical cadets are offered Permanent Commission (PC) and the rest Short Service

Commission (SSC).



January 2017 11

ASAP Vibes

Highlights of 2016

2016-17 Student Selection Process

Commencement of Foundation & Skill batches.

Introduction of Biometric device for attendance

marking

Introduction of HR apps

NISH training programme- Initiative of ASAP

ASAP training programme– for destitute at Mahila Mandiram ( Kottayam)

Placement Drive & Release of Placement portal

ASAP initiatives in employing Persons with Disabilities

IGNITE –Professional Development Programme for Coordinators

Sambrambh, Entrepreneur Development Programme from Malapuram

Trainers Training Academy of ASAP -Master Trainer Play Shop

Recruitment and Training of Skill Development Executives

Programme Managers Recruitment and Training programmes

Induction training for Sector programme Managers in Sector Management & Q-File

Knowledge Management tool development workshop

Meeting of Expert Committee on integration of ASAP with KTU

CSP consultation meetings with CII/SSC



January 2017 12

Zonal Placement drive for ASAPians ASAP conducted placement drive for ASAP course completed students in three zones.

Students who have submitted willingness to join job, were given grooming session to equip

them to face interviews. Total number of 2768 students participated in the drive ,for inter-

view with 83 industries. 610 students were given offer letter and 1080 students were

shortlisted for various job roles. Placement portal was also released to provide a linkage be-

tween industry and qualified job needy students.

South Zone placement drive held in the Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram

Convocation Ceremony 2016

The second convocation ceremony of ASAP students was held on 27th Octo-

ber 2016. The function was presided by Hon .Minister for Education, Govt. of Kerala, Shri

Prof C Raveendranath & Dr D Babu Paul IAS ( Retd.) delivered the Key note address. ASAP

students from all over the state participated in the function.

To add gleam to the occasion a Skill expo was also conducted. The Expo aimed to promote

skill education among students. It also provided a platform for ASAPians to exhibit the skills

acquired. Students and general public visited the stall.



January 2017 13



January 2017 14

NISH—ASAP Collaboration

National Institute for Speech & Hearing addresses speech and hearing impaired students by

providing quality skill training, equipping them for job world.

It was decided to provide skill training to student for equipping them with employable

skills. Two courses CAD Jewellery design & Animation course have been introduced in

collaboration with NISH. 21 students got trained through this programme and they have complet-

ed the internship and Final assessment.

The performance of students have been commendable.



January 2017 15

LIFE PAGES

An inspiration to all !

Sreejith who hails from Thattanchella, a small village in Chittur, is an outspoken, caring and loving

child, from a humble back ground. His father is a wage earner and he works in a toddy shop at

Chittur,

He was a student in the KKM HSS Vandithavalam, one of the initial ASAP institution, that has of-

fered great support for the various skill initiatives . Sreejith , Plus Two science group student in the

year 2014-2015 was an average student who was interested towards practical activities than theory.

His attributes were his humble character and leadership skills which attracted him towards Hospi-

tality Sector. He opted Skill course FOOD & BEVERAGES STEWARD.

Sreejith successfully completed ASAP course and joined Hotel Tripenta for one month industrial

training. Being a fast learner, he learned the work culture of the organization in a short time. The

hotel authorities were impressed by his performance during the training and offered him a good

pay package which he accepted with gratitude.

A child who lived in trying conditions and supported his family in all possible ways, is now a star in

his school and an asset to his work place.

At present he is active member in the Steward team of Tripenta hotel

group and he is earning Rs. 60000 per annum which is sufficient enough

to meet his family needs.

The support being offered by Sreejith to his daily wage worker father is

beyond words. Sreejith has taken this as an opportunity to learn new

things and he hopes to join a good college next year for pursuing his

graduation.

Sreejith is grateful to ASAP for showing him a right career path…….



January 2017 16

SECTOR VIEW

ACCOUNTANCY IS NO MORE JUST BOOK KEEPING!

Traditionally Students interested in Commerce, opt for the following courses as their career

Finance

Banking

Cost Management Accountancy

Chartered Accountancy

Company Secretary

Insurance

Foreign Trade

Stock Broking & Investment Analyst

Economics

Banking and Financial Services industry : BFSI, being the second largest employers in the country

with graduates requirement has been consistently providing opportunities for B Com graduates.

According to the NSDC ( National Skill Development Corporation) human resource and skill

requirement reports , the banking and NBFC sector will hire 67% more manpower between 2013-2022.

To list out here are some of the offbeat avenues in Commerce

Budget Analyst : A budget analyst is responsible for preparing and examining budget estimates and

reporting , the role involve working with operating mangers, develop budget, analyse budget

estimates, preparing reports & monitoring cash out flow.

Treasury Executive : Every company needs short term money, treasury executive works in coordination

with treasury manager to ensure money is borrowed or invested as per the company policies and

procedures.

MIS Executive: MIS stands for management of information system. Every management wants analytical

reports on operations. Assisting in business analysis, coordinating , preparing and presenting review

reports etc are some of the activities involved in this job role.

Recovery Officer: A recovery officer is responsible for performing recovery activities according to bank

policies and legal guidelines.

http://www.gyanunlimited.com/education/careers-in-public-and-private-banks-bank-jobs-in-india/6444/

http://www.gyanunlimited.com/education/careers-in-chartered-accountancy-one-of-the-best-paid-jobs-in-india/6402/

http://www.gyanunlimited.com/education/company-secretary-jobs-in-india-and-abroad-career-in-company-secretary/6439/

http://www.gyanunlimited.com/education/stock-broking-jobs-in-india-career-in-stock-market/6778/



January 2017 17

Branch Customer Relationship Executive: The main responsibility of branch CREs is to ensure that they

build strong relations with customers and help them when they face issues.

Internal & Statutory Auditors: Audit has gained predominant focus in ensuring proper accounting

structure. Audit include internal & external audit. Auditors are responsible for verification of bills, TDS

calculations, service tax calculation etc.

ICAI

The Institute of Cost Accountants of India is the only recognized statutory professional organization

and licensing body in India specializing exclusively in Cost and Management Accountancy.

A Cost Accountant is a person who offers to perform or perform services involving the costing or

pricing of goods and services or the preparation, verification or certification of cost accounting and

related statements.

To meet the huge demand for entry level Accountants in India, ICAI has launched a Certificate in

Accounting Technicians (CAT) Course of one year for 12th (10+2) passed and Under Graduates. This

Course has been introduced in consultation with Ministry of Corporates Affairs, Government of India.

CAT equips students to become well versed with the maintenance of accounts, preparation of Income

Tax Return, Service Tax Return, Filling of Return under Companies Act, Filling of Returns under Income

Tax, VAT, Service Tax, Central Excise Custom Act, Export & Import documentation etc

ASAP offers CAT course run by ICAI, for Plus two Commerce and B Com students. The additional

advantage for CAT students is that they can directly opt for intermediated

test after completion of CAT course; for Cost & Management Accountant.

( inserts from The Hindu paper & NSDC Website)



January 2017 18

FRAMES– Inserts from Field



January 2017 19

THOUGHT WAVES

De facto metamorphosis By Minnu P Raveendran ( SDE)

“We delight in the beauty of a butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to

achieve that beauty”– Maya Angelou

It’s been more than three years I have been working as an

SDE of ASAP, when I reminisce myself there is a great diversifi-

cation which I can realise. It was my first working day in ASAP in

a very prestigious secondary school. I was rather nervous. I was

young and looked childish. So many students pushed me in the

corridor mistaking me as another student. I tried to look serious.

Checked my dress, hair and bravely entered into the classroom.

Every young charming faces stood up staring at me, trying to

guess what kind of a trainer I’m. I remember how well I was pre-

pared for my session, a good plan, an interesting introduction…..I was full of energy and hope, I

greeted them and started asking them typical questions.

There I saw discrepant behaviour from the students….. Some one answered, some were so scary,

some were engaged in other works, few were listening to me, some looking here and there like

as they don’t belong to this class room….it was all actually a discerning of myself that each stu-

dent needs special care which differs from person to person depending on their calibre. There I

realised a reconstruction in me from a student to a trainer.

It is a common sense reality that a conventional classroom must move forward in transforming

student and learning supports. Yet, it has taken some time for major efforts to emerge. In the

meantime, peripheral and interior barricade to learning and teaching have continued to pose

pervasive and entrenched remonstrance to young learners across. Failure to directly consign

these barriers ensures that (a) too many children and youth will continue to struggle in school,

and (b) trainers will continue to divert precious instructional time to dealing with behaviour and

other problems that can interfere with classroom engagement for all students. It is not regarding

perfection rather it is about effort we take. And when you bring that effort every single day that is

where the real remodelling happens, that’s how change occurred in my classroom. It will take

time, it will require dedication, it will require will power, and it requires sacrifice.



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It was these small changes that build up over time that help cultivating a self – image and self-

esteem among them. By engaging their minds in class, they’ll develop more solid, integrated, useful

understanding of concepts. By providing them frequent feedbacks on limitations of their knowledge

will take a charge on their learning, they will automatically start seeking information and experiences

they need to progress.

We must be the lifelong learners and we need to transform our students as lifelong learners. It was

rather challenging but embracing all the challenges and taking it as an opportunity we moved

further.

NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN -Anjana S

SDE “A teacher affects eternity. No one can tell where his influence stops”-Henry Adams

Being a teacher is a rare privilege. A privilege synonymous with responsibility, obligation

and commitment. You are being looked upon and you behold within you the fortune to inspire. You

possess the power and potential to change the world. You can’t afford to take the position lightly

because the impact a teacher has on his/her students are enormous and it knew no leaps and

bounds. Apart from inculcating education and moral values the pivotal role of a teacher is to en-

courage the students to find themselves. After all realising one’s true ability and potential is the

greatest discovery ever. Mark Von Doren rightly observes: “The art of teaching is the art of assisting

discovery”.

A teacher is expected to play a positive role in moulding the character of a student. Teach-

er (guru) is a person who possesses the power to disperse the darkness within a student. A teacher

should be able to annihilate the darkness cast upon by ignorance and should endow the light of

knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge never diminishes or tails off when shared or imparted, less it

magnifies in clarity and conviction, benefitting the patron and the receiver alike.

Children are like free radicals. Full of vibrancy, enthusiasm, curiosity and pulsating with

free will and spirit. Today majority of educational institutions rampantly follow the tenet of re-

striction and constraint. Innovation and curiosity are strangled by regulations, requirements and nu-

merous other boundaries. How can you expect the students to thrive in a system hell-bent on

standardisation? Students should be given wings to pursue their dreams and aspirations. It is indeed

a herculean and phenomenal task. But not unattainable. Because there is nothing in this world pow-

erful than a positive push. A smile. A world of optimism and hope. A ‘you can do it’ when things are

tough.

The Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai is quite right when she observes: "One child, one

teacher, one book, one pen can change the world”.



January 2017 21

REFLECTIONS

ENGLISH FAMILY

Sumija SS ( Iqbal College)

My dear friends, I am going to introduce you all with an English family. The dignified gentle-

man, NOUN is the head of the family. Like every English gentleman, he is accompanied by his

wife. She is always there whenever he needs her, and her name is VERB. The couple has several

children.

Their daughter ADJECTIVE favours her father and always stays close to him. The youngest son,

ADVERB is the inevitable mama’s pet. But the eldest son, PRONOUN is a very responsible fellow.

He often takes his father’s place when Mr. NOUN is very busy elsewhere. PREPOSITION is their

maid, who stays with them, cares for them and maintains good relationship among all members

of his family. They also have a dear friend CONJUNCTION. He visits them and joints the family in

all their adjectives. Finally they have cranky uncle INTERJECTION. He is very emotional and sen-

sitive and he can speak in exclamations only. And all of them live very happily in a house called

SPEECH.

,

ബാല്യം

പൂവിതള്‍ തുമ്പിലെ പാടുന്ന തുമ്പിപപാല്‍,

നീെ നഭസ്സിലെ അമ്പിളി തുണ്ടുപപാല്‍,

കുഞ്ഞിളം കാറ്റത്ത് ചാഞ്ചാടിയാടുന്ന

മഞ്ഞണിക്കാവിലെ താമരപൂവുപപാല്‍,

കാറ്റത്തുെയും വയെിന്‍ കുളിരുപപാല്‍,

എത്ത വിശുദ്ധമീ ബാെയം മനുഷരില്‍,

ഓടുവാന്‍ ചാടുവാന്‍ പാടിക്കളിക്കുവാന്‍,

പള്ളിക്കുടത്തിപെലക്കന്നും പറക്കുവാന്‍,

ഷഹ ്‌നാസ ്‌നസീർ തുള്ളിപ്പറക്കുന്ന ലവള്ളിപിറാവുപപാല്‍,

പള്ളി മുറ്റങ്ങളില്‍ ഓടിക്കളിക്കുവാന്‍,

എത്ത വിശുദ്ധമീ ബാെയം മനുഷയരില്‍,

എത്ത വിശുദ്ധമീ പമാദം ശിശുകളില്‍



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CLUSTER NEWS

Towards safer work places – Importance of Internal Complaints Committee

Preetha A

Women are increasingly faced with the pressing question as to how they should deal with

harassment in the workplace. It's a story we've heard many times, of a woman being bothered by

the persistent interest that a male colleague (sometimes even the boss) is taking in her.

He may be direct about his intentions, passing lewd comments, issuing invites for dinner or coffee

or flooding her with text messages, Or he may bother her in other ways, touching her 'accidentally'

or setting up situations in which she is left alone with him, and so on.

Either way, she is left feeling helpless and angry. Con-

fronting the perpetrator of this harassment may result in

job loss, and not doing anything about it means a daily

struggle of fending him off.

WHAT YOU CAN DO?

Every woman in the workplace needs to equip herself with

information about what she can do if she is being

harassed.

How to Deal with Sexual Harassment at Work ?

1. Communicate your disapproval

If you can avoid the colleague who makes you uncomfortable, do so. If you have to work in close

proximity to him, avoid being alone with him.

And tell him to stop his specific behaviour: If he stands too close, you can say: Can you stand away

please, because such closeness makes me very uncomfortable.

Or, if he touches you, say: Can you please avoid putting your hand on my shoulder because that

makes me uncomfortable. 'If the person has sent you a joke through an email or SMS, reply through



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2. Keep a record

If your colleague isn't getting the message, prepare to report him. Gather evidence to substantiate

your claims. 'Note down the date, time and details of each incident,' Save any emails or text

messages that contain inappropriate language.

Try to use your mobile phone recorder to discreetly record his remarks.

3. Find a confidante

Share the situation with a colleague you trust in the office. She may be able to keep a watchful eye

on the situation.

But be picky about who you share this information with, and ensure that your confidante is trust-

worthy. A senior colleague or mentor who carries more weight in the organisation would be ideal.

4. Formal complaint

If the above doesn't work, make a formal complaint to (Internal

Complaints Committee) senior members of the organisation, with

whatever evidence or notes you have.

Make the complaint in writing and keep a copy remember an oral

complaint can be hushed up.

5. External resources

If your company doesn't take any action on your complaint or doesn't penalise the miscreant, you

can approach the Local Complaints committee – Usually District Collectorate have an office and also

you can approach Women’s commission, they have a special cell for redressal of such cases. They

can approach the company on your behalf in an effort to force it to take action 'Employers need to

have a clear and written policy that sexual harassment is misconduct and will result in dismissal.

Ref: Social Justice Department Web site & excerpts from Mail Today



January 2017 24

Smart Tips for you

WORKING WITH LAPTOP & WINDOWS 10

The following tips about endless clicking to minimise screens would help you

to perform hassle free working

Okay, so this isn't the biggest problem to hit Windows 10 users by any means, but neverthe-

less it's a worthwhile tip to keep in mind. When you've got a lot of programs open, minimising

them all to get back to the desktop can be quite a chore when you have to click the little 'line'

icon top-right again, and again, and again.

In fact, there's a keyboard shortcut which will minimise all active windows in one fell swoop.

Simply hit the Windows key+D and you'll be back at the desktop in a jiffy. Getting into this habit

saves a lot of time over the long run

Protecting the LCD display monitor

When you close the lid of your laptop, make sure there are no items, such as a pencil, books

or small ear-phones, on the keyboard. These can damage the display screen. Close the lid gently

and holding it in the middle. Closing the lid using only one side causes pressure on that hinge,

and over time can cause it to bend and snap.

Hold and lift the computer by its base, not by its LCD display (the screen).

If you lift the Laptop by the screen alone, you could damage the display or the hinges at-

taching the display to the base. The display is also easily scratched or damaged by direct pres-

sure – take care not to place pressure on it.

By Bhadrakumar E.J

Anish A



January 2017 25

Eisenhower Matrix By Aneesh P

We all have the same 24 hours in a day, most of us complain that time is not sufficient, but still

some people have adequate time to do all activities that they need to do in their work life and

personal life, how is this possible? I am sure that most of us have this doubt in our mind. It would

be good to read about “The Eisenhower Matrix”

Former U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower once said: "I have two kinds of problems: the urgent

and the important. The urgent are not important, and the important are never urgent." This

"Eisenhower Principle" is said to have helped him in organizing his workload and priorities. This

principle can be applied in our personal lives too.

Watch this video for more inputs…….

Video url-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODyG5lKbH08)



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With each New Year we get a fresh, clean page to start over. Here’s hoping that life writes a beautiful new chapter for you this year.

Happy New Year !

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