TRF holds a rare get-together of physically challenged

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December 23, 2011

Mangalore, December 23: A get together of physically challenged persons was organised by Talent Research Foundation, Mangalore at the Talent Conference Hall here recently.

Firoz Ahmed Kudrolli, a young physically challenged achiever, who has no hands by birth, inaugurated the programme by typing on Computer with the help of his legs.

Dr Nusrath Jabeen, a doctor of Wenlock Hospital, Subramanya, District Officer, physically-challenged persons' welfare department, Vasanth Kumar Shetty, Secretary of Sanidhya Special School, Haneef Abdul Khader Moodbidri, Physically-challenged Engineer Nisar Ahmed Kappepadavu, Mansoor Azad Hardware, Syed Mohammad Kulshekhar, Ashraf Abbas of H H Group and Industrialist Sulaiman were chief guests.

Rafeek Master gave an insight into the life of the physically challenged people.

Riyaz Kannur presided over the function.

Firoz Ahmed Kudroli, Nisar Ahmed Kappepadavu, Riyaz Sunnathkere and Vasanth Kumar Shetty were felicitated on this occasion. As many as 138 physically challenged students were identified through a survey by TRF and were given financial assistance. Saiduddin Bajpe welcomed while Abdul Hameed proposed vote of thanks.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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February 5,2026

In an era where digital distractions are the primary rival to academic excellence, the Karnataka Education Department is taking the fight directly to the living room. As the SSLC (Class 10) annual examinations loom, officials have launched a localized "digital strike" to ensure students aren't losing their competitive edge to scrolling or soap operas.

The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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