Good films can bring back sensitivity'

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January 19, 2012

Mangalore, January 19: Noted cinematographer G S Bhaskar said that good films can bring sensitivity back into people, who lose the feelings in their day-to-day grind.

He was speaking after inaugurating the four-day film festival organised by Sahamatha Film Society and SDM College of Business Management on the premises of the latter on Thursday.

He pointed out that there are four kinds of cinemas such as entertainment made for sensory pleasure, documentaries for information, advertising and commercial films and art films which aim to enhance the mind.

“Cinema is an experiential medium and one will understand it better if he experiences it”, he said.

He also said that films sensitised people by holding a mirror to them and showing the path to be followed. “Films will not lead to a revolution, but just tell the ground reality,” he added.

Mangalore-based film maker Sadananda Suvarna said one of the rules with the Censor Board was that the one who committed crime had to be punished in a film. He also said that the society should encourage good films.

SDM College of Business Management Director Dr Devraj K was also present.

The inauguration was followed by the screening of Kannada film 'Kubi Mattu Iyala' which was directed by Sadananda Suvarna. The film had received the State award for Best Director, Best Story and Best Film in the year 1992.

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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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