Different paths for PU toppers

May 25, 2012

Mangalore, May 24: PUC toppers of Dakshina Kannada district including Vivek Hegde, Chidananda H and Andrea Gonsalves have already made plans for their career.

Vivek Hegde, a student of Alva's Pre-university College, Moodbidri, who secured 590 marks out 600 marks, said that he has plans to do engineering electronics and communication. “However, the decision will be taken only after the results of competitive exams are out,” he said.

A resident of Shimoga, Mr Hegde said the support from the college and parents combined with regular homework helped him to perform well in the examination.

He has scored 100 in Maths, Physics and Electronics, 99 in Chemistry, 95 in English and 97 in Kannada. He is the son of Vishwanath Hegde-Hemalatha Hegde couple who work for the Postal Department.

Chidananda H, from Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Pre-University College, who has scored 589 marks for 600, has expressed his desire to take up his studies in basic science or medical science. “I am trying for IISc. Medical science will be my second preference,” he said.

He said that the atmosphere in the school had helped him to achieve success. Even the teachers were experienced and had given us guidance. In fact, he was topper from the beginning. He had scored 614/625 in SSLC examination. He has secured cent per cent in physics and chemistry, 99 each in maths and biology, 97 in Sanskrit and 94 in English.

His father Ashwatha Narayanappa is a maths lecturer at Government PU College, Tirumani and mother is Rashmi Devi, a house maker in Chikkaballapura district.

Andrea Gonsalves of the St. Agnes College, Mangalore has secured 584 out of 600 in Science. She said that she got 95 in English, 94 in French, 100 each in Statistics and Physics, 98 in Chemistry and 99 in Maths. She said that to score well, “You must have an interest in the subject.” She is interested in music, likes to experience new things and wants to study engineering.

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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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‘Nothing for Karnataka’: DKS slams Union Budget, flags Bengaluru neglect

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February 1,2026

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday criticised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, claiming it offered no tangible benefit to the state.

Though he said he was yet to study the budget in detail, Shivakumar asserted that Karnataka had gained little from it. “There is no benefit for our state from the central budget. I was observing it. They have now named a programme after Mahatma Gandhi, after repealing the MGNREGA Act that was named after him,” he said.

Speaking to reporters here, the Deputy Chief Minister demanded the restoration of MGNREGA, and made it clear that the newly enacted rural employment scheme — VB-G RAM G — which proposes a 60:40 fund-sharing formula between the Centre and the states, would not be implemented in Karnataka.

“I don’t see any major share for our state in this budget,” he added.

Shivakumar, who also holds charge of Bengaluru development, said there were high expectations for the city from the Union Budget. “The Prime Minister calls Bengaluru a ‘global city’, but what has the Centre done for it?” he asked.

He also drew attention to the problems faced by sugar factories, particularly those in the cooperative sector, alleging a lack of timely decisions and support from the central government.

Noting that the Centre has the authority to fix the minimum support price (MSP) for agricultural produce, Shivakumar said the Union government must take concrete steps to protect farmers’ interests.

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