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Academicians under scanner

Political activists or professors? The campaign of several professors from Osmania University and Kakatiya University in support of the TRS in the Karimnagar Lok Sabha byelection has raised a question whether the intellectual community can campaign like politicians.

The Government thinks it is illegal and has even issued circular to the respective university administrations to see whether they have violated the service rules. But a section of people express their support to professors' action. After all, as individuals, they have their own opinion and the right to propagate their views. But opposing their views another section feels university professors are highly regarded by the common man and they should refrain from expressing their views so openly. Whatever the arguments are, it is clear that professors are increasingly making a conscious effort to side with some or the other political party.

MCH Commissioner Sanjay Jaju is not done with the logos yet. Just when everyone is wondering when counting of ballot papers polled to select a logo from among the chosen four will start, he has planned even a bigger event.

A youth extravaganza is to be organised at the People's Plaza of Necklace road next week complete with music shows, literary and cultural activities along with the counting process, of course. And he is also planning for selection of a city song with public participation, of course, on `Ugadi', the Telugu New Year.

The chill is in the air. The mercury in the twin cities has dipped to 12 degree Celsius (minimum temperature) in the last couple of days while at Patancheru and Hakimpet, the mercury is hovering at around 11 to 12 degrees. Already, the winter fog has started to envelope the environs of the twin cities in the wee hours especially in those places that have extensive green cover. Needless to say, the winter chill will surely add more fun and enjoyment during the forthcoming Yuletide celebrations and year ending bashes.

V. Geetanath and

M. Sai Gopal

R. Ravikanth Reddy, V. Geetanath and M. Sai Gopal

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