A second young person is on the run from the government's trial boot camp, after one vanished while at the funeral of another participant , Oranga Tamariki senior executives have told a parliamentary committee. On Thursday it was reported that one of the young men taking part in the boot camp pilot was on the run after attending the funeral of another who had died. Those taking part in the pilot were released from the youth justice facility in Palmerston North in October, and have been in the community phase of the boot camp programme. Oranga Tamariki deputy chief executive of youth justice services and residential care Tusha Penny told a parliamentary select committee on Friday morning that two participants were actually on the run. One escaped from the tangi and another a day later, she said. Penny acknowledged the death of one of the boot camp's participants and their whānau. Speaking to MPs, Penny said the whānau of the teenager who has died was dealing with having to bury a son and brother, and that needed to be acknowledged first and foremost. "We sat here probably a year ago now and said transition is going to be tough, because it's evidenced up the wazoo and everyday people are fighting. The recidivism rates we have every week going into the youth justice residences are around 60 to 80 percent. "So I want to put that out there, because we need the reality." Penny says she was not going to give up, despite how tough it is, and everyone in the programme has had traumatic experiences. "Right now, two of the remaining nine rangatahi have absconded - one absconded from the tangi and one absconded a day later. "It's been tough, we've had two of the young people arrested on charges already, one of those people the charges were withdrawn," she said. "Do I think there will be further offending? Absolutely. "We also though have to look for the good cholestreol, because there's always some good. "We have one of our people in fulltime employment today, I say today because this is dynamic," Penny told MPs. "We have one of our young people on work experience, we have one likely to start work soon, we have six engaged in some education course." National MP Joseph Mooney, who chairs the social services committee, has worked as a youth advocate and criminal lawyer and got emotional talking to Penny about how tough it is to try and change young people's lives. Penny said the boot camps have been "incredibly politicised" but the programme was making change despite the whole thing not always "being successful". "I'm not saying this is the panacea, I'm not saying it's the answer, but I'm definitely saying what we're seeing could be an improvement for youth justice across the board with an operating model." Oranga Tamariki and Waikato police both confirmed the 15-year-old, who was granted bail on compassionate grounds to attend the funeral by the Youth Court, had absconded. Waikato police said he was wanted for arrest. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
AP Trending SummaryBrief at 4:29 p.m. ESTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15 on Saturday. All Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) has to do now is beat Michigan at home next Saturday and it will earn a return to the Big Ten championship game for the first time since 2020 and get a rematch with No. 1 Oregon. The Ducks beat Ohio State 32-31 in a wild one back on Oct. 12. The Hoosiers (10-1, 7-1, No. 5 CFP) had their best chance to beat the Buckeyes for the first time since 1988 but were hurt by special teams mistakes and disrupted by an Ohio State defence that sacked Canadian quarterback Kurtis Rourke five times. “In life, all good things come to an end,” Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said. Late in the first half, Indiana punter James Evans fumbled a snap and was buried at his own 7-yardline with the Buckeyes taking over. That turned quickly into a 4-yard TD run by Henderson that gave the Buckeyes a 14-7 lead. Early in the second half, Caleb Downs fielded an Evans punt at the Ohio State 21, raced down the right sideline, cut to the middle and outran the coverage for a TD that put the Buckeyes up 21-7. It was the first time a Buckeye returned a punt for a touchdown since 2014. Howard finished 22 for 26 for 201 yards. Emeka Egbuka had seven catches for 80 yards and a TD. “Our guys just played with a chip today, and that’s the way you got to play the game of football,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. Indiana scored on its first possession of the game and its last, both short runs by Ty Son Lawson, who paced the Hoosiers with 79 rushing yards. Rourke, a 24-year-old from Oakville, Ont., is the brother of BC Lions QB Nathan Rourke. He was 8 for 18 for 68 yards. “We had communication errors, pass (protection), every time we dropped back to pass, something bad happened,” Cignetti said. Indiana’s 151 total yards was its lowest of the season. And it was the most points surrendered by the Hoosier’s defence. The takeaway Indiana: Its special season was blemished by the Buckeyes, who beat the Hoosiers for the 30th straight time. Indiana was eyeing its first conference crown since sharing one with two other teams in 1967. That won’t happen now. “Ohio State deserved to win,” Cignetti said. “They had those (third quarter scores), and we just couldn’t respond.” Ohio State: Didn’t waste the opportunities presented by the Hoosiers when they got sloppy. The Buckeyes led 14-7 at the break and took control in the second half. An offensive line patched together because of multiple injuries performed surprisingly well. “We know what was at stake,” Day said. “We don’t win this game, and we have no chance to go to Indianapolis and play in the Big Ten championship. And that’s real. We’ve had that approach for the last few weeks now, more than that.” Poll implications Some voters were obviously unsure of Indiana because it hadn’t played a nationally ranked team before Ohio State. After this one, the Hoosiers will drop. All about Will Howard made history by completing 80% of his passes for the sixth time this season. No other Ohio State quarterback has done that. He completed his first 14 passes in a row and finished with a 85% completion rate. “I think Buckeye nation is now seeing, after 11 games, that this guy is a winner, he’s tough, he cares about his teammates, he’s a leader,” Day said. Up next Indiana hosts Purdue in the regular-season finale next Saturday. Ohio State hosts rival Michigan on Saturday. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football Mitch Stacy, The Associated PressChinese Nationals Facing Violence In Pakistanspent immense money and energy helping Donald Trump retake the White House, but the Tesla CEO's new political influence may not do much to boost the fortunes of his carmaker, one of the company's longtime backers said. Ross Gerber, a Tesla bull and the president of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, thinks the electric vehicle maker faces big challenges ahead, even as optimism about Musk's ties to Trump has excited investors and sparked a sharp rally in since the election. Traders are hopeful that Musk's close ties to the president-elect — which ultimately landed the Tesla CEO — could sway important policy decisions in favor of Tesla. But that doesn't solve the problems Tesla has been struggling with for years, Gerber said, pointing to concerns surrounding the success of Tesla's car business, and whether its new ride-hailing platform or artificial intelligence projects will amount to much. In Gerber's view, Tesla shares should be trading around $200, implying 40% downside from the stock's closing price of $338.23 on Tuesday. Gerber said his fund, which began cutting its stake in Tesla in late 2023, continues to sell the stock in small amounts, keeping Tesla's concentration in its portfolio to just 2%. The fund sold nearly 16,000 shares in the third quarter, though the total value of its remaining stake rose to $71 million, regulatory filings show. "We're still selling it," Gerber told Business Insider. "I used to have a 10%, 12%, even 20% stake in Tesla at some point in my life where it was like, Tesla was taking us to the moon kind of thing. And I just think its best days are behind it." It's worth noting that Tesla handily beat third-quarter earnings estimates, soothing some investor concerns after a tough start to the year. Countering Gerber's views, some also see Musk's new political influence as a big win for his companies. "The biggest winner from a Trump White House remains Tesla and Musk which made a strategic big bet on Trump that will pay major dividends for years to come," Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives wrote following the election. Skeptical of the tech Gerber believes Tesla's technology has plateaued in recent years, and Musk's ties to Washington won't help that. He pointed to issues with Tesla's technology, which he's been using nearly every day for the last three years. "So the ultimate reality for full self-driving is it doesn't work, and the precision isn't good. And vision-only systems have flaws that I don't think Elon wants to admit." Gerber thinks the tech issues will persist, partly because Musk looks poised to devote more of his time to his role in the Department of Government Efficiency. Beginning with the acquisition of X, Gerber, in recent years, has been a vocal critic of what he sees as Musk's neglect of his core companies, primarily . "He doesn't work at Tesla. I mean, let's be real, "Gerber said. We all know where Elon is right now, and he's at Mar-a-Lago. So he hasn't worked at Tesla for a long time." Gerber is also concerned about some of the projects within the company. He pointed to Tesla's platform, which will be competing with more established companies like Uber and Waymo. "Why does it deserve this premium?" he said of the stock. "I get that Elon is now vice president of the United States, but that doesn't necessarily help Tesla." Trump's transition team has signaled that it would end the $7,500 tax credit for EVs— —but even that's unlikely to be a bullish catalyst for the company, Gerber said. Musk has said that repealing the tax credit would be more harmful to Tesla's rivals, but Gerber's firm has estimated that Tesla sales could drop around 25% if the tax credit was no longer available. That would be "devastating" to Tesla's business, he said, given that the company has already slashed on some of its models in the face of uncertain EV demand in recent years. "If the EV tax credit goes, that would be an extreme negative I would have to react to," Gerber said, adding that it was his biggest concern at the moment. Previously, Gerber told BI he would consider completely closing his position in Tesla by the end of the year if its business didn't improve, or if Musk didn't refocus his attention on his companies. Gerber has since adjusted his view and said he would continue to hold Tesla as a small investment in his portfolio, mostly out of bullishness on EVs in general. "Certainly if you want to get out of Tesla, it's a great opportunity," Gerber said, later adding that he was in "wait-and-see" mode. "And if you're a buyer of Tesla, boy, you're paying a lot for hope." Tesla did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider. Read the original article on
Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines' 4th straight win over bitter rivalTelangana’s mounted police force has been a symbol of its majesty, leaving spectators awestruck during the Republic Day, State Formation Day and Independence Day parades in the state capital. On a regular weekday in the city, officers on their well-trained horses patrol the Necklace Road, Assembly and parts of Old City in the South Zone, filling the air with the rhythmic clip-clop of hooves and never failing to make heads turn. A typical day at the Mounted Police Headquarters at Goshamahal starts at 6 a.m., with officers readying their horses in an hour-long exercise and training session on the riding ground. Many gather along the boundary wall to get a glimpse of the horses running; jumping; performing tactical formations; and undergoing obstacle and direction training, their sturdy march raising the grey sand off the field. These sessions equip them with the skill to navigate the the densely populated areas of the city. After a short break, they are off to a long grooming session, which includes a sand bath to soothe stiff muscles, a water bath and brushing to keep their shiny coats clean. A meal comprising fodder, soaked black chickpeas and carrot completes their morning routine before they are despatched for duties. Head Constable Bhaskar, who has been with the force for the past 15 years, says he looks forward to the mornings to come back to his horse — seven-year-old Polonsky. Others expressed similar excitement. Moula Ali, who has been with the force’s oldest serving horse – 19-year-old Roshan — says he feels fulfilled as he is able to do his duty while taking care of the animal. “Until 1984, we had separate recruitment for mounted police officers. Since 1985, a few officers from each general batch, who are animal lovers and are committed to taking full responsibility of their horse, join the mounted police voluntarily,” says Assistant Reserve Sub-Inspector (ARSI) Pruthvi Singh, who has been supervising the facility for the past 40 years. Established in 1950, the Hyderabad Mounted Police have a total of 50 horses now — 31 housed in the Goshamahal stable and 19 in Masab Tank stable. They had been brought from various parts of the country, including Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Jodhpur, Bengaluru and Hyderabad Race Club. A team of 62 constables, head constables, inspectors and home guards along with about 24 stablemen, maintenance staff and others look after the animals. Between 150-170 police officers and 150-160 horses have worked in the facility. Ten-year-old Sam The Brave along with officer Aakash practicing jumping on the Horse Riding Ground at Mounted Police Headquarters in Goshamahal in Hyderabad. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Mounted force in a digital era At a time when digital transformation of police is taking the centre stage, the need for heightened visibility, non-lethal and effective crowd control and minimising pressure on force continues to keep mounted policing relevant. The recent festivities, religious and political processions, protests and agitations across the city has kept the 75-year-old force ‘on its hooves’. When off-duty, these horses win laurels for the State in national competitions. Currently, they are preparing for the upcoming National Police Duty Meet. Mounted platoons are an inalienable part of the Hyderabad police regardless of the amount of technology introduced, says Commissioner of Police C. V. Anand. The aim is to increase their involvement and visibility for effective policing, and a significant investment is being made in the areas of health and infrastructure for the horses as well as dog squads. “We are onboarding a permanent vet who will check the horses and the dogs once every two days to identify any health concerns. Investment is also being made to improve the infrastructure in stables and kennels,” he added. The Hyderabad police have also written to the government to establish permanent veterinary units in the stables and kennels, says DCP, City Armed Reserve (CAR), Rakshitha K. Murthy. The police have tied up with government veterinary unit to identify infrastructural inadequacies and areas of improvement in the stables, which are now being addressed. When horses are sourced, they undergo basic training that lasts about six months. The officers are also trained in horse riding and co-existing with them. “On an average, a horse serves about 10-12 years with the force. Often brought in at the age of 4-5 years, they retire at the age of about 16 years, depending on their health and fitness,” Mr. Singh said. Notably, the retired horses are not sold; they continue to stay in the facility, only engaging in light work until their death. This, Singh says, is their way of thanking the horses for their duty. As the night falls, the horses are back from their evening patrol. It is time for another round of feed and some grooming before the handlers leave for the day. Published - November 22, 2024 11:41 pm IST Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp RedditRICE_Dickmann 31 pass from Warner (Horn kick), 12:33. USF_Wright 1 run (Cannon kick), 9:14. RICE_Jackson 12 run (Horn kick), 7:44. RICE_FG Horn 25, :22. RICE_Connors 23 pass from Warner (Horn kick), 6:32. RICE_FG Horn 25, :12. USF_S.Atkins 16 pass from Archie (Cannon kick), 12:22. RICE_Chiaokhiao-Bowman 33 pass from Warner (Sykes pass from Warner), 6:26. USF_K.Singleton 28 pass from I.Carter (Cannon kick), 3:09. USF_Brown-Stephens 32 pass from I.Carter (Cannon kick), 2:25. RUSHING_South Florida, Wright 6-35, Keith 3-31, Archie 10-21, Joiner 9-19, I.Carter 2-5. Rice, Francisco 12-42, Jackson 5-40, Connors 17-40, Chiaokhiao-Bowman 1-2, Warner 5-(minus 11). PASSING_South Florida, Archie 19-35-1-227, I.Carter 5-6-0-93, (Team) 0-1-0-0. Rice, Warner 27-42-0-437. RECEIVING_South Florida, Atkins 7-110, K.Singleton 7-107, Brown-Stephens 6-80, Singletary 2-5, Hardeman 1-12, Yaseen 1-6. Rice, Sykes 7-118, Connors 4-91, Chiaokhiao-Bowman 3-58, K.Campbell 3-52, G.Walker 3-45, Mojarro 3-16, Dickmann 2-36, B.Walker 1-12, Francisco 1-9. MISSED FIELD GOALS_Rice, Horn 41, Horn 39.By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court should overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era practice of removing voting rights from people convicted of certain felonies, including nonviolent crimes such as forgery and timber theft, attorneys say in new court papers. Most of the people affected are disenfranchised for life because the state provides few options for restoring ballot access. “Mississippi’s harsh and unforgiving felony disenfranchisement scheme is a national outlier,” attorneys representing some who lost voting rights said in an appeal filed Wednesday. They wrote that states “have consistently moved away from lifetime felony disenfranchisement over the past few decades.” This case is the second in recent years — and the third since the late 19th century — that asks the Supreme Court to overturn Mississippi’s disenfranchisement for some felonies. The cases use different legal arguments, and the court rejected the most recent attempt in 2023. The new appeal asks justices to reverse a July ruling from the conservative 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which said Mississippi legislators, not the courts, must decide whether to change the laws. Stripping away voting rights for some crimes is unconstitutional because it is cruel and unusual punishment, the appeal argues. A majority of justices rejected arguments over cruel and unusual punishment in June when they cleared the way for cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside in public places. Attorneys who sued Mississippi over voting rights say the authors of the state’s 1890 constitution based disenfranchisement on a list of crimes they thought Black people were more likely to commit. A majority of the appeals judges wrote that the Supreme Court in 1974 reaffirmed constitutional law allowing states to disenfranchise felons. About 38% of Mississippi residents are Black. Nearly 50,000 people were disenfranchised under the state’s felony voting ban between 1994 and 2017. More than 29,000 of them have completed their sentences, and about 58% of that group are Black, according to an expert who analyzed data for plaintiffs challenging the voting ban. Related Articles National Politics | Trump convinced Republicans to overlook his misconduct. But can he do the same for his nominees? National Politics | Beyond evangelicals, Trump and his allies courted smaller faith groups, from the Amish to Chabad National Politics | Trump gave Interior nominee one directive for a half-billion acres of US land: ‘Drill.’ National Politics | Trump’s team is delaying transition agreements. What does it mean for security checks and governing? National Politics | Judge delays Trump hush money sentencing in order to decide where case should go now To regain voting rights in Mississippi, a person convicted of a disenfranchising crime must receive a governor’s pardon or win permission from two-thirds of the state House and Senate. In recent years, legislators have restored voting rights for only a few people. The other recent case that went to the Supreme Court argued that authors of Mississippi’s constitution showed racist intent when they chose which felonies would cause people to lose the right to vote. In that ruling, justices declined to reconsider a 2022 appeals court decision that said Mississippi remedied the discriminatory intent of the original provisions in the state constitution by later altering the list of disenfranchising crimes. In 1950, Mississippi dropped burglary from the list. Murder and rape were added in 1968. The Mississippi attorney general issued an opinion in 2009 that expanded the list to 22 crimes, including timber larceny, carjacking, felony-level shoplifting and felony-level writing bad checks. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote in a 2023 dissent that Mississippi’s list of disenfranchising crimes was “adopted for an illicit discriminatory purpose.”
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Wheel of Fortune contestants whiffing their bonus puzzles is nothing new, but on December 4’s episode, a player came up short on a $40,000 puzzle that left fans joking that she may never want to visit a Disney theme park again. The game show’s latest big miss involved Vandana Patel, an Indian fusion food expert from Chicago. She won the episode and proceeded to the coveted bonus round with $20,600, a trip to Florida, and the selection of “What Are You Wearing?” as her category. Joined by host Ryan Seacrest and the off-side support of her waving mom, daughter, and husband, she faced the two-word puzzle. Choosing a “DMH” and “A,” Vanna White added a mere “H” to the first word. “We want more!” Seacrest chanted. With that tough break, the 10-second timer began. The puzzle read as, “‘_ H _ T E’ ‘_ L _ _ E S.'” A stern Patel did her very best to concentrate on cracking it, successfully saying “White” was the first word. But she couldn’t figure out the second word, and the timer ran out. The full puzzle was unveiled, “WHITE GLOVES.” Seacrest revealed the gold envelope contained the $40,000 amount and put a consoling arm around Patel’s shoulder. “This was on your bucket list!” he told her. “It was,” she replied. The game show shared the big miss on Youtube, where fans reacted to the loss with the top comment being about how the contestant will likely never want to see Mickey Mouse, or Mario of the Nintendo games, again given their white gloves. “Now she never wants to see mickey or mario again,” the fan wrote scoring 20 likes. “Or the keeper of the Stanley Cup,” replied another. A third fan wrote, “I knew it said WHITE GLOVES and I even solved it before the timer was displayed.” A fourth penned, “Don’t worry, Vandana, I was stumped too. I got the first word, but not the second. That’s alright, you’re a winner regardless. $20K is nothing to sneeze at. Great job! A fifth said, “I knew gloves from the initial and her h got me white. Tough puzzle “Wow. At least it wasn’t the hundred thousand dollar wedge,” wrote one more. Meanwhile , Seacrest, of course, had huge shoes to fill replacing the legendary Pat Sajak after four decades for Season 42. His debut month was the strongest ratings month for WoF in the past three years, and viewers were already treated to a viral moment (via a round of sausage) . That said, there have been some questionable hosting moments. In September, Seacrest suffered what fans dubbed his “first blooper” , involving a prolonged reaction to rewarding a bonus round. Fans also called out the host for ruling against another player before the timer was up. Most controversially, last month, fans called out the host for not reminding a player to pick a letter , leading to him losing the game in a misunderstanding and by a mere $147. This past two weeks, a more puzzling issue has come to light, which is that there has been a mere one bonus puzzle win out of the last eight episodes , many fans blaming the players and not the host. More Headlines:February 14, 1933 - November 22, 2024 Norma Jean Telling Beach, 91, of Bloomington, IL, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. She has resided in Bloomington, IL, for the past several years. Interment will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Geneva, OH. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com . Norma was born on February 14, 1933, in Geneva, OH, daughter of Orville and Alice Roxberry Phelps. She graduated from Platt R. Spencer High School in 1951. She married H. James Telling on October 11, 1952. They moved to Bellefontaine, OH from Geneva, OH in 1969 with their two children. James preceded her in death in 1972, and Norma remained in Bellefontaine for 50 years. She remarried on August 20, 1983, to Dr. Douglas Beach. They retired together and traveled for the next 20 years until his passing. While living in Ohio, Norma was active in the Bellefontaine United Methodist Church, where she was also active in its Priscilla Circle, Agrarian Club and Weekday Religious Education. She was employed by Bellefontaine National Bank. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Crystal) Telling of Bloomington, IL; a daughter, Brenda Telling of Kenton, OH; three granddaughters, Katie (Zach) White, Sarah (Taylor) German and Grace Telling; one great-granddaughter, Sadie Grace White; and two great-grandsons, Owen Jeffrey White and August James German. Also surviving is brother-in-law, Arnold Fuller of Ohio; several nieces and nephews; and five step-sons: James (Sharon) Beach of Florida, Jeff (Patty) Beach of North Carolina, John (JoAnn) Beach of Florida, Joe (Ann) Beach of Georgia, and Jerry (Suzanne) Beach of Bellefontaine, OH; as well as many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; a sister and brother-in-law, June and Donald Horner; brother-in-law, Donald Telling; nieces, Cathy Coss and Amy Horner; and nephew, Ted Horner; a sister and brother-in law, Carol and Ken Coss; and sister-in-law, Dixie Fuller. In later years she enjoyed playing cards and socializing with family and friends, assembling puzzles, and being active in the Hollybrook Community where she resided. She always loved watching THE Ohio State University football program, never missing a game. Obituaries Newsletter Sign up to get the most recent local obituaries delivered to your inbox.
Bengaluru: Defence PSU HAL Monday said it commemorated its 85th Foundation Day — and the first since achieving the prestigious Maharatna PSU status. Member of Parliament Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, who was the chief guest, highlighted the company's remarkable journey since its establishment by Walchand Hirachand in 1940. He stressed the importance of maintaining HAL's momentum in strengthening India's defence ecosystem. The celebration also saw the launch of a commemorative book titled ‘Flights of Inspiration, HAL's Maharatna Story.' DK Sunil, CMD of HAL, presented the company's vision for global expansion through strategic internal transformation. The roadmap includes technology-focused and people-centric programmes, operational excellence through corporate restructuring, and enhanced export capabilities. BEL secures orders worth ₹973cr Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) on Monday said it has secured additional orders worth ₹973 crore since Dec 9. "The order included platform screen doors for Metro rail, radars, communication equipment, jammers, seekers, upgraded submarine sonar, upgraded satcom terminals, test stations, spares, services, etc. With these new orders, BEL's total order for the current financial year reached ₹9,801 crore," it stated. —Krishna Meera Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword . Spread love this holiday season with these Christmas wishes , messages , and quotes.Changer les imaginaires en s'appuyant sur des super héros africains, évoluant surtout en Afrique. C'est la voie choisie au Nigeria depuis une quinzaine d'années par plusieurs dizaines de studios de création. Longtemps, ce pari est considéré comme fou dans un monde dominé par les univers des Marvels américains et des personnages de mangas japonais. Surfant notamment sur le boom des téléphones portables, des auteurs de BD , des développeurs de jeux vidéo et des illustrateurs de dessins animés ont donné vie à des personnages continentaux et typiques. À partir de récits 100% africains, ces créatifs ont forgé sans faire de bruit une industrie culturelle aux solides fondations. À tel point que des plateformes américaines et européennes signent désormais des contrats avec cette avant-garde de Lagos. Un Grand reportage de Moïse Gomis qui s'entretient avec Jacques Allix.
Almost every discussion in India public sphere which centres around erosion in life values is attributed to “such things are ought to be taught in schools, colleges and universities.” It is a well-prevailing thought now to expect that all sorts of learnings, essential to live a cultured life in harmony with nature, should become a part of curriculum and taught at educational institutions to make learning holistic and value based. Be it environmental education, cultural studies, women studies, folklores and dances, dietary system, rural skills, human and nature interaction, Indian knowledge system, universal human values, Indic studies, religious studies, etc. However, the canvas of curricular learning has increased exponentially. New disciplines of learning, especially technology based- like AI, have emerged, which are to be necessarily taught across disciplines. The boundaries between the curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular learnings are also disappearing and several learnings, which were earlier parts of the latter two, have been integrated with curricular learning. As a result, curricula are becoming burdensome with a large number of courses packed with learning modules. Whereas, the thrust of New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is on the process of learning rather than quantum of learning. Moreover, purpose of education has shifted from rote-learning to experiential learning, essential for inculcating critical thinking and creativity. This can be maximised in a stress-free and joyful learning ecosystem conducive to deeper learning experiences. This requires that curriculum and learning modules thereon have to be lean and thin to make learning engaging, immersive and reflective for cultivating minds. In fact, enough time is a must for learners to assimilate learning and to appreciate its application potential. In the past, there used to be three strong institutions of learning, namely, family, society and educational institutions per se. Joint families acted as catalysts of learning in real-life situations. Skill sets pertaining to sanskaras, cultural traditions, patriotism, communication skills, fellow-feeling, compassion, collaboration, co-operation, nature centric lifestyle, sharing of resources, equal opportunity for all, judicious use of resources, sustainable development, etc. were taught in the joint families in informal settings. The stories narrated by the grandmothers from the scriptures were a great source of ethics and morals. Gradually, we have drifted away from the joint family system under the influence of “Western” lifestyle and values. Unitary families which replaced joint families are also slowly poached upon by an emerging social order called “live-in relationship”. Instead of family as a unit, now individuals consider themselves as a unit of the Bharatiya society. As such, character building education that was imparted in the families free of cost and in homely, informal, vibrant and holistic learning environment, is now ought to be imparted in the educational institutions. Small kids, who essentially need motherly care and homely environment, are kept at the crèches immediately after the tender age to two to mend their own ways and to learn themselves, under the supervision of hired professionals who normally teach “don’t do this or that”. Both the spouses have to be in professional jobs as our needs have mushroomed and a single earning member is not enough to satisfy our endless desires, and for the so-called quality life. It is well-settled fact that ethic values imbibed in the early childhood lay foundation for life-long learning. Society, especially the “mohallas”, were second learning centres. Children used to learn the cultural traits, social norms and best practices prevailed therein under the watchful eyes of elderly persons. Team spirit and co-operative thought process used to be developed through indigenous games, traditions and practices. Extension of relationships with the people in the neighbourhood laid solid foundation for cohesion among families, brotherhood and spirit of “Vasudhaiv Kutumbakum”. Owing to busy and individualistic lifestyle, however, symbiotic relationship with neighbourhood has also suffered greatly. Now, even we don’t know about our immediate neighbours and are largely unconcerned about the developments happening around us. Since we are social beings, our disconnect with the surroundings will not bring any good to humanity. Precisely for this reason, the NEP lays emphasis on early childhood education. Only government efforts are not enough to accomplish this task. We need to revive family and society as pivotal institutions of learning to make it holistic and lessen the burden of learnings in the educational institutions. Indian knowledge system and universal human values are two of the many critical components of holistic learning. Cultural traits of the family and society have huge impact on learning in schools, colleges and universities, and there are no short-cuts. We ought to develop the culture of sound civilisational discourse at homes in joint family ecosystem and neighbourhood to secure future of our younger generations and of the nation. mzurpt@gmail.com (The writer is the V-C of Central University of Punjab, Bathinda)RCBC Exec leads dialogue on digital disruption and sustainability at Asian Bankers ConferenceArkansas DE Landon Jackson carted off field and taken to hospital with neck injury
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