Summer vacation for students is a kaleidoscope of experiences, each reflecting the youth's diverse interests, aspirations and priorities
The body of a 22-year-old, first-year MBBS student was found near a railway track here, with the family alleging that her batchmate killed her, police said on Friday.
According to the Chief Administrative Officer of Medical College Prasanjeet, the victim was found missing during the counting of the students in the hostel. Following this, he approached the police.
While searching for the woman, the police found her body near a railway track at Begarazpur village under the Mansurpur police station, towards the back side of the hostel of Muzaffarnagar Medical College.
During the investigation, the police examined the CCTV footage and found that the woman left the hostel with her batchmate, Kunal Saini, on Friday evening, officials said.
Subsequently, during the search, her body was found near a railway track located towards the back side of the hostel of Muzaffarnagar Medical College.
During examination of the CCTV footage, the deceased girl was seen going with Saini from the hostel last evening.
The victim’s family has alleged that Saini had killed the woman.
Based on their complaint, an FIR was lodged under sections 302 (murder), 366 (kidnapping, abducting or inducing woman to compel her marriage, etc), 201 (causing disappearance of evidence of the offence, or giving false information, to screen offender) of the Indian Penal Code. Saini was arrested and further investigation is underway, they said.
For many college students, the summer break is not just a time to relax but to attempt internships. Industries ranging from technology to finance, media to healthcare witness a surge in eager interns, keen on applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. On having spoken to a recruiter, they believe the allure of adding valuable experience to their resumes drives many to secure coveted positions in prestigious organisations.
Travel remains a perennial favourite among college students seeking to break free from routine and explore new horizons. With social media amplifying the allure of picturesque locales, travel experiences are increasingly becoming a cornerstone of summer vacation memories.
Tina Aseva, a first-year student who looks forward to her family trip this year to the U.S., says, “I love travelling but it is a shame I can't do a lot of it every year because of academics. But every year in the summer my family and I make it a point to take a trip somewhere. To me, it's about travel, but to my working parents it's about
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a change and some peace of mind.”
In a world grappling with social and environmental challenges, an increasing number of college students are channelling their energy toward meaningful causes during their summer break. Whether volunteering at local NGOs, participating in community development projects, or advocating for environmental conservation, these young changemakers are driven by a sense of responsibility towards society and a desire to make a tangible difference in the world.
Mae Kingston, an international student who came to India three years ago to pursue postgraduation, has grown to have a soft spot for the underprivileged kids she spends time with during the summer every year. She says, “In a city that felt foreign to me first, showed me towards something I feel very strongly about— helping people, not by giving them monetary assistance but to just sit with them, talk, spend time with them and mainly acknowledge their presence in the real world as equals, my heart goes out to these kids.”
Recognising the importance of staying competitive in an ever-evolving job market, many college students dedicate their summer vacation to acquiring new skills and certifications. Being part of this rat race has them take language courses, coding boot camps, digital marketing workshops or entrepreneurship programmes.
Amid the hustle and bustle of academic life, the summer vacation offers a precious opportunity for college students to reconnect with family and unwind. Whether it's enjoying homecooked meals, engaging in nostalgic conversations, or simply relishing moments of tranquillity, these respites provide a muchneeded balance to the fast-paced rhythm of student life.
Saraswat, a student of third-year arts quotes, “As college comes to an end, I get emotional at the idea of this being the last summer vacation of my academic life. I guess as we grow up, we learn to value the simpler privileges that take us back to our childhood.”
The summer vacation for college students in India is a kaleidoscope of experiences, each reflecting the youth's diverse interests, aspirations, and priorities. Whether they choose to embark on professional pursuits, embark on travel adventures, engage in social activism, or simply unwind with loved ones, the summer break serves as a canvas for personal growth, exploration, and self-discovery.
Girls outshone boys in the class 10 and class 12 examinations conducted by the Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE), the results of which were declared on Friday.
NBSE chairperson Asano Sekhose told reporters that in class 10 or High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, out of 22,136 candidates, a total of 15,588 candidates passed the examination with a pass percentage of 71.87%, an increase of 1.55% from last year, she said.
The pass percentage of girls was 51.92% while that of boys was 49.79%, the NBSE chairperson said.
Mhachilo Yanthan of Christian Higher Secondary School (HSS), Dimapur with a total of 593 marks out of 600 topped the HSLC exam, Ketsino Jane Frances of St Paul School, Phesama, Kohima with 592 marks, stood second while Pabitra Deb of Holy Cross HSS, Dimapur and Amina Begum of MGM. HSS, Dimapur with 591 marks was placed third.
In class 12 or Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examination, the overall pass percentage in the Arts stream is 83.16%, the Commerce stream is 87.67% and the Science stream is 80.88%, she said.
The NBSE chairperson said that three students from Government Higher Secondary Schools (GHSS) are in the merit list of the HSSLC Examination 2024 in the Arts stream.
Keletsole Mekro of Dainty Buds, Kohima scored 487 marks out of 500 and topped the arts stream, Satyam Kumar Jaiswal of Holy Cross HSS, Dimapur scored 492 marks out of 500 to top the commerce stream and Narola Imsong of Queen Mary HSS, Mokokchung topped science stream scoring 481 marks out of 500, Sekhose said.
In all the three HSSLC streams girls also outshone boys, she said.
The NBSE chairperson said that HSLC and HSSLC compartmental examination and improvement of performance will be conducted in June.