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leaders from across the country, to reduce the load of children’s
united in their shared vision of edu- school bags.
cational excellence. It was truly an Heavy school bags are hazardous
inspiring and memorable event. to children’s health. According to
Prof. Dr. Moushumi Datta health experts, if children lug bags
Principal, Nagindas Khandwala weighing above 12 kg, there are high
College, MUMBAI chances they will develop back pain
and spine-related ailments. There is
urgent need for school managements
Placements surprise and parents to acknowledge that
RV COLLEGE of Engineering, Ben- the physical and emotional cost of
galuru is proud to be ranked India overloaded school bags is enormous.
#5 and Karnataka #1 in the EW India We need to act now!
Private Engineering Colleges league Jubel D’Cruz
table (EW May). Under most param- MUMBAI
eters of higher education excellence,
MAY 2025 RV College is ranked in the Top 10.
However, it is very surprising that Maths overkill
our institution has not been ranked THE Teacher-2-Teacher essay ‘Criti-
Important innovation in the Top 10 under the critical cal importance of math for national
CONGRATULATIONS TO Educa- parameter of Placement. For your development’ (EW May) was an
tionWorld and AZ Research Partners information, RV College is ranked overkill. Although I agree with the
for the well-researched and curated #6 in Karnataka under Placement author KV Nagaraja’s views that
EW India Higher Education Rank- & Higher Studies by NIRF 2024. maths develops systematic problem-
ings 2025-26 cover feature (EW Before your next annual higher edu- solving, strategic decision-making
May) ranking India’s Best Arts, Sci- cation rankings exercise, we request and critical thinking skills which
ence and Commerce colleges nation- you to bear this in mind. accelerate national development, I
ally and in the states. Dr. K.N. Subramanya believe we need to tread cautiously
In particular, the newly intro- Principal, RV College of Engineer- with school-going children under too
duced rankings of Top 100 under- ing, BENGALURU much pressure to excel in maths.
grad institutions on the parameter of The education system should be
internships is an important innova- flexible to allow students to pursue
tion, because it enables students Ranking shock streams without maths as a compul-
to access internship opportunities I AM AN alum of MES PU College of sory subject. Students can excel even
that are important in contemporary Arts, Commerce and Science, Benga- without excelling in maths.
education. luru (estb.1956). I was shocked to see Randeep Bhattacharya
Prem Khosla on EMAIL my alma mater ranked far below the KOLKATA
lesser-known Bishop Cotton Wom-
en’s College in the Non-autonomous
Memorable Awards nite ASC Colleges league table in Karna- Genius at work
WE ARE GRATEFUL to Education- taka state (EW May). KUDOS TO EducationWorld for
World for organising the flawlessly Colleges like Sri Bhagwan Ma- showcasing the inspiring journey
managed EW India Higher Educa- haveer Jain College, and MES have of Team G2 in the Young Achievers
tion Rankings 2025-26 awards good reputation for placements and section (EW May). Drawing ideas
ceremony in Delhi. The event radi- competent faculty. But not Bishop from global toilet designs to create
ated professionalism, elegance and Cotton Women’s College. an indigenous model is genius at
warmth. Time to recalibrate! work.
From meticulous planning to the Deepa M. on EMAIL Moreover, this is a socially
welcoming hospitality, every aspect relevant innovation which will help
of the ceremony reflected your achieve the goal of a cleaner India,
team's commitment to excellence School bags burden where sanitation remains a press-
and the greater cause of advanc- I AM A regular reader of Education- ing challenge. Look forward to more
ing education in India. It was also World. With the new academic year such inspiring stories.
a privilege to be in the company of 2025-26 about to begin, I would like Umamah Yumn
distinguished educators and thought to appeal to all school managements BENGALURU

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