10 Awesome Reasons to Date a Capricorn.

It’s funny how many people see their sun signs to know how will their future be. Though our stars have no control over our lives, they do give rather interesting information about our personalities. Here are some of the amazing reasons to date someone born between December 22^nd  to January 21^st ( Yes, I am talking about Capricorns).

1.       Introvert.

Capricorns are initially very shy. They like to keep to themselves and find peace in solitude. But once you get to know them and are close to them, they will be the most fun filled people you would have ever met in your lifetime. They just need a little time to get out of their shell.

2.       Good listeners.

Had a rough day at college or work? Want to bitch about your ex? Or you just want to chit-chat to kill time? Capricorns are here to the rescue. They are extremely good listeners and take an active part in the conversation too. Moreover you will definitely be happier and more joyful after a conversation with a Capricorn.

3.       Sarcastic.

Capricorns are hilariously sarcastic. They can change your mood instantly with some funny phrases. Sense of humour does make an individual more attractive and considering Capricorns it is more than true.

4.       Adventurous.

Capricorn people love to add a little spice in their life. They would go the extra mile to have a little more fun. They are full of surprises and love to try out diverse ideas every new day.

5.       Ambitious.

Capricorns are very serious about their dreams in life. They have high hopes for themselves and their loved ones. It is their passion to achieve well being in life is what makes them so magnetic.

6.       Responsible.

Capricorns know their responsibilities and perform them religiously. They know to take the blame for their recklessness and are not shy to admit it. They take a great amount of integrity in their work.

7.       Frugal.

Capricorns are extremely particular about their money spending. They do not like uneconomical expenditure and hence are enormously choosy when it comes to payments and costs. But in the long run, it is this quality in them which you will cherish and your daily budget will be in control.

8.       No Showoff .

Capricorns are extremely allergic to showoff .They cannot stand even the slightest of it. They are fond of keeping everything simple having the required amounts of everything. They rather keep their achievements to themselves and do not brag even faintly. They are proud of themselves and show little concern to what others think.

9.       Loyal

You need not worry about your Capricorn partner cheating with you or talking negative about you behind your back. They will stand by you in the toughest of times and will never even dream of deserting you.

10.   Patient

Last but not the least; it is their quality of patience which makes you swoon over them. It is a rare quality to find in someone. When things do not go right, they don’t just sit idle waiting for something to happen, rather they work towards the fulfilment of the goal.

So next time you meet a Capricorn, do move forward and start a conversation with them.

India's Dismal Education System

“It doesn’t matter whether you do the right thing or not, what matters is whether you say the right thing”-Indian Education System

Delhi University released their first cut-off list for their next academic session and it is nothing short of staggering. While it is true that even toppers struggle to secure a seat in their choice of college and course, what about the large chunk of students who have secured in the 70’s and 80’s? Securing a seat in India’s “number one university of the country” seems like a distant dream for them. Seeing the insanely high cut-offs in the news shocked my grandfather. He exclaimed “During our time, if someone would pass their class 12 examination, their names would come in the Regional Newspapers and he or she was considered a genius!”

What gave rise to such inflated marks of a large number of students? 

Who is at fault for the inhumane cutoffs? 

The problem lies both in our education system and the mindset of our society. Our education system focuses not on complete and all round education of its students but on rote learning, memory and marks. When I was in class 12, my friend had some difficultly in understanding a concept of an integration problem. When he asked his doubt our school’s maths teacher about it, she hesitated to solve the problem and replied “Don’t worry about this question. It won’t be asked in the exam”. Is this the purpose of our education system? To convert us into robots who mug up all the answers to all the probable questions before an examination, spill it out and completely forget about it later. To top it all, our education boards and universities develop marking scheme which students get full marks for writing a word or a phrase. The teachers emphasize on the respective words and phrases and leave out which is “not important in the examination point of view”. Persistent questioning and healthy inquisitiveness are the first requisite for acquiring learning of any kind.

Marks by no means measure the true potential of a child. It is incorrect to say that the individual with cent percent marks is more intelligent than the rest. Albert Einstein once said “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live his whole life thinking that he is a fool.”For some parents, what matters the most is whether their own child scored more marks than the neighbour’s child. Parents must understand that each child is special in his/ her own way. This is the most confusing stage of their lives. What they need now is guidance and not pressure. This is the reason why high school students have the same anxiety levels as mental asylum patients had a century ago. 

The real difficulty is that people have no idea of what education truly is. We assess the value of education in the same manner as we assess the value of land or of shares in the stock-exchange market. We want to provide only such education as would enable the student to earn more. We hardly give any thought to the improvement of the character of the educated.

India is a country which produces as many engineers as the population of Switzerland every year, yet ranked 76^th in Global innovation Index while Switzerland is ranked first. Student’s in our country become engineer’s first and decide which career they want to pursue later. Our system limits free thinking required for entrepreneurship. The students lose their ability to imagine outside their fixed curriculum. Academics play a significant part in one’s career development however leadership qualities, communication skills and hard-work are equally necessary to succeed. The most productive years of an Indian student’s life are spent preparing for the dreaded board exams and various entrances.

India is obsessed with only a few educational institutes like the IIT’s, IIM’s, University of Delhi etc. Centre proposes to establish more IITs, IIMs and other centrally funded institutions. It fails to recognize that India is in no dearth of educational institutions. India lacks not in quantity but quality. Reforms should be undertaken to improve the existing schools and colleges so that they are at par with the ones at the top. This will ensure there is no unnecessary rat race prevalent in our schools and colleges.

Delhi University colleges compared to their western counterparts are lagging behind in infrastructure, teaching quality and coursework. The syllabus is highly theoretical, outdated with little emphasis on practical experience. It needs revision suiting the technological advancements and modern requirements of the world in the present and the future. Furthermore strict attendance requirements waste precious time which could be spent doing internships and research work. Inadequate funding for education leaves little scope for Government colleges compete with their western peers.95 percent of the Government colleges are in dilapidated condition. Proper exposure and facilities are required for a well developed flexible graduate who shall contribute to the intellectual workforce for the country. Sadly over a million graduates remain unemployed every year. Reservations in higher educational institutions are a bane to the country. This shows our orthodox mentality which robs deserving candidates from their seats.

India will remain an underdeveloped country if the Government doesn’t make requisite changes in our system. It is only proper education that can change the mindset of society. Entrepreneurship will mark an increase in employment and will result in the sustainable use of resources in the country. Our country will make great strides in medical and technological research. India will attract many foreign students if adequate changes are made and will boost tourism and international rankings of our educational institutions.

“Logic will take you from A to B. Imagination will take you to impossible and beyond”