Editor,
“A good writer writes keeping his readers in mind and a good readerlearns to read within the context of what the author writes” is whatBatskhem Myrboh wrote in response to my letter ( ST July 20, 2011) Butwhat amazes me is why Myrboh has gone beyond my observations. Myresponse only pertained to his comment (ST July 14, 2011) about theyoungest daughter in the Khasi community inheriting the lion’s shareof the family property. In the letter I had also disagreed about hiscomments on European influence/imposition on our tradition about theyoungest daughter getting the lion’s share of ancestral property. Thishas been and is our tradition since time immemorial is passed down tous through our religion, beliefs and faith. But in his letter ( STJuly 25, 2011) Myrboh has put forth ten questions pertaining to ourtradition which are interesting indeed. Although the letters column ofthis newspaper keep us up to date with multiple subjects based onindividual observations, opinions and comments but there are sensitivesubjects like the one pertaining to our roots, beliefs, customs andtraditions which require another platform for a face to facediscussion and interaction. After all it is a good practice to debateour roots, culture and tradition. If Myrboh is game then we shouldhave a sizzling debate on this sensitive and crucial issue at a timeand place provided by this paper or any other institution or a civilsociety body. What say Bah Myrboh?
Yours etc.,
Jenniefer Dkhar,
Via email
Students’ predicament
Editor,
Many students are discouraged by the B.Sc and B.Com results declaredby the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU). They felt that the marksobtained in their Major papers is much lesser then they deserved. Ithas dashed their hopes and dreams. Quite a few students are stranded their Degree level mark sheets. Their future istherefore doomed. This problem is not only with the Final YearStudents, but even the 1st and 2nd Year students of the same streamare not happy with their marks. We know that NEHU is strict in markingbut that does not mean giving the actual marks that a studentdeserves. Later when students apply for re-evaluation of their answerpapers then they find drastic changes in their marks compared to theoriginal marks declared by the University. Why do students have to gofor re-evaluation every time? And why do their marks change afterre-evaluation? It seems the whole process of re-evaluation has becomea money making racket for NEHU since every student, except those whocannot afford to, apply for re-evaluation. It costs Rs 400 for onepaper, so if one asks for re-evaluation of 4 papers it works out to Rs1600.Coming back to my point, the Final Year Students who are stranded witha Simple Pass will not even be able to join the Masters’ coursesbecause of the high cut-off marks required. In NEHU the cut-off marksfor the Masters degree courses is 45% for SC/ST and 50% for theGeneral category. Hence marks! I also request our State Education Minister to kindlylook into the matter and take necessary steps for the bright future ofthe students.
Yours etc.,
Jade Lapang,
Via email