Nagpur: The eighth edition of international principals conference (IPEC) concluded on Saturday with multiple speakers presenting a 360-degree view of ancient Indian knowledge systems, now being introduced in the modern education system as well. Union minister Nitin Gadkari, who delivered the valedictory speech at the event , said that teachers prepare the perfect human resource for a stronger India. Gadkari emphasised that its not important for a student to be meritorious, but to be a responsible citizen. If your student is not a good citizen, someone who doesnt wants to contribute for the betterment of the country, then it is of no use being meritorious, said Gadkari. He said the teachers have a crucial role to play in shaping their futures. If a student fails, then the teacher fails. No matter how bad a student is, it is the teachers duty to turn things around, said Gadkari.Talking about his early days as a student, the Nagpur MP said, I was in the NCC when the instructor, who was leading the parade, told us that one by one we have to step ahead, salute and shout loudly – Good morning sir, my name is so-and-so. The first student who stepped forward repeated that line verbatim and mentioned his name as so-and-so instead of his actual name, he added. This is what happens when you get into rote learning. We have people who will amass multiple degrees by just mugging up, but have they grasped any knowledge and how they will use it is questionable, said Gadkari.International principals conference which was organized by The South Public School, also had a special session by tabla maestro Anuradha Pal. The globally renowned artist introduced the audience to the beats of tabla. She explained how it is connected to numbers and how it reflects the various sounds all around us.Pal elaborated on various perspectives of tabla such as the war style of the tabla beats, the difference between Indian and Western music and the socio-political difference between tunes. Pal played various tabla taals like the sound of a train, Punjabi, Lucknowi and Delhi styles of tabla among others and mesmerized the audience.We also published the following articles recentlyThe TOI+ election quiz: Guess who said thatThis article discusses the ongoing trade war between the US and China. It explores the impact of the trade war on global markets and economies. The article highlights the tariffs and retaliatory measures taken by both countries. It also examines the potential long-term consequences of the trade war on various industries and countries.Four drunk TN school students abuse teachers and headmasterFour students of a government higher secondary school in Tamil Nadus Villupuram district were arrested for creating a ruckus under the influence of alcohol, abusing teachers and damaging school properties. The students, aged between 16 and 18, consumed liquor from a Tasmac outlet before arriving at the school. They disrupted classes, issued death threats to teachers, and caused damage to the school gate and furniture. The police have charged them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.Over 70 students of Sangrur Meritorious School hospitalized due to food poisoningOver 70 students from a meritorious school in Sangrur district of Punjab were admitted to the hospital due to food poisoning. The police have arrested the contractor and mess manager under attempt to murder charges. The four-member investigative team has been tasked with providing a comprehensive report within a week. Following the Sangrur incident, food sampling in other meritorious schools across Punjab has been ordered. This incident highlights the need for stringent measures to ensure the safety of school meals.

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