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EDITORIAL It is all about the making of 'CHANCES'! There was an announcement in the educational field. Also, excerpts the momen- YES India official group, regarding the tous occasions and the historic achievements restart of career news magazine that had produced by projects under YES India. been publishing under YES India since many Gradually, 'career news' transformed to years. It was a new knowledge for us. Most PERICULUM. The title of the magazine of us didn't knew about such a magazine. 'periculum' means, chances. It is said that Inquisitiveness started rolling! Many enquired chances don't approach us, instead we have about the content of the magazine and within to approach chances. The magazine periculum, rephrases it, here the chances are no time there was a team ready for the restart work. Realizing the functionality of the approaching you. Periculum, is a vent to magazine, no second thought was required discover the finer career possibilities. It also promises a worth time of reading. for us to be a part of this fresh start. We could smoothly carry out the magazine 'Career news' was an initiative of our works, having Mr.Akshay kumar (YES India predecessors to circulate the academic news president) and Mr.Shabab Karunyam(YES and entrance examination notifications of India secretary) as advisors. They have national institutes among the college students. played an inevitable role in making Unfortunately, it couldn't be continued in the 'periculum' possible and my sincere gratitude same pace for long. Making all the career to our 'GURU' Dr.Z A Ashraf sir for being a opportunities, scattered around available at constant support. a single look, will be an easy aid for the With great satisfaction and aspiration we put students to answer, what next? We realized forth periculum. All the requirements and that such an e-magazine will be an effective suggestions of the students will be thankfully mode of intervention in this e-world. A team acknowledged and considered. I hope you of yes Indians, got ready to give a breathe will all accept periculum and it will be highly of fresh air to the magazine. Then, it was the useful to cater to the needs of the students. time for ignition of our thoughts and ideas. This is more a rebirth than a restart, with remarkable changes. Apart from the career news, we extended the content to be more inspiring and motivating. It echoes the yes India's voice on significant issues in the SAFA GK Chief editor



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LIVE YOUR LEGEND She brims with positivity, her fact, she strove for success and excel- thus resulting in their depreciation. life. Family plays an indispensable lence and is on the doorstep of ac- voice full of vigour and strength, complishing her goal. The society labels people as disabled part in bringing you out and provid- infusing energy into her listeners. Her An excerpt from the interview with smile warms the soul, radiating a Fathima clearly shows that she has an and abled. And all those who per- ing all kinds of assistance. My family positive aura. Her written works, active social stance and a crystal poems and articles weave an intri- clear vision for radical changes. form differently from the society's is my source of strength as they have cate and beautiful web of introspec- tion, justice and empowerment. She is • How would you address Women definition of ablity or normalcy are always been there for me, supporting Fathima Asla, lovingly called Empowerment ? Pathu, a powerful motivational Women empowerment should begin categorised as disabled or abnormal. me at every step, taking risks for me speaker and influencer. at home. Women vocalizing liberally Fathima is a final year on social platforms and yet, being and never considering finance as a medical student, pursuing oppressed in their homes is very com- her bachelors in Homeo- mon. Freedom isn't a privilege, rather What do you think about the imple- potential barrier to my development. pathic Medicine and it's a basic right which every human mentation of disabled-friendly fa- My parents are aware that education Surgery from ANSS being is entitled to. A woman should cilities in Kerala ? is the most effective tool that would Homoeo Medical Col- have the liberty to exercise her own contribute to my wellbeing, confi- lege, Kottayam. She dreams and desires and should never Many of the colleges and schools dence and development. My siblings; shared her empowering be compelled to fit into society's still remain largely inaccessible my brothers, Afsal Ahammad and life story on Josh Talks, an stereotypical moulds. and are not wheelchair Aslam, and sister, Ayesha Anu; are Indian platform which show- friendly, thus posing a major incredibly supportive of my ventures, cases enthusiastic and influen- • What changes should be made in challenge to goal achieve- giving me a personal space to raise tial journeys of people from di- the public perception of differently ment. The society should shift my opinions without being ques- verse disciplines of life. Her youtube abled people ? its focus from offering sympa- tioned. I take independant decisions, channel,\"Dream beyond Infinity !!\", The differently abled community has thy to adopting measures with my family usually supporting it, where she delivers inspiring, intellec- always been survivors of prejudice which ensure our inclusion into without being judgemental. tual and thought provoking messages and subjects of scrutiny. Our society mainstream society. Transport about the different aspects of life; places emphasis on sympathising with has garnered over 6k subscribers differently abled people and show- and campus facilities should un- • And finally, what is the one thing and has received wide acclaim. ering them with pity. This judgmental dergo changes which ensure the you would like to say to the people and stereotypical culture of shaming smooth operation of our routines too. who offered you destructive Diagnosed with Osteogenesis and underestimation should change. Imperfecta, a genetic disorder which We haven't expanded our mindset • How do you account for your criticism ? renders the bones to become fragile yet, to accept that differently abled strong mindset with respect to the Do not judge. Do not try to stop peo- and fractured, and characterised by people are on a par with the socially current mental health scenario ? ple with aspirations from flying high, imperfect bone formation; Fathima accepted notion of abled people, I am confident in my abilties and on account of their disabilites. My life overcame her debility and several have the courage and potential to is a message. And with self confi- obstacles posed by the society, to achieve my aspirations. Yet I am a dence, you will be able to achieve actualize her aspirations and achieve sensitive person just like anyone else. anything regardless of physical or her dreams. She underwent about 50 With regard to the contemporary financial challenges. So your mental surgeries for her fractures; the first scenario, mental illnesses are still a strength matters to a large extent. If one of which took place just 3 days taboo and people with such issues you are mentally healthy, you will be after her birth. Hailing from the are treated as outcasts. The society able to chase your dreams, conquer picturesque town of Thamarassery, conveniently ostracises them and them and transform it into reality. Calicut; Fathima is the proud daugh- ter of Abdul Nasar and Amina. labels them as 'mad', 'crazy' or This is Fathima's story - Fathima's life Fathima recounts her endeavour and the obstacles she endured to achieve 'wackos'. This culture of shaming must - Fathima's journey. And this is how her ambition of becoming a doctor. change. Mental disorders should be she teaches us to live our dreams. Her Inspite of repeated attempts to dis- given equal priority just like any suade her from her dream of becom- tenacity and spirit sparkles brightly ing a doctor, in the form of a demor- other physical disorders. If people and fires us with enthusiasm, showing alizing interview by the Medical are going through a rough phase and that belief, trust and confidence in Board, the society's unsolicited ad- feel like they need help, they should ourselves will drive us to prosper and vices, and numerous physical chal- feel free enough to seek the assis- scale new heights. \"The path from lenges; Fathima never backed off. In tance of a psychiatrist or psycholo- dreams to success does exist. May you gist, without being stigmatized. Peo- have the vision to find it, the courage ple shouldn't be apprehensive of to get on to it, and the perseverance to seeking professional help. This is a follow it\"- Kalpana Chawla prerequisite for mental wellbeing and is essential for survival. • Can you elucidate more on the Nehla Firoz immense support given by your BSc Psychology family. Farook College My family plays a crucial role in my

AKSHARA SAMUDHRAM , RIPENING THE FRUITS OF VICTORY Together we achieved more! promising children in the examination. It is again on its The most festive thing of the AKSHARA SAMUDHRAM, coastal areas. More than way to excellence this year. year 2019-20, is the historic celebrating the triumph of being teachers, we aim to The programme firmly con- result from MMHSS Kootayi, togetherness in Kootayi, function as 'mentors' to these centrated on 58 students from Malapuram. Literally, kootayi Malapuram. A group of students. Along with teaching four areas of Calicut coastal has become a representation, youth, united in the coastal subjects, mentors inspire them belt viz. South beach, of a guaranteed victory for a belts of Malabar with a to dream and equip Mukadar, Nainanvalappu & united team work. Among the strong determination, is themselves with the crave to Vellayil, and 50 students from 402 students appeared for showing out the strength of pursue those dreams. The Tirur area of Malappuram the examination, 383 students togetherness. The unbounded project focuses on the 10th district. The academic years cleared the papers, giving a stretches of the sea, spreaded standard students, as it is an 2018-19 and 2019-20 were 95.27% success rate for the around , is the only inspiration early stage in academics. the most vibrant years of school. A 7% elevation in the for these youth to venture The project is also supported AKSHARA SAMUDHRAM. A success rate from last year.8 forth. They sail through it and by the parents and commu- team of 60 mentors and 20 students with full A+ and 6 lend their hands, promising nity. Parents, who themselves senior mentors could produce students with 9A+ , is a colors in the lives of many have a poor experience of the best results. In 2018-2019 remarkable achievement. This children. 2019-20, is a education and a strong desire the team celebrated 100% is a momentous occasion for fascinating year for the to improve their children's success rate. AKSHARA SAMUDHRAM, project with an exemplary lives, put their trust in a men- being a cause for this historic result from kootayi. AKSHARA tor to help them achieve it. 2019-2020 was an unprece- result produced from a school SAMUDHRAM, has an The first step in the mentors- dented academic year in its in the coastal area. astonishing success story to mentee methodology is to history under insidious onset of tell! know these children as a the pandemic. We managed AKSHARA SAMUDHRAM is to keep our children in touch celebrating our promising AKSHARA SAMUDHRAM is an whole. Respecting and with the subject through 'coastal pearls'. The woes of educational development encouraging all their interests regular contact and sharing the parents and children in are vital. Equally essential is study materials via social project launched by India such coastal areas regard- Foundation and implemented encouraging positive media ing their education by Young Ebullient Students aspirations and learning plat- are complex, but (YES) India. It is a mission to behaviors. A mentor for three forms. positively impact the lives of to four mentees is the method We we can act as a the students from low-income through which the classes are also transformative communities in coastal areas being conducted. We spend prepared group, inspiring them to dream and imbibe hope to to enable them to maximize most of the holidays with them them mentally to face the ex- their life. The message to this their potential and change in various public places and amination confidently under community and our students is their lives through education. sometimes in the student's the timid circumstances of the same: The background residence. Mentors analyze COVID-19. Among the 112 doesn't matter; the only thing the progress of these children students appeared for the that counts is what you want This is a non-profitable Initiative of a group of selfless through continuous evalua- exams from Kozhikode youngsters, who are fueled by tions. coastal areas, 100 students to become. high social commitment. This cleared the papers, giving us project reflects the immense Since 2015, AKSHARA a 92% success rate. The most interest of a group of SAMUDHRAM has been elating thing is, there were exuberant college students to achieving fine results, two full A+ holders and a 9 influence the lives of very primarily focused on SSLC A+ holder among them. SAFA GK B.Sc Chemistry Govt. Arts and Science college, Meenchanda

SOME MISCONCEPTIONS THAT NEED TO BE CHANGED BY THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED TENTH STANDARD SSLC results are out. Many stu- regarded as the criteria, will be dents. The best students do not *FCI - students can study in Food dents and parents have begun difficult for a student who has have to give up their arts and Craft Institutes under Kerala to explore new courses and pos- not studied the specific subject in sports tastes for the sake of aca- Tourism Department, after Tenth sibilities. It's clear that some plus two. In addition, a child who demics and sit in class from standard. Short term vocational misunderstandings regarding wants to pursue higher studies in morning to evening, and get diploma courses like Hotel man- higher education have been Humanities/Commerce loses the good marks in exams. They agement/Hospitality manage- spreading among us for years. basic lessons in the required should actively involve in extra ment/Food making will be Some of the common unhealthy subjects by studying science for curricular activities in addition to taught here. There are a total of Concerns and their answers are two years. their studies. \"Excellent students 12 FCI s in various districts of explained very simply below. Another important thing to be are the ones, who can manage Kerala. noted is that we portray science both studies and extra curricular Science for studious and Hu- as a tough subject. But science is activities together.\" manities for non studious is not a hard subject. It is a subject Plus two learning will be diffi- Career consultants are not the not the right choice. that can easily handled by those cult to those who have studied last word in career selection! One of the biggest misunder- who study it willingly. There is a Malayalam medium in high Instead of approaching someone standings, that is always seen is saying that, if you opt science school? to choose a better course, you that scope is more for science for plus two, then you should go This a major concern, especially can seek the help of career ex- subjects and there is no scope for tuition/coaching. There is no for those who choose science/ perts. But remember that, a ca- for Humanities subjects. This need for that. Try for tuition and commerce. But there is no big reer expert or psychologist may is not true. The potential for a coaching, only if you think that it deal in this concern. It's the job not be able to understand you better career in specific subject is needed for you to study well. of English teachers to carefully better than you do yourself. Ask is mainly related to the child's Is it easy for those who examine English grammar and the career guide for suggestions. aptitude and performance. A learned humanities to crack spelling errors. For other sub- The final decision should be student with greater interest in civil service examination? jects, it is enough that the things yours. One can rely on the reli- social science will be able to This is the most asked question. written is legible. Then we can able and scientific aptitude tests perform better when they study It's true that NCERT textbooks learn English through constant available today to convince Humanities. The reason many for classes upto 12(especially interaction. oneself of one's aptitude and to people find is that there are a social studies) can help to cope evaluate it. lot of professional areas in sci- up with questions of civil service Many ways after Tenth. ence. But as in science, there are preliminary examination to some After Tenth standard, most chil- ----------------- professional courses and careers extent. But the fact is that we do dren rely on plus two learning. ----------------- in other subjects too. not see such a special advan- But this course will not give you ----- For an example, subjects such as tage for those who have studied a job immediately after the To remind Chartered accountancy and Humanities, checking the list of course. Many courses are avail- specially, is Law, which are highly valued students who qualified the exam. able to get a job quickly, for that the com- today can be studied by other The performance in the optional those who do not have the op- ing world is of students too. subject of their choice is often portunity to study further. Some high competi- I got more marks in exam, so I crucial in 'Mains'. We can score of them are: tions. There- can choose science. good marks opting any of the *VHSE - For those who wants to fore, those It's not possible to say that the subject of our interests like medi- study plus two subjects as well who learn child is more interested in the cine, science, sociology, social only the subject of their choice, subject which got more mark in science and so on as our op- may not succeed in the future. the examination. Health and tional subject . Therefore those Instead, try to acquire basic mental state of the exam day who have a good interest in knowledge in many other sub- and other relevant factors may science or other subjects do jects as much as possible. It re- affect the marks in the exam. not seem to have much deal in quires wide reading. Instead of Could we diverge to any field, choosing Humanities solely for acquiring professional skills after leaning science? the purpose of Civil Service. completion of the studies, one should focus on acquiring such skills during the study period itself. Yes we can. Children leaning Do not join NSS/NCC, your as a vocational training, can rely With best regards, science for plus two classes can studies will get worse! upon Vocational higher secon- Shabab Karunyam switch to various streams later, This is an advice that some of dary. They will also get a certifi- Career expert & HRD Trainer such as Commerce and Humani- the parents give, when children cate equivalent to plus two. ties. However, many universi- enters to higher education. Do *Poly-Technic/ITI - Job training ties including Kerala, offers ad- not lose concentration in studies. mainly in engineering/ mission to UG courses on the That is right. But schemes like technologies can be obtained basis of the academic merit in NSS,NCC and SPC play a major through two year ITI courses and plus two without entrance ex- role in the social awareness and Three year Poly-Technic amination. The admissions to such personality development of stu- courses. colleges, where index marks is General Secretary , Yes India

MALABAR STUDENTS MATTER Kerala is a state where the unbalanced distribu- for science study are far batches had been allowed lakhs of students achieve tion of colleges and behind those in the south- at various stages in recent under graduation and post courses is a problem that ern districts. years. There is another graduation from affiliated has long been discussed in It is understood that side to it that is so colleges. But there is no Kerala and unfortunately this distinction weird and cruel. any clear data or studies no specific steps have to applies only in Due to the related to those students be taken to address it. the case of shortage of who achieved such higher Without addressing this, college seats in education. As a part of the report reiterates that seats. Be Malabar, effective interventions in Kerala lags far behind the sure to thousands higher education, courses neighboring state, Tamil check out of stu- should be available in Nadu in gross enrollment the SSLC dents are government/aided for higher education and exam re- facing colleges in Kerala. What that the Gross Enrollment sults. There difficulties should be their structure, Ratio (GER) of literature are 76,633 in all dis- the government has earlier Kerala should be in- children in tricts except this month appointed an creased from 37 per cent Malappuram Kollam; where initial committee chaired to 48 per cent. Moreover, district who have there are seats more by the Vice Chancellor of it seems strange that the passed SSLC. Eligible for for higher education than M G University to submit a NIRF (National Institute further study. However, the students who passed study report on the subject Ranking Framework) rank- Higher Secondary, SSLC. It is said that there is and submit a timely report ing for Honors degree and V. H. S. C., T. H. S. C., no such thing as balanced on the core changes in the integrated PG courses Polytechnic, all available development and social existing course structure. In should need A plus in the seats in the district, includ- justice there in Higher Sec- the light of this report, the NAAC (National Assess- ing the LITE CLINIC and ITI. ondary Education in Minister of Higher Educa- ment and Accreditation There are only 52,100. Kerala And terrible dis- tion has announced that Council) grading. Why did That is, 24,533 children in crimination. More seats on 200 new courses will be the committee members the district do not have demand in one part of the allotted in the affiliated not consider the fact that access to tuition. Even the state and in other parts. colleges in Kerala this these colleges got A plus most successful children in There are no seats even year itself. The committee because there are already the district choose their close to that. of experts has come up more and more diverse favorite stream. It will be with comprehensive courses? Or deliberately difficult to do further proposals aimed at forgotten? A lot of small study.The figures are al- The problem can only be International recognition colleges are left behind most the same in all the solved by allowing new that enables our students when it comes to re- districts of Malabar. Lack batches. The Government to pursue higher studies in licensing to those who al- of seats in the game. Even of Kerala needs to find foreign universities by ready have. students who get more a lasting solution to this proposing advanced than 70 per cent marks do crisis by upgrading high undergraduate and post- There is a huge gap in the not get Plus One merit in schools to higher secon- graduate courses. number of colleges and the public sector. The best dary. successive govern- Suggestions such as the courses in the southern and students in the Malabar ments in the past have al- need for up to date, northern districts of Ker- region are out when there lowed colleges and career oriented courses ala. Out of the total are more Plus One seats courses without any plan- that are newly sanctioned, 65,000 seats in the gov- than the 10th class winners ning or study is the utmost and the need for weighted ernment / aided sector, in the southern districts. dilemma that can be programs that cultivate 44,000 seats (67%) are in Successive state govern- found. Sectional inequali- research interest from the the southern districts from ments have been playing ties and opportunity dis- undergraduate level Thrissur. Only 21,000 tricks by increasing the parities are the leading onwards, are welcome. seats (33%) are in the number of temporary Opinions that exams and northern districts where seats by 10 to 20 per cent consequences in higher assessment methods need more students are com- every year to deceive the education. At the same to be reformed and pleting Plus Two than in people during protests. time, the recent revolution- become more student- this region. In the district it These shortcomings did not ary progress in school centered are very relevant is only 10 per cent. This occur later this year. This education in Malabar has and include changes that gap is even more has been the case in these further complicated the are more up to date and pronounced in scientific districts for years. The issue. The key recommen- more likely to fulfill studies. In all the Malabar problem would not have dations of the Expert students' aspirations. But districts, the opportunities been so acute if new

Committee report is to colleges in rented this report. When granting against the Malabar Implement four-year buildings. this year's courses, should region must end by pro- Honors degree programs allow only in the seven viding the necessary infra- and the five-year Inte- Allowing new courses is districts with the lowest structures and allocating grated PG programs. The after an extended GER, at the same time, more courses. The Kerala first criterion for to imple- schedule discussing the give priority to govern- model of higher education ment the above programs backwardness of Malabar ment colleges and provide should seriously eliminate is only for the colleges in the field of higher facilities to government the discrimination and ine- having NIRF rankings and education, therefore it was colleges which may be left quality which is necessary an A grade in the NAAC thought that the inequality without facilities, besides in the field of education. grading. Then, how many in the field of higher ensure that all the courses Kerala, which prides itself colleges in Malabar can education in Malabar are offered in any of the on making great strides in commence the course with would end at least this colleges in the district will the field of education, this first criteria? While the time. However, if this expand the Gross Enroll- needs a comprehen- Department of Higher report is implemented in ment Ratio (GER) of Ker- sive overhaul in view of Education offers over 200 the same way, there is no ala and enable the stu- the fact that it is beyond new courses, the majority doubt that the higher dents to complete various the other states in terms of of the courses will be education sector in courses. With these factors higher education. If ef- available only in colleges Malabar will be port in mind, courses can be forts are not made to ex- in Ernakulam, Kottayam sided again. No matter commenced to fill the vola- pand higher education and Thrissur districts, if the how many comprehensive tile geological gap that and make qualitative criteria are the same as changes are commenced Kerala is experiencing in changes to make it above. And elsewhere it without understanding the terms of higher education accessible to students will be just a tag. The shortcomings of the current facilities is possible. If the everywhere in Kerala, this physical condition of the education system is inequalities in term of op- debate will continue in the government colleges in equivalent to drawing portunity in higher educa- years to come and tens of Malabar is also very water in a perforated tion is not yet on the thousands of students in deplorable. No attempt is vessel. agenda, the future of a Malabar districts will be being made to improve group of top students will expelled every year with- colleges like accomplishing A radical redesign is es- be in jeopardy, also the out access to higher edu- high tech schools. It is awk- sential if the courses are discrimination cation. ward to spot government granted on the basis of Rumna 2nd year ,BA Sociology Farook College

Dr. Z.A. ASHRAF AKSHAY KUMAR SHABAB KARUNYAM ZAINUDHEEN (HOD, Dept. of Statistics, Govt. (President, Yes India (General Secretary , Yes India ( Former Coordinator , Yes India) Arts &science college, Calicut) Lecturer, Al-Farook Educational Career expert & HRD Trainer centre, Farook college) Swasthy Foundation) Safa G.K Nehla Firoz Aysha Sharin P Kadeeja Hiba Rehmath Al Isra Chief Editor Sithara Yasmin T.K Mariyam Marseena M Sajad A Rumna K.K Ashique T Adharsh M Mohd. Afther Mohd. Raees M Mohd. Khaleel M.K Technical Coordinator