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Should Sports club be made mandatory in schools and colleges?

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Sports plays a vital role in an individual's life as they can build team spirit. They
help in developing mental and physical toughness. Participation in sports will
help a child’s physical and social skills. A balance should be maintained that
matches the child’s maturity, skills and their interests with their sports
participation. Sports offer a change in their monotony lives. The recreational
activities eliminate the unhealthy habits of the children that may lead them to
diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart disease, joint pains and
other serious diseases. When students are physically fit, they will achieve more
academically. Sports are greater source of recreation. Sports remove stress
and provide relaxation to our mind and body. In schools there are games and
sports but the criteria are unsatisfactory. Sports and games are optional in
schools and colleges. It should be made compulsory to every child to
participate in sports and games so that rather than bookish learning and
studies they should remain healthy and fit by participating in various types of
sports and games so that it may also benefit our country and promote our
country by producing young athletes.
Sports helps to learn to cope with success and failure as an individual and a
group. These interactions can greatly facilitate bonding which can help children
to be more sociable in the future career. Several researches have indicated
that children who participate in sports and physical activities are less likely to
move towards crimes. It inculcates discipline, confidence and above all builds
sportsmanship which is very essential where it helps to deal with winning and
losing with grace. Schools and colleges must provide supervised and
unsupervised sports in timetable and environment because supervised session
can be focused approach with the guidance from coaches in different sports.
Unsupervised sporting environment offers a choice of sports and frees them
from the rigid sporting structure.
Ashlin Cherian

Counterview
Sports at schools and colleges should not be compulsory because it could be
better spent learning other subjects. It is also my belief that students have the
right to choose whether or not we do sports because we are allowed to choose
the subjects that are more important, so why are we not allowed to choose
whether or not we do sports. Every year P. E we do the same sports and drills.
After training we are usually tired and not bothered to do our home work or
study and again dragging down our academic results. If sports was optional,
the people participating in the teams would be the people that want to be
them, the people who want to play and win. But instead, there are people who
are not interested in the sport and our only there because they have to be,
these people dragged down the team and ruin the sport for those who want to
be there. If sport were made optional the school would seem better academic
and sports results. According to the education facilities one in five schools
continue to lack even adequate sporting facilities and if the facilities are not in
proper condition this may lead to injuries. Students who don’t have much
athletic abilities may not have the skills necessary to compete or even defend
themselves against better or more competitive athletes. Meritocracy should
not be decided on the basis of score of outdoor sports
Adithyan Kumar

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Online gaming and its effects on the country

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Online gaming is one the fastest growing trend in today's generation. Keeping kids in mind, it is both useful as well as harmful for them. Hence, it is not advisable to keep them totally away from gaming. You could be doing them more harm than good, by banning them from playing games online.
In this post, we shall talk about some of the solutions to make online gaming a safe and enjoyable experience for children, by considering their benefits and drawbacks.
 Most of the people think that online gaming is not a thing to be on in the present generation and with rapid advancement in various fields online gaming is not the right thing to be doing but people are making their careers with online gaming. Right from the creators to the people playing the games
Starting form the people creating games this allows a lot of people in IT field in learning and developing computer programming And people also find this as an interesting field this encourages people to learn and study animation and various programming techniques rather than killing time .
And for the people who play the game are also making a life. People play the game they like and they start to master the game and the technique of the game and they become really good at it and people wanted other people to also see their gameplay this lead to the trend of streaming or going live in YouTube and people actually got successful by getting a lot of followers and subscribers this lead to the development of YouTube and the gamers started earning money . This doesn't stop here other companies also saw this as an opportunity and Twich started which also lead millions of people streaming and viewers.this lead to gamers getting fame .
But there are also some advantages in general that online gaming has
Online gaming makes the kid sharper and mentally more active. The games generally have various levels or missions to be completed in limited times. This helps the kids in learning about time management.
Mind and hand coordination. This is one of the main and important advantages that the kids experience while playing online games. He/she learns to coordinate his/her mind with the actions of his hands. While executing those actions, they also develop mental strength.
Kids tend to become socially active, as they interact and play with complete strangers online. It helps them in their social life too.
Gaurav Chugani

Counterview

Online gaming as a whole is taking over the world. People all over the world is starting to realize what online gaming is. Game such as world of Warcraft, counter strike, DOTA, PUBG is now the new 'thing’
Now as much as there is a lot of positivity about the new hype, there is certain drawbacks.
It is now confirmed by many Universities and researches that online gaming is now being be in the category as a addiction.
People are getting soo addicted to gaming that they are stopping their normal responsibilities to sit and play these games. Not only is it harming them to move on with their lives but it has a major impact on their mental and physical health.
People who game have shown back problems and other physical problems
Mental illness is also another side effect of online gaming. People have been into road accidents by playing games such as Pokemon go.
Even to the extent of murder. It was also reported that a boy in Delhi murdered his entire family because they told him to stop playing pubG.
As much as online gaming brings people closer, it also has brought destruction to people's lives as well.
Gideon John

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Single Sex schools are better for education

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Few educators are formally trained to use gender-specific teaching techniques. However, it’s no secret that experienced teachers usually understand gender differences and are adept at accommodating a variety of learning styles within their mixed-gender classrooms.In terms of the compounding influence of being in a single-sex school over time, there appears to be no value add in numeracy achievement and even a decline in reading achievement over time in single-sex schools compared to co-educational schools.Boys in coeducational settings are less likely to take courses in the arts or tackle advanced academic subjects. Boys tend to soften their competitive edge and become more collaborative in a single-sex setting and rule dialogs and gathering based learning.Girls often are less shy in a single-sex environment, which means they often take more risks. They become more positively competitive and would take up community oriented and talk based subjects. Specific teaching strategies can be adapted to accomplish specific goals.Single sex schools make it comfortable to adjust to varied learning conditions.These schools have been very advantageous to young ladies and young men.
Lisha Rajpal

Counterview:
We have spent several generations advancing the equality of the sexes. Much progress has been made.With that in mind coeducation which is based on that laudable theme of equality seems like the right way to go. That's why most private and public schools use the coeducation model. Most of the time that works well. Experts feel that mixed schools prepares the children towards the real world of men and women, a place where no segregation is found.They learn to get together with eachother in all aspects of job and profession.These schools provide an experience to get along with different people from varied cultures, races,ages and backgounds.It teaches them to accept and respect the differences.Single sex schools instigates gender stereotyping and gender inequality. They get to mingle with eachother and understand their ways of thinking.
Nikhil Pawar

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Zoos must be abolished

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Zoos educate the public and foster an appreciation of the animals by bringing the people and the animals together. The exposure and knowledge motivate people to protect the animals. There are many endangered species that fall prey to poachers, habitat loss, starvation, and predators, Zoos provide them a safe environment, where they are protected from such dangers. Many Zoos also have breeding programs for endangered species. In the wild, these animals might have trouble finding mates to breed. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums accredit reputed Zoos which hold high standards for their treatment of the animals. According to the AZA, accreditation means, "Official recognition and approval of a zoo or aquarium by a group of experts."A good zoo provides an enriched habitat wherein the animals are never bored, are well cared-for, and have plenty of space. Visiting zoos are a tradition, and a visit to a zoo is a wholesome, family activity. Seeing an animal in person is a much more personal and memorable experience than seeing that animal in a nature documentary. Some would argue that humans have little, if any duty to non-human animals because humans are more important, and if keeping animals in zoos serves any educational or entertainment purposes, it serves a purpose to the humans, even if that purpose is not beneficial for the animals. Rehabilitation of wildlife as well as caring for exotic pets that are no longer wanted or not taken care of, are taken over by some zoos. The Federal Animal Welfare Act establishes standards for care for both accredited and unaccredited animal exhibitors.
Kaushik Ramesh

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We do not have a right to breed, capture and confine other animals, even if they are endangered from an animal rights standpoint. Being a member of an endangered species does not mean that the animals have fewer rights. Animals in captivity suffer from stress, boredom, and confinement. Intergenerational bonds are broken when individuals get sold or traded to other zoos and not even a drive-through safari can compare to the freedom of the wild. Baby animals bring in visitors and money, but this incentive to breed new animals leads to overpopulation. Surplus animals are sold not only to other zoos, but also to circuses, canned hunting facilities, and even for slaughter. Some zoos just kill their surplus animals outright. The vast majority of captive breeding programs do not release animals back into the wild. The offspring are forever part of the chain of zoos, circuses, petting zoos, and exotic pet trade that buy, sell and barter animals among themselves and exploit them. Ned the Asian Elephant was born at an accredited zoo, but later confiscated from an abusive circus trainer and was finally sent to a sanctuary. Removing individuals from the wild will further endanger the wild population because the remaining individuals will be less genetically diverse and will have more difficulty finding mates. If people want to see wild animals in real life, they can observe wildlife in the wild or visit a sanctuary. A true sanctuary does not buy, sell, or breed animals, but takes in unwanted exotic pets, surplus animals from zoos or injured wildlife that can no longer survive in the wild. If zoos are teaching children anything, it's that imprisoning animals for our own entertainment is acceptable. Studies have shown that elephants kept in zoos do not live as long as elephants in the wild. The federal Animal Welfare Act establishes only the most minimal standards for cage size, shelter, health care, ventilation, fencing, food, and water. For example, enclosures must provide "Sufficient space to allow each animal to make normal postural and social adjustments with adequate freedom of movement. Inadequate space may be indicated by evidence of malnutrition, poor condition, debility, stress, or abnormal behaviour patterns." Violations often result in a slap on the wrist and the exhibitor is given a deadline to correct the violation. Even a long history of inadequate care and AWA violations, such as the history of Tony the Truck Stop Tiger, will not free the animals.
In the case of zoos, both sides will argue that their side saves animals. Whether or not zoos benefit the animal community, they certainly do make money. As long as there is demand for zoos, they will continue to exist. We can start by making sure that zoo conditions are the best possible for the animals who are confined to them and try to retain their natural habitat as much as possible.
Jeriel Samuel

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AADHAR BREACHES PRIVACY

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In the world where everyone shows and tells everything, I value discretion and privacy. Aadhar card provides u with national identification and social benefits and protects us from corruption and tax evasion. In short, Aadhar is the ultimate panacea for all our social needs as a citizen of India. But does Aadhar keep our information safe?
 No matter how much the government tries to encourage the circulation of Aadhar card the loopholes still exists.
It is not a valid address proof: UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority Of India) doesn’t validate Aadhar card as an address proof but still, banks continue to use it as an address proof and identity proof. Providing the address when you go to get your Aadhar card is optional thereby making it unfit as an address proof. The motto behind this is to make sure every citizen gets Aadhar card without any documents.UIDAI is Aware of the fact that Aadhar is not an address proof and hence it has clearly mentioned in Aadhar Bill as only identity proof. It is, therefore, necessary for UIDAI to announce this because banks use biometric eKYC to on- board customers and when Aadhar card is not a valid proof they might have to ask for another document for address proof despite biometric eKYC.It is clearly not a proof of citizenship: but it is widely used to apply for a passport or other documents which are, in fact, illegal and lethal.
From the passport website:Furnishing of Aadhaar card will expedite processing of passport applications.Aadhaar letter/card or the e- Aadhaar (an electronically generated letter from the website of UIDAI), as the case may be, will be accepted as Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Photo-Identity (POI) for availing passport related services. Acceptance of Aadhaar as PoA and PoI would be subject to successful validation with Aadhaar database.
One can easily take print out of their Aadhar card as many times as they want and have multiple copies. Aadhar card doesn’t have any hologram

 or any other such feature on it which makes it unfit as a valid identity proof alone. The validation of Aadhar card used either at passports as an identity proof or anywhere else is to be done via sending an
OTP which is a process that would take so long to verify each and every user and hence is never adopted although suggested. Basically if not verified via OTP Aadhar card is a just another piece of paper with your name, photo and address on it.Moreover, UIDAI has given a black and white copy of Aadhar card equal validity and importance as the colour original one, in case if someone loses their Aadhar card.
Considering the fact that illegal procurement of Aadhar card is not only a child's play but widely accepted and with full validation is a shocking reality and the somebody has to bell the cat sooner than later. Before the government makes Aadhar card mandatory for any more schemes or acquiring any other means of identification the officials must give another thought to the step. Maybe they can start with eradicating all the flaws and ensure full proof security or else the talks about insecure digitisation in India are always round the corner.

PRATHIBA KOTHARI

Counter view

Aadhar is the key to an individual's citizenship.   In the past few years ,aadhar had been considered as an important proof of identification. It had been considered as one of the most reliable source of information about an individual as it gives the necessary details like phone number, address,photo,bank account number and other demographic and biometrical information.  

    

     Although Aadhar gives the most information of an individual it must be noted that the details are limited to its boundaries. For example,it provides the bank account balance but not the transactions details of every customer. In fact, it helps to avail the government welfare schemes like pension which  will directly be credited to the account. The aadhar must be linked to pan card,  voter id,ration card and mobile number. By doing so,it prevents the duplication of the pan card and also eliminates the circulation of black money. Therefore,it only keeps a check on the regular income tax paid .Voter id must be linked so as to avoid  duplication and therefore clearing the voting system.This does not give the details about the party voted by the candidate.The ration card is only used to keep a track of the ration and avoid its misuse. On the whole,the basic idea of an Aadhar card is to acquire the maximum details about the individual only to prevent the duplicate and mishandling of the accounts.It acts as a reminder for pan cards,a voting right which the individual holds, a budgeted for the ration throughout the year and the messenger for the ammendents to the card through mobile phones.It affects the privacy to the extent of knowledge of the person and not in the decision making or the family related matters. It also acts as an agent to reduce corruption. It give the clarity of the person in fulfilling his duties towards the country and  not his character. It does give out the personal information like the family members, friends, business customers,etc. It must also be noted that an Aadhar integrates tye various other proofs and therefore making it easy to handle and thereby making the best use of it.     

         Thus,it must be concluded that aadhar is the gift wrap of a gift box .It  gives only the outer view of an individual. Aadhar does not breach the privacy of an individual. It is the  financial and social virtual manager.

NEEYATI KOTHARI

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Homeschooling

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The aim of every educational system is to offer great opportunities for children to learn new skills, as well as harness their own unique qualities and interests. Home schooling is no different than public school or a private school.
Homeschooling is home education. This does not mean that all learning takes place in the home, only that the household, or parents, have complete control over the direction of what their children learn, how they learn it, and when.
Homeschooling isn’t for everyone as each and every child is unique in his/her own way.
Every child has their own abilities and as there are huge advances that are taking place every single day, this gives a lot of opportunities to children for them to achieve their goals and succeed in their own way. But this doesn’t always work for the betterment of the child. As the child may prosper in an environment amongst his/her age.
The advantages of homeschooling includes:
1. Strong Relationships: The relationship between the parents and the child becomes a much stronger relationship as there is more family time that is spent together. And there satisfaction that the children are learning, developing skills, and maturing in a way that aligns to the parents goals and values.
2. Interest in sports: Children can still participate in recreational leagues, amateur leagues, attend local homeschool sports classes, or create their own sports leagues.
3. Socialization: Less ridicule and social pressures that reduce self-esteem and discourage learning. There is no bullying. And they have greater exposure to more adults through field trips and other activities. Another thing is connection to other homeschoolers of varying ages and skill levels. And finally real-life skill building is stronger in home-based learning.
4. Recognition of achievements: There is less distraction from students who do not value learning allows for greater achievement. Homeschool students often show a greater pride in their own achievements, as they are self-motivated.
5. Community involvement: More time to be involved in the community whether through volunteer opportunities or community projects, this gives great exposure to children at young ages on how to coordinate and work with other members of a community.

Shreekrishna Vijay

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An important aspect of an education outside of the home is the interaction amongst the students that prepares them to have constructive engagements with fellow citizens when their schooling is over. Interacting with other children who may be taught different belief systems and come from different social-economic statuses and religious or ethnic backgrounds prepare students for their future, where the potential of having to deal with someone who is different is almost inevitable. While there may be attempts by parents to socialise their children through other means (such as joining sports teams or youth clubs), these organisations are centered around similarity - all the kids that enjoy the same thing or believe in the same values. School is a mixture that does not filter out students, and there is an inherent social value to such a mix.
We believe that governments have a duty to ensure, or at the very least, provide children the opportunity to interact with other children of different backgrounds to help in their development of becoming tolerating and respectable individuals. The only way to do this is to eliminate systems such as homeschooling that promote exclusivity under the guise of protection. The only way to truly hold the child's interests as a priority is to to prepare them for the society that they will soon inherit; homeschooling attempts to construct a world for the child that often does not match reality.

Manisha BK

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Medical Marijuana

Cannabinoids are of great interest, and some medical cannabinoids are
of demonstrated benefit in treating nausea/vomiting during cancer
chemotherapy, improving appetite in wasting diseases such as AIDS,
reducing seizure burden in childhood epilepsy, and reducing spasticity
in multiple sclerosis.
The Cannabis plant has a history of medicinal use dating back
thousands of years across many cultures. The use of medical cannabis
is controversial. Medical cannabis has several potential beneficial
effects. Evidence is moderate that it helps in chronic pain and muscle
spasms. When usual treatments are ineffective, cannabinoids have also
been recommended for anorexia, arthritis, migraine, and glaucoma. It is
recommended that cannabis can stop pregnancy.
Marijuana if used in the right proportion prescribed by the doctors can
Increases appetite of patients and blocks nausea in chemotherapy The
loss of appetite and weight associated with AIDS can lead to a
condition known as AIDS wasting syndrome. Cancer chemotherapy can
cause nausea and vomiting that cannot be controlled by other drugs.
The active ingredient in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol in its pure form
was FDA-approved in 1985 and is still used to treat nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy. The medicine is called Marinol (dronabinol).
Recent animal studies have shown that marijuana extracts may help kill
certain cancer cells and reduce the size of others. Evidence from one
cell culture study suggests that purified extracts from whole plant
marijuana can slow the growth of cancer cells from one of the most
serious types of brain tumours (Scott, 2014). Hence, I would like to
conclude by saying that marijuana should be legalised for medical
purposes only.
By: Harsh J Nibjiya
18SJCCB335
1 BBA D

Counterview
The use of cannabis as medicine has not been tested due to production restrictions and other governmental regulations in the recent times. Limited evidence suggests cannabis can reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, improve appetite in people with HIV/AIDS, and reduce chronic pain and muscle spasms but Short-term use increases the risk of both minor and major adverse effects. Common side effects include vomiting, feeling tired, dizziness, and hallucinations. Long-term effects of cannabis are not very precise and clear at the moment. Concerns include memory and cognition problems, risk of addiction, schizophrenia in young people, and the risk of children taking it by accident not knowing the devastating effects that can cause an individual their life. There is insufficient data to draw strong conclusions about the safety of medical cannabis but according to few of the scientists after having gone thoroughly with few experiments and research found that  THC [Tetrahydrocannabinol] and other cannabinoids in marijuana have immunosuppressant properties producing an impaired immune system response and also Medical Marijuana preparations have not been submitted to the FDA for approval to meet the standards of the Safety and Effectiveness that other pharmaceutical medicines are required to meet. It is clear that more than half of the world doesn’t adopt this way of treatment because of the obvious effects it has on human hence it should not be legalised and consumption should be prevented by the government instead of encouraging the short term medical benefits.
Jainam Shah
18SJCCB338
1BBA D

                                                                                                             

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Should bottled water be banned?

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Oil is a scarce resource and it is required to manufacture plastic.  Plastic is bottles are being thrown in public everywhere. The factories which manufacture these plastic bottles emit carbon into the atmosphere.
For a plastic to biodegrade it takes 1000 years and this means that every plastic that has ever been made still exists in one form or another.  Plastic cannot changed be into another form other than plastic and the only way of getting rid of plastic is through incineration. Only a few plastics are being incinerated
Degradation of plastic water bottles leads to the release of harmful chemicals into the environment. Reusing a plastic promotes bacterial growth.  This results in absorbing chemicals into the human body which poses a great risk to humanity. Therefore we need to get rid of plastics.
People are made to believe that tap water is harmful for consumption. It is a reality that the water bottling companies are using tap water to fill up their bottles. This is a great deception and this deception can be taken away if the bottles were not in existence anymore and people become aware. These are the reasons for telling bottled water should be banned.

- Glenn Furtado
- 1BBA ‘C’

COUNTERVIEW:
Tap water contains unhealthy minerals especially in towns, tap water is polluted. Bottled water is a safer way of drinking water, and bottled water has added healthy vitamins and minerals that are needed for our bodies to work.
We should think of the homeless people who need water to drink during the cold season, where water fountains are turned off, and thus leaving people with no water to drink. Bottled water may be bad for the environment but think about how it might affect other people. Also, it’s cheap and is good if there is a natural disaster.
 Bottles can be recycled and therefore bottle is not. Everybody should take the onus on themselves to promote recycling of bottles rather than just throwing them into lakes, ocean or stream.
People prefer bottled water over a soda at a store. Bottled water is an alternative to sugary drinks and unhealthy sodas. It is so much more convenient because you can just grab it and go. Bottles are portable and thus makes it convenient plus you don’t have to wash it every time and that saves water.

     

- Aakash Ganta
- 1BBA ‘C’

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Should participation in sports club be mandatory?

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Sports play an important role as it reduces obesity rates and builds body strength. Therefore, participation in sports should be made compulsory in schools at all cost. Of late, sports is perceived as important as education. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin impressed the need for revising the education policy in order to give importance to sports, ensuring that the students excel in academics as well as in sports. The benefits of daily physical activity include weight management, efficient functioning of the heart, controlled diabetes, lower cholesterol levels, improved blood circulation, and lower hypertension and stress levels. It helps in the toning of muscles and strengthening of bones. Sports inspire people to live by certain rules, making them more disciplined and goal oriented. Children who indulge in sports are able to develop healthier relationships with others because a positive, team-based outlook is instilled in them. The United Nations Sports for Development and Peace believe that sports is a fundamentally enforceable right, as well as a very effective tool in promoting humanitarian, developmental, and peace-building activities.
- By Prajwal M
1 BBA ‘D’

COUNTERVIEW
Injuries ranging from mild cuts, bruises and sprains to the more serious and debilitating such as fractures, brain injury and loss of hearing or eyesight are a common phenomenon when participating in group sports. Over the years of training and competing, the body may succumb to early wear and tear, and long-term damage and impairment may take place. Playing any kind of sport on a rainy or stormy day is not advisable as the slippery ground can lead to injuries and concussions. Without an education, sports alone holds no significant value. Moreover, focusing too much attention to sports while excelling in sports is a rare case. Therefore sports should be made voluntary in schools.
- Gajanan S S
  I BBA ‘D’

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Pseudoscience

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When a new particle of matter, the electron, was discovered by J.J. Thomson, at the turn of the century, his lab equipment predominantly comprised of magnets, vacuum tubes and some simple wiring. A century later, scientists searching for new particles like the Higgs boson use a supercollider which is a seventeen mile long machinery equipment that costs several billion dollars and capable of producing data to be analysed by the most powerful supercomputer in the world. Science has come a long way in the last one hundred and fifty years. With the progression of the attitudes of the broader society, science has benefited from the expanding diversity of perspectives offered by its participants. But not always have these perspectives been scientific in nature. Some of these perspectives have been mistakenly regarded as being based on scientific method. And hence the question arises, “Does pseudoscience hinder scientific growth and progress?” The pursuit of scientific knowledge usually involves elements of intuition and guesswork. Experiments do not always test a theory adequately and experimental results can be incorrectly interpreted or even wrong.

Yes, pseudoscience is probably more likely to be driven by ideological, cultural or commercial goals. The explanations may tend to be vague and ambiguous and the field may have evolved very little since it was first established. But also, efforts to falsify existing theory form the core of the scientific method. While there must be a fine line between methods of pseudoscience and science, there must also be a two-way communication platform. The voice of pseudoscience must be heard and the audience must be given the opportunity to make their choice.
View: (Vibhu R)

Counter-view:

Pseudoscience consists of statements, beliefs or practices that are claimed to be both scientific and factual but are incompatible with the scientific method, whereas science is the careful observation of the behaviour of something and coming to a conclusion based on the analysis of that behaviour. Once a person makes a clear distinction between the two, he himself can come to a conclusion on the illusion that pseudoscience is. I firmly believe that such theories stop the actual growth of humanity and scientific development. These theories have no evidence or proof of them actually being true but certain people have persuaded such theories in such a manner that people are brainwashed into blindly believing them without realizing what is actually beneficial to them. There are some bizarre theories which have no logical reasoning but still are very influential.

Astrology, ancient astronauts, anti-aging creams, superstitions, flat earth, religious rituals and vasthu shastra are some of the examples of this.  Pseudoscience prevents and limits people's reasoning abilities. They cannot think beyond what has been told to them and this bars their ability to develop and adapt to modern situations. Pseudoscience only benefits those who have formulated such theories and no one else.
Existence of such theories is undeniable and they lack logical reasoning. “A man when lost in the jungle, will do his best to survive and find his way back to civilization rather than waiting for the stars to align or read the lines on his palm or worship a rock." This analogy has a relevant meaning to the above argument. Ours is the only habitable planet in the whole universe and we have questions to answer and make our lives better and this is what science intends to do. It helps us in 'finding the right way' and pseudoscience is the thing that is preventing us from doing so.
Rishab Jiani

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ANIMAL TESTING
Animal testing, also known as animal experimentation, animal research and in vivo testing, is the use of non-human animals in experiments for medical purposes that seek to control the variables that affect the behaviour or biological system under study.

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Medical and scientific organisations around the world agree that animals are essential for scientific research, for developing medicines and safety testing.  We rely on animal research to help us learn more about how the body works.  Animal studies are done alongside other types of research such as cell and tissue culture. Computer-modelling, human patients and volunteers are also crucial but some questions can only be answered through research on a living animal.
We could not give human cancer to study it but we can study cancer development in mice, and mice that have been modified by adding human genes are even better models for disease development.  Using scanners their tumours can be studied at very early stages before the mice become sick.  This is teaching us more and more about how cancers develop and spread, allowing us to develop new methods of detection and treatment.  Research using animals is never undertaken lightly and no-one uses them unnecessarily or uncaringly.  Many medical advances that we now take for granted such as antibiotics, blood transfusions, vaccines or asthma medication could never have been achieved without animal research.  But there is still a great deal of work to be done. Conditions such as Alzheimer’s, cancers and heart failure still cause untold suffering.  For now, animals play a small but vital role in research that brings hope to so many.

- Derick Brian Saldanha
- 1BBA ‘C’


COUNTERVIEW:
Pain, fear, natural inclinations are also experienced by an animal. Since humans are considered rational animal let us not take for granted the animal which is also a living being.  We rational human beings have to protect them rather than locking them up in a cage and experimenting them because they are needed for our existence.  Animals are subjected to pain, suffering, abuse in the laboratory.  Don’t you think it is illegal?  Is it ethical?
No animal should ever face being genetically engineered to develop cancer, as mice are; being intentionally paralysed from brain damage, as monkeys are; or being force-fed pesticides and other chemicals, as dogs are.  In addition to being unethical, animal testing is fundamentally flawed because it studies the wrong species – and that is a scientific problem that can never be overcome. Approximately 90pc of medicines that pass tests on animals fail in people. That’s an enormous waste of money, animal lives, scientific resources and hope.  Non- Animal methodologies have to be adapted to accurately predict what happens in human beings.
Why conduct tests on the wrong species when sophisticated computer and mathematical models, human tissue and cell cultures and smarter, more focused clinical and epidemiological studies can show us more accurately what happens to human bodies with diseases?  Research institutions should use another alternative instead of an animal.   Research Institutions have to change their policies and align themselves with more progressive science.

- OMAR SHARIFF
- 1BBA ‘C’

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Should Online education be preferred?

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Online education gives students access to a multiple number of programs to choose from, which may be not available at a college in their vicinity. Studying online gives students the benefit of flexibility. Students are usually allotted a specific amount of course materials to read and assignments to complete within a week. Online courses will mold with the students' schedule and allow them to log into their online course at a time that works best for them, as opposed to attending a lecture at a specific time.
For students living in rural areas or in the outskirts, by opting for online education, they are not burdened with the necessity to move to a different place to pursue their degree.
Studying online helps save time and money in commuting everyday and reduces expenses for those who travel using their personal means of transport.
For students to whom the whole 'College experience' isn't that important and getting a degree is the main focus, online education is the better choice.
For students who learn well independently, online education is the best choice as they have the opportunity to learn without any distractions. Online education is also comparatively less expensive than traditional education.
Online education programs connect students with top notch professors and guest lecturers from around the world, so students can gain diversified knowledge. While social interaction isn't that common, it does take place in the form of video chats and online blog posts.

Parth Shah-1 BBA 'A'                                                     
18SJCCB014.

COUNTERVIEW
Online education requires an immense amount of self discipline to keep oneself motivated enough to complete the assigned amount of work per week. You need to have the necessary time management and organizational skills in order to successfully complete the course in the designated time period.
Online courses generally require more amount of reading and assignments to be completed compared to traditional education in order to keep up with the course schedule.
Many students fail to verify whether the program they are studying online is accredited from a legitimate university. Earning a degree from a school with no accreditation will lead to acquiring a worthless degree that will leave the student in debt and no better prepared for the workforce.
While opting to study online, there is a lack of student-teacher interaction which is essential in shaping an individual intellectually and personally. It creates an atmosphere of monologue and not a dialogue. Classroom participation is essential in helping a student be open to different perspectives and to be able to think in a diversified manner.
Building relationships with the instructors and peers is crucial for a student in order to develop various skills like leadership qualities, teamwork, ethics, communication and more.
Ultimately, all that matters is personal preference. Every person thinks and functions differently and it is up to them to analyse the pros and cons of both traditional and online education and choose what is best for them according to their conveniences and personalities.

Michelle J B-1 BBA 'A'
18SJCCB004.

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  Should children have their own mobile phones? 

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Parents can keep track of their children and contact them if needed when they go out if they have a phone. Children can learn a lot from their phone by using the internet which has its educational advantages. Their phones connect them to the world and they become aware of all that is happening all around the globe. Phones enable children to keep up with the advancing technology. When in danger, a call for help is only a button away. They can keep in touch with their friends and relatives, and clear doubts about their homework and assignments without having to leave the comforts of their own homes. They can play games that helps them improve their thinking and conceptual skills. Phones keep children alert, connected and aware of the world around them. Without phones, they would be lost.

- Kiran Thomas
1 BBA ‘C’

COUNTERVIEW
There are chances of children being cyber bullied on social media or any other platform if they have their own phones. They can get influenced by negative thoughts and ideas by watching movies and videos that promote inappropriate behavior and attitudes. Phones can make them addicted to games and social media, causing them to lose their interests in studies and other hobbies. There is a possibility of them getting in touch with strangers on the internet through their phones and social media which can lead to unsafe encounters. Addiction to social media makes the child incapable of mingling with others and maintaining appropriate social relationships. They may land up on sites that are not appropriate for their age which in turn may corrupt their young minds. Using phones longer than an appropriate number of hours can lead to various eye related problems. In conclusion, children must not get phones at an early age.

Ashraya Sirigiri

1 BBA C

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Social Media

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Social media is merely an extension of our communicative boundaries. Social media sites serve as a platform to learn and explore the culture and way of life of people from all across the globe. It has the potential to offer a great deal of knowledge about anything and this is one of the predominant reasons why social media users have increased in an unimaginable pace globally. Social media is a platform which helps to exchange emotions, ideas and spread happiness. It has the ability to influence people and change their lives. It is used to advertise and endorse commercial products, movies, reality shows, gossips, political news, business news etc. With unlimited uses, social media greatly influences our daily life. An example from life is the Nirbhaya rape and murder case which made history, with thousands of people supporting her on a national level. Facebook, twitter, instagram, whatsapp and every other major networking site helped in unifying these masses at the time and as a result it rewrote the laws for rapists. Social media keeps our humanity alive, and offers the opportunity to realise the same. Such an incident is when common people helped each other out in the midst of a hurricane and storm, when the destruction was catastrophic. Social media can also make a celebrity in no time. Three days was all it took for a thirty second video of an actress to be labelled the national crush of India. She currently holds the record for collecting more instagram followers in a day, in India. She instantly became a celebrity and enjoyed the status that actresses have experienced over the years.

Anto Augustine J
18SJCCB206
1BBA C


Counterview
The risks associated with using social network are well-documented.  The biggest concern of using social networking sites is to do with the privacy of its users.
Cyber bullying is a very big problem in social networking. According to the “DO SOMETHING” org., survey, 70% of students report having witnessed frequent bullying online and over 40% have been  victims of online bullying themselves.
Social networks can be used for trolling, the act of intentionally posting controversial messages purely to upset or anger other users. Almost a third of the millennium has admitted to engaging in trolling.
Stalking via social media is startlingly common. As 63% of Facebook profiles are public, it is very easy for other users to check the status of the other person. Often, we do not know who’s viewing our profile and they do not know what would happen next. Over 80% of the stalking incidents are never reported to the authorities.
It has been known that thieves use social media to look for potential opportunities. This is because more than 60% of the users post something about their travel plans like a photo form the airport or check in at the hotel etc. effectively helping burglars seize the opportunity.
Social networking, with the exception of professional networks is mostly aimed towards personal use as a casual, leisurely activity. However, social media addiction may be hampering work productivity when they are at work. Employees who surf the net instead of doing work could be costing their employers millions of dollars in lost productivity.
Even though social media can be a great tool for fostering relationships with other people, it can also be a source of relationship problems. Increase in Facebook usage is co-related with higher divorce rates.
Ironically online social networking can also lead to a sense of isolation in real life as users may disengage from real human interaction. Family members staring at their smartphones at dinner instead of talking with one another at the table is a common site these days. The more time a person spends on Facebook, particularly with passive interactions, the greater their feeling of loneliness.
People have become more inclined to use short-hand abbreviations and teachers complain that students’ writing has become worse and that the internet and social networking has resulted in the loss of vocabulary.
The excessive use of social networking sites leads to mental and physical health issues. People do not have proper meals and do not take enough rest. They consume a lot of coffee and tea to stay awake and remain active on these sites. They become lethargic and de-motivated to connect with people in person. Parents should keep a check on their children’s social networking usage and should advice them on the appropriate age to use it and its limitations. Teachers in school should also teach their students the hazards of social networking and the fact that they are losing out in the real world by sticking to these social networking sites.
Kush Seth
18SJCCB250
1BBA C

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ADDICTION
Addiction is a complex condition, a brain disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence.

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I find no hard in those who addicted to various things. Addiction is a destructive however common part of life. There are many people who view addiction as a moral failing, something that only bad people suffer from. They are stuck in a world where addiction is only a problem for homeless people. But times have changed and this is not the truth anymore. Many of the people of our society still want addicts of any sort to be put behind bars because they’ve broken the law and that’s where they belong. But in Recent times nothing has remained the same. Sober living homes have generated controversy for years. Sober living homes disturb the neighbourhood and peace of the vicinity, while few others have no problem coming right out and saying that they don’t want “those people” living near them- Barthwell & Brown, 2009. People who of sober living homes will tell you that these residences are absolutely vital to an addict’s recovery- Barthwell & Brown, 2009. Morality or strength of character has nothing to do with addiction. It is not a test of willpower. Addiction professionals continuously get caught up in the debate about whether addiction is a “disease” or a mental illness, whether drug dependence and addiction mean the same thing and many other nuanced aspects of our self-destructive behaviour.
- Gilchrist Fernandez
- 1BBA ‘D’

COUNTERVIEW:
Addiction never gives us any warning signs. One can never know whether or not he or she is addicted to something. The most common addictions we see now days are to do with smoking, drugs, and alcohol. Although this could extend to a sexual plain as well. Taking only the smoking, drugs and alcohol into consideration, there always exists an unhealthy side effect. All of these substances deteriorate parts of our organs. Getting addicted to these may mean, the harm increased 10 fold. Addiction, as the word suggests, leaves one dependent on something. This is not limited to just substances, it could refer to something as recreational as gaming as well. This leads to a lot of waste of time, and lower the efficiency of an individual. An addiction may also redirect the focus of a person from an import task. He/she may take multiple breaks from work and let a smoking habit get the better of them. This is not uncommon.
Addiction is also termed as the dependency. Meaning it may hook on the person and never let go. As we know, it is best not to be wholly dependent on someone or something. It may hinder our potential to grow. Once addicted, an addiction is very hard to escape and leave behind. It always draws you back. It is extremely hard to break an addiction.
- Mohammed Imaad Azhar
- 1BBA ‘D’

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Should Energetic drink be banned?
Energy drink has been one of the daily drink in the life of many sports people as well as common people. It boosts our energy and we will be more active. But it has many side effects too.

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Sports drinks have come to become casual drinks over recent times. It's not uncommon to watch children and teenagers unnecessarily have a can of redbull. Even though these drinks contain auger and provide us with energy, they aren't very good for our health. The same energy can be provided to our body by eating actual healthy food, for example a carbohydrate focused diet, like rice for the  meal before the activity, and maybe bananas engaging in sports.
Also, the heavy amount of sugar and calories contained in these drinks may lead to other health issues like weight gain, thereby leading to obesity, cholesterol, and increased risk of high blood pressure over time. And for short term, it makes the kids unnecessarily hyperactive.
It is true that sports drinks can help replace what we lose during longer duration exercise, especially in the heat. Electrolytes and carbohydrates help athletes refuel and rehydrate. But then again, instead of allowing the body to replenish itself and providing it only with basic form of hydration - water, allowing these "supplements" to do the work for your body gets it to somewhat rely on the drink. Your body is less self sufficient, depending on an external, unhealthy source to regenerate your energy levels. This on the long run may cause issues, and has to potential of being addictive also. Hence I believe that energy drinks or sports drinks should be made illegal and banned. It could be replaced with healthier drinks like boost or Bournvita, which provide your body with energy before-hand,hence we can conclude that sports drinks should be made illegal.
By: Mohammed  Musab Sait(18SJCCB317)

Conterview:
A lot of sportspersons believe that drinking sports drinks prior, during and after a game or practice helps them stay healthy and hydrated. But a lot of people also believe that it's not good for health. But the science behind sports drinks is very logical and make sports drink a recommended drink for all sportspersons.The science being,water regulates your body temperature and lubricates your joints. It helps transport nutrients to give you energy and keep you healthy. If you're not hydrated, your body can't perform at its highest level. You may feel tired, have muscle cramps, dizziness, or other serious symptoms. There are a lot of other benefits for the same,Water is the most logical form of hydration. However, sports drinks like Gatorade contain sugar and electrolytes like sodium and potassium. Sports drinks can help replace what we lose during longer duration exercise, especially in the heat. Electrolytes and carbohydrates help athletes refuel and rehydrate.Hence, athletes prefer the consumption of sports drinks.
Overconsumption of plain water can cause water intoxication or hyponatremia, an electrolyte disturbance in which the sodium concentration in blood plasma is too low. Severe or rapidly progressing hyponatremia can result in swelling of the brain and death. Fluids that supply 60 to 100 calories per 8 ounces help prevent this condition and provide needed carbohydrates, calories, electrolytes, and fluids for continuous performance, especially in extreme conditions over three hours. Hence it is always recommend for sportspersons to also have sport drinks and not just water when they are tired.Hence we can conclude that Water causes more frequent urination than sports drinks do. Therefore, sports drinks not only replenish these important electrolytes, carbohydrates, vitamins or minerals, they also can help the body hold on to the ones they already have for a longer period of time,hence we can say that sports drinks should not be made illegal.
By:Rajvi D Jain(18SJCCB319)

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SHOULD THE DEATH PENALTY BE LEGAL?
Crimes exist openly in the present day and age. Therefore, the motion in front of us today is “Should the death penalty be legal?".

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The death penalty is the form of capital punishment given for capital crimes committed by people as my opponent has already stated. My opponent was very clear in expressing her views against the death penalty, as it is an act which seems inhumane. At this point, I can ask my opponent, what about the lives that were taken by the criminal? Is that act not considered inhumane? Death sentences are only given to those who have committed heinous crimes and no one else. These are the crimes which have taken away the lives of several, including women and children. Is the death penalty still not justified?
My opponent might say that the death sentence is sometimes given to people who are innocent and who do not deserve to die. However, the state should be willing to take a chance just to avail an opportunity to rid the state of a criminal. All necessary action is taken to ensure that the criminals on death row are usually deserving of their fate. It is very unusual that an innocent man is put down for the acts of another human being.
I would like to respectfully disagree with my opponent when she says that a murder victim can be given justice if the culprit is given a life sentence in prison. It is much easier for a person to accept a life of relative isolation and a life with lesser sunlight than to accept that their life is coming to an end. The fact that they know about their execution is news difficult to live with. To think that the execution has been scheduled like an appointment with a doctor is a scary thought for any person. Therefore, the true punishment for a crime would be the death penalty and it should be made legal.
Ritika Shrivastava

COUNTERVIEW

The death penalty has always been a very controversial topic. Death sentences are generally handed out to those who have been found guilty of a capital crime. However, it is not so simple to consider death penalty as an easy way to penalise the guilty. If the death penalty is to condemn, it does not mean that the guilty party should be released or allowed some consolation. It would defeat the motive as it would be using violence to counter violence. How can we tell if an individual convicted for murder is really guilty? There may be a margin of error. Would it be right to wrongfully accuse someone and execute him or her? You cannot unexecute someone. Miscarriages of justice are horrible enough but the incorrect execution of an innocent individual takes it to the extremes. If someone is wrongfully imprisoned they can at least be released and compensated by the state. We should look at the ethical disadvantages. This has been a very difficult dilemma for religious figures, civil rights groups and other people who oppose the death penalty. The death penalty has a lot of ethical and religious implications tied to it. There are many who support the death penalty while others oppose it staunchly. It also gives too much power to the state. 

The three countries that executed the most people in 2016 were China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. There’s a reason why the death penalty is favored in authoritarian regimes: it is the ultimate form of state control. Troublesome political dissenters can be involved with criminals and drug dealers on death row and any criticism can be deflected as being “soft on crime”.

It infringes the constitutional right of a human being. It is a brutal and remorseless punishment against a living human being and can be categorized as one of the most monstrous acts of human nature. It disregards all religious conventions as it is not the right of the state to play God and decide who should live and who should not. When the law chooses its path, it can be biased too as it may be discriminatory. Civil rights associations have campaigned against the death penalty. The argument against it is that even though it's a form of retribution for a murder, it isn’t impossible to punish the murderer with a less barbaric sentence. A death penalty would have been justifiable if it were able to inhibit future offenses. However, this has not been the case so far. The harsh irony is that the United States of America, which claims to be the champion of democracy in the West, is the only nation which indulges in this cruel and peculiar way of punishing.
Palak Lodha