When Valson Thampu was the principal of Delhi's premier St. Stephen's College (2008-16), he was no stranger to controversy. From increasing the quota for Christian students to being a stickler for attendance even if it meant holding back a cricketing hero, Valson Thampu commissioned many controversies. Here's a look at five things we learnt from his new book, On A Stormy Course:1. How Admissions Are Open To ManipulationWhen you have a limited number of seats and many students claiming it, there are bound to be unfair decisions and lobbying for seats. However, Valson Thampu gives a principal's perspective on how much lobbying there is. From a bishop's daughter wanting admission that Thampu wasn't willing to give, to dealing with the admissions process for his niece. In fact, one sees the bishop and other church figures in completely new light, full of petty politics and intrigue.2. Dealing With Chief Minister Sheila DikshitRivalry between Delhi University colleges is legendary - like between Miranda House's Sheila Dikshit and St. Stephen's Valson Thampu. Thampu writes of a time he got a call from the Chief Minister's office with a huge complaint against him. Apparently the charge was that he was making anti-Hindu comments in his morning assembly and the Chief Minister wanted him to give an explanation and reply to the complaint. In the book, Thampu says he said no to the Chief Minister because the complaint was anonymous..Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad. Salvador.A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a creative work. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others..Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world’slongest railway station.Read the Latest Agriculture News in Marathi & Watch Agriculture videos on Agrowon. Get the Latest Farming Updates on Market Intelligence, Market updates, Bazar Bhav, Animal Care, Weather Updates and Farmer Success Stories in Marathi.
When Valson Thampu was the principal of Delhi's premier St. Stephen's College (2008-16), he was no stranger to controversy. From increasing the quota for Christian students to being a stickler for attendance even if it meant holding back a cricketing hero, Valson Thampu commissioned many controversies. Here's a look at five things we learnt from his new book, On A Stormy Course:1. How Admissions Are Open To ManipulationWhen you have a limited number of seats and many students claiming it, there are bound to be unfair decisions and lobbying for seats. However, Valson Thampu gives a principal's perspective on how much lobbying there is. From a bishop's daughter wanting admission that Thampu wasn't willing to give, to dealing with the admissions process for his niece. In fact, one sees the bishop and other church figures in completely new light, full of petty politics and intrigue.2. Dealing With Chief Minister Sheila DikshitRivalry between Delhi University colleges is legendary - like between Miranda House's Sheila Dikshit and St. Stephen's Valson Thampu. Thampu writes of a time he got a call from the Chief Minister's office with a huge complaint against him. Apparently the charge was that he was making anti-Hindu comments in his morning assembly and the Chief Minister wanted him to give an explanation and reply to the complaint. In the book, Thampu says he said no to the Chief Minister because the complaint was anonymous..Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad. Salvador.A blurb is a short promotional piece accompanying a creative work. It may be written by the author or publisher or quote praise from others..Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world’slongest railway station.Read the Latest Agriculture News in Marathi & Watch Agriculture videos on Agrowon. Get the Latest Farming Updates on Market Intelligence, Market updates, Bazar Bhav, Animal Care, Weather Updates and Farmer Success Stories in Marathi.
