Reacting to the development, Karnataka primary and secondary education minister Madhu Bangarappa clarified that the award is only withheld and not cancelled.
'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'
According to police officers, out of five men carrying weapons, three managed to flee from the spot.
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The principal informed the students that they are not allowed to wear hijab inside the classrooms and asked them to remove the head dress and enter classes.
The hijab-clad students, who came along with their parents, pushed into the compound gate of the college despite a strict order given by the authorities that wearing hijabs will not be allowed as per the status quo on dress code issued by the state government.
Even as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party was defeated in the Karnataka assembly elections, the party retained its traditional stronghold in the coastal region by securing victories in 11 of the 13 constituencies in the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.
Forty Muslim girl students from Udupi district of Karnataka abstained from appearing for the first pre-university examination on Tuesday as they were apparently hurt by the recent high court verdict against wearing of hijab inside classrooms.
The Karnataka high court on February 8 will hear the petitions filed by five girls studying in a Government Pre-University College in Udupi, questioning hijab restriction in college.
Coming out in support of hijab-wearing Muslim girl students not allowed entry in educational institutes in Karnataka, he said the goddess Saraswati does not differentiate and gives knowledge to all.
In the wake of the 'hijab' (headscarf) row, the Karnataka government has asked educational institutions to follow existing uniform related rules, until the high court comes out with an order in this regard, next week.
In a 8.43-minute video clip released by the terror outfit online, and verified by the American SITE Intelligence Group, Zawahiri also showered praises on Karnataka college student Muskan Khan for confronting a group of students opposing hijab in her college in early February.
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The government, however, made it clear entry into classrooms with hijab will not be allowed.
'Invoking 133 (2) of the Karnataka Education Act-1983, which says a uniform style of clothes has to be worn compulsorily. The private school administration can choose a uniform of their choice,' the government order said.
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The new chairman assumes his role at perhaps one of the most challenging times for both the company and the industry.
Under KV Kamath's leadership, ICICI Bank's revenues grew multi-fold.
Kamath's success is the envy of bankers everywhere, but his feat of taking a small bank and turning it into the country's second largest lender is hard to match.
When Kamath took over the organisation, ICICI had 33 subsidiaries. He gradually brought them down to 24 and then to a dozen, preparing the organisation for an initial public offer in December 2005.
'When growth is ignited, as it has been in India it continues for a long time, as long as 20 to 25 years! The last case was China, and before that Japan. I do hope this happens with us, says ICIC Bank chief executive officer K V Kamath.
The banking star will appear on Rediff Chat on August 8 at 10.30 a.m.
Kundapur Vaman Kamath, managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Bank, has been chosen Business Standard's Banker of the Year for 2005-06.
The activity taking place in the SME sector is phenomenal. I think we are seeing a new breed of entrepreneurs, says ICICI Bank CEO K V Kamath.
Under the watchful eyes of five wise men, who know the industry well, banks will not find it easy to hoodwink the system, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
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Kamath also said that the new bank, set up by India and four other members of the BRICS grouping, will strive to approve its first loan before end of the current fiscal.
The economic slowdown has made it difficult for companies to record financial closure of a few awarded projects.
The gorgeous Karan Kapoor will be back in India soon. Very soon!
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