Controversy at Bengaluru school over inclusion of chapter on actor Tamannaah Bhatia in Class 7 textbooks: Report

Parents at Sindhi High School in Bengaluru are protesting the inclusion of Tamannaah Bhatia in a textbook chapter for Class 7 students.

Published on: Jun 29, 2024, 14:50:19 IST

By Yamini C S

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Parents at a private school in Bengaluru's Hebbal have voiced their discontent over a chapter in the school textbooks featuring actor Tamannaah Bhatia, a report said.

This issue came to light when parents approached the school administration, expressing their objections and subsequently involving the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and the Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka after receiving an “inadequate response”.

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The chapter titled ‘Life after Partition: Migration, Community and Strife in Sindh, 1947 to 1962’ is part of the class 7 textbook at the Sindhi High School, intended to provide insights into the history and experiences of the Sindhi community, particularly focusing on the linguistic minority aspect.

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According to reports, parents took issue with the inclusion of Tamannaah Bhatia alongside other prominent Sindhi figures such as actor Ranveer Singh. Their discontent stemmed from what they viewed as a misalignment of the chapter's educational objectives with the choice of individuals featured.

Furthermore, allegations surfaced that the school administration resorted to intimidating tactics, threatening to issue transfer certificates to students whose parents voiced objections. This raised concerns about the handling of dissent and parental involvement in educational matters.

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“We have no objections on children being introduced to another culture. But our objection is about having a chapter on an actor that is unsuitable for grade 7 students, ” A parent told the publication.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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