Chennai, June 18: A group of college students sitting on the roof of a city bus here in Tamil Nadu fell on to the road when the driver applied the brakes suddenly to avoid hitting a two-wheeler.
The video of the incident on Monday went viral on social media.
The students of Pachaiappa's College here climbed atop the bus plying on route number 47A to celebrate 'Bus Day'.
Police took some students into custody.
'Bus Day' is celebrated as a thanksgiving to the driver and the conductor who are regulars on a particular college route.
Over time, the celebrations have turned into a nuisance for the public with students forcing the driver to drive the vehicle very slowly, thereby blocking the traffic on busy roads.
The Madras High Court had come down heavily on the Bus Day celebrations several times. The police too had issued warnings against the celebrations.
#WATCH College students in Chennai sit & climb on top of moving buses and hang from window bars of a bus during Bus Day celebrations, yesterday; Police detained 24 students in connection with the incident. pic.twitter.com/TI77ogTNxc
— ANI (@ANI) June 18, 2019
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Dr. Vinod Sharma has emerged as one of India’s prominent figures in the field of brain science education, with a series of notable achievements that underline his contribution to transforming learning methodologies across the country.
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Dr. Sharma’s work has consistently earned him national and international recognition. He was honored with the Indian Achievers Award (2020–21) for his exceptional contribution to education and nation-building. In addition, he received the ASEAN Excellence Award (2020 and 2022) for his innovative research and application of brain science in learning. His contributions have also been acknowledged through accolades such as the Education Icon Award and the Icons of India Award, highlighting his role in revolutionizing traditional education practices.
Earlier in his career, he was featured in the India Book of Records (2016) for training the highest number of individuals in memory and brain science techniques. He also received recognition under the “Record of the Decade” category, marking a significant milestone in his professional journey.
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His expertise has also been recognized by government institutions. He has led training initiatives for teachers and principals under various state government projects and contributed to pilot programs supported by educational bodies such as NCERT. These collaborations signify institutional trust in his methodologies and their potential for large-scale educational reform.
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As India continues to evolve its education system, Dr. Vinod Sharma’s achievements stand as a testament to the growing importance of innovation, cognitive science, and practical learning in shaping the future of education.
