Institut Le Rosey – The Hidden Truth Behind The Most Expensive School In The World

Distressed Indian parents left to fend for their daughter’s rights with the school’s disgraceful demeanour of protecting the offenders

New Delhi, 7 May 2020: Institut Le Rosey, commonly referred to as Le Rosey or simply Rosey and one of the oldest boarding schools in Switzerland is embroiled in a disgraceful situation because of its failure and the serious lack of sensitivity to deal with bullying towards an Indian student. The title of the most expensive private school in the world goes to Institut Le Rosey, with an annual tuition of $115,000 (basic fees plus costs) per year. However, the recent incident of a student from a renowned family from India being subjected to harrowing mental and emotional harassment, at the behest of her fellow students and painfully negligent faculty, puts a serious dent on the image and credibility of such schools that are already charging an exorbitant fee. Serious allegations have been raised that the elitist school failed to protect their daughter from bullying which ultimately led to serious cyber harassment and attacks towards the young teen.

The case is an eye opener for all parents that work hard their entire life to send their children to such seemingly prestigious schools and begs the question ‘Is the name tag ultimately worth it?” As Indian origin parents Radhika & Pankaj Oswal realized! As responsible parents they too had many dreams for their daughter and thought that sending their daughter to an institution like Le Rosey would provide her with not just a world-class education but also the best pastoral care. But they say that “It has become clear, however, that the standards of the school have dropped in recent years, and it is now fast becoming just a playground for rich students to do as they please.”

Commenting on the incident, Radhika Oswal, parent of aggrieved student said “We are disappointed and appalled at the treatment that has been given to our daughter by an institute, and the faculty that has failed miserably to uphold its own code of conduct. The values that the institute ostensibly imparts pertaining to ‘respect’ and ‘physical integrity’ as well as for the ‘religious, philosophical and political convictions’ of students, have been made a mockery of, and are at this point nothing but marketing whitewash!.”

Following a serious set of bullying incidents against their child, the parents raised their concerns to the school and asked for action to be taken to ensure their child’s safety. The school’s senior management however showed no willingness to act or even acknowledge that there was an issue. The bullying meanwhile escalated into systematic harassment and cyber bullying. The student was mocked on social media groups with other students witnessing. Instead of addressing the bullying or trying to come to a reasonable conclusion, Le Rosey cancelled the bullied student’s re-enrolment for the following academic year, without any explanation. The parents say that there is also clear evidence of other Indian children being harassed because of their background, culture and choice to be vegetarian.

Radhika Oswal further added “It is unfortunate that we have heard of other Indian students being taunted for their ethnicity, shockingly even by a member of the faculty. It is sadder that many Indian parents continue the education of their children in this school, despite their children being told disrespectful and racist remarks such as that India is the dustbin of Asia, and that Indian parents look like sweepers. It is shocking when children are taunted and made fun of multiple times on their decision to be vegetarian, their culture and their religious beliefs, but even sadder when parents do not take action”.

Other issues relating to Le Rosey’s Code of Conduct have also been raised. Le Rosey’s fifth ‘Major Rule’ is that ‘possession or consumption of alcoholic drinks on or off-campus throughout the week’ is a ‘major offence’. The code of conduct also deems smoking and ‘leaving a building without authorization’ at night as major offences.

Contrary to this, underage drinking and smoking is reportedly prevalent in the school. First-hand accounts also suggest that unruly students can frequently be seen at clubs outside and bars around Le Rosey during term time, spending lavishly on expensive drinks.

The parents have under righteous obligation, tried to raise their daughter’s concern in front of the school’s management, but apparently in vain, as if a matter of concern of the child’s safety within the school were inconsequential. On the contrary, Le Rosey and its faculty painstakingly were involved in the character assassination of their young daughter by lowering her evaluation grades since she was one of the highest achievers of her class, supporting the students who attacked her mentally, even cancelling her contention for a re-enrollment to the next school year and subjecting her to unimaginable mental torture, in an ultimate bid to try to subjugate her into silence.

Following a failure to reach an agreement in a conciliation hearing, the parents say they had little choice but to take Le Rosey to court. The parents want a public apology for their daughter and a promise that the school will now start to live up to its own – supposedly high – standards. They are concerned that other students at the school may also be victims and be suffering in silence.

Adding to this, Pankaj Oswal said “We are saddened that it has come to this but as parents are duty-bound to act. Le Rosey has failed in their responsibility towards the welfare of a child. It is entirely unacceptable. The school has prioritized having a yacht on Lake Geneva and multiple extravagant events over ensuring the basic levels of care are met. As parents we are in a state of shock and it hurts to know what our brave daughter has had to stand upto at a young age. And just like all parents, we don’t want her to be a victim, but a champion of a cause that has once caused her so much pain, so that it may not do the same to others. To us, she will always be a hero who stood as bravely as she could in the face of her greatest adversity and decided not to be silenced by her oppressors. We hope that this moment makes Le Rosey reflect on what a world-class education really looks like and take action to ensure that this doesn’t happen to any more students.”

The parents have taken the moral onus of fighting for their child’s future and justice for many such future Indian students as their daughter, to uphold justice and parity. With faith in the Swiss legal system and an expectation that truth and justice shall eventually prevail, Radhika & Pankaj Oswal have decided to be the harbingers of change, standing up against bullying and abuse. This is not about money, but principle. They have pledged any financial award to be entirely donated towards charitable causes.

Jagadguru Narendracharya Maharaj Sansthan Nanijdham Contributes 1 Crore 2 Lacs Towards Relief Funds To combat Covid-19 Pandemic

Jagadguru Narendracharya Maharaj Sansthan, Nanijdham (Maharashtra)

contributed 52 lacs to PMCares Fund on the 30th of April 2020 to combat Covid-19 pandemic. Sansthan had also contributed 50 Lacs to Maharashtra CM Relief Fund for the same, in addition to distributing grocery packages to the poor during lockdown in Ratnagiri (Maharashtra).

Jagadguru’s commitment towards social responsibility and diligence towards the society and the entire nation is remarkable.

Jagadguru says, “We wish for complete eradication of this pandemic at the earliest.” HH Swamiji also appreciated and encouraged Covid warriors (ie medical staff, cleaning staff, Police, Govt departments like water supply, electricity supply etc), who are selflessly fighting with this unprecedented disease, through his tweets from @_Jagadguru handle.

The Sansthan, established in 1994, has been sincerely working across the nation on multiple social fronts.

———-Wasim Siddique

जगद्गुरु नरेंद्राचार्य महाराज संस्थान, नानीजधाम ने १ करोड़ २ लाख रुपए कोविड-१९ महामारी के लिए रिलीफ में दान किये।

जगद्गुरु नरेंद्राचार्य महाराज संस्थान, नानीजधाम (महाराष्ट्र) ने ३० अप्रैल २०२० को पी एम केयर्स में ५२ लाख का अनुदान किया। संस्थान महाराष्ट्र के रिलीफ फण्ड में भी ५० लाख का अनुदान कर चुकी है। साथ ही रत्नागिरी महाराष्ट्र में गरीबों में खाद्य पदार्थों का वितरण किया।

जगद्गुरु नरेंद्राचार्य महाराज संस्थान, नानीजधाम का यह योगदान समाज के प्रति सराहनीय है।

जगद्गुरु ने पूरे समाज को इस आपदकाल की स्तिथि से उबरने की शुभेच्छा ज़ाहिर की। स्वामी जी ने वर्तमान में कोविड-१९ के खिलाफ जंग में शामिल तमाम डॉक्टरों, उनके स्टाफ, सफाई कर्मचारी, पुलिस विभाग एवं अन्य सरकारी विभाग जैसे पानी, बिजली विभागों की निस्वार्थ सेवा की उनके ट्विटर handle @_Jagadguru पर प्रशंसा की।

जगद्गुरु नरेंद्राचार्य महाराज संस्थान, नानीजधाम की स्थापना १९९४ में हुई थी और तबसे यह सामाजिक कार्यो में संलग्न है।

Filmmaker Arsala Qureishi On The New Normal And Cinema

Arsala Qureishi has launched BLOW MEDIA right before the pandemic hit the world. Blow Media’s manifesto is clear, it will create digital content that is relevant, contemporaneous and relatable on an international platform and with international names attached.

Blow Media’s first foray was a Hollywood Bollywood collaboration with STEP UP 2 actor Robert Hoffman in the lead along Actor/Influencer Jas Sagu. It was a music video ‘(Aag Ka Gola L.A.) shot extensively in Hollywood. We were keen to know what the talented director’s next step will be in the face of the New Normal that has hit the entire world.

We got to know that Arsala Qureishi has great plans for 2020. Her book ‘Separated by Ten Inches’ is slated to release later this year and simultaneously she’s working on a screenplay based on the book.

‘Separated By Ten Inches’ is prophetic to the times we inhabit she says’ it’s about an unnamed cataclysmic event that has ravaged the world which induces a state of paranoia; amongst this erupts a story of hate, greed, connectedness and love; reminding us that transition is undulating and often impossible to tell one from the other.

She further adds, ‘We can’t remain trapped in the mental coordinates of a world that no longer exists, our Life and Art will have to depict some semblance of reality or it won’t be relatable. We are living in historic times our response has to be lucid and synchronized with the times.’ We cudnt agree more with her when she further stated that ‘I don’t see a world with boundaries and if there are lines drawn by man they don’t have to exist in our hearts.’

A huge Hollywood name is next on her list, but she doesn’t divulge the name and says it’s going to be a shocker!

‘We are staying true to our tag line ; – Human Through Art. Stories of the human condition interest us and that’s what we promise to bring to screens in the New Normal,’ Arsala sums up with her statement leaving us curious and definitely worth waiting for the unique projects.

Vishal Bhagat A Youth Leader Serving In The Public Interest Is Taking 300 People Daily In Comminity Kitchen

Due to the lockdown for the last 40 days, people have a big problem of eating and drinking due to the Corona virus. Many people have stopped earning due to the shutdown of work. Due to this, they do not even have money to eat. * Mahashakti Charitable Trust * came forward to help such people. They are making arrangements for food and drink for the needy people. Today, ‘Corona Fighter’ youth leaders are getting Vishal Bhagat introduced.

Vishal Bhagat is a businessman for money, but he loves to do social service. Due to Vishal Bhagat lockdown, he decided to help the poor people with his team of 20 people. Now, along with his team, he is feeding about 250 to 300 people daily in Mumbai.

Vishal Bhagat said that these are people who are homeless. They live on the streets. He could not see those people starving. He said that the above has given him a lot. So they are using it for a good cause. Rekha Tirupathi

While his team distributes food on one side, it also makes people aware of social distancing. The other members of the team, Sikander Sahu, Anil Bhai, Raju Bhai, Das Bhai, Sikander Sahu, Sanjay Sharma, Pintu Gupta, Mithilesh Singh, Joshep, told that the crowd gathered when they reached with food, sometimes with pea cheese and sometimes with cholabatura. is. Three people do the work of distributing food and the remaining people stand at a distance of one meter and make lines.

Sikander Sahu team gets up early in the morning. These people bring pulses, rice and vegetables from the wholesalers. The community cooks food in the kitchen and then in different areas, food distribution arrangements have been made to the people under the leadership of Pankaj Chaudhary in Colaba, like Anushka Chauhan in Ambuj Wadi Malvani, Matha Jetty by Nandan Singh. In Ganpat Patil Nagar Dahisar, Naveen Mishra distributes food to the people daily. While cooking, full care is taken care of, home made mask, hand gloss, head pay cap, and social distress are taken care of, let me tell you that Mahashakti Charitable Trust has taken permission from the metropolitan municipality, the administration With permission. Serving people continuously since last 40 days.

Vishal Bhagat told that he is able to do this work with the help of BMC and administration, now other people are also contacting him so that they can also come and help in this noble cause.

13th International Festival Of Cellphone Cinema Announced

Mumbai: 13^th International Festival of Cellphone Cinema has been announced for all those who love short films and ready to shoot stills and movie on their mobile phones, submission of entries to be closed on 15^th May, the date has been extended owing to lock down.

“We are pleased to announce the 13^th edition of our admired festival International Festival of Cellphone Cinema today. The 15^th May is the last date of        receiving entries of films made from mobile phone,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the festival who has been earlier titled as Father of Cellphone Cinema.

This time, well known actor director Satish Kaushik, film director Raju Parsekar and director of short films Vevek Paul along with Prof. Karl Bardosh and Sandeep Marwah are going to be on the jury to announce and distribute number of gifts received from DETEL.

“It is a very interesting festival and I am looking anxiously for the people especially from film and media students to submit their entries. You never know some time you get a unique idea from these films to actually produce a full length feature film and participant gets his due credit,” said Satish Kaushik appreciating the concept of cellphone cinema.

  

The entries can be in four categories namely Still Photos taken by mobile, Movies made by mobile and can be in three different categories that is- News Gathering, -Music Video and -Fiction. All these movies should not be more than 3 minutes in duration.

These films can be uploaded on filmclub@aaft.com or can be sent via Whatsapp to no +918586978492. You can visit the website www.ifcpc.com for further details.

This is the first Cellphone Cinema festival ever started anywhere in the World. Last year Dr. Marwah had taken this festival to Cannes during Cannes International Film Festival in France, to Budapest in Hungary and New York in USA.