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DU Granted Permission To DU To Conduct Online Open Book Examination
The Delhi High Court has allowed the University of Delhi (DU) to conduct an online open-book examination on the schedule fixed for final year students with certain conditions. The University of Delhi’s decision to conduct the online open book examination for the year’s courses from August 10 has been upheld. The High Court has issued some guidelines, which Delhi University will have to follow during the open book examinations, asking it to submit a report to the court after conducting the examinations.
For a long time, there was doubt about the examination of DU final year students. Several times the date was postponed by the university. Justice Pratibha M. Singh has said that question papers will be made available to students through emails and university portals. Apart from this, they will be given extra time to upload the tearsheet. The High Court has directed the university to send an auto-generated mail to the students that they have received the answer sheet. Justice Singh was hearing the case through video conferencing.
Justice Singh said, “I wish the students and the University of Delhi all the best for the examinations”.
The court gave its ruling on the petition challenging the university’s decision to conduct an online open book examination for final year undergraduate courses as per UGC guidelines.
DU will conduct an online open-book examination from 10 to 31 August and students who do not appear in the online examination will be given a chance to appear in the general examinations which will be held in September.
The High Court, while giving the verdict, also directed that the information of the Nodal Officer and Central Email ID be published on DU’s website and has asked the Shared Services Centers (CSCs) to inform all their centers. CSEs are designed to provide services to students who do not have the infrastructure to take open-book exams.
He said, “There should be an officer to resolve the issue raised by the students, including difficulties in downloading the question paper and uploading the answer sheet. If the problem is not resolved, then the matter should be referred to the Complaints Committee.
The court reconstituted the grievance committee under the leadership of retired judge Pratibha Rani and said that the committee will work till the open book examination is over and the grievances of the students are resolved within five days.
He said that the results of the OBE should be announced soon and the answer book should be sent for evaluation. The court asked DU and the committee to send their respective reports after the examinations were over.
The university had earlier informed the court that the idea behind conducting the Online Open Book Examination is to prevent students from gathering in a place where it would be difficult to maintain physical distance in view of the Covid-19 global epidemic.
DU’s counsel had said that no student needs to be very high tech in sitting for online OBE as having an email would be sufficient.
News Source: TheState.In
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Train smarter, not harder: How taking occasional breaks from gym can revolutionise your fitness routine
Taking regular breaks from intense training, like deload weeks, helps your body recover, preventing fatigue and injury, and ultimately boosts fitness gains.
When it comes to getting fit, the idea of spending hours at the gym might come to mind, but many fitness experts argue that taking a “deload week” every six to eight weeks is actually key to improving your fitness gains. A deload week involves reducing the intensity of workouts to allow the body to recover from the fatigue and muscle damage caused by intense training.
While high-intensity training helps build strength and fitness, it can also lead to muscle strain, and without adequate recovery, these gains can’t fully materialise. Deload weeks give the body much-needed rest to repair and rebuild, ensuring continued progress. (Also read: Bhagyashree swears by this super easy exercise for instant leg pain relief and better mobility. Watch how to do it )
Why recovery is key for muscle growth
According to an article by The Conversation, intense exercise can cause tiny tears in muscle fibres, leading to inflammation that requires rest or low-intensity exercise to heal. This inflammation is essential for muscle growth and fitness improvements. However, without proper recovery, muscles remain in a state of slight damage, preventing inflammation from resolving. This chronic state of inflammation can hinder muscle function, reducing oxygen efficiency and impairing performance. Giving muscles time to recover through rest ensures they repair properly and are primed for continued progress, setting us up for greater success in our fitness journey.
Many gymgoers fear taking time off and are worried it will lead to a loss of gains. However, research shows that muscle genes have a “memory imprint,” which keeps them in a semi-prepared state. This allows muscles to respond more quickly and effectively to future training, promoting growth after a rest period. Even after extended periods of reduced intensity, up to seven weeks, muscular fitness can be restored to prime condition—and in some cases, surpass previous levels. Interestingly, recovery can occur twice as fast as it took to reach peak fitness initially, even if some strength is lost.
Taking time off from intense training is crucial to prevent muscle soreness and avoid overtraining syndrome. Overtraining occurs when the body doesn’t get enough rest, leading to prolonged fatigue, decreased performance, and mood disturbances. Symptoms develop gradually, making overtraining difficult to recognize until it’s severe. Rest is essential to avoid these issues and ensure long-term progress in training.
Role of overtraining syndrome and deload weeks
Overtraining syndrome is challenging to quantify due to its vague symptoms. Studies suggest it may affect as few as 10% of elite athletes, though rates could climb to 60% among highly competitive individuals. Recovery is essential for both fitness and overall health. When engaging in heavy gym routines, it’s vital to incorporate sufficient recovery time into your workout plan. Unlike rest days, which involve little to no exercise once or twice a week, deload weeks feature lighter training at reduced intensity—typically about 50% fewer workouts or a 20% drop in workout intensity.
Both rest days and deload weeks are essential for recovery and crucial to improving fitness. It’s not about choosing one over the other—they complement each other. For instance, intense training for marathons, Ironman, or CrossFit competitions requires weekly rest days alongside scheduled deload weeks. However, for recreational gym-goers exercising 1–3 times weekly at a moderate intensity, the recovery from this routine is often sufficient without the need for additional deload weeks.
Fitness influencers recommend incorporating deload weeks into training schedules every 4–8 weeks, aligning closely with the expert advice of 4–6 weeks. However, it’s crucial to listen to your body and schedule deload weeks as needed. If your performance plateaus or worsens, it may signal time for a deload. Training plans should be flexible enough to allow rest when required. Deload weeks not only enhance performance but also support overall health.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
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