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Sankar Question by Sankar on Sep 02, 2023Hindi
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I refer to my previous mail question for which you have given me a general answer. To make you understand more, i take care of my twin babies most of the time in a day / every day. Both my Wife & in-laws avoid stating all sorts of stories and at the end of the day bringing up my twin kids falls on me and i don't even get a reliever for few minutes to take rest. Both of them, most of the time try to find fault with me, in me and try to blow up the issue. Till now, i have made myself very clear from all these issues and as you said, i tried to spend time with my wife, my in-law try to interfere with us and pulls out my wife with silly reasons like not well, body pain, house hold work. She never let us at least talk for few minutes with my wife and even suggested to my wife to part with me and they (my wife & In-laws) will stay away leaving me and my babies. After so much tolerance, i too told them to leave the babies with me and go as you wish. Now tell me sir, what should i do now???

Ans: I understand that you're facing a challenging situation in your family where you're primarily responsible for taking care of your twin babies, and your wife and in-laws seem to be creating obstacles and conflicts. It's important to approach this situation with care and consideration for the well-being of everyone involved. Here are some steps you can consider taking:

Open Communication: Try to have an open and honest conversation with your wife about how you feel. Express your concerns and emotions calmly and clearly. Let her know that you want to work together as a team to take care of your children and maintain a healthy relationship.
Seek Professional Help: If communication with your wife doesn't yield positive results, consider seeking the help of a marriage counselor or therapist. A neutral third party can provide guidance and facilitate productive discussions.
Set Boundaries: Discuss and establish clear boundaries with your in-laws. Explain to them that while you appreciate their concern, you and your wife need some private time together as a couple, and it's essential for the well-being of your relationship.
Share Responsibilities: If possible, work out a schedule with your wife to share childcare responsibilities more evenly. This can help both of you get some much-needed rest and time together.
Stay Calm and Patient: Dealing with family conflicts can be stressful, but try to remain calm and patient. Avoid engaging in heated arguments or confrontations. Instead, focus on finding constructive solutions.
Consider Legal Advice: In extreme cases, if your relationship with your wife continues to deteriorate, and you fear for your rights as a parent, you may want to consult with an attorney to understand your legal options regarding child custody and visitation.
Self-Care: Don't forget to take care of yourself physically and mentally. Caring for twin babies can be exhausting, so make sure to prioritize your well-being. If possible, seek support from friends or family members who can give you some respite.
Remember that every situation is unique, and it may take time to find a resolution. It's essential to maintain a calm and respectful approach throughout the process. Ultimately, the goal should be to create a harmonious family environment that supports the well-being of both you and your children.

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Hi! I am married for last 12 years. I am living with my wife, child and in laws at a house allotted to her by the company where she works. When the child was 1 year old I had to ask for help from my in laws. Since then they have stayed with us. (Inlaws have a flat nearby which they have rented as they have some health issues and are not willing to move out ). My relationship with my wife and in laws is in a difficult situation. Wife manages a number of household issues in consultation with her parents. This has often irked me forcing a late return from work and not conversing much with the inlaws. The child also seems to be getting hold of the situation and often ignores me. Recently there was an altercation between me and my wife when she asked me to stay away from them. (She says it whenever we fight over any family matter). Now, I am staying away at a secluded place for the past few days and have not receiveda single call from anyone. I don't know how to deal with all this. Kindly guide.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
Overstaying can lead to this. But how can you ask them to leave, right? They are you in-laws and they have been kind enough to help your wife when she needed it.
But, hey it was for a brief time and sadly neither your wife nor your in-laws have understood and they have begun to like to overstaying.
I think you and your wife need to talk this over where you express that its time the two of you took charge and managed the situation at home. As for your in-laws you can always thank them immensely and respectfully ask them to visit soon after a few months. It's a very strategic way of doing this as there are people involved with real raw emotions which in this case can become a huge mess.
But for this to happen, you and your wife need to be in perfect agreement otherwise, the whole thing could be turned against you where you will be looked upon as a villain. So, please express your concerns with your wife and make her understand that as a family the two of you and child need to have your space and privacy to bond and grow.

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Asked by Anonymous - Nov 14, 2024Hindi
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Hello, I am 38 years old. I have been living abroad since I was 21 years old. I have been focused on my career since then. I got married in 2021 in India and just after 4 months living in India, we again moved abroad. This country was new for me and my my wife, but my brother was already settled in this country with his family. As I was living away from my family for many years, me and my wife decided to live in a joint family with my brother’s family. However, I was quite busy adjusting to my new job, my wife couldn’t adjust well to my side of the family, my brother, his wife and my mother. After living together with everyone for a year, me and my wife decided to live separately from my side of the family. Now after 5 months my wife became pregnant and we both wanted to have a child. So even though my family was quite close and could have supported us during this time. I decided to sponsor my in laws on a visa so that my wife could feel supportive during this time. We had a girl child and I have avoided to communicate to my family during this one year so that my wife doesn’t get any stress or anything from my family. However as soon as we had a child, I have invited my mother and my brother family to visit my daughter. Now my in laws have started quarreling with me once in a while. And they convinced my wife to go to India with them. My wife has been living in India since last 6 months, they would never let me see my daughter over the phone call, and whenever I called them they would ask me for the money/gifts. Let me add to that when I went abroad, my wife was not working initially and I used to give her 30% of my salary and I used to bear all the expenses. When my in laws started living with us, I over heard them talking if I continued having relationship with my side of the family, she would buy her a home in India and take my daughter away from me. Now recently I came to India to get everything sorted, I do not think my wife would be willing to come with me without my in laws. How could I convince her to start over and repair our relationship for us and our beautiful daughter.
Ans: Dear Anonymous,
I am sure you see a pattern in your wife's actions. At the risk of sounding judgemental, I will say: She does like to get her way in most things.
How else do you explain that when she is stressed keep them away and when she needs, she wants them back?
How can you expect to have support from your side of the family when you two decided to alienate them?
How does it work when she decided to stay back with her family with absolutely no regard that you as father will want to be close to your daughter?
How do you explain that they secretly conspire to take your daughter away from you if you involve your family?

Do you not see the immaturity of how they have very systematically alienated you from your family and your daughter?

To be able to put things together, your wife really needs to get away from her parents. They seem to hold the strings and have no qualms about spoiling their daughter's life...Bring her out of that family and move to a location that is not easily accessible to them; as in maybe back abroad, so they are not in and out of your home. Start building your relationship with your wife by being a hands-on father and that may also give her an idea as to the person that you are. You must be appreciated for the person that you are...Give this a shot!

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Sir, My daughter passed 12th BIPC with 98% and NEET Score 470 under general category in Telangana. As we are not sure to get a chance in A category seat in govt mbbs colleges and my daughter is not willing to retake neet. Kindly advise what career to pursue for a best future. Can she take a gap year to pursue Mathematics for MPC or IISC. Please advise.
Ans: Congratulations to your daughter — scoring 98% in 12th and 470 in NEET is no small achievement. She has worked hard, and it clearly shows.
since her NEET score may not be enough for a government MBBS seat under general category, and she’s not willing to take another drop, it’s wise to explore other good options.
If she wants to completely shift to MPC stream and try for IISc or engineering, it's possible — but she must be very sure. Learning higher-level Maths after BIPC is not easy unless she’s truly interested and ready to put in a year of effort just for the change.
Also, IISc Bangalore is highly competitive — even students from MPC struggle to get in. So this option should be chosen only if she has a deep interest in math and science research.
Best Alternative Career Options After BIPC (Without Dropping Again):
1. BPharm / PharmD – Good scope in pharma companies, research, or higher studies abroad.
2. BSc (Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Genetics) – Leading to research, ICMR, CSIR, MSc, or jobs in labs/industries.
3. BSc Nursing – High demand in India and abroad. Solid career path with good job security.
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Sir ,my son is likely to B Tec CSE in both manipal university, Jaipur and SRM AP Which is the best of the two in terms of facuty,lab,industry internships,future campus placements ,permanent jobs and good packages
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SRM University – AP
• Faculty & Labs: Good focus on research, AI/ML, and some international collaborations (with UC Berkeley, MITx, etc.). Labs are modern and industry-oriented.
• Internships & Exposure: Since it’s located near Amaravati, it has strong focus on tech and innovation. They actively support internships and student projects.
• Placements: For CSE, the university is putting in a lot of effort. Some top companies like Amazon, Infosys, etc., have started coming, and a few students have received high packages too.
• Overall: SRM AP is newer but aggressive in building its brand, especially for CSE.
Manipal University – Jaipur
• Faculty & Labs: Well-established campus with decent faculty and good infrastructure.
• Internships: Slightly less aggressive compared to SRM AP but still offers industry exposure. Location-wise, not as close to tech hubs, but opportunities are there if the student is proactive.
• Placements: Consistent placements for CSE, but average packages may be slightly lower than what SRM AP is trying to achieve.
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Ans: Congratulations to your son on getting admission to such good colleges.
Since the branch is CSE in all three, here’s a simple comparison based on what most parents and students look for:
PES University – RR Campus (Bangalore)
• Placements: One of the best in Bangalore. Strong industry connections. Top companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Infosys do visit.
• Academic Rigor: Quite structured and disciplined. Good faculty and regular exams.
• Clubs & Exposure: Has some good tech clubs and coding events, though overall student life is more academic-focused.
• Post-Grad Prospects: Good alumni network, many students go abroad or into top MNCs.
Manipal Institute of Technology – Udupi Campus
• Placements: Very decent, especially for CSE. Average packages slightly lower than PES, but big companies do come.
• Clubs & Campus Life: Very vibrant. Excellent tech, innovation, and cultural clubs. Great all-round student life.
• Academics: Flexible curriculum, choice-based credit system.
• Post-Grad Prospects: Strong reputation globally. Good number of students go abroad for MS.
Manipal – Bangalore Campus (MITB)
• Still relatively new, so placements and campus infrastructure are still developing.
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Asked by Anonymous - Jun 14, 2025Hindi
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Sir, I have done my CSE AIML 1st and 2nd semesters in Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat. But due to my health issues and other personal issues I want to join some other universities in banglore, near my home itself from 2nd year , and I have visited few colleges such as Reva university and Ramaiah university regarding change of college they accepted, but the fee structure is too high, can you please help me by letting me know which other universities I can opt for, thank you.
Ans: I understand your situation — your health and personal comfort are very important, and it’s good that you’re looking for colleges closer to home in Bangalore.
It’s also great that Reva University and Ramaiah University have accepted your transfer, but yes, the fees in private universities can sometimes be on the higher side. Since you’re looking for more affordable options, here are a few suggestions you can explore:
1. Government or Government-Aided Colleges (VTU-affiliated)
These usually have much lower fees compared to private universities. Some colleges you can look at:
• BMS College of Engineering (autonomous, but more reasonable)
• Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Technology
• RV Institute of Technology & Management (not RVCE, this is the newer one)
• Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering (DSCE) – Fee is still lower than universities like Ramaiah.
• Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur – Slightly outside Bangalore but still a good option.
2. Colleges under VTU (Visvesvaraya Technological University)
3. Check for Scholarships or Fee Concessions

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