Had a chance to talk to parents of some of the corporate and international schools of hyderabad. Everyone has one word on their tongues - higher fees at the wrong time and absolutely not justified. Came to know from them that parents formed associations in schools like DPS and Oakridge to face the managements and bring them to discussion table on revision of the fees.

The other day saw the pictures of parents demonstrating in front of the schools asking for fees revisions but looks like the managements are well prepared to face it all. They seemed to have adopted a common strategy and timing to ensure that the wards have no choice of moving out to other school either...heard of lobbying and ring formation in tenders but this is probably the first time we are seeing a bad trend in schools.

I have seen notice on gates of a well known school that says "Rights of admission reserved" and one of the parent complained that they are not letting parents as a team and restricting their entry...reminds of of British Raj!

What do we do and how do we handle situation like this? We Indians are used to tolerance and quiet suffering, be it at the hands of politicians, local goons or the ruthless traffic. But this is not a subject to stay quiet and bear it - this is a future deciding aspect, about the very strength of our nation - the mighty education system of India.