Children should be encouraged to pursue in areas in which they are interested in. Imposing too many things on them will be detrimental to their future, said Principal Scientist of Cosmic Rays Research Centre Dr. Atul Jain.

More than 560 students from 50 schools today part in various district level sports competitions today.

Residents of Udhagamandalam have urged authorities to take action against Ooty Race Course staff for putting them to great hardship by burning the grass and other dried leaves early this morning.