Sunil, Bangalore

hi, why do you think we pay income tax, service tax, besides all the other direct taxes like property tax, road tax. Moreover we also pay idirect taxes, most businesses pass on octroi, excise and sales tax to us over and above the direct taxes we pay. As an individual as component of your salary you might end up paying 50 to 60% of your income as tax!!!

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Naveen Sinha, Patna/Mangalore

For education there is no age-bar. To study at any age, a person should require will power to face society. Every person should encourage illiterate people and try to see to bring them into the  main stream. There are many people in remote villages who are very much willing to learn, but due to lack of facilites/conveiences  are unable to do so. Government/NGO''s should come forward and take appropriate steps to increase our percentage of literacy which is less than as compared to other countries. If each and every person of India will contribute minimum of Rs.10/- towards education, shelter, food etc problem of many things will be solved. What''s the use we have in top twenty - five Indian billionaires?. We are not talking of one Devappa - we need more of Devappas to come forward, who are hiding their talent, for no fault of theirs.

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Keerhan K Shetty, Mulky

Roots of education is Bitter , but the fruit is sweet. Be Hungry for sucess and you will get it .God will definately help everyone who will work hard for the fruit.

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sandra dsouza, bajjodi/israel

Hats off to daiji. Really intresting story. Devappa had the  courage to go on. We really want to successful in the next exam. We will pray for you. congrats to the son Deepak.

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Melisha Noronha, Mangalore / Bangalore

I''m really happy for Devappa who took the brave step of attempting the SSLC exam much after his learning years have passed. I pray he never gives up but continues until he clears the exam in flying colours

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Riyaz ahmed, Kadri,mangalore

Well done devappa try next time again every one will pray for your success.

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Abubakkar Siddik, Thekkar - Belthangady T-Q / DOha - Qatar

Mr. Devappa, great effort. Nothing is impossible.

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Abubakkar Siddik, Thekkar - Belthangady T. Q / Doha - Qatar

Mr. Deavappa has showed meaning of the word "NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE".

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Ismail Thafseer, Ullal / Al-Jubail, KSA

Congratulation Mr. B D Deepak, I appreciate you Mr. B R Devappa for your hard work…. Don’t loose your confident.., You will win in  life.. Wish you good luck for your future Examination & life..

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Athaullah , Dubai

Dear Devappa, Hats off to your determination......You have shown a clear message that age is not a barrier for education.......Better Luck next time.....Congragulations to son Deepak also........best of luck....

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Abdul Hameed M H, Mangalore/Dammam

Son is smarter than father or hardworking than father, the competition is very healthy.But keeping a shorter distance for father to win the race is not a good idea.Let him take his time to win the race but not give up.I am so encouraged by the father`s spirit.Keep it up Devappa sir.

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JERRY MORAS, Kuppepadavuv, Canada

If Devappa runs a business, runs a shop he is already an entrepreneur and is more worthy of an  MBA qualitative masters. What counts is his skills and knowledge. In India SSLC exams are bookish and pustakada badhaneakai. Mugging and replicating on the paper does not make you qualified.

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Vaman, Mangalore

Wish u good luck next time!!!

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Ashraf Ali, Ujire/Jubail, Saudi Arabia

Determination and hard work will always bring fruit. I salute Mr. Devappa for his courage to attend the SSLC exams at this age along with his son. I agree with Lydia Lobo, Kadri that the board should allow him to appear for half of the subjects at a time.

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Ozy, Permannur

There is no question of son humbling the father. Rather the son must have admired the father''s enthusiasm and zeal to study and learn inspite of his daily work and that too at this age! The son must have learnt a lesson that there is no end for learning at any age. The outcome is secondary. May be his father will try again. We have to appreciate the thirst for knowledge of Devappa and he sets an example for all the seniors who were not lucky enough to study SSLC.

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Ismail Inoli, Inoli

I appreciate of Mr. devappa interest. Try and  you will reach your aim. God bles you.

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Kalandar Mohammed, MANGALORE/RIYADH

Try again and again one day you will win

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Michael F. Pais, derebail/vamanjoor

TAKE COURAGE DEVAPPA... TRY, TRY & TRY ..... BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME! GOD WILL SURELY BLESS YOU WITH SUCCESS!!! JAI HO DEVAPPA...

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Vanita, Dubai

Mr. Devappa. Goodluck . dont lose hope. Try and Try and try , you will succeed. God bless you

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Lydia Lobo, Kadri

It is indeed commendable that Mr. Devappa is determined in achieving this goal. Probably his age and staying away from studies for long has reduced his grasping power and memory capacity. It would be nice if the Board allows him to appear for half of the subjects at a time.

Adults those who could not study or neglected study when young should take an example from Devappa.

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Lancy Moras, Bendur - Jeddah, KSA

Hats off to B.R. Devappa for his priceless effort and courage and all must appreciate him for attempting so. His son simply to be praised for sure. Good number he secured afterall. I remember my SSLC year in 1980 and passing number was 210 and to be honest with all I secured 211. Congratulations to both Father and son and I wish and pray for Mr. Devappa for his better success in the next attempt.

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antony, udupi

All the best Mr.Devappa, never give up.

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Ray, Mangalore

Dear Mr. Devappa, Please dont give up. better luck next time. Dear Junior Devappa, please help your father in studies.

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Nazeer Ahmed Kolkar, Dubai/ Gangolli

Insha-allah may all Indians be literate..

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muhammed, mangalore

I admire Devappa for his interest,He can do it.

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AMAR NATHAL, IND/ITALY

CONGRATS TO BOTH. THANKS TO DAIJI. THERE IS ANOTHER INTERRESTING ISSUE: What is the nature of our exams to test the human intelligence? just Memory? If it is memory, we are speaking about vertical evolution. Todays society demands memory, speed and production. The less capable will be knocked out as there is no place for failures in the society, except hard manual labour. If we always think that the father is always clever, we will know that he is - in his own way. That''s the reason why parents want their children to opt for technology and medicine. Technology helps to survive and medicine kills our pain. Evolution is true, children of this age are clever but not necessarily wise! Fathers, don''t lose hearts. Children, don''t lose your heads! Life is a mystery and a battle. If we don''t fight, we are out. Best wishes!

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vraj, Udupi/Abudhabi

Bhale Huduga...!

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Lancy Moras, Bendur - Jeddah, KSA

Hats off to B.R. Devappa for his priceless effort and courage and all must appreciate him for attempting so. His son simply to be praised for sure. Good number he secured afterall. I remember my SSLC year in 1980 and passing number was 210 and to be honest with all I secured 211. Congratulations to both Father and son and I wish and pray for Mr. Devappa for his better success in the next attempt.

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naazmangalore, Jubail/KSA

Better luck next time. I appriciate your confidence ... Now you know the Importance of Education

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Shareef Moideen, Mangalore/Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Devappa, hard work will always yield results, so keep on your quest for knowledge and to seek knowledge there is no barrier. Hope one day you will come out with flying colors and get the bank job. Wish you all the best and congratulations to your son for passing his exams.

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taurojohn, mangalore/mumbai/russia

For any thing to do willingness and efforts necessary. results are secondary taking part is important, take courage and continue trying till you get success, dont give up Mr Devappa. all the best to you and your son.

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siddik.ks, Qatar

The real successfull student Mr. Devappa. I appreciate Devappa,and Daiji to publish these type of news

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Aldrin Franco, mangalore/bangalore

Firstly, we should appreiciate Mr. B R Devappa for appearing for the SSLC Examinations at this age and that also along with his son.Hard work will give a sucess.so try and try till you sucseed.Dont let your hopes go down.All the best in your future.

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shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi

Here we have to applaude the intentions of DW in high lighting father-son duo who appeared for SSLC exams. The message is loud and clear, age is not a barrier for learning and achieving. Its will and intentions that matters. My hats off to the father and I wish him success next time and I pray for his colorful results.

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Abdulla Madumoole, Abu Dhabi

I appreciate the comments by Rama and share similiar thoughts.

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Joel, Mangalore/Dubai

Perseverance and Hard work is the key to success. May be some tutoring will help you succeed. All the very best for your next attempt. Congratulations sonny. You made your father proud as well as envious :)

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sathar, qatar

Better luck next time.... jai ho,,,,

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Veeroy, Mangalore

Baap Numbri tho Beta Dus Numbri

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rama, mangalure

Firstly, we should appreiciate Mr. B R Devappa (father) for appearing for the SSLC Examinations at this age and that also along with his son. Secondly, wish all the best next time and i am sure you can do it, you are very close to the point. Hard work will give a success, dont loose your hopes and we want to see your name in the daijiworld after the next SSLC Results (passed). Finally I congratulate B D Deepak (son) for his achievement and wish him all the best.

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