Ragging, in today's context, has a strong, negative connotation. But, I reckon a positive interaction between senior and junior batches is necessary. An interaction session between juniors and seniors is highly recommended. It helps to break the proverbial ice and build bonds, and hence the "interaction" between the two batches shouldn't be expected to disappear completely. But a check needs to be in place so that the interaction remains amicable, not crossing any boundaries. Here at ISB during the orientation week (O week) the alums go out of their way to reach out to the incoming batch and ease them into the seemingly daunting rigor of the one year program. Sourav Bhattacharya, ISB
I think the act of ragging is still omnipresent in Indian colleges. Even after the implementation of UGC norms which regard ragging as a criminal offence, it has not been eliminated from college campuses. The reason why the laws aren’t effective is the non-serious attitude of authorities. To curb ragging, strict laws should be passed and stringent action has to be taken against students indulging in it. I believe ragging is a social evil which should be eliminated through mass awareness and by creating active anti-ragging cells on college campuses. Dev Krishnan, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad
Ragging has reduced significantly compared to the scene five to six years ago, when I was pursuing my bachelor's degree. I think this is because of the anti-ragging act, students have become afraid of breaking rules. It also depends on the college. Colleges which take strict actions against ragging witness fewer cases compared to others.Preksha Nema IIT - Madras
In most well known colleges, physical ragging is rare. Though subtle forms of deference still exists, a few believe that some healthy interactions between juniors and seniors is important and ragging is the catalyst for that Kaushal Narayan ISB, Hyderabad.