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ter Dussehra. On the same night that Hindus celebrate Diwali, Jains cele- brate a festival of lights to mark the attainment of moksha by Mahavira, Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas and some Buddhists also celebrate The festival of Diwali remembering Ashoka's con- version to Buddhism. In Gujarat, the Diwali celebrations take on a number of distinct characteristics. Diwali occurs in the second (dark) lights lunar fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of iwali (or Deepavali, the "festival od, but the main festival night of Di- the month of Ashvin (Gujarati: of lights") is an ancient Hindu fes- wali coincides with the darkest, new D "Aaso") and the first (bright) fort- tival celebrated in autumn (northern moon night of the Hindu Lunisolar night (Shukla Paksha) of Kartika hemisphere) or spring (southern month Kartika. (Guj: "Kartik"). Aaso is the last month hemisphere) every year. Arguably the Before Diwali night, people clean, of the Gujarati calendar, and Kartik most important festival in Hinduism, renovate, and decorate their homes the first. it is an official holiday in Fiji, Guyana, and offices. On Diwali night, Hindus Celebrations start earlier in Gujarat India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Mauritius, dress up in new clothes or their best than in the rest of India, commencing Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lan- outfit, light up diyas (lamps and can- on Agyaras, the 11th day of the Krish- ka, Suriname and Trinidad and Toba- dles) inside and outside their home, na Paksha of Aaso. On the 12th day is go. The festival spiritually signifies participate in family puja (prayers) Vagh Baras, the festival of the cow the victory of light over darkness or typically to Lakshmi – the goddess of and the calf. On the 13th day good over evil, knowledge over igno- fertility and prosperity. After the is Dhanteras, the days rance, and hope over despair. Its cel- puja, fireworks follow, then a family Diwali starts in the rest ebration includes millions of lights feast including mithai (sweets), and of India. The 14th shining on housetops, outside doors, an exchange of gifts between family (elsewhere known as and windows, around temples and members and close friends. Deepava- Naraka Chaturdashi in other buildings in the communities li also marks a major shopping period South India and Choti Di- and countries where it is observed. in nations where it is celebrated. wali in the North) is cele- The festival preparations and rituals The name of festive days, as well as brated as Kali Choudas. The typically extend over a five-day peri- the rituals of Diwali, varies signifi- 15th (new moon day) is Laksh- cantly among Hindus, based on the mi Puja, celebrated throughout In- regions of India. In many parts of In- dia. The next day, the first day of dia, the festivities start with Dhan- Shukla Paksha of Kartik, is Bestu teras (in Northern and Western part Varsh, New Year's Day, the start of India), followed by Naraka Chatur- of the Gujarati calendar. The dasi on the second day, Deepavali on 2nd day of Kartik is Bhai Bij, the third day, Diwali Padva dedicat- the day Diwali ends. A fur- ed to wife–husband relationship on ther celebration takes the fourth day, and festivities end place on the 5th day of with Bhau-beej dedicated to sister– Kartik, Labh Pancham. brother bond on the fifth day. Dhan- teras usually falls eighteen days af- Rahul Choksi Educationist, Ahmedabad My Kasol Crush esmerizing valleys on one which, the fierce Parvati river mountains. The village Tosh is Mhand and rocky mountains roars. One look at her and all the situated on a hill and thus the trek on the other are the two sights to thoughts in my mind came to halt. holds may narrow and rocky un- behold on the way to Kasol, All I could do was admiring her stable paths. Once you reach the Himachal Pradesh. untameable energy. A 3 Km trek top, the view is such it makes you A morning in the Himalayas which passes from village Chalal an ardent fan of the location that isn’t meant to be a lazy morning. has some of the most beautiful you would never want the sight to Reaching Kasol after 17 hours by a rows of pine woods. Abundant be out of your eyes. road trip from Delhi is tizzy but breath taking landscapes and nu- Kasol also has a lot of ‘trance once you hear the mighty roaring merous colourful cafes are a visu- parties and Psychedelic music’. river parvati making her way al treat. But if you are ‘city-sick’ as I am through the tiny Himalayan vil- The rocky trek leads you to the then the place has more to it. lages will get your spirit soaring. Parvati river’s lap. Night treks are Surprisingly quaint Kasol has If you are looking for a quick more prominent among the snow laden Himalayan peaks for budget friendly weekend geta- young travellers due to the adven- its horizon, a few good cafes, un- way, Kasol is the place. There are a ture it holds. Hearing the tremen- obtrusive tourists, shops hotels variety of options to get to Kasol dous flow of the fractious Parvati and bars with ‘Hebrew’ sign from Delhi, you can easily find into the dark, with only your torch boards (as Kasol is known as budget public transportation, or light guiding your path is scarily ‘mini Israel’ of India because of opt for private buses and cabs. adventurous in its own right. its popularity among Israeli peo- Pocket-friendly accommodations Another memorable trek is the ple), a few bike rental points and are available as most of the local ‘Tosh village trek’. Around 20 km the customary momos stalls. residents are dependent on tour- from Kasol, the way to Tosh itself The pleasantly cold weather, ism as their main source of in- is as fascinating as its cloudy gaze of the cottony soft clouds come. Approx. 1500 a night over mountains, silence in the will fetch you a decent hotel woods and sight of the indomita- to stay and for food, ample ca- ble Parvati is sheer magic of the fes dot the hilly terrain serv- Himalayas. ing multi cuisine or Israeli The peace in Kasol has com- cuisine to tickle your taste pletely enthralled me and that is buds. why I am in- The chief attractions of the clined to call it trip are the mind numbing my “Kasol treks. The famed ‘Chalal Vil- Crush.” lage trek’ begins with a risky, half broken and extremely Minal Joshi shaky metal Bridge beneath Travel Enthusiast Opinions expressed in the articles are of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or publisher. While the editor/ publisher do their utmost to verify information published , they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. The Open Page www.theopenpage.co.in l [email protected] food for thought Ahmedabad, saturday, november 5, 2016 3 ob Seeker to ob Creator Late Shree Abdul Kalam while inaugurating International Conference on Skill Development in the context of a technology- driven society in 2010 asked educationists to create ‘job creators rather than job seekers’. From that day, there is a buzz amongst educationists to follow the concept. The phrase is used at many places in education institutes and by government agencies. But have we really understood the concept and implemented the concept in the right earnest? The question arises that what is the difference between a job creator and a job seeker? Which are the characteristics or attributes of a job seeker? At what age children should start training to be a job creator? How does one make a job creator out of a young child? What is the advantage to the society if our children become job creators? In this article I shall try to answer these questions in a very simplistic way.

Present Education Sys- a leader who shows new "You that our children have it in Technology, Engineering and Maths) directions. Manager them but we have forgot- activities and so on. There should be tem is entrapped in the would just manage laid have to ten to bring it out. Imag- system to educate them in respect to following: down procedures and dream before ine, such a system that technology they have in their hands, n Rat race in school follow orders. He is a can create so many internet security requirements and n Importance to marks and percent- follower and not a your dreams CEOs and entrepre- importance of data mining and its age or grades only. leader. That is the dif- neurs when given an procedures. Use of technology must ference between a ‘Job can come opportunity, what will be increased substantially. Education n Pressure from parents to achieve Creator’ and a ‘Job happen when we create on certain legal and judiciary proce- higher grades. Seeker’. true." the educational system that dures, accounting and Finance etc n Parents not aware of career options As some one said, ‘It all encourage all the students to be also must be provided. Here I would other than medicine, engineering, starts with becoming a modern en- creative, innovative and we develop like to refer to the book, “Rich Daddy CA, pharmacy. trepreneur. Taking your future into entrepreneurship in them? and Poor Daddy’. Find all these ap- n Pressure on schools and the board your own hands and making changes When do we initiate and what roles proach must be practical out of the to limit questions only from the instead of just sitting around waiting can schools play? In order to make class room study, more like self study books. If anything not mentioned for good things to happen to you.’ Job educational systems to create Job Cre- and learn by yourself methods rather in book is asked they complain and creator does not necessarily mean ators, the schools have to start work- than spoon feeding. in worst case go on strike. that he has to be an entrepreneur ing on that line from the first day of Government of India has initiated n Children have forgotten to play and himself. It does not mean that he has the child when he enters the school. some aspects of these and have an- have fun with maths, science and to have his own business or industry. The educators themselves will have to nounced setting up of 500 Atal Tink- languages He can also opt to be an employee. think like job creator themselves. Be- ering Lab (STEM centers) in the While being an employee, he thinks ginning has to be made. That is the schools. They are expected to be used n Grammar is not taught adequately like an entrepreneur. He takes own- need of the hour. Have more experi- for the children of that area and to be n However for all these we can’t ership of his responsibilities. He cre- mentation hours, have more collabo- self sufficient. Schools initiating blame children ates new roads for his employer to rating hours, give more opportunities these activities would be sought after n Small family with both parents achieve higher targets. Therefore if to children to work on their ideas and and will have increased brand value. working we create job creators in schools, we present them. Explaining any princi- These tinkering labs shall be a great n Less patience would do immense service to our ples in the class rooms on a black catalyst for the same. They will be en- country, and the country will pro- board is not sufficient. Take them to couraged to make a working model(s) n Get irritated when child asks series gress faster in all the spheres of life. the fields, in the labs and let them based on the same principle. They of questions explore. also will be provided a few more pro- n This kills curiosity of child How do we create a Job US president Mr. Obama once said jects material with some guidelines n Technology Creator? that if we do not make our (USA) to their home where they will make n Information in one’s palm Our education system was created children like maths and science, day the model at home and bring them to is not far off when China and India school. They would be encouraged to n Not used by school by Britishers to generate clerks and of- ficers who would follow orders and will overtake us. But we have forgot- modify the design to make the model n Divided family with both parents help them to rule the country. Lot of ten our old education systems and more efficient. Alternatively they will working. Therefore they use the water has flown under the bridge we are in the rat race who can blindly be encouraged to think differently to gazzet to keep child busy since our freedom, but the basics of follow the western system. The rea- make a model to explain the same n Result education system I feel is the same. Lot sons why state board children are not concept differently. n Innovation and creativity attitude of importance is given to the text able to compete with CBSE students Such an approach surely will develop is killed books and not much stress is given to in competitive exams is this only. We innovative and creative thinking. How- have made the children slaves of ever there will be additional require- n Curiosity is killed the education and individual capacity building because the evaluation sys- books that we prescribed and have ment to impart training on topics like Who is a Job Creator? tem and admission to professional col- failed to encourage them to experi- finance, some legal and entrepreneur- ment, innovate and create. ship related aspects and so on. Overall I will not attempt to define a job crea- leges do not cater to such attributes. Therefore, schools have to put in training and opportunity as described tor. However, I would say that job crea- We have stopped encouraging stu- their extra bit. If we wait for the Gov- here shall surely go a long way to create tor is one who improves organizations dents to ask questions, to play with ernment to change and overhaul the a job creator rather than job seekers out and takes it to different heights. Job their own hands, to experiment in education system, it will be too late. of a child. That is the creator is a leader, he innovates, cre- school and to evolve new and innova- Therefore I request schools to do their real challenge and ates new ideas, new procedures, new tive ideas. They may create something bit, go beyond what is prescribed in responsibility of our products and opens up new paths for innovative. That is the reason even our the syllabus. Schools must therefore school education organizations to follow. Therefore he best higher education institutes do not introduce fun with craft and art work- system. has to be innovative, creative and must feature in top 100 in the world. In spite shops, do it yourself activities, how have a good sense of entrepreneur- of that all the major companies of the does it work activities, STEM (Science, Veteran Wg Cdr ship. He is not just a good manager but world have Indian CEOs. 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tribute THE MAN ormer Indian president Dr APJ Abdul ecutive of Integrated Guided Missile De- FKalam was an inspirational figure who velopment Programme (IGMDP), where had made it a mission in life to ignite he was instrumental in developing mis- young minds and advocated an action siles like Agni and Prithvi. MADE HELL plan to turn India into a "knowledge su- He was also appointed as the Chief Sci- perpower." Born on October 15 1931 to a entific Adviser to the prime minister and These lines are for our blind earth, When in action, feels like sitting on a hearth. Tamil Muslim family of Rameshwaram, the secretary of the Defence Research When a brave soldier was about to be Kalam sold newspapers to supplement and Development Organisation. Kalam hanged, his family's income. He was a bright and was honoured with the country's highest By him, God was just being slanged. hardworking student with a desire to civilian award, Bharat Ratna. After touring the heaven, he reached the lord gain knowledge. He later went on to Kalam, famous as "Missile Man" and In- And asked him what did he do that was odd? study aerospace engineering in Madras dia's top nuclear scientist became the The lord thought for a while, Institute of Technology. 11th president of India when the NDA And gave him a pleasant smile. Kalam began his career with Aeronau- government headed by Atal Behari Vaja- The lord asked, “Remember the one whom tical Development Establishment of the payee came to power. you killed with your gun? Defence Research and Development Or- He used his office to address children He and you were the jellies from the same bun.” ganisation (DRDO) as a scientist. But he and interact with them. He always asked The soldier replied, “But he worked for the soon found himself working on India's children to dream big and those dreams opposition first Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) un- might someday transform into reality. He Which declined our military position” der the guidance of renowned scientist also encouraged them to ask questions The lord said, “But in the heaven, you will Vikram Sarabhai. He later worked on the and write to him and his office would receive many facilities development of Polar Satellite Launch duly reply to most of the letters. Even if you don’t have any of the capabilities. Vehicle (PSLV). -Subeditor But if you wish you can return to that geoid Kalam was later appointed the chief ex- nutshell To me, known as- ‘The Manmade Hell’.

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There is no school equal to a decent home and no teacher equal to a virtuous parent — Mahatma Gandhi www.theopenpage.co.in l [email protected] 8 Ahmedabad, saturday, november 5, 2016 initiatives 9 Here’s what the students from some participating schools oung eporter's lub of the YRC had to say about the launch event held at AMA 20th October 016, was a memorable day Y r c On the wonderful morning of 20th October, 2016, 17 schools social activist and a reporter who inspires the youth to be for all the students of Vishwabharti were invited to the Parekh Hall at the AMA for the official multitaskers in life just like her. She advised the reporters to School. 12 members from our school were launch of the Young Reporters Club, which is a great initia- write with full depth of heart, which she calls the "KEY to selected to visit the first seminar which tive by The Open Page. successful report writing". was a very exciting experience. The jour- aunch With the advancement of technology, the habit of reading Mr. Padmakant Trivedi who works with GTPL channel is L ney to the seminar was a nervous one but of newspapers amongst the youth is lost. In such a scenario, called "Bhishmapitamah of journalism". According to him a at the same time it was also very inculcating in them this habit is the need of an hour. It in- good report is a report written with extreme purity. He also exciting. cludes covering events and writing articles about them. Be- says that the best source of fresh news is not a popular news When we reached there we were intro- ginning of this club will help students in improving their channel but common people, i.e., public. duced to the other schools. Firstly, they writing skills, working upon their observational power, etc. Spending those three hours with these great personali- made us aware with the future happen- Getting exposure at such tender age will motivate the ties was a big opportunity for young reporters. A success- ings in the future seminars with open writers to develop their skills. It was pleasure to hear from ful event is an event wherein every audience leaves the page. They informed us that in future we Mr. Janak Dave, reporter at IBN7, who shared with the audi- auditorium bearing a smile on their face, so were the faces would have training sessions, interviews ence the real experience of covering the Taj Attacks of 26/11 on that day. Leaving from there with minds full of ideas with celebrities, interschool competi- at Mumbai. He also told the students the Do's and Don’ts of and heart full of motivation to write more, well, this launch tions, and awards awarded to the best re- reporting. was pretty good! porters at the end of the other few semi- Talking to Ms. Sonal Joshi who is a rare combination of a nars. Later on they introduced the Ekta Ganwani, LML School journalists who were supposed to en- lighten us with the amazing acts and ex- THE BEGINNING OF A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY he launch of Young reporters club was held at Ahmedabad Management Association, periences they have been through in their The first training session for the young reporter club members was held on 20th October 2016, at Ahmedabad Institute of Management.The elite journalistic life. panel, consisting of Mr. Janak Dave,senior special correspondent at IBN7, Mrs. Sonal Joshi and Mr. Padmakant Trivedi opened up the world of TIIM rd on 20th October 2016, the youngsters were trained under the direction of promi- journalism to the novice reporters. The mentors spoke about the crux of reporting, its importance and difficulties. Later, the Q/A session induced a The first speaker was MR. Janak Dave. lively interaction among the students and the speakers. The endearing words of the mentors enriched and inspired everyone present. nent media persons such as Ms. Sonal Joshi, Mr. Janak Dave and Mr. Padmakant Trivedi. The He was a very famous journalist who also students were provided with welcome kits and ID cards and an association of memoran- had got the opportunity to cover the Arthi Johny, Mt. Carmel Ahmedabad dum was also presented to the participating schools. Mumbai terrorist attack on 26/11. And he A GOOD PERSON OR THE BEST JOURNALIST? Around 23 schools have already enrolled their students for this initiative such as Arjun, is currently working in IBN 7. He also talked about how we have to be fast as "A good person today, the best journalist tomorrow because journalism is not a competition it is about the journey from a good person to the Cosmos Castle, Vishwabharati, Mount Carmel, TERF, Hillwoods, Tripada Cambridge Inter- journalists due to the development of so- best journalist... So remember the start is 'A GOOD PERSON'"- Shri Padmakant Trivedi. national among others. More than 200 visibly excited students were present along with cial media. For ex- Osama Bin Laden’s AMA,Ahmedabad: On 21st of October, the Open Page conducted a workshop for students of 17 schools about Journalism. The workshop was their school faculties. death was first reported on twitter. conducted by 3 well known journalists- Mr. Janak Dave, Mrs. Sonal Joshi and Shri Padmakant Trivedi. This session focused on improving The second speaker of the afternoon students' communication, observation educational and research skills. The speaker shared their own experiences for the young reporters to The launch of YOUNG REPORTERS CLUB was held at Ahmedabad Management Associa- attain a better understanding. Mr. Janak Dave focused on the points of How? and What? to report. He also briefed the Young Reporters about was MS. Sonal Joshi. She expressed how it the Do's and Don'ts of journalism. The most important topic he discussed was "Addressing the class or the mass?"- when students questioned tion, IIM rd from 10 AM to 12 PM, and the youngsters were trained under the direction of takes lot of hard work to reach success. him about the correct answer he said," Learning is an experience don't be on the top of the world if you learned it correct at once because this prominent media persons such as Ms. Sonal Joshi, Mr. Janak Dave and Mr. Padmakant She also has been a part of 50 debates re- small mistake can bring back to the bottom, but to fly again you need to accept your mistake, learn and move on." Mrs. Sonal Joshi guided us to Trivedi. The students were provided with welcome kits and ID cards and an association of garding women empowerment. She also write a story with impact and without adding any "masala". She said," A story should have analysis, aspect, delivery and the most important advised the students of all the respective impact." Shri Padmakant Trivedi talked about the way a journalists' thought process should be- clear, accurate, brief and logical. The whole memorandum was presented to the participating schools. workshop was about the future of India being into safe hands because journalists are the fourth pillar of the nation, if they don't "report" the schools to read the news to develop their nation will never "recognize". —Shivangi P Dasgupta, LML School The programme offered these enthusiastic youngsters a platform for making their voices skills and also taught us the importance heard and feel that they are being listened. The presence of YRC across schools and across of keeping the audience interested so a variety of platforms, that include both print and social media, enables it to reach a wide they don’t get bred. She explained it to us Young Reporters off the leash spectrum of audience. It is a stepping stone for students inclined towards journalism and that the viewers are the kings who decide The Open Page launched its Young Reporters Club on 20/10/2016, and to someone as inexperienced in the field of journalism as me, it was on the success of the channel. We were certainly a unique experience, and an eye opening one. The speakers' eloquence was truly impressive and their points were enlightening. Sitting mass media. -Subeditor there, listening to the speakers made me feel what the Buddha must have felt sitting under the Bodhi tree, understanding so many things he also informed about the four important hadn’t before. I certainly look forward to attending more training sessions. factors of been a journalist which are ac- curacy, briefness, clarity and logic. All -Shourya Naik, LML School these characteristics should be followed The young Reporters club training session was a very inter- We students learned a great deal about journalism. My by a journalist. esting session for us. It gave us a lot of information about view of journalism has drastically changed after attending The third speaker was Mr. Padmakant how to be a successful journalist. Mr. Padmakant Trivedi the session. Trivedi who is known as the Bhismapita- who is known as Bhishma Pithama of Gujarat journalism ma of journalism. He had quoted: “Be a shared is experience with us. He is the head of the GTPL 1) All those real life experiences of the expert journalists good man before you become a good re- Channel and has visited Israel, USA etc...... He said, ‘first we were the most interesting part of the session. Experi- porter”. He also taught us the importance should be a good person and everything good will follow ence always beats preparation. of our other tongue as English has taken us”. He gave us the information about paid news. over many languages. Ad we enjoyed his At the end the students were told that report should have 2) An important lesson learnt was to express yourself speech she spoke in Guajarati. ‘ABCL’. clearly and to state the truth come what may. This experience has been a very thrill- A - Accurate ing one for all the students of the schools. B - Brief We all enjoyed it a lot and hope that we 3) The students got to know that journalism is a risky job. C - Clarity would be given more future opportuni- A journalist must take risks. L - Logic ties to represent our school. This can make you a good and efficient journalist. Smit Patel, The student editor of Tripada International School (CIE) RIYA PATEL, Std. 10th, Vishwabharati Eng. Med. School Bhavsar Aastha L, STD, 7, Tripada High School www.theopenpage.co.in l [email protected] 10 Ahmedabad, saturday, november 5, 2016 need to know India climb to the top of the Test Team rankings India captain Virat Kohli was presented with the ICC Test Championship mace for leading his team to the top of the Test Team Rankings. The mace was present- ed by former India captain and ICC Cricket Hall of Fam- er Sunil Gavaskar at a ceremony following the team’s sublime 321 run win against New Zealand in Indore that also ensured a 3-0 whitewash – first for Virat Koh- li-led side. “This wasn’t just one individual, it’s a proper team series win” Virat Kohli India were already assured of finishing at the top of the MRF Tyres rankings after winning the second Test at Eden Gardens thus regaining the position from Paki- stan who had climbed up post a 2-2 draw with Eng- land. -Subeditor

Kabaddi World Cup 2016 The 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, the third standard-style Kabaddi World Cup, is Kabaddi final an international kabaddi tournament n Iran finished in second place after losing governed by the International Kabaddi to powerhouse India 38-29 in the Federation, contested from 7 to 22 Oc- Kabaddi World Cup final on Saturday. tober 2016 in Ahmedabad, India. n Seven-time defending champions Twelve countries competed in the Indians proved their supremacy after tournament. trailing 12-18 at the half-time in The tournament was hosted at The Ahmedabad, India. Arena (currently known as The Arena n Star raider Ajay Thakur emerged as the by TransStadia, pending the sale of of- key player for the team as he guided ficial naming rights), a newly-con- team to this scintillating win with his crucial 12 points. Although Iranian structed convertible stadium in skipper Meraj Sheykh gave a tough fight Ahmedabad. In its standard configura- with his 5 points, but couldn't take his tion, it operates as an outdoor football team to be at the winning side. pitch capable of seating 20,000. The n Speaking after the victory, Ajay declared, venue utilizes technology licensed "India is always number one in kabaddi." from the British firm StadiArena, which He added, "This is the most wonderful allows a portion of the field to be parti- moment of my career." tioned into a 4,000-seat indoor arena, bandwagon with the Shah Rukh Khan-

s 1. The official game of more than one 3. The sport of many names which is used for the tournament. The Indian state Kabaddi is known by different names in starrer Pardes in 1997, Hu Tu Tu in 1999, venue is a public-private partnership Although there is no consensus on the origin different parts of India. In southern India it Yuva in 2004, Badlapur Boys in 2014 and with India's Department of Tourism of the word ‘kabaddi’, many believe it has is called Chedugudu, while in some parts of Tevar, as recently as 2015. The official emblem of the tourna- come from the Tamil word ‘kai-pidi’, which the North it is referred to as Kaunbada. In 5. The women aren't far behind! ment was unveiled on 14 September literally means to hold hands. Indian states the East, the sport has been christened Ha- The first exclusive women’s kabaddi event in 2016 by Minister of Youth Affairs and which have named kabaddi as their state Do-Do while in the Western part of the India was held in erstwhile Calcutta in 1995. fact abaddi sport are Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, country, it is called Hu-Tu-Tu. However, it took 15 more years before the Sports Vijay Goel. It incorporates a Telangana and Punjab. stylized lion, representing the Asiatic 4. Kabaddi has featured prominently in women's event was introduced at the Asian 2. The Mahabharata refers to kabaddi too! Indian cinema Games. The Indian women matched their lions of Girnar. The use of a lion sym- male counterparts in remaining unbeaten at tin g K The game has been mentioned in many Kabaddi has ingrained itself into the bolizes the "ferocity of a Kabaddi de- s mythological epics, the most significant of popular Indian culture and has found a the Asian Games, collecting the gold at fender and the agility of a raider", which is its reference in the Mahabharata place in numerous films over the years. As Guangzhou in 2010 and at Incheon in 2014. while it’s striped mane represents the during Abhimanyu’s battle with the early as 1962, the Tamil movie Kudumba They have also stamped their authority at worldwide participation in the tour- Kauravas. Thalaivan depicted the sport to great the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, winning all

I ntere the three global meets held since 2012. nament. subeditor dramatic effect. Bollywood also joined the

Rejection is an opportunity for your selection — Bernard Branson www.theopenpage.co.in l [email protected] career Ahmedabad, saturday, november 5, 2016 11 the basic training, there are national and international music colleges. In India we have SAM (Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, TamilNadu) and in Western region there are well known col- leges like Trinity Laban Conservatoire of THE SOUND Music and Dance, London; Berklee Col- lege of Music, United States; Musicians Institute, United States. It’s not mandato- ry to go there and study. Now these schools and colleges have come to our cities. These colleges provide online education and if you want to learn in OF their atmosphere, there is good MUSIC news for you. These colleges have also collaborated with well known music schools in all the cities of India. There are a number of good career op- tions in music industry. You can become a freelancing musician charging from 10k to 50k per show depending upon your ability over instrument. You can learn sound engineering and record for local bands, local music indus- try artists or TV serials, corporate songs and a lot more that can earn you from 5k to 5 lakh depending upon the project you work on. You can play music and earn from different restaurants, 5 star hotels, hookah bars, private and corporate events which can fetch you 10k to 10 lakh depending upon your value in the Market. You can become a music teacher and teach students at your academy or give private tuitions. That can give you earn- ings from 10k to 2 lakh per a month. Joel Mogera, one of the states finest guitarists and founder of You can also take degree in music numerous critically acclaimed bands, shares his journey and teaching and get certified and take up job as music teacher in schools or corporate experiences in the music industry and gives valuable tips for programs for employees. youngsters inclined towards pursuing music as a career. These are the TOP profiles I have shown. Of course it is not as easy as it sounds nei- When you hear about the music indus- and play the songs of my favorite artists. ther as difficult as you may imagine but it try the first thought that usually And thus my journey began, as the years definitely doesn’t guarantee fame and comes to you is fame, money, glam- passed by and I matured as a musician, I glamour. After all it is also a job you our, parties etc but beware that started expecting appreciation from eve- choose but at least that will give you mountains look beautiful from afar. ryone and started expecting a glamorous satisfaction and bread/butter for fol- That is not all there is to it, you can lifestyle, fame and extravagance. But lowing your passion and doing what only see the rosy picture that is luxuri- soon the reality hit me hard and I realized you love to do. ous, fancy and extravagant. It is not the that if I wanted to make it in music indus- Today I’m playing for different complete picture. When you ask the peo- try, I will have to keep learning, and keep bands, artists, creating music for a num- ple who actually work in the industry, up with the speed of its constantly chang- ber of singers, teaching various instru- they will tell you the reality. ing music scene, be versatile and be ready ments at my academy and also selling I don’t mean to create a mountain out to work as a musician, marketing agent, musical instruments at my music store. of a mole hill nor do I mean to sound con- publicist, advertiser, producer, music en- I’ve been doing what I love since the past descending but it’s either black or white. gineer all in one. These aspects should 15 years. Note that I started from I want to show you a glimpse of the real- also be learnt because the more you scratch and I was also lost in life due ity, the practical scenario that is actually learn; the more you have chances of get- to fear of failure in music field, but surfacing. No doubt there is glory and ting more and more work and recogni- where there is a will there is a glamour in this industry but there is a lot tion because you never know what lies way. The entire world was against of struggle too like in any other ahead in store for you. me including my family mem- field, especially in India. Be- If you are considering taking up music bers, but when you work hard fore you decide to take music as profession, there are few things to and prove you are born to do it, seriously let me share with keep in mind. Through my experience, everyone starts believing in you. you, from my experiences, the the basic tips I can give away is that you If you have any questions for me, most effective ways to make it will have to create a vision. Would you be do contact us on facebook at in industry. doing music even when you are 60 years Music Maniac Academy. I have been playing and teach- old? 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A learned fool is more a fool than an ignorant fool — Molière www.theopenpage.co.in l [email protected] 12 Ahmedabad, saturday, november 5, 2016 Success story “For me, Dharavi is a mini-India. People in need of help. from across the country live there, and Over the last two-and-a-half years, it is a truly dynamic community,” said children trained by Ranjan have devel- 36-year-old Ranjan. oped more than eight apps to tackle a In 2012, Ranjan set out to capture the Slum Innovation range of social problems. These include life of this community in his documen- apps that address child labour, domes- tary, Dharavi Diary. tic violence, education of the girl child, “The documentary was well received and women’s health and wellbeing. but the community did not benefit There has also been a sea-change from it as much as I had hoped,” re- among the children themselves. called Ranjan. Project “They are more confident now that In 2014, driven by a desire to make a they feel they have the power to drive difference in the lives of the residents change. They are thinking long term of Dharavi, Ranjan quit his job in the US about what they want to do in life. They and moved to Mumbai. are dreaming again,” he said. A NEW YEAR AND A NEW The children’s response to a fire BEGINNING that broke out earlier this year is “I was a professor at an arts univer- proof of how far they’ve come. The sity in San Francisco. During my time fire ravaged more than 50 homes, there, I designed a course called ‘Sto- leaving many families destitute and ries for Change,’ where I used storytell- without the bare necessities. The ing, theatre and technology to make young ones, with Ranjan’s help, raised learning more fun and engaging,” he money for these families through a said. crowdfunding campaign, to help the Ranjan decided to put his rich teach- affected families rent a safe place to ing experience to use in Dharavi: study, to purchase daily utilities and The Slum Innovation Project was to install fire sensors in the houses in Ranjan’s way of bridging this gap. the neighbourhood. The Project engages children through The children’s progress has also in- an afterschool programme that adopts spired their mothers to step forward a hands-on approach to learning and and join the digital revolution: “These lays particular emphasis on contextual are women who haven’t had any for- learning. Open to children from the mal education. But on seeing the dif- ages of 6 to 18, the Project is meant to ference these classes have made to complement formal education and cre- earnest, with one hour every day dedi- sessions conducted over weekends. the lives of their children, they have ate awareness about social issues. cated to the subject. In just six months, the classes began expressed a desire to learn how to op- In January 2014, Ranjan set up a one- “I started by teaching them MS Word to show results erate PCs too,” Ranjan said. “We are room centre in Dharavi to teach chil- and MS Powerpoint as I believe these “I divided the children into groups of now in the process of launching a dren English, science, mathematics and are important tools that help people four and asked them to come up with a digital literacy programme for all the arts. He started with 15 students. present their ideas to the world more list of problems they faced. The groups mothers.” Within a month, the increasing im- effectively,” Ranjan explained. then voted on these problems and de- Ranjan’s success in helping the Dhar- portance of PCs in all aspects of life The spread and reach of mobile cided to work on tackling the problems avi children use technology to lead citi- pushed him to introduce the subject in phones also spurred Ranjan to begin that had the most votes,” Ranjan zen initiatives and solve community the centre: “Computers offer students sessions in coding: “I saw that every explained. problems has inspired him to extend unlimited access to information; they household had a mobile phone and felt The first app developed by the chil- the project to other slums across Mum- are an essential element of learning. that it was an untapped resource that dren was the Women Fight Back app. bai: “Technology can empower people. Knowledge of how to operate a PC is had the potential to solve community Created by 12-14 year old kids, the app Dharavi is proof of that. I now want to also perceived as a sign of progress,” he problems.” is a women’s safety app equipped with scale the project to reach out to more explained. Ranjan used his own experience as a distress alarm, location mapping and people,” he concluded. Four PCs were then installed at the well as online tutorials to teach chil- emergency SMS alerts that can inform - Courtesy centre and computer classes began in dren coding during three-hour long the user’s contacts if she is in danger or www.thebetterindia.com Gujarat’s own daughter, India’s Pride: Sonal Joshi omen accomplish a variety of Being an outstanding orator, Son- Wroles in our society today, and al Joshi has delivered over 1500 lec- do justice to all of them. Sonal Joshi tures in domestic and international is one such exemplary personality. forums and participated in debates Her contributions in social service on social issues in over 450 televi- are truly inspirational and stand tall sion programs on various channels. as a testament to her will power In her lectures she has dealt with and dedication. issues like female foeticide, malnu- Born in a proletariat household, trition, domestic violence, dowry with no educational background, menace, women empowerment she took up the challenge of social and more. service at an unusually early age. Her lectures and televised dis- But she was determined and resil- cussions are a reflection of her in ient, and she took the proverbial depth knowledge on women cen- bull by its horns, with her courage tric issues and bring to the fore a and unshakable resolve. rare sensitivity accompanied by a Even though her father wanted unique ability to place herself in her to get married at an early age the victims shoes and fighting eve- and was not very enthusiastic about ry battle as if it were her own. Be- her academic inclinations since she ing a renowned legal luminary she was their only child, she found sol- has fought over 5000 cases for vic- ace in her mother, who supported timized wimen across the state en- her through thick and thin and suring delivery of timely justice to helped her overcome every adver- lege and household chores, followed her clients, most of them free of sity that stood in her path. by a part time job that earned her a cost. From early childhood she had de- paltry 250 rs/- per month. Sonal Joshi by virtue of her fearless, veloped a fighting spirit against what This was followed by a few hours never say die attitude today emerged she perceived was unjust. She began dedicated to tutoring destitute chil- as an epitome of women empower- by reaching out to unfortunate chil- dren and creating awareness about ment in the state of Gujarat. dren who were left to fend for them- HIV/AIDS among slum dwellers. Working ceaselessly as a one wom- selves at streets, bus stations, railway Her own academics would there- an Army. She has instilled confidence stations or slums. Simultaneously she fore invariably be taken care of during and the spirit of resilience among had to take up odd jobs to take care of late night hours under street lights. It scores of women across all sections of her family and pursue her academics was indeed sheer will power and de- society providing them the much in bare conditions when time permit- termination that saw her completing needed courage to rightfully answer ted, mostly after midnight. her B.com, LLB, Journalism and Oracle themselves as equals. She initially juggled with her col- DBA courses along these years. Subeditor

I don't want revenge on the Taliban, I want education for sons and daughters of the Taliban — Malala Yousafzai www.theopenpage.co.in l [email protected] counseling Ahmedabad, saturday, november 5, 2016 13 Gathering of All Gujarat State School Management Association he Open Page had sponsored a gathering of All TGujarat State School Management Association (AGSSM) on the 14th of October 2016 at Sardar Patel memorial, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad. The event was graced by the presence of eminent personalities; Shri. Nanubhai Vanani, Minister of State, Primary and secondary education, distinguished holy men of the Swaminarayan sect and the trustees of about 800 dif- ferent trusts and organizations from across the state. AGSSM is a platform that brings together an assort- ment of private schools from across the state to give them a unified voice to address their concerns about legislations and bye-laws which apply to them and to facilitate quality improvement in schools. This organi- sation was established with an objective to create awareness in the School Management and help the coordination with the Education Department statuto- ry and guide the Administrative wing with Academic facts. We’re also proud to announce our partnership in education with Association of Progressive Schools. The Association with AGSSM and AOPS will lead to momentous improvements in the education sector of Gujarat. Subeditor

population. Well, instruction is essen- Tripada International School in collaboration tial. You need to know the twenty-six with British Library and CIE section arranged letters and forty-four phonemes of the a workshop for teachers on 8th October, Workshop with English language, but knowing your 2016 by Alan Gibbons. He has been writing letters and your sounds does not make children's books for twenty three years. He you a reader. English is one of the least is the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award orthographically consistent languages 2000 for his best-selling book Shadow of in the world. To refine that basic knowl- the Minotaur. He was a judge of the 2001 edge into reading for meaning, you Awards. He has also been shortlisted for the Alan Gibbons need to read often. That is more likely Carnegie Medal in 2001 and 2003 and twice to happen if the activity is pleasurable. for the Booktrust Teenage Prize. He has won As the UK Rose Review put it. We need: the Blue Peter Book Award 'The Book I "Phonics being taught in the context of a Couldn't Put Down', the Catalyst Award, the broad, rich language curriculum, with lots of Leicester Book of the Year, the Leicester experience of good quality literature". Short Novel of the year, the Angus Book of Schools ought to be brimming with the Year, the RED Award (twice), the books and not just the revered clas- Stockport Book Award, the Birmingham sics. There should be comics, books Chills Award, the Salford KS4 Award, the about cars and sport and films. There Hackney Short Novel Award, the Salford should be graphic novels, magazines Librarians' Special Award and the Lower and sport programmes, literature, Canada College Award. His books have been both traditional and contemporary. published in Japanese, German, Italian, Remember, the classics were contem- French, Thai, Spanish, Danish, Dutch, porary fiction once! Teachers and li- Swedish and other languages. brarians should be seen reading and discuss their reading choices with We roped him in to give our readers a message, their students. There should be lists of and tell them something about his Indian experience. He generously agreed and shared recommendations, often associated his insights and experiences in this profoundly with what is happening in the outside impetuous piece. world. There’s a new James Bond film. I have just concluded an inspiring Lay out the spy books. There’s a cricket tour of northern India, visiting five cit- World Cup in the offing. Display non- ies in eleven days! I got to see the sights fiction sport books, sporting figures’ of Delhi, Ahmdebad, Pune, Chandigar- Put quite simply, a reading child is a tion, non-fiction and poetry. This is a biographies and autobiographies and gh and Mumbai. It met students, teach- successful child. An individual who process of choice and interpretation, sport fiction. ers, librarians and diplomatic staff and journeys from being a baby listening to the basis of a literate intelligence. Read- There is some good news. Students in spoke to large audiences. It was an ut- the rhythms of her or his mother’s ing was important fifty years ago, but if India have a huge advantage here. Eve- ter privilege. speech, duplicates and refines it, asso- you failed to crack the literacy code at ryone I met was at least bi-lingual, So what did I learn? Well, the most ciates it with the marks on the written the highest level, there were always speaking excellent English and at least profound insights are often the most page and finally makes meaningful routine manual and clerical jobs that one of India’s twenty-two official lan- simple and my overwhelming conclu- marks of her or his own has cracked the would provide you with a living. A large guages. Anyone who speaks more than sion is as simple as can be: people are literacy code, the access point to per- proportion of those manual jobs van- one language develops an enviable people. I travelled four and a half thou- sonal, social, academic and career ished between the 1980s and 2000. mental flexibility and ability to process sand miles and the people I met had success. Now there is a similar process of mech- ideas and concepts fluently and with a the same issues in their lives, the same That journey starts with the books in anization eliminating many of the cler- high degree of transferability. hopes, dreams and aspirations and the a family’s possession, a bookshop, a li- ical jobs. The emerging knowledge So that is what I took away from In- solutions to their problems often boiled brary. According to a survey of seven- economy demands nimble, flexible, lit- dia, a rapidly developing nation with down to one four-syllable word. It was teen thousand people by the UK Na- erate employees capable of generating some difficulties, but huge resources of education. tional Literacy Trust: their own employment opportunities. energy and talent in its people, diver- sity, resilience and optimism. The hos- This is what the Organization for “A child who visits a library is twice as likely The ability to read well is essential. The Economic Cooperation and Develop- to be a fluent reader as one who does not.” UK Confederation of British Industry pitality I experienced was moving and rewarding. I have visited six cities so far ment had to say in 2002 and again, on Individual reading, curling up with a concluded that the country’s economy and look forward to renewing my the republication of its report in 2009: loved book, is important, but so is so- would have benefitted to the tune of friendship with India in the near fu- “Enjoyment of reading has a greater impact cial reading, going to a library with a £35billion by 2025 if every eleven year ture. I have a little to teach and a lot to on a child’s educational achievement than friend or family member, selecting, old had had the requisite literacy skills. their parents’ socio-economic status.” learn, but that is surely the essence of browsing, rejecting and discussing fic- So what is the quickest, most obsta- OECD Reading for Change, 2002. 2009. cle-free way to achieve a highly literate being human. Subeditor

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isciplining a child is an age Dold issue. However, things were comparatively easier with the earlier generation as there The importance were fewer distractions as com- pared to present times. But, the question is still relevant today. When we say discipline, we mean that a person should behave in a of way acceptable to family and so- discipline cial environment. It also means that there is some uniformity and consistency in their behavior and day to day errands. Disciplining a child could be similar like taming a wild horse which howsoever not easy but is a requirement none the less. Like the tremen- dous energy of the horse, the child, also has enormous energy that if not utilized well then can go in vain and cause destructive behavior. Thus discipline has to be taught or rather enforced in some cases. How can you pro- mote discipline in the child? How can you develop self-discipline in a child? Let’s try and fetch some answers.

What is Discipline? Types of Discipline Discipline is the process of Determining upon which type of discipline is right for your family should be a personal choice based on your temperament, your child’s temperament, teaching your child what type of and your family's discipline philosophies. There isn’t a single type of discipline that will work for all kids or all families and in every situation. It’s likely behavior is acceptable and what that you might take an eclectic approach, where you use a few different techniques for each type of discipline. is not. In other words, discipline teaches a child to follow rules. Positive Discipline done, you get to use the computer for 30 has been redirected through a teacher's Discipline may involve both, minutes.” Praise would be offered if the child supportive discipline strategy. Reminders, punishments, such as a time out, Positive discipline is based on praise, and chooses to comply and any protests or whining redirection, and nonverbal communication are all and, more importantly, rewards. encouragement. Instead of scolding a child, a would likely be ignored. examples of supportive discipline. It sounds so straightforward, yet team approach is often used to help kids learn every parent becomes frustrated problem-solving skills, and develop solutions. at one time or another with Positive discipline uses family meetings and an Emotion Coaching Corrective Discipline issues surrounding children and authoritative approach to addressing behavior Emotion coaching is a five step discipline process Corrective discipline refers to the set of discipline. problems. Example: A 6-year-old refuses to do that focuses on teaching kids about feelings. consequences delivered to students following an his homework. A parent using positive discipline When kids understand their feelings, they can infraction. There is a wide degree of variation might sit down with the child and say, “I know verbalize them rather than act on them. Kids are among corrective discipline strategies, some your teacher wants you to get your math paper taught that their feelings are okay and parents more effective than others. Corrective discipline done tonight and you don’t want to do it. What help teach them appropriate ways to deal with strategies should be adapted to the students' can we do to get that paper done tonight so you’ll their emotions. Example: A 6-year-old refuses to age or grade level; though placing students in a be able to show Mrs. Jancy that you got all your do his homework. A parent using emotion time out may be effective for kindergarten, high homework done on time?” coaching would likely try to help the child identify school students are much less likely to comply feelings by saying, “I know it makes you sad that with such provisions. Consistent application of Gentle Discipline you can’t play all night long because there is work consequences is an essential component of to done. Math can be really hard sometimes too corrective discipline strategies. Gentle discipline focuses on preventing problems. and that makes you frustrated when you don’t Redirection is often used and although kids are know the answers or when it takes a really long given consequences, it’s clear that they are not time. Let’s spend a few minutes drawing a picture being punished in a way that makes them feel about how you feel when it’s time to do your What is Self Discipline? shame or guilt. Instead, parents often use humor math homework.” One of the primary tasks of early childhood and distraction there is a big focus on parents is to develop self-discipline. Parents often managing their own emotions while disciplining. Example: A 6-year-old refuses to do his Preventive Discipline find themselves correcting their children for interrupting, being wild, not following homework. A parent using gentle discipline Teachers with effective classroom management might respond with humor by saying, “Would you strategies establish expectations, guidelines, instructions or for not controlling their rather write a two-page paper to your teacher and rules for behavior during the first few days of hands or mouths. These all require self- explaining why you didn’t want to do your math class. Clearly explaining expectations is an discipline or self-control. Young children tonight?” Once the situation is diffused, a gentle essential component of preventative discipline. are by nature impulsive. Children have disciplinarian would likely offer to look at the The goal of preventative discipline is to provide biological factors which increase math paper alongside the child to discuss getting proactive interventions to potential disruptive impulsiveness. Part of the solution for it done. behaviors by clearly explaining to students what impulse control is to learn self-discipline. A How can we say behaviors are and are not appropriate. The most child armed with self-discipline has a that a child is Boundary Based Discipline basic component of preventative discipline is a tremendous asset for addressing life’s concise outline of classroom expectations for challenges. So many relational and disciplined? Boundary-based discipline focuses on setting students as well as for teachers; students need personal problems can be avoided or Children are generally energetic limits and making the rules clear up front. Kids to know what is expected of them for the controlled when one has self-control. and impulsive. They are fugitive are then given choices and there are clear remainder of the class. Such guidelines might by nature. It is not as if they wish consequences for misbehavior, such as logical include rules regarding talking, homework or A wise parent will use childhood to prepare to be unruly all the time but their consequences, or natural consequences, language use in the classroom. a child for success as an adult. Self- biological growth makes them do Example: A 6-year-old refuses to do his discipline is one of the most important the unnatural tasks and play homework. A parent using boundary-based character qualities a child can develop. pranks. In short, it is common for discipline would set a limit and make the Supportive Discipline Self-discipline is a primary quality that will children to play pranks. A child is consequence clear by saying, “You won’t be able When a teacher offers a verbal warning or a help children be successful in life. Ironically, said to be disciplined when he/ to use any of your electronics tonight until your suggestion for correcting behavior while a work is done.” spoiled children are not happy; self- she can exhibit self-control and student is disobeying an established classroom disciplined children often are! A child restrain from playing pranks at rule, the teacher is using supportive discipline. armed with self-discipline has a Supportive discipline is distinct from punishment times of requirement. Discipline Behavior Modification tremendous asset for addressing life’s is the ability to keep control over in that it provides a student with suggestions and Behavior modification focuses on using positive challenges. So many one’s instincts and show desired options for correcting a behavior before a and negative consequences. Good behavior is social behavior. If a child keeps consequence is necessary. For example, if a relational and personal reinforced with praise or rewards. Misbehavior is self-control, exhibits good social student is wandering around the class after a problems can be avoided discouraged through the use of ignoring, and behavior, gives respect to elders teacher has announced it is time to sit down, the or controlled when one negative consequences. Example: A 6-year-old and peers, obeys the teacher may say, "I made the announcement has self-control. refuses to do his homework. A parent using instructions/ suggestions of that it is time to sit down. Find your seat so we behavior modification might remind the child of elders, and can control instinctive can get started or I will need to hold you after any prearranged rewards already in place by Dr. Vishal Varia behavior then the child is said to class." The student has been given the option to saying, “Remember, once you get your homework Educationist, Rajkot be disciplined. accept or avoid further punishment; the behavior

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RNI REGN.NO. GUJENG/2002/23382 Published by Archit Bhatt, Managing Editor and Printed by him at Divya Bhaskar, Regd Office: Bhasker House, Nr. YMCA Club, S. G. Highway, Changodar-Bavla Highway, Tq. Sanand, Dist. Ahmedabad. All articles have been selected and scrutinized by Sub editor Mr. Sanam Munshi, The Open Page: 4th Floor, Vishwa Arcade, Nr. Akhbarnagar, Opp. Kum-kum Party Plot, Nirnaynagar, Ahmedabad. Ph. No. 079-27621385, 27621386 www.theopenpage.co.in l [email protected] 16 Ahmedabad, saturday, november 5, 2016 school frame Handwriting competition organized by The Open Page in collaboration with LML School n Saturday, 15th October 2016, a ards of good handwriting. As he was OHandwriting competition was “Good handwriting is like a windowpane, going through the sheets, he could held at Lalji Mehrotra Lions School sense the absence of satisfaction and with a fitting motto; ‘Handwriting opening to new horizons”, happiness which resulted from writ- enables Civilization’. The interschool ing something beautiful. He even competition was held in collabora- - George Orwell spoke about different types of writ- tion with The Open Page (educational ings like- print, cursive, etc. and how newspaper), which has inspired inno- when compared to others, and also The competition ended with the Calligraphy is a different art and that vative learning. they are aware of the importance of Prize Distribution and Felicitation writing doesn’t require something ar- It started around 9:00 am by LML good handwriting,” -parent Archana ceremony, followed by refreshments. tistic, but requires consistency, uni- teachers welcoming the students, Bhatt. The Chief Judge was Mr. Mangesh formity, neatness and sincerity. He teacher escorts and parents from oth- “Handwriting of students is set at a Parlekar, a renowned language ex- ended by stating the importance of er schools and making them feel very young age and as they surpass it, pert; the Chief Guest was Mr. Archit handwriting and that its preparation comfortable and accustomed to the it’s difficult to be changed or moulded Bhatt, Managing Director Tripada takes years and not mere days as in serene ambience. 9 schools partici- differently. Thus maybe the second- Foundation; Ms. Ranjana Mandan, case of elocutions and debates. He pated in the competition and the stu- ary classes i.e. 6th, 7th and 8th can be Principal of LML School; Col. Kaushal, congratulated all the winners and dents who participated in the compe- involved in such competitions but Director (Administration) LML motivated the rest. tition were from classes 1 to 5 and high school grades of 9th to 12th School; were the dignitaries at the Mr. Archit Bhatt thanked the school hence formed the 5 categories of dif- should remain aloof, “says Miss San- event. and the educators of LML, for hosting ferent classes. The students were tak- jana Jyotishri from Adani Vidyaman- Before the prizes were awarded, the event. He also acknowledged his en in separate classrooms as organ- dir, who had escorted her students Ranjana Ma’am spoke about the cru- team of The Open Page, without ized by the host school for each previous year as well in LML for the cial role that handwriting plays in whom, the event could not have been category systematically. The competi- same event. shaping a learner’s personality. She possible. He stated the fact that how tion began. “As the students grow older, they even recalled the time when Man- handwriting can become your liveli- All the parents accompanying their tend to ignore the significance of gesh sir had visited LML in 2002, to hood and source of bread and butter, wards and the teachers of different handwriting. Thus this competition judge the first in the series Handwrit- and thus children should be encour- schools who had come as student co- would be a persuasion to improve as ing Competition, hosted by the school aged by parents and teachers to pur- ordinators were seated in the library well accept the importance of good which was then one of its kind. He sue good writing. He also mentioned of the school. They were served re- handwriting,” says Miss Marina Men- talked about the strokes, and the con- two new helpful sources which The freshments, offered books to read, ac- zes from Tripada High School sistent slants, about how unbiased Open Page team would provide be- quainted with one another, etc. Also, “Handwriting defines your persona and fair the judgement was under the fore the next year’s competition, i.e. the judges for the competition were and psychology. They have Handwrit- guidance of Mangesh sir and ended Practice Sheets and A Presentation decided from amongst these teachers ing experts because it’s a science and by thanking all the participating about Improvement measures for by the draw of lots, to provide a com- is a reflection and impression of your schools, for their contribution, the Handwriting on The Open Page pletely unbiased jury. personality,” says Parent Archana students for their enthusiasm and the website. The teachers were also interviewed Bhatt (mother of Prarthana Bhatt, teachers and parents for their con- The Prizes were given away in all about their thoughts on the concept Cosmos Castle International School) stant support. the five categories, for the ranks of of good handwriting, and how impor- “It gives away the personality… but Mr. Parlekar who is a language ex- 1st, 2nd and 3rd and consolation priz- tant this is for a child. Below are ex- not the ability of the person to pert was invited for his views. He has es 1st and 2ndwere also given in each. cerpts and quotes of what some of the write…” says Miss Rajyashri Bakshi been into handwriting competitions Even all the judges from different parents and teachers said at the from Eklavya School. since his youth and was the first In- schools were presented with a me- event… “Every tilt, every gap and every dian to win the World Handwriting mento from LML for their just and fair What the teachers and parents of stroke shows your mood and your Competition. In his college times he judgement. Once again the belief, the children from participating personality. Your aggressive mood or participated even in Gujarati and Hin- ‘Pen is mightier than the sword’, was schools had to say about the signifi- your calm nature can be identified di writing competitions. He spoke brought to life. cance of such initiatives- through your handwriting, “says Miss about how modern day technology of Reported by: Vidushi Jain, “A source of motivation. It informs Rashmi Chaudhary of Anand Niketan computers and keyboards, have been Student editor (Young reporters club) and the students about where they stand Bhadaj the culprits for reducing the stand- Souji Samuel (Educator, LML School)

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