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Here, students are defined. p3 online and then apply for the on-campus, on Yuva Kumbh from Lucknow. full degree at a fraction of the price. Coursera allowed to apply their work and life offers a fully online master’s degree from the experience to their education. These degree courses are less expensive and more career 5th Educator’s Award f one big issue that harasses or makes pain University of Pennsylvania in computer and information technology for one-third the oriented. Students which are having 2018-19... Ito guardians and students all over the required competency and knowledge for world, it is education getting costlier day by cost of the on-campus version. There are other such courses too. any particular subject by work place training, day. This issue may be even bigger than external reading or purely life experience, inflation. Only cost is not matter of worry 2. Income Sharing Agreements can take the test and get credit without but quality of education in return of fees In US, private sector is trying to do away having to take a class. Title IV funding The Open Page -5th Educator’s paid is also big matter of worry. However, in (financial aid) is available for some of these Award held on 2nd February 2019 at confustion about loan in students by Income Gujarat, we have FRC act which makes programs, which includes the University of Shanku’s Divine Child School was education affordable now. But we are talking Sharing Agreements. In country like great success. We honoured six Australia, government does such ISA in Wisconsin and Southern New Hampshire Veterans & 12 awards were given in from world point of view. University, a sign that the U.S. Department different catogories. p4-5 All over the world, governments are not which students don’t need to repay loan until they found job and reach certain level of Education recognizes their importance. reducing expenditure. Report of UK’s well More than approx. 600 educational known newspaper ‘The Guardian’ says of income. Presently, in US, private companies are offering this type of option. institutions are considering either CBE Dear Stress, Let’s Part budget for state run school was reduced courses or they have already started these. significantly last year. Secondary schools E.g. U.S. Vemo Education works with Ways! universities and skills-providers to establish Growth in such courses is estimated to reach suffered a lot due to this. There was a time double digit from year 2013 to 2020. when education was highest priority, but these agreements. Institutes can also make gradually it is less important for governments direct proposal without any agent in which students have to repay 20 percent amount 4. Online Programme Manager which is sorry state of matter. If we talk Online Programme Manager (OPM) helps of their income for first five years after they about US, then, in US, 70 lac vacancies are traditional universities in making and get job and if they don’t get the job, they are there in education field. maintaining their online degree and not responsible for repayment. In this way, However, it is said, necessity is mother of programme proposals. This opens new and they share risk with students. invention. That way, new methods are being flexible option for non-traditional students. discovered and developed in higher On the basis of income sharing model, education field. From big government university provide content. OPM puts it School, Syllabus and Stress – these university like Arizona State University to online and tries for marketing. 2U is three topics are interlinked with leading private institutions, new discoveries leader in this type of market. It has each other. The kindergarten is are being found and they are given fund and about to begin with their new term. partnered with University of North When a toddler goes to a play house they are getting recognition. Carolina to deliver online masters or preschool or kindergarten, it is a course in Public Health. Companies transition in a toddler’s life. p7 1. Online Education like Trilogy Education partner with top Now a days, students are seeking universities to deliver in-person skills online education courses more training on-campus in fields such as Nata Preparation Guide and more. If we talk about coding and cybersecurity. Another US, enrolment has smaller but fast-growing player in this increased four times in market is Coursera. It according to online course in last 15 Eduventures, is expected to reach years. In other countries, $2.5 billion by 2020. It works with enrolment is not increased the University of Pennsylvania, that much, but numbers Michigan, and HEC Paris, among are going up. Reason is others. ExecOnline partners with cost of higher education top business schools to deliver is going up and on the executive leadership courses other hand, there is lot of online. Other companies like The National Aptitude Test in flexibility in online courses Architecture is a national level Orbis Education partner examination for admission to and cost is lower. MIT now offers a with universities to help undergraduate courses in supply chain management bridge the healthcare provider Architecture. 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To feature your school event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] An Opportunity for talented students to be on the stage The overall development is possible by imparting knowledge along with co-related academic activities. Rameshwar School, Nikol has decided to carry out an endeavor for exposing the hidden talents of students to bring them on stage. Right from ‘Freedom by breaking the shackles of slavery to the present country’s progress’ was the theme, nicely presented by our students on stage by action and toe-tapping dance. Their performance which was full of patriotism, held the audience spellbound. Their outstanding performance and the cooperation of teachers and parents are highly commended.

Rajmadhav Vidyavihar Sports day celebration at Cosmo Black and White Day Castle International School Celebration Just like we cannot imagine life without colors, a world without black and white is unimaginable too. Based on this idea the students of Rajmadhav Vidhyavihar school celebrated its black and white day. The students were dressed in black and white attires. It indeed a fun filled learning day.

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Champions are not made on playing For the creation of the grounds. Champions future citizens of the are made from society, 94.3 My Fm something they have team members deep inside them - a together with traffic desire, a dream , a awareness campaign vision. Roller skating is a sport, an art form, was organized at Diwan a lifestyle, and a culture. It is a perfect way Balllubhai Secondary to combine fitness with fun. Khyati World School, English School organized a skating competition for Medium, Paldi. It provided information about various sign grade I to IX at our School campus. boards to students. Explained about management of road Students displayed a spectacular show The Sports day celebration was held in cosmo international safety and accidental situations. RJ Love taught students and won with flying colors. Focus school. Sports day provides a great platform to students to about the functioning of radio station. With the help of discipline, hard work, goal setting and of showcase their spirit of sportsmanship. The students participated Teachers & the Principal of the school the formation become course the thrill of finally achieving your in different sports activities and it was overall a fun filled event. stronger. goals, these are the lesson of life that athletes have to learn first. 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. www.theopenpage.co.in educators speak Ahmedabad, Monday, February 4, 2019 3 Battling with Procrastination ll students struggle with procrastination at one time or another. AProcrastination literally means ‘till the next day’. So, procrastination is putting off something until tomorrow, a tomorrow that is usually less defined. Every student at one time or another has been a victim of procrastination, that urges to postpone studying and writing those assignments for another day. It is the disease eating away at student productivity – and with exam season upon us, we are facing an epidemic. Whether it’s putting off a project until the last minute or waiting to study for a big test until the night before, procrastination can lead to stress, frustration and poor grades. Students who procrastinate until the last minute tend to do much worse on assignments than their peers who started earlier. They often experience frustration, guilt, and higher levels of anxiety. This can lead to low self- esteem and even depression, creating a fall-off point for grades. This can create a cycle of bad grades and low self confidence that can be difficult for students to overcome. At a time when student marks start to impact the post secondary op- portunities for students; this can lead to a lot of extra stress and frustration. What are some causes of procrastination in students? n Fear of the outcome: The student is afraid of failure so he or she doesn’t chores. Also remember to be clear and put the required planning or effort This can lead to low self- esteem and even direct when stating your expectations. into assignments. n Feeling overwhelmed: The student depression, creating a fall-off point for grades. Teach problem solving skills: Kids who may be intimidated by what he or fear failure often spiral into a series of she sees as a complex task or assign- This can create a cycle of bad grades and low self unrealistic, irrational and worst-case ment. He or she may also be strug- consequences. It’s called catastrophic gling to handle a number of different confidence that can be difficult for students to thinking. In addition to contributing to tasks at once. anxiety and procrastination, this type of n Too many distractions: The student overcome. thinking can lead to outbursts of bad be- is distracted by all the other things havior. You can help coach your child by that he or she would rather do, and mainly because procrastination is a part self?” “What do you think we expect of teaching effective problem solving tech- has difficulty avoiding temptation. of human experience. Most people pro- you?” “What will really happen if you niques. By helping your child under- n Uncomfortable work environment: crastinate because they are not enthusi- don’t accomplish the task based on the stand how to develop a plan for tackling the student doesn’t have a suitable astic about a task, or because there’s no standards you’ve set for yourself?” Un- a problem, they may feel less over- place to work on his or her assign- shortage of more interesting, exciting, derstanding how your child is currently whelmed by the amount of work in- ments. The environment he or she or pressing things to do. “Everybody interpreting the situation will help you volved with the task. works is in full of distractions or procrastinates, but not everybody is a develop appropriate parental Point out positive qualities: Ask your doesn’t have the proper materials. procrastinator.” Perhaps parents can responses. child to identify the attributes they n Perfectionism: People think that help their children by presenting tasks Clarify your expectations: Kids tend to think lead to happiness and success in perfectionists get a lot done, but of- in concrete terms (For instance, picking overestimate parental expectations, so life, for instance-integrity, creativity, ten the truth is the opposite. Perfec- up the balls versus cleaning the play- make sure you are clear and realistic in passion. Getting your child to focus on tionists tend to demand so much of room). More importantly, though, par- what you expect from your child. For ex- personality traits they already possess, themselves that they struggle to get ents can help by recognizing that par- ample, many parents may focus on the or will likely develop, will boost their started at all. enting style is significant. Parents effort put forth on a school project or self esteem. n Lack of motivation: the student is should reward their children for being test, not the grade- but a child may think not motivated to work on assign- early than punishing them for being Use your experience to relate: Self-dis- you expect them to earn straight- as in ments, either out of boredom or be- late. close some of your own fears and de- every subject. This may be realistic for cause he or she doesn’t understand scribe how you’ve managed them. By kids who are consistently high-achiev- the material. These five steps can help acknowledging your imperfections and ers, but for children who struggle with struggles, you may prevent your child Get to know How to help your child avoid Ask your child questions: just turning in their homework, such from feeling defective. how your child views their self, the ex- expectations may be too much. In this procrastinating: Help your child turn procrastination pectations placed on them, and the real- case, lean towards setting specific, into productivity by helping them If you are a parent, the likelihood is ity of the situation. Ask questions like, achievable expectations such as struc- choose the right path for tackling the you have a child who procrastinates. It is “what standards do you set for your- tured time to do homework, study, or do problems and finding their solutions.

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She Openelfless Page -5th Educator’s Award Service in Education Field Theld on 2nd February 2019 at Shanku’s Divine Child School was great success. We honoured six veterans & 12 awards were given in different catogories. We also honoured 9 torch bearers of Educator’s Award from different education fields. During the journey of 18 years, excellent work carried out by educators in various aspects of the education came in light. These innovators who were working to improve the quality selflessly, were not being recognized and encouraged. This year the host of the award is Shanku’s – Divine Child School, a well known education organization of Mehsana. Idea behind the rotation is to make the award popular and invite more and more educators to get nomination and show case their work. The Chief Guest for the event was Shri Gauri Shankar Gupta – Ex- High Commissionar of India & The International Guest of Honour was Mr. Bernard Ong , Director – Management Development Institute are required to give presentation. A Bernard Ong, appreciated the value of of Singapore, an NGO specializing in the panel of jury members; three per Education in India. He also gave inputs continuous educational and professional category; who are eminent and on education in Singapore. Shri. Raja development of young managers. We experienced educationist themselves; Pathak, appreciated the hard work of also had Special Guest – Mr. Raja Pathak- select the winner based on the The Open Page team in doing the noble Chairman-SattvaVikas School, Mr. presentation and interview. This year work of honouring Educatorls from Hasmukh Hingu, Ex- Chairman of almost 95 shortlisted candidates different categories. Mr. K M Cherian, Secondary & Higher Secondary Board. participated in Jury round that was held expressed his honour to be associated Mrs. Anandiben Chaudhary, Founder in the morning on the day of event. After with good work of supporting Divine Child Group of Schools, Mr. K M the Jury round winners were declared. Education. Mrs Niipa Shukla, CEO- The Cherian, Director – Shanku’s Divine All the winners were given a cash Open Page gave vote of thanks to all Child School, Mr. Deepak Rajguru, This year we had six veterans’ awards. prize of Rs. 11,000 as token of who had been instrumental in making Chairman Vibrant Academy Surat and We had received total of 218 new apprecation along with Trophy and this event a success. President of All Gujarat Self-Finance profiles of Educators of different certificate. The cash prize were donated The Open Page team offers heartfelt Schools. categories who participated in the 5th by different educational institutes. The thanks to the Host school – Shanku’s Mr. Archit Bhatt – Chief Editor of The Educator’s Award. Till now in 5 years we Chief Guest for the event Shri Gauri Divine Child School- its Management, Open Page, Children’s Newspaper gave a have received total of 1437 profiles Shankar Gupta addressed the gathering Principal, Coordinators, Teachers, brief details of the journey of The Open Educator’s of different categories from and spoke about importance of Students. Main Sponsor of the event Page Educator’s Award and also 33 districts of Gujarat. A list of short education in current scenario and also Book Bazaar.com. The cash prize donors. regarding the improtance of honouring listed candidates in each category is showed his concern about losing our The Tripada Parivar, Press & Media Educator’s. We honour the veterans prepared. In the morning of the day of age old practise of gurukuls that gave houses and representatives, who have dedicatedly and selflessly the award function, short listed overall development to Children. The management of different school who served the society in the field education. candidates are called at the venue and International Guest of Honour was Mr. supported & attended the program.

In the Memory of Shri Labhubhai Smt. Anandiben Chaudhary Dr. Somabhai Patel Shri. Meghraj J. Bhatt Bhatt (Dadaji) – VETERAN AWARDS Mrs. Perin F. Lalkaka Shri. Manubhai Patel Shri. Gordhanbhai C. Patel th www.theopenpage.co.in 5 Educator’s Award 2018 -19 Ahmedabad, Monday, February 4, 2019 5

Winners in different award categories 1. Pre-School Educator Award mrs. Bhavna Pandit, Ahmedabad 2. Elementary-School Educator Award mr. Gopalkrishna Patel, Godhra Mr. Bhaveshkumar Mehta, Somnath 3. Secondary-School Educator Award mr. Arvindkumar Patel, Mahisagar 4. Diploma / Senior-School Educator Award mr. G. B. Makwana, Botad 5. Principal of the year Award (Elementary) mr. Pravinbhai Rethaliya, Surendranagar 6. Principal of the year Award (Sec. & Higher Sec.) Smt. Varshaben Khakhkhar, Amreli 7.Teacher’s Educator Award Dr. Hiral Barot, Vadodara 8. Social Service(Educational) Award mr. Bibhuti Biswal, Navsari 9. Educator (Special Education) Award ms. Dina Bhatt, Rajkot 10. Parent of the year Award mrs. Pooja Patel, Bhavnagar 11. School Management Educator Award mr. Laljibhai Nakum, Surat 12. Sanskrit Pathshala Educator Award Mr. Jagdishbhai Dabhi, Junagadh

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D.I.Y Flower Vase

Paper Craft

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Start cutting out this layers Place the flower cutout layers carefully from the base as and the yellow part,place the shown in the example pencil in the center and move in a circular direction as shown

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Start making the base by tracing Place all the flowers and the leaves the layer and by cutting it carefully carefully and add with glue as shown in the example Finished Mystery Markers Hover Balloon Materials n Smooth surface (like a table) n 1 balloon (uninflated) n 1 water bottle sport-top n 1 old CD or DVD n Glue n duct tape The Method: Glue the bottom of the sport-top over the hole in the CD; let dry. Seal the bottle top's base with duct tape, covering the glued area so air can't escape. Stretch the balloon over the spout. With the sport-top open, inflate the balloon by blowing into it through the hole in the CD. Then click the top shut so the balloon stays inflated. Set your creation on a table and gently pull the sport-top open. The air coming out of the balloon will lift your craft; give it a push to send it zipping across the room. Next try pushing the Materials Learning hovercraft while it's deflated. Notice that it n bowl of water Most colors are actually made up of several moves more slowly. different dyes. As the paper towel draws the n Paper towels, cut into strips liquid out of the bowl, the water molecules bond Learning n 3 or more different markers, including black with the different ink molecules and spread them. The inflated balloon wants to shrink back to its (non-primary colors work best) The process of separating these dyes (or the components of any mixture) is known as natural shape; since it isn't sealed, it pushes air The Method: Draw a wavy line an inch from the chromatography. You'll likely find that purple out of the hole in the CD. The force of air escaping bottom of each towel strip, using a different color leaves a line of blue and a smear of red, and that lifts the CD, so it hovers above the table, says pen on each. (Older kids should note which color green breaks up into blue and yellow. As for the David Epley, aka Doktor Kaboom!, star and is on which strip.) Dip each strip into the water so black marker, don't be surprised if it's made of creator of the science DVD Try This at Home. It's that the bottom edge of the paper towel is different blues and even red. To take the a simple lesson about friction. Why does the craft submerged, but not the line of ink; hold in place exploration further, have your kid cover her eyes move faster when the balloon is inflated? as the water creeps up the towel. The ink marks while you draw a line on a fresh strip. Dip it into "Putting the air between the CD and the table will spread, revealing the different dyes that the water; once the ink has spread, have her open keeps them from rubbing against each other, make up each color. her eyes and try to guess which marker you used. which slows things down." www.theopenpage.co.in experience speaks Ahmedabad, Monday, February 4, 2019 7 Dear Stress, Let’s Part Ways!

chool, Syllabus and Stress – these three topics are interlinked with Seach other. The kindergarten is about to begin with their new term. When a toddler goes to a play house or preschool or kindergarten, it is a transition in a toddler’s life. As parents we prepare our children, step by step, for these transitions to make the journey smooth, comfortable and acceptable. But, here I feel, we as parents, also go through a transition. We need to also prepare ourselves step by step for the transition that happens in our life. This preparation will help the journey for us and our children very easy. A few points Kindergarten parents should know 1. make proper and regular routine for 7. meet the teacher in advance. your child. Mainly include meal time, play time and bed time in these 8. Attend the open house or the routines. orientation of the school. This will help you to know the school better. 2. make a habit of early bed time, so that the child is fresh when he goes 9. Include your child in all the shopping to school. and preparations you do related to the school. 3. The child should know his complete name and if possible parent’s name 10. Try to make school opening a fun and phone number. and exciting event. 4. The kindergarten clothing should be 11. Try small separation periods before easy to put on and take off if they the child starts kindergarten. This need to be changed at school. will make quick and swift transition. 5. do not stuff them with 12. Give children time to adjust and get uncomfortable clothing. comfortable in a new environment. 6. Label all the belongings of the child 13. Always say a goodbye before you properly. leave your child. Never sneak out.

No Shooting questions to children children’s developing minds are ready to learn. n We should serve our children according to their 7. Pushing children to learn at early age is coun- interest, readiness and capability. 1. As soon as the child back from school, it is very terproductive, it dilutes the foundation and important for us to make the child feel comfort- steals childhood. Conclusion: able first. 8. Today’s syllabus is more n 2. Our questions to children about the school actu- Stop over scheduling likely to encounter skills, drills n ally matters. We expect our children to concentrate for long and homework. 3. Do not be over-inquisitive and impatient to hours at the cost of play. know what our children do at school. Counter Productive Ef- Give free time 4. We need to hold back our feelings, as our children don’t like Detec- fects: n We should give free time to ourselves and our tive Mommies. n Children loose enthusi- children. 5. Ask the questions that involve asm for lifelong learning. n In this time nothing should be pressurized not and interest the n They lack concentration even play. children to talk and attention spans. n There should be no learning, no goal, no compe- about in detail. n The performance starts tition expected out of this free time. deteriorating. Syllabus n Children are burnt out on Don’t be study obsessed 1. Children today are schools and education very loaded with lots and early. n Avoid discussions about education, school, as- lots of books, assign- signments and projects all the time. ments, project works, Our Approach: n Our role as par- homework etc. Cut down on expectations 2. Five-year-old children ents plays an integral are no longer treated as part in defining pressure n Don’t over expect, understand that every child is babies. Kindergarten is get- and comfort. an individual. ting tough day by day. n We should focus n Armed with these insider tips, I am sure your 3. Introducing too many concepts is unfair. on the ability level of a child and you will sail through the transition as Proper time is not given for a child to un- child. smoothly as possible. derstand a concept. n We should wait n What are your tried and tested tips? Share with us! 4. The main drawback of modern education is for the child to be de- ‘one sizes fits all’. velopmentally ready. 5. Modern syllabus is based on age level and n We should be Harsha Girish Ramaiya not ability level. calm and positive. Founder & Director 6. Increasing, irrational, accelerated, curricu- n We should treat Small Wonders, lum only pressurizes children to learn schools and educa- Bhavnagar and parents to teach long before tion as a normal course of event. Winter Sudoku science : discovering seasons www.theopenpage.co.in Solve the Sudoku puzzle below by filling in the blank spaces Ahmedabad, Monday, February 4, 2019 activitieswith numbers between 1 and 9. Make sure no numbers appear 8-9 twice in the same row, column or 3x3 square. Name Date Additionaddition Color color byby number Number Gone fishing Winter sudoku DISCOVERINGdiscoverning SEASONS seasons Seasons are aloways changing. The sun provides light and heat, warning the SolveSolve the the addition addition problems problems. then Then color color the the fish fish using using Gone Say the name Fishingof each picture to find out the beginning sound. Slove the Sudoku puzzle below by filling in the blank spaces with numbers between 1 and 9. Make SeasonsÊareÊalwaysÊchanging.ÊTheÊsunÊprovidesÊlightÊandÊheat,ÊwarmingÊtheÊgroundÊandÊ Say the name of each picture to find out the beginning sound. groundwater.ÊAsÊtheÊyearÊgoesÊby,ÊtheÊsunÊshinesÊlessÊduringÊtheÊday,ÊmakingÊitÊcolderÊandÊchangingÊ and water. As the year goes by, the sun shines less during the day, thethe color color that that matches matches the the answer. answer. Then choose from one of the two missing letters, and write the sure no numbers appear twice in the same row, column or 3x3 square. Then choose frommissing one of letter the two to missingcomplete letters, the and word. write the missing makingtheÊweather. it colder and changing the weather. letter to complete the word. Write spring, summer, fall, or winter next to the picture that matches. 6 + 3 = 6 + 4 = 8 + 8 = Green Pink Yellow 1 4 5 8 9 14

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he only line that pops up in our Thead when we hear the name “Kutch” is “Kutch nahi dekha to Kutch nahi dekha”. Well if you deep dive and go for a firsthand experience of Kutch especially during their flagship event ‘Rann Utsav’ you will agree with this. “Rann Utsav” One of the biggest salt deserts in the world, the Great Rann of Kutch is not only known for its natural splendor but also for its cultural festival-‘Rann Utsav’. Culture of Kutch is a symbol of Guajarati culture, famous for its traditional and cultural values mostly for interesting wildlife species to see in- its creative art. cluding flamingoes, Indian wild asses ‘Rann Utsav’ is celebrated between and foxes. The wildlife sanctuaries of the months of November and February Kutch are most famous for the many every year in Kutch, Gujarat. The three species of birds that visit the marsh- months long festival is a carnival of lands. Even if you don’t make it a wild- music and dance and provides the vis- life sanctuary, you can hear the me- itors a glimpse into the culture and lodic chirping of birds at dusk. With heritage of Gujarat. The Utsav this year organized tours to some of the local began on November 1, 2018 and will sightseeing sports including religious culminate on February 20, 2019. The sites in Kutch such as Narayan Sarovar event is organized by the tourism de- or the Kera Shiv Temple that is over a partment of Gujarat to promote tour- thousand years old, you can explore a ism in the state. The celebratory festi- lot more of the region. val begins in the Bhuj city and goes The Kalo Dungar is the highest peak around the district with a grand finale in the Kutch area, and the perfect spot again being held at the preliminary to see the whole Rann with a pano- destination. An indulgence for all, it is ramic view. the festival that gives a chance to all The Dungar is also popular because the foodies to enjoy authentic food va- of the famous Dattatreya Temple, rieties, all music lovers to enjoy soul- which is of immense significance be- ful folk music and explore various cause of the folklore attached to it. It is places of the Kutch. It leaves you over- volves around the tradition, local art, and paintings, people get a wide range said when Lord Dattatreya walked the whelmed at everything you witness. craft and history. The tent city at Rann of goodies to choose from. Another earth, he stopped at Kalo dungar and The Rann Utsav festival, which has Utsav is the ideal gateway to escape specialty from Bhuj that makes its way met with a band of hungry jackals. been organized since 2006, was the vi- the routine urban lifestyle. It’s a mix- to Rann Utsav is the seashell toys Seeing their plight, he offered his body sion of the honorable prime minister ture of old custom blended with pre- carved in different shapes and forms. for them to feast on. of India, Shri Narendra Modi. The idea sent-day ways of life that makes it an Influenced by Sufi and folk songs, the There on, his body regenerated and behind it was to provide the state of extraordinary experience. The city of- performances at the events section of fed the jackals daily. For four centuries Gujarat with a distinct identity on the fers conveniences such as clubhouse, the festival have renowned dancers now, the temple officials leave food global tourism map, something to talk table tennis, carom, and much more. and performers from around the state out for the jackals, which is prepared about. Besides increasing foreign tour- The ‘haat’ enables you to purchase the gracing the occasion of the festival. with a lot of reverence, and the tradi- ism in the state, the purpose of this crafts from local public. The tents are You will find people from local Guaja- tion is kept alive. Tourists can spot the festival was also to showcase the cul- the mixture of traditional art with rati tribes too, performing to the tunes jackals with the help of a guide by vis- ture and traditions of Gujarat to the modern furnishing. of folk music. A dance style, especially iting the temple during noon or at 7 in world. Rann Utsav is marked by sev- One aspect of the Rann Utsav that enjoyed by people is the Kutchi ghodi the evening. eral events which display the vibrant travelers love and vouch for is shop- dance and children enjoy puppetry, a An ultimate cultural extravaganza at culture of the region. ping here. Ranging from authentic common feature at the event area. one the most unique landscape, Rann The whole theme of the event re- embroidery to traditional handicrafts For nature lovers, there is plenty of Utsav is an experience to cherish. www.theopenpage.co.in Back to the roots Ahmedabad, Monday, February 4, 2019 11

constitutional monarchy with King George VI as the head and Louis Mountbatten as the Governor General. The country did not have its own constitution. REPUBLIC DAY The drafting committee with Dr B R Ambedkar as a chairman was appointed with the objective to draft a permanent constitution. Dr Ambedkar, who had once said that “If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it,’ was not only a great leader but also an inspiration for everyone. The committee then worked tirelessly for months and on 4th November 1947, they submitted the first draft of the constitution to the assembly, which took over two years to finally adopt the constitution. The sanctity of law can be maintained only as long as it is the expression of the will of the people”. he democratic nation of India Tunites to mark its 70th Republic If you have ever wondered why day- a day of pride for all countrymen. January 26 was chosen day to bring Republic day in India is celebrated on the constitution into force, there is an 26th January every year. This was the interesting reason behind it. During day when constitution of India came the Lahore Session of the INC (Indian into force and India called itself National Congress) in 1929, it was for “Republic” on the same day. Republic the first time in the history of the means a state in which supreme Indian Struggle of Independence that power is held by the people and their the demand for complete elected representatives, and which independence was made. has elected or nominated president. Following this, 26th January 1930 The constitution was adopted by the was declared as Purna Swaraj Diwas Indian constituent assembly on 26th (meaning Independence Day). So November, 1949 and came into effect when the assembly was finalizing the on 26th January, 1950. day on which the constitution should come into effect, 26th January was Why is it celebrated? the preferred choice to honor the On 26th January 1950, India was wish of the freedom fighters who declared a sovereign, socialist, were the first to demand complete secular, democratic republic and the independence. constitution assured the citizens of India- justice, equality and liberty. our own representatives to run the Republic day, 2019 Sovereign means ‘a supreme ruler’. democracy. The fifth and current president of Socialistis ‘a person who advocates or We were free from the British rule. South Africa,” Matamela Cyril practices socialism. i.e a political and While we celebrate Republic day with Ramaphose”, will be the chief guest economic theory of social grandeur, we should also remember on 70th republic day of India 2019. organization which advocates that the struggle of the freedom fighters 2019 celebration will be special as the means of production, distribution that made this day possible. Like Lal this year will mark the 150th birth and exchange are owned and Bahadur Shahtri had once said, “We anniversary of ‘Father of the Nation’. regulated by the community as a believe in peace and peaceful The year long celebration will get whole. Secularismindicates the development, not only for ourselves started from Republic Day by paying principle of separation of the state but for people all over the world.” tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. from religious institutions. This year there will be around 17 Constitution is the set of political tableaux from states/Union Territories principals by which a state or We believe in peace and and 6 from various ministers. The organization is governed It is the day peaceful development, tableaux this year will be based on when monarchy was demolished ‘Gandhi’ theme. from the country. not only for ourselves but for A nation is what its people want it Monarchy signifies a form of to be. We should be grateful that our government with a sovereign head of people all over the world.” forefathers struggled hard and the state, especially a king, queen or sacrificed their lives to earn emperor. Democratic indicates that it ‘freedom in real sense as people could independence. Today India is counted supports the policy of democracy express their will and enjoyed equal Republic day history as one of the biggest republic whereas the word democracy literally law. In the words of Bhagat Singh, India gained independence through countries, and this has been made means ‘rule by the people’. “The sanctity of law can be maintained the historic Indian Independence Act possible because many decades back When the constitution came into only as long as it is the expression of of 1947, an act of the Parliament of our leaders spent sleepless nights to force from 26th January 1950, people the will of the people”. the United Kingdom that divided draft and adopt a constitution. It is were assured that could enjoy their This day plays a very important role British India into two dominions. On now our duty to take it forward and ‘Fundamental Rights’ and had in the lives of every Indian citizen. 15th August 1947, India became work towards making India a bigger freedom of speech; it was the This day gave us the power to elect independent but it was still a and better country. www.theopenpage.co.in local SPORTS Ahmedabad, Monday, February 4, 2019 12 Sports Brief Guni shines in Gujarat Local kids star in tennis tourney karate meet ridaan Ostwal grabbed a double win City girl Guni Hin the singles U-10 and U-12 age cat- Mishra shone in egories while other city kids claimed the 1st invitational their respective titles at the AISA GSTA Gujarat state karate state ranking tennis tournament that championship that was held in Gandhinagar. In commenced in the city recently. the 12-13 years brown- Hridaan edged out Vyom Shah 6-1, black belt category, the 5-3 in the final match of boys' U-12 sin- youngest from the city gles to be crowned champion. In the pe- picked a gold medal in nultimate round, he brushed aside Jain- the kata event. Whereas in the kumite event, the 12-year-old added a bronze medal. in Vegda 8-0. Whereas, Vyom defeated Aarush Bhalla in a sublime 8-0 win. In boys' U-10 singles, Hridaan romped Chess titles for city kids out Dev Patel 5-4 (3), 4-1 before beating Devesh Gupta 7-1 in the semis. In boys' U-16 singles final match, Vraj Gohil routed Dhyey Patel 6-1, 7-5(3). In the semi-final, he edged past Krishang 8-2

and Dhyey defeated Anshul Patel 8-7(2). Internet source: Ishani triumphs Meanwhile in U-16 In girls' U-12 singles, Krishna Dalal Meanwhile, Hiya Kugasia defeated Naitik Mehta and Riddhi Patel won the girls' singles final game, Ishani Pandey under-15 categories while Swayam Das and brushed aside Suhani Parekh 6-3, 6-1 beat Pal Upadhyay 6-1, 6-2 in the final Avisha Rathod 4-0, 4-2 in the final Hiya Panchal took the podium in the under-11 before beating Priyanshi Baraiya 8-3 in match. In the penultimate round, Krish- match of girls' U-10 singles. In semis, division of the Gujarat state under-11 and the semis while Suhani defeated khushi na romped out Pia Mistri 8-2 and Pal Hiya beat Arusha Sarabhai 7-6 (5) while under-15 inter-school selection tournament routed Siya Patel 8-6. Avisha edged past Pia Mistri 7-5. A.M. for 2019 nationals that were held at the Rifle Ramchandani 8-4. club. Vidhi wins CS crown Vidhi Jani came out Maharath, with an impressive display as the youngster from Sushani win the city won the girls’ under-18 AITA Championship Series tournament. district meet In the final, the class 9 student of HB Kapadia New High School edged out Sanika Kambli of Maharashtra 6-4, 6-2 to win

source: Internet source: the crown. At Ahmedabad International Sports Academy courts, Vidhi aharath Godhani and Sushani blanked Saily Thakkar 8-0 in the pre-quarters MSamdani won the Ahmedabad Batsmen guide NTCC to win before the 15-year-old registered a 9-6 win over Asmi Wadhwa in the quarters. Third seed District U-11 boys' and girls' selec- Chirag Tejura and Devarsh Gajjar shone tion for state championship that Vidhi’s biggest win came in the semis when with the bat as New Thakore CC (NTCC) she shocked top seed Divya Bhardwaj 9-4 to commenced at the Orient Club. Ma- defeated Shakuntal CC (SCC) by six seal the final berth. harath (5pt) beat Manan Yagnik wickets in the Ganesh Cup Minor Tour- (4.5pt), Veerbhadrasinh Gadhvi nament at Sardar Patel Stadium, Krish leads from the front (4.5pt), Mukund Agrawal (4pt) and Navrangpura. Aadish Shah to take the top place in Skipper Krish Sharma’s all-round show Electing to bat first, SCC scored 176 in helped St Kabir School (SKS) defeat St boys' category. Meanwhile, Sushani 40 overs for the loss of nine wickets. Xavier’s School, Loyola on the basis of their (4pt) edged out Krivya Parmar Wicketkeeper Gaurav Vyas was the top- first innings lead in the under-16 multi-day (3.5pt), Nakshi Vasnawala (3.5pt), Dhirubhai Ambani School Tournament at scorer with a run-a-ball Vivekniketan cricket ground. Asked to bat Mehar Chaudhary (3pt) and Krisha 37. Pragnesh Panchal also chipped in Doshi (3pt) for the top spot. first, SKS posted 401 with Krish leading the with 29 from 31 balls. charge with 153-ball 143. Shivam Magiawala First two winners from each Akshay Parekh, Kunal Shah and Ni- (212-ball 77), Pranshu Badheka (154-ball group will represent Ahmedabad at sarg Vyas all picked two wickets each 60) and Salman Khokhar (92-ball 55) also State tournament that will be held five-wicket win over Shilp XI CC (SX- made important contributions to the total. for NTCC. ICC). Asked to bat first, SXICC posted 214 For Loyola boys, Devdutt Chavda picked four in the city itself. U-13 selections Chirag (74-ball 53) and Devarsh (58*, from Feb 2 Gujarat State U-13 open for the loss of nine wickets in 40 overs. wickets while Shrey Goyal added three more. 53balls) then scored half centuries as Krish and Shivam then returned to haunt and girls' selection for National Jay Patel top-scored with 108-ball 78 NTCC chased down the total in 32.4 while Meet Patel chipped in with a 52- their rivals with the ball as they picked three Chess championship will be held at overs for the loss of four wickets. wickets each to bowl out Loyola for 129 runs. Rifle club, Khanpur in the city on ball 53. Yuvraj Billa was the topscorer for St Xavier’s For the losing side, Pragnesh scalped For SCC, Nirav Patel picked three with 131-ball 60. With a cushion of 272-run Feb 2-3 at 10am. two wickets while Rushik Patel added Top five best players will be wickets while Saurabh Modi added two first innings lead, SKS’ declared their second one more. innings with 65 runs on board for the loss of awarded a trophy while first two more. Ashish (85-ball 76) and Sharad Gandhi (60-ball 51) then scored half four wickets. With 338 to win the match and players (in each category) will par- Ashish, Sharad shine with bat the fate of the match virtually sealed, Loyola ticipate in national tournament tons as SCC chased down the total in batted out the remaining time to post 140 In another tie, a strong batting perfor- which will be held at Vizag, Andhra 35.2 overs, losing five wickets in the runs for the loss of two wickets. Devdutt mance led by Ashish Raval and Sharad Pradesh. process. For the losing side, Jay scalped (212-ball 51) and Yuvraj Billa (108-ball 50) Gandhi helped Spandan CC (SCC) record three wickets. scored unbeaten half centuries.

To feature your school sports event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] www.theopenpage.co.in National SPORTS Ahmedabad, Monday, February 4, 2019 13 Sports Brief Brendon McCullum to retire Year of the emperor from Big Bash T20

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has decided to retire from Big Bash League to start the transition into a coaching career. The 37-year-old explosive batsman and wicketkeeper, who retired from international cricket in 2016, will play his last BBL match for out-of title contention Brisbane Heat in their season- ending game against Melbourne Stars at the Gabba. IPL: RCB’s five-day conditioning camp begins As part of their preparation for Season 12 of the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has announced a five-day

source: Internet source: conditioning camp under the guidance of coaches Gary Kirsten and Ashish Nehra at The 3 ICC awards - Cricketer, Test and ODI player of 2018 - only confirm the National Cricket Academy at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Among those what we know: Kohli is the best attending the camp, which began on Sunday, are all-rounder Washington wards, generally, have to be taken got 54 and 41. No Indian batsman got Crucial runs Sundar, along with Akshdeep Nath, with a pinch of salt. At times they more runs in the Test, although Puja- Devdutt Padikkal, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, A Here Kohli didn’t get truckloads of can be a reflection of nothing. The an- ra got a crucial 50 in the first innings Himmat Singh, Kulwant Khejroliya, Milind runs but as former Australia coach nual International Cricket Council and Ajinkya Rahane made 48 in the Kumar and Prayas Ray Barman. Darren Lehmann told Mirror, he got (ICC) awards are no different. second. crucial runs. In the first Test at Ade- The nature of scheduling of inter- Kohli carried his form to the ODI leg India women beat Ireland 3-0 laide, his 34 in the second innings national cricket is such that the play- of the series with three tons, one bet- was part of the 71-run third-wicket ers don’t have an opportunity of play- ter than the other as India won the partnership with Pujara. With Pujara ing equal number of games to call the series 5-1. Kohli top-scored both in getting a 71 and Rahane scoring 70, process absolutely fair. the Test and the ODI series with 286 India were able to set Australia a tar- But recently when the ICC an- and 558 runs respectively. get of 323. India won by 31 runs. nounced its list of awards for the year When Kohli landed in England for His lone ton in the series came in a 2018, no one could raise an eyebrow. the Test series in the middle of 2018, lost cause during the second Test at Virat Kohli was named the cricketer, he was under tremendous pressure. Perth but without a doubt was the Test and one-day international player He had a disastrous tour in 2014 when best innings in the game. On a pacy of the year. He was also named the he couldn’t get past a score of 50 in Indian women’s hockey team dished out a wicket he survived some good spells captain of the ICC’s Test and ODI any of the Tests and repeatedly fell to spirited performance to notch up a especially from Pat Cummins. teams of the year. James Anderson behind the stumps. stunning 3-0 victory against World cup While the third Test will be better His stats in the calendar year 2018 In 2016 when Kohli was making runs silver medalists Ireland in their second and remembered for the 48-minute epic are unreal. A total of 1,322 runs in 13 for fun at home against England, An- final friendly of the tour. Navjot Kaur found by Pujara, Kohli’s 82 was no less valu- Tests at an average of 55.08, and 1,202 derson had said that he would be test- the first breakthrough for India when she able. Not for a moment during the runs in 14 ODIs at an average of133.55. ed when he came to England in 2018. converted a splendid field goal in the 13th 305-minute innings did Kohli let his He scored an astonishing 11 interna- Kohli was ready for the Test. Ander- minute to help India take a 1-0 lead. In the ego come in the way of his ability to tional tons in the year. son couldn’t get him out even once as 26th minute, Reena Khokar doubles India’s adapt. This was an innings where the lead to 2-0. Gurjit Kaur made it 3-0 for India What makes his Test year more spe- Kohli piled on 593 runs with two tons leader became bigger than the indi- via a penalty corner in the final quarter cial is the fact that only two of the 13 and an average of 59.30. He had not vidual. He was ready to adopt a Puja- India had drawn the first match. Tests came at home. The rest 11 came only made the technical adjustments ra-like cautious approach. He was in the alien conditions of South Africa, but taken his mental discipline to a ready to play the boring way. India England and Australia. In England and monk-like level. Anderson was able to Haryana women pick 7 gold in Jr won by 137 runs. South Africa, he was more or less the induce few edges but it was the middle Nationals So 2018 was the year when Kohli lone warrior before finding a reliable of Kohli’s bat that won more battles. was the loner in South Africa and Haryana picked up seven freestyle gold to ally in Australia in form of Cheteshwar India once again lost the series and completely dominate the second day of England where despite his individual Pujara, who is a notable omission once again Kohli took a giant step to- competitions in the Junior National brilliance he came under criticism for from the Test team of the year. wards greatness. In the ODI series that Wrestling Championship in Surat losing Test series; 2018 was a year Kohli started the year on the spicy preceded the Test series, Kohli was the yesterday. Out of the 10 weight categories when Kohli took his place among the wickets of South Africa. After two low top-scorer for India with 191 runs. in action on Sunday, Haryana wrestlers legends. Having conquered Australia, scores in Cape Town, he came back at When he and the team reached Aus- finished on top of the podium in seven Kohli moves to New Zealand, where Centurion with 153 in the first in- tralia in the latter part of 2018, he was categories. Anju (53kg), Priyanka (57kg), India takes on the hosts in the first of nings when the rest of the Indian bat- under a different sort of pressure. He Anjali (59kg), Tina (65kg), Sonika Hooda a five-match ODI series (stats pre- ting just collapsed. India lost the not only had to get runs but had to en- (68kg), Nisha (72kg) and Karuna (76kg) view, right) in Napier today. match by 135 runs but Kohli stood out sure that the team was able to walk the won gold in their respective categories. In The ICC awards are just a confirma- in the ruins. When India won the talk after claiming to be the best trav- the team championship, Haryana stood tion of what we all knew: He is the dead rubber at Johannesburg, Kohli elling India side in the last10-15 years. first. best. www.theopenpage.co.in current events Ahmedabad, Monday, February 4, 2019 14

nation International Budget: Relief for Middle Class and Poors SC order tight slap for Mamata Govt Tulsi Gabbard, 1st Hindu in US Congress, Iran unveils long-range cruise missile on launches prez campaign revolution anniversary

Modi Govt has reached to middle class first time by raising tax exemption up to Rs. 5 lac income The Supreme Court on 5th February directed in interim budget. It has declared reliefs for poor Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar to Iran has unveiled a surface-to-surface missile and farmers also. Small and marginal Farmers make himself available before the CBI and Tulsi Gabbard, the first-ever Hindu elected to with a range of more than 1,350 kilometers will get Rs 6,000 per year assured income ‘faithfully’ cooperate with the agency in the US Congress, officially launched her 2020 during celebrations marking the 40th support. New Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi investigation of cases arising out of the presidential campaign on 2nd February. The 37 anniversary of the 1979 Islamic revolution. The Maandhan Yojana for unorganised sector Saradha chit fund scam probe. Chief Minister year old launched her candidacy in the US state missile named Hoveizeh is from the soumar workers with income up to Rs 15,000 per Mamata Banerjee had sat on Dharna in support of Hawaii, where she has served as a family of cruise missiles, which were unveiled, month. Beneficiaries will get Rs 3,000 per to Rajeev Kumar but now order is seen as set congresswoman since 2013. A Samoan- which were unveiled in 2015, Iran’s Defense month pension with a contribution of Rs 100 back to her. BJP is now demanding her American, Gabbard is an Iraq war veteran and a Minister Amir Hatami said during the unveiling per month after retirement. resignation. member of the Democratic Party. ceremony.

Former MP DGP Rishi Kumar Shukla 13000 killed in Maha road accidents in 300 missing in Brazil dam collapse Facebook to set up institute for ethics in AI appointed as new CBI Director 2018; highest in 3 years Prime Minister Narendra As many as 13,059 Modi-led panel has people were killed appointed former Madhya in road accidents in Pradesh director general Maharashtra in of police (DGP) Rishi 2018, the highest Kumar Shukla as the new in last three years, CBI Director for a period of state Transport two years. Shukla is a Minister Diwakar 1983- batch Madhya Raote said. Of Pradesh Indian Police these, 80% or around 11,000 deaths were Service(IPS) officer. He caused due to human error, he added. replaces Alok Verma, who Pedestrians, two-wheeler riders and cyclists was removed as CBI chief by a PM Modi-led together comprised 66% of the fatalities, raote Rescuers worked overnight searching for around Facebook said that it will create an panel on January 10. further said. 300 people missing after a dam collapse at a independent Institute for Ethics in Artificial mine in southeast Brazil killed at least nine Intelligence (AI) with an initial grant of $7.5 people, but the local governor said “odds are million. In collaboration with the Technical minimal” that they would be found alive. The University of Munich (TUM) in Germany, the Sports official death toll had risen to nine, with “nearly institute will help advance the growing field of 300 people missing,” the local firefighters said, ethical research on new technology and will doubling the number presumed missing from explore fundamental issues affecting the use the previous toll. and impact of AI.

Talks flop, US to pull out of Russia N-pact The US will stop complying with a landmark nuclear pact with Russia as soon as this weekend after last-ditch talks with oscow to save it fell flat, a senior US arms control officia said. Washington has long accused Russia of India 3rd team to beat NZ in 4+ ODIs in a bilateral series in NZ flouting the 1987 Intermediaterange Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), alleging that a new Russian India became only the third team to defeat New Zealand in four or more ODIs in a missile, the Novator 9M729, called the SSC-8 by bilateral series in New Zealand. India managed their only second bilateral ODI series win NATO, violates the pact, which bans either side in New Zealand after the MS Dhoni-led Indian side had registered a 3-1 series win in from stationing short- and intermediate-range, 2009. India will now play a three-match T20 series against New Zealand. land-based missiles in Europe.

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Nhe NationalATA Aptitude Test Pin REPARATION GUIDE TArchitecture(NATA), is conducted by The test measures the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA) which is a body of aptitude of applicants for a Council of Architecture, New Delhi in In- specific field of study, i.e. dia. The National Aptitude Test in Archi- tecture is a national level examination Architecture, in areas like for admission to undergraduate courses in Architecture. The test measures the drawing and observation aptitude of applicants for a specific field skills, sense of proportion, of study, i.e. Architecture, in areas like drawing and observation skills, sense of aesthetic sensitivity and proportion, aesthetic sensitivity and crit- critical thinking, qualities that ical thinking, qualities that have been acquired over a long period of time and have been acquired over a that are related to Architecture. NATA or the AIEEE B.Arch. exam are prescribed by long period of time and that the Council of Architecture as a compul- are related to Architecture. sory criterion for taking admission to any Architectural College or course in India. are left incomplete, it doesn't matter NATA 2019 Mode The exam will be Duration The complete exam will be of 3 hours. 90 how good you are at your work. So NATA Syllabus 2019 - Council of Archi- conducted through online minutes for Part-A and 90 minutes for Part-B. speed is equally important. mode. tecture (COA) has released the detailed Tip No 4: Go through all previous papers information brochure for NATA 2019 Language All instructions Sections It will be will be given in English language of NATA. Solve at least 10 - 20 past pa- containing all the information for candi- comprised of two sections. only. pers within the time limit. Find out a dates. NATA 2019 syllabus includes the Part A comprises of MCQ to comfortable sequence of answering section-wise topics that will be covered be answered online and Marking Scheme 2 the paper. If you are faced with a in each part of the national-level exam. Part B is paper based draw- marks will be allotted for each mental block, breathe deeply, relax Questions will be asked only from inside ing test. correct answer. the syllabus, except for rare cases. So, it and then try to answer the question. is recommended that the NATA appli- Maximum Negative Marking Tip No 5: Don't practice in A3 size cant goes through the syllabus carefully Marks Total of 200 No negative marking in the exam. sketch books. Work in A4 size as that when preparing for the exam. Once the marks questions will be is normally the standard size of an- candidate checks out the syllabus, it will asked in the exam. 120 Qualifying Marks swer sheets in the examinations. be that much easier to decide which top- marks of Part-A and 90 Secure minimum 25% marks in MCQ portion (30 out of 120) marks of Part-B. & 25% marks in drawing portion (20 out of 80). Tip No 6: Don't mug up G.K. books but ic to tackle first and which to leave for be more aware of the construction later. Also, along with NATA syllabus work happening around you - Read 2019, the exam pattern of is another NATA 2019 will be conducted twice from 2019. The first the newspapers regularly. Increase thing that can help the candidate plan your observation power. Try to find for the exam. session will be conducted on April 4 while the second session out about famous architects & their NATA 2019 will be conducted twice will be held on July 7, 2019. works & how they have contributed from 2019. The first session will be con- to the field of architecture. Read ducted on April 4 while the second ses- General Aptitude: General, mathemati- like effects of light & shadow, sense books / magazines & develop a genu- sion will be held on July 7, 2019. The exam cal reasoning, sets and relations. of perspective drawing, understand- ine passion for your field. is conducted for admission to B.Arch. Drawing: Understanding of scale and ing scale & proportions, memory courses offered by some 450 participat- Tip No 7: Find your own deep and com- proportion of objects, geometric compo- drawing, composing 3 - Dimensional ing colleges in the country. Admission is pelling reason to successfully clear sition, shape, building forms and ele- elements etc. So, developing these based on NATA scores, provided the can- Nata. Motivate yourself. Work with ments, aesthetics, color texture, harmo- skills are equally important. didate qualifies in the exam. enthusiasm & you will be amazed at ny and contrast. Conceptualization and Be Creative - Creativity is a NATA 2019 will be conducted for total Tip No 2: your ideas & creations. visualization through structuring ob- mysterious trait. Many people have time duration of 3 hours (180 minutes). Tip No 8: In questions requiring draw- jects in memory. Drawing of patterns - tried to define creativity in their own The exam will be conducted in one day ing, always draw with a light hand both geometrical and abstract. Form ways but there is no single univer- only, across different parts of India. The first, doing mainly the outlining with- transformations in 2D and 3D like union, sally accepted definition. It is diffi- exam will hold on April 14, 2019. NATA out the details. When you are satis- subtraction, rotation, surfaces and vol- cult to summarize in a few lines but 2019 will be conducted in two phases for fied with the proportions & the rough umes. Generating plan, elevation and 3D we can say that creativity is the abil- all the candidates and the paper pattern outline, you may finalize. You will views of objects. Creating 2D and 3D ity to come up with new, original for the exam remains the same in both save a lot of time that students nor- compositions using given shape and ideas which are not conventional. It the phases of the examination. The test mally waste in erasing & re-drawing. forms. Perspective drawing, Sketching of is the breaking away from the stereo- will include two papers i.e. Mathematics urban cape and landscape, Common type, routine, accepted set of Tip No 9: Practice more with dry medi- & General Aptitude Test and Drawing day-to-day life objects like furniture, thoughts and possessing a deeper in- ums (colors), as they are convenient Test. equipment etc., from memory. sight to problem solving. In short, a to use and take less time in exams. NATA Syllabus 2019 creative person experiences rebirth Tip No 10: For XII class students: Plan NATA Exam Preparation Tips everyday with his or her ideas. your time well for Nata preparation if Mathematics: Algebra, logarithms, ma- you are also preparing for other en- trices, trigonometry, co-ordinate geom- Tip No 1: The most common miscon- Tip No 3: Understand that your draw- ception among NATA aspirants is ing & creative skills are useless if you trance exams along with Nata. Use etry, dimensional co-ordinate geometry, your time effectively with a time ta- Theory of calculus, application of calcu- that if you draw well, then its half the are not able to present your thoughts battle won, which is totally false. in the exam in the limited amount of ble. Don't start your preparations af- lus, permutation and combination, sta- ter you finish your XII boards - The tistics and probability. Though good sketching is essential, time. You stand to lose marks for the the questions are framed on topics questions you fail to answer or which earlier you start, better for you.

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Chil- his is being written bearing in mind dren cannot take the stress of interviews specifically those parents whose T at that young age and a school that does children are falling short of the “mini- not know that is not child centric. mum age-at-entry” criteria by a few Avoid selecting a school days, weeks or months. When a school Right Start 8 which is very far from school. The run (unethically) agrees to admit their “un- from school to home should not be more der-aged” child into a higher grade or than 30 minutes. Consider this distance class, the (false) sense of relief and hap- and time while selecting the school for piness of having “saved a year” is so in- your dear child. tense, that parents fail to realize having Give school a five senses themselves set up their child for failure. Right Start 9 test. So, if ensuring a happy childhood and n Ears should hear cheerful child setting the stage for a bright academic voices. career happens to be your GOAL, then it n Eyes should see displays prepared by is “developmentally” inappropriate or children. in other words, “ahead of its time” just n Nose should be able to smell the fra- as it is to expect a new-born baby to di- grance in toilets & water area. gest solid food or for a six-month old Touch and check if any sharp edges baby to start walking and talking or for a improper for Childs are found. 3-year old to start writing or for a 4-5 year old to be able to write sentences or respectively as on 31st May (from the teachers are backbone of school. Parents Talk about staff qualification add/subtract numbers. earlier 2+, 3+ and 4+ years of age as on should inquire about the teachers at 31st August). time of school selection. Teacher with Right Start 10 Check if the school has It is not that the child never Despite such amendments in law hav- ECE course are most preferable for pre- CCTV cameras and the system for moni- WILL but it simply CAN’T! ing been made in the interest of chil- school section. toring them. The recording for 3 to 6 dren, simply to not lose out on enrol- Support staff also plays an months should be available. If these Unless children are introduced to a cur- Right Start 5 ments (purely for commercial reasons), important role in development of the cameras and recording are found in riculum that is developmentally age-ap- many Preschools/Schools even today, child. Parents should know whether all place, parents can be ensured that propriate, they find it extremely difficult show a willingness to admit an “under- support staff have been verified by police. school system are transparent. Live to learn and grasp basic concepts. Be- aged” child into a higher grade or class. Parents can ask for respective documents streaming should not be allowed. tween birth to age six, as children go Rather than shunning such schools, out to assure that the requirement is met. Select a school which follows most of through tremendous spurts of growth, of pure ignorance, parents feel happy Discipline policy of a the above criteria and give your child the significant differences in their abilities Right Start 6 and relieved at the prospect of having school helps a child develop desirable best gift of good and child friendly school. and understanding are observed even “saved a year” - only to realize much amongst children who are just 2 to 3 later, after the damage is done that it months apart. There is a growing body of was the worst decision. Life won’t give research evidence which has proven that your child a 2nd chance and your “under-aged” admissions are the root- child, is counting on YOU. Giving a cause responsible for children experienc- rightstart to ones child academic jour- ing immense stress and poor learning ney is the most important decision outcomes. Their inability to keep pace that a parent would have to take. with others only makes them feel like losers resulting in poor grades and a dis- The rightstart campaign started by like to attend school thus setting them Dr. Swati Popat- Vats, President of up for failure. Distressed parents are then Early Childhood Association left with no choice but to send their chil- recommends that parents evaluate a dren for private tuitions. And this only Preschool on the following 10 points aggravates matters even further, as it Right Start 1 The correct age for enroll- hardly leaves such children with any ing a child to Nursery is 3 years and for time for building life experiences through 1st is 6 years. This age appropriate be- play and other activities that are crucial ginning will not stress the child. for ensuring all-round development. Right Start 2 Never select a board but Respecting and appreciating such re- school. Selecting a child centric and search evidence and feedback from re- parent centric school is much more nowned educators and child psychology important than selecting the board. experts, the RTE Act, 2009 thought it Do not have ‘fee’ as crite- prudent to raise the “minimum age-at- Right Start 3 ria of selection. entry” norms for Class-1 from 5+ to 6+ years of age. The law also acknowledged the importance of imparting Early It’s not about high or low fees Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) to If fees are high, check how they will children between the ages of 3 to 6. As a give you that money’s worth. If fees result, the “minimum age-at-entry” are low, are they cutting corners to norms for the Preschool sections of give you low fees? Nursery, Jr. KG and Sr. KG too, have also been raised to 3+, 4+ and 5+ years of age Right Start 4 Qualified and trained

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