Monument Speaks– a Verdict Passed an Initiative for Students Under Right to Information

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Birth Place Of Lord RAMA around the control of a site traditionally regarded among Hindus to be the birth- Rama is one of the most widely wor- place of their deity Rama, the history shipped Hindu deities and is considered and location of the Babri Masjid at the the seventh incarnation of God Vishnu. site, and whether a previous Hindu tem- According to the Ramayana, Rama was Our forefathers have built our culture and ple was demolished or modified to cre- tradition on the pillars of respect and born in Ayodhya to Queen Kaushalya ate a mosque. kindness to fellow beings, care for nature, and King Dasharatha. and non-violence. p7 A subsequent land title case was Babri Masjid lodged in the Allahabad High Court, the verdict of which was pronounced on 30 Babur was the first Mughal emperor of September 2010. In the judgment, the Strategy for Managing Board India and the founder of the Mughal three judges of the Allahabad High empire. It is believed that one of his Exams... Court ruled that the 2.77 acres (1.12 ha) generals, Mir Baqi, built the Babri Mas- of Ayodhya land be divided into three jid ("Babur's Mosque") in 1528 on his parts. While the three-judge bench was orders. In the courtyard can be seen a platform not unanimous that the disputed struc- Cause of Dispute (chabutra) to which Hindu devotees are ture was constructed after demolition of a temple, it did agree that a temple The land on which the medieval mosque, shown circumambulating and worship- structure predated the mosque at the Babri Masjid, stood is traditionally con- ping. All these details were corroborat- same site. For many students in class 12th, the thought of sidered by Hindus to be the birthplace ed by the Jesuit priest Joseph Tief- The five-judge Supreme Court bench competitive exams makes them nervous of the Hindu deity, Rama. fenthaler half a century later. heard the title dispute cases from Au- because not only do they have to find out all The belief came in 1813–14, when the Tieffenthaler also said that "The reason gust to October 2019. On 9 November important information about all the East India Company's surveyor Francis for this is that once upon a time, here 2019, the Supreme Court, headed by competitive exams. p15 Buchanan reported that he found an in- was a house where Beschan [Vishnu] Chief Justice RanjanGogoi, announced scription on the mosque walls which at- was born in the form of Ram their verdict; that the land belonged to tested to this fact. He also recorded the Both the Hindus and Muslims are said Stress among School students the government based on tax records.It local tradition, which believed that em- to have worshipped at the "mosque- further ordered the land to be handed and tips to deal with them peror Aurangzeb (1658–1707) built the temple", Muslims inside the mosque over to a trust to build the Hindu tem- mosque after demolishing a temple and Hindus outside the mosque but in- ple. It also ordered the government to dedicated to Rama. side the compound. After the British give an alternate five-acre tract of land Between 1528 and 1668, no text men- took over the State, they put up a railing to the SunniWaqf Board to build the tioned the presence of a mosque at the between the two areas to prevent dis- mosque. site. The earliest historical record of a putes. In 1949, after India's independ- mosque comes from Jai Singh II, a Rajput ence, an idol of Ram was placed inside noble in the Mughal court, who pur- the mosque, which triggered the chased the land of the mosque and the dispute. Question for you Stress is the body’s natural response to This dispute is a political, historical, Identify the Hindu temple with Mughal surrounding area in 1717. His docu- Architect. challenges. The pressure on teenagers to ments show a three domed structure and socio-religious debate in India, cen- achieve high levels of academic success is resembling the mosque, which is how- tered on a plot of land in the city of Ayo- Send in your replies on openpageyrc@gmail. overriding the joys of education and dhya, Uttar Pradesh. The issues revolve com and win prizes. making them anxious and depressed. p16 ever labeled the "birthplace" (chhathi). www.theopenpage.co.in school speaks Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 2

To feature your school event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] Grand Parents Day Celebrated at Divine Life English School, Vasna

Grandparents hold the hearts of Grandchildren forever. Enthusiastic Inter House One Minute Grandparents Day Celebration of Pre-Primary Section was celebrated in Divine Life School, Vasna. From start of welcome with Tikka to Couple Dance Games Were Conducted at the end filled the atmosphere with smiles and joy on faces of our Grandparents. Planned with fun games like passing the parcel, saree folding At DPS East by our grand fathers and question and answers round made the event even Various exciting games like Rubber Band Tying, Straw in more enjoyable. Winner Grandparents were gifted with trophies and Hair, Cup Stack, etc. were played by kids. With this time chocolates. At the end surprise gift of beautiful frames and tulsi pot bound games, the excitement, thrill and happiness was prepared by our little ones with the support of their teachers were given by worth a watch on faces of the kids! the hands of our Venerable Director Mr.Bhavik Mirani.

Grand Parents Day Celebration at Kameshwar Education Campus Grandparent are a valuable resource for us. They play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren.To make strong bonding between them.The children were very excited to see their grand dad or grand mom participated in the games and cheered them wholeheartedly. The fond affection for their grandchildren reflected in the very fact that they held the hands of their respective grandchild while performing some of the games. All the games were thoughtfully planned by the teachers so as to make the special day, memorable for all the grandparents. Students from Kameshwar Juniors to higher classes participated in many programs and parents kept a foodstall and made varieties of delicious dishes. School director Mukesh patel the Principal Khyati Acharya, Coordinator Suman Saini and all the Educator's thanked every grandparent for their presence and for their continuous support and guidance to children. Beautiful Tulsi plant were presented to honour all grandparents, as a token of love from Kameshwar School.

Salad Making and Decoration Shri Durga School CCIS S G Campus conducted Fun with Competition at Khyati World School English Medium Science activity

Salad Making and Decoration competition was held at #KWS campus today as a mark of “CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION”. The competition was open for all the students from Std 3 onwards. Our objective behind it was to inculcate healthy food habits and awareness regarding the choice of food among the youth. The participant’s creativity was revealed through the beautiful designs and pattern formed with different mouth watering Salads. The participants explained the specialty of their salad and also the importance of including salad in our regular diet for maintaining good health and keeping diseases at bay. The main focus of the Competition was not only the preparation of salads but also upon their artistic presentation which carried an aesthetic aspect. Equal emphasize was on the hygienic considerations which was to be kept in view while preparing and dressing the final product. Cleanliness, safety, taste and presentation were the basic criterion for the judgment. Judges exhorted upon the students to make salad eating a routine habit for enabling them to maintain a #healthy life. Tree plantation project done by Primary and Pre - primary students. 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, november 25, 2019 3 When You Speak AND THE WORLD Hygiene

Dr. Twinkal Patel Founder Motherhood LISTENS.. It’s JOURNALISM! Foundation ournalism began from times when newspapers/ magazines of the past. The A lot of careers emerge out of Jtransmitting news or gathering news highly desirable goal of modern jour- journalism, some being Tips for good foot hygiene was solely done by people who were ei- nalism is objectivity, which means to n Freelancer writer n Cleaning the legs properly while ther travellers or sailors or traders or project the information in the most un- n Feature writer entering into house n Editor merchants who used to travel from one biased manner possible. Objectivity in n Cleaning and drying space between city to the other talking about the city journalism provides to impart informa- n Production manager n Public Relations Activist each finger and toe to prevent fungal and business in other cities. Before print tion to the readers in the form wherein infection media was established ‘word of mouth’ there is no influence of the journalist’s Who can be a Journalist? n Clean nails and cut at regular was the primary source of news. How- views or opinions in the same. It is a pity intervals To be a journalist one should cultivate ever, this transmission of news was that this goal is impossible to achieve. n Using mild soap and body lotion for some traits which are essential to preventing from dryness highly unreliable because every person As long as human beings gather and dis- separate from the rest, he should be had his/her version of describing par- seminate news and information, objec- n Wearing comfortable shoes that fit n Ardent Reader well can prevent many foot ailments. ticular information. Journalism today is tivity is an unrealizable dream. n Curious n characterized by three themes – per- n Keen Observer Improving the circulation of blood to sonalization, globalization, localization There are different forms of n Knows the art of Expressing the feet can help prevent problems. With that being said, this clears the Journalism genres that exist, some of n Knows how to retain knowledge them are listed here n Has one’s own perception about things Raising the feet definition of a journalist. Journalist is n Standing up and stretching a person who n Broadcast Journalism - Spoken or written journalism for radio or TV. There are many colleges who has n Walking, and other forms of exercise n Is hungry for knowledge n Interactive Journalism – A type of online begun to offer Journalism as a career promote good circulation. n Is curious about things happening around journalism that is visual and allows reader to option at graduate and post graduate n Gentle massage and warm foot him/her. interact through a web platform baths can also help increase n Gathers information level, most popular of those institutes n Photo Journalism – Story told through being India circulation to the feet. n Compiles it altogether photographs n Broadcasts or disseminates to the right n Yellow Journalism – Writing which n V R Institute of Journalism and Mass (1) Toiletry habits and audience in the right form emphasizes exaggerated points or rumors. Communication , Ahmedabad n Symbiosis Centre for Media and hygiene With the onset of the growth wave of Journalism is one such profession Communication ,Pune Toiletry habits include hygiene habits to technology and trade the technique of n Manipal University Manipal be used while using washroom and which embraces all other disciplines, n gathering and disseminating informa- Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi. toilets. It is very important to teach because when one is a journalist he/she n Indian Institute of Journalism and New proper toiletry habits to children because tion which has increased the scope of is entitled to work on any given assign- Media (IIJNM) Bengaluru. improper habits and negligence can journalism. 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For a journalist every assignment that ABROAD magazine,20th century brought in Tele- he/she does on the field is an exam be- vision and internet journalism has n La Trobe University , Australia Tips for good toiletry cause they have to cultivate a sharp and n City, University of London picked up a lot of rage in the 21st spontaneous attitude to be able to ex- habits n Institute of Journalism, London n Use flush after using toilet century. tract the best of the incident that has n St. Mary’s University, Twickenham However, if we were to talk about n Goldsmith, University of London n Train child to wipe thoroughly with occurred and report to the viewers/ toilet paper how rapidly journalism has evolved readers. And hence some basic infor- n De Monte University, Leicester n n Wash hands and legs properly. over the period of time Internet Journal- mation of everything should be taken University of Bedfordshire , UK n ism can be quoted to be an excellent ex- as core criteria to become a journalist. Clean bathroom after having bath. ample. Social Media today provides “free” news and classified advertise- (2) Menstrual hygiene ments to audience who now do not bear (Personal hygiene for any cost of paid subscriptions. This has woman) undercut the business of many The vagina is able to clean itself; no high sell- ing special care is needed other than washing the external genitals. Washing the outer genital area with clean water must be a daily practice. Tips for menstrual hygiene n Change tampons and sanitary napkins or pads regularly n Take bath at least twice a day to avoid infections n Always wash your hands before and after handling a tampon or pad n Clean and soft cloths can be used in place of sanitary pads n The use of dirty cloths must be discouraged n Menstrual blood-absorbing items must be properly disposed of in a burial pit or other appropriate method. Send your health related query to [email protected]

Write to us at [email protected] if you want any specific topic or query to be covered in this section www.theopenpage.co.in YOUNG REporters club (Y.R.C.) Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 4 Children’s Day Celebration at Anand Niketan School Bhadaj Campus “Children are budding stars, the more you rational video conveying the message that embrace them the more they shine”. Chil- we should never stop dreaming. This was dren’s Day celebrations focus on children followed by group song sung by the teach- and their enjoyment. ers. An interesting skit was staged where The day is celebrated to pay tribute to the teachers conveyed the message that the legendary freedom fighter and our plagiarism is not the shortcut to success. first Prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Originality should always be the motto for Nehru popularly known as Cha-Cha everyone. The power-packed dance per- Nehru.Anand Niketan Bhadaj always formance set the culmination of the pro- strives to emerge out with something new gram. To highlight the importance of this for its students and children’s day being day an informative speech was given by no exception. The teachers thought of a our Principal Vaishali Parikh ma’am. The different beat and gifted a fun filled event. students were overwhelmed with the en- As it is generally seen, students perform tire effort and cheered their teachers. The for teachers on various occasions, but to- campus was buzzing with excitement and day on 14th November teachers gave vari- joy. The day ended in a beautiful reso- ous performances for the students in or- nance lingering in everybody’s minds. The der to express their love and care for them. entire programme was applauded by eve- The program started with the prayer song, rybody present and will always remain sung by teachers followed with an inspi- etched in the memory of one and all.

CCIS Green Campus Balkrishna Vidhyapith, Rajula Celebrates celebrated Annual Sports Day n Nov 14, 2019 on Othe occasion of Children's Day CHILDREN'S DAY in the ndia celebrates Children's Day school ground. Ion November '14, which is the "Apart from educa- birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal tion, you need good Nehru, the first prime Minister health, and for that, of India. He was fondly called you need to play Chacha Nehru.It was his love and sports." yearning for children that made The Principal and the India celebrate this day. Chief Guest laid em- As part of Children' Day, many phasis on the impor- fun filled activities were organ- tance of sports in a student's life. ised for children here at CCIS The students had participated Green Campus. Children of Kin- with great zeal and enthusiasm dergarten came in colourful at- and showed their young budding tire.The gamut of fun filled ac- talents in all the sports events. At tivities consisted of movie show, last the winners were awarded for their spirit and games, dance and songs. hard work by the Chief Guest. SKUM English School celebrated Children's Day Satyameva Jayate International School Celebrated Children’s Day

Tiny- tot Satyamevians celebrated Children’s Day ursery children were with much fun & frolic, attired in vibrant outfits. Nasked to dress up using They enjoyed the day by taking part in a plethora flowers and birds masks. of activities. They participated in various activi- JR.KG children were dressed ties, watched movies and had a sumptuous feast in clown and fairy, SR.KG of cakes and chocolates. The teachers apprised children were given the the students of the life and work of pandit Jawa- theme of hawaiian. harlal Nehru. www.theopenpage.co.in YOUNG REporters club (Y.R.C.) Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 5 Samarpan Public School, Gandhinagar Organized Science Exhibition 2019

Adolescent Awareness Workshop Conducted at Satyameva Jayate International School

Plogging at LML aljiMehrotra Lions School celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of the Mahatma Lin a unique and more effective way. A plogging activity was organized in coopera- tion with Cyrun Organization wherein the students were supposed to run 1 mile and clean the surroundings. The drive was a mixture of the "Fit India Campaign" and the "Swachhta Abhiyan". Mr. Rahul Sharma from the Cyrun Organization kicked start the event by explaining the need of such an initiative. After that, he made the students do several warm up exercises. Students, alumni, and parents participated in huge number. When the run began, LML students started jogging energetically with banners, all spreading awareness about the importance of cleanliness. The run began from LML School and was till the Lions Eye Hospital, where the students did Adolescent Awareness Workshop was conducted for the benefit of students of Std the cleanliness part of the program. After the completion of the program, the stu- 7th to 12th of Satyameva Jayate International School (SJIS), Bopal. Awareness was dents returned to the school and were served refreshments. All in all, the event was created regarding importance of good health, nutrition, personal hygiene, Physical enjoyed by students and parents alike and was a source of inspiration and motiva- and Mental Changes during the phase of puberty and how to deal with these chang- tion for many to follow the footsteps of the Mahatma! —Nisarg Patel, XI, YRC Member es and women's safety. Hindi Divas was celebrated by the Members of CCIS Green Campus

Students of class 6 to 8 presentated Nukad Natak, group songs, recitation of the Agneepath by Hari- vansh Rai Bachchan. Inter House Hindi poem recitation and Hindi handwrit- ing competition for the primary classes 3 to 5 was organised to mark the day. www.theopenpage.co.in diy(DO IT Yourself) Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 6 Corn Bhel Ingredients n 1cup boiled and strained corn n 1 tsp oil or butter n 1 tomato ( finely chopped) n 1tsp chaat masala n 1green chilli ( finely chopped) n 1/2 tsp red chilli powder n 1/2 cup onions ( finely chopped) n Salt to taste n 1/2 cup sev n 1/2 lime juice n 1 tblsp masala peanuts n Coriander leaves for garnish n 2 tblsp boondi Basbousa With Almonds Recipe Ingredients for Basbousa With How to make Basbousa With Almonds Almonds n 1-Teaspoon Lemon Juice 1. Combine butter, NESTLÉ Milkmaid and n 375 ml-Water baking powder. Stir, then add semolina, ground almond and water and stir again. n 400 g-Sugar Pour & level mixture in baking tin. n 250 ml-Water 2. bake at 190°C in preheated oven for 35 n 100 g-Ground Almonds minutes till top is golden. Remove from oven and pour all over the cooled syrup. n 320 g-Semolina n 1 1/2-Teaspoons Baking Powder 3. Place in fridge to cool completely, cut into A delicious recipe BY diamond shapes and serve. ESTHER SAMUEL n 1 tin-NESTLÉ MILKMAID Esther Samuel, A complete foodie who likes to experiment with food and Is determined to n 2-Tablespoons Ground Almonds For syrup Boil sugar and water in a saucepan. Simmer for make cooking a very Interesting chore of one’s n 1-Tablespoon Rose Water life. 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in n 200 g-Melted Butter lemon juice, rosewater and ground almonds. How to make a CD Quiz 1. Who discovered Penicillin in 1928? balloon hovercraft 2. How many stars are there in the American flag? 3. Which instrument is used to measure Atmospheric

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9. What is the largest joint in the human body? You will need holes match up - i.e. the opening of the lid should sit over the central hole in the CD. 10. What does the Internet prefix WWW stand for? n 1 x balloon n Now push the pop-up lid to the closed position. n 1 x CD 11. How much of Earth’s surface is covered by ocean? n blow up the balloon. Without letting it deflate n 1 x pop-up water bottle lid (tricky) stretch the opening of the balloon over the top of the pop-up lid - just over the push-up bit. n superglue or a hot glue gun Send your answer to [email protected]. Names of the Winners n Find a nice big empty space on the floor (tiles or would be annouced in the next issue Activity floorboards, it won't work on carpet) and pull the n Glue the water bottle lid to the CD, so that the two pop-up lid to the open position. Set the hovercraft on the floor and watch it slide around. www.theopenpage.co.in experience speaks Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 7 A good leader is the one who leads himself first ur forefathers have built our cul- Oture and tradition on the pillars of respect and kindness to fellow beings, care for nature, and non-violence. They have always emphasized on the character building. We have always been taught that what matters in life is not the wealth of worldly pleasures but wealth of wisdom and good character. Our country has not just respected, but even worshiped the men of knowledge and character. Today is the best time to accumu- late knowledge and learning due to the digital revolution. But this same gift of easy access of information can also become the curse if not used in the right way! It is aptly said that what you see is what you become. At this most influential age (also called the age of adolescence), if you see and listen the inappropriate videos on In- ternet and other media, it can easily damage your thinking process. Simul- taneously, it is equally important that you keep a good company. Today, world is facing dearth of great leaders. To lead others, it is important for you to lead yourself first. You need to stay alert and vigilant about what is good and bad for you. Parents and teachers will not be around you every time. Listen to their guidelines and instructions properly. They are always thinking about your welfare and good future. Any kind of someone who can’t make sense of self-control. This means you don’t You have to lead yourself to a deeper disrespect to them or to their guid- their own lives. freak out over volatile situations and sense of wisdom. ance will take you to darkness. Rather, they’re looking for an exam- you don’t lash out at those around Thus friends, it is properly said that You are the example: People look ple to follow. They want someone you. Without leading yourself in this mind follows the principle of GIGO for leaders who are leading them- who has it more together, even if it’s area, it’s hard to lead others. (that is, Good In Good Out). If you selves well first. No one wants to fol- only a little bit more than themselves, You have to have something to give: feed good things to your mind, it will low someone who has their life in to take charge and move forward. You have to lead yourself to great only give good things to you and the shambles. You need self-control: A portion of content to consume. You have to lead world. That will make you a great It doesn’t make sense to follow leading yourself is teaching yourself yourself to great mentors to follow. leader one day! www.theopenpage.co.in 8 activities pin-up Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 9

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The youngster slammed an organised 38 63 Ball Runs Prithvi Shaw www.theopenpage.co.in Back to the roots Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 10 The Highest Gallantry Award in India Param Vir Chakra he Indian Armed Forces are the mili- lantry award in India. It has mostly been its eligibility criteria, on what basis it is am Vir Chakra’. In Sanskrit, Param means Ttary forces of the Republic of India. It awarded posthumously (after the death given, who was awarded first with PVC, Ultimate, Vir (Pronounced as Veer) which consists of three professional uniformed of the originator.). No doubt it is what what are the allowances given to the means Brave and Chakra means wheel. services: the Indian Army, Indian Navy, every army personnel dreams for. Do awardees etc. Literally, Param Vir Chakra means ‘Wheel and Indian Air Force. Additionally, the you know the meaning of Param Vir or Cross of the Ultimate Brave’. Indian Armed Forces are supported by Chakra, why it is given, what is eligibili- Param Vir Chakra the Indian Coast Guard and paramilitary ty criteria, who was awarded first with Awarded by: President of India Who designed the Param Vir organisations (Assam Rifles, and Special PVC, what are the allowances given to Type: Military Award Chakra, India’s highest award Frontier Force) and various inter-service the awardees etc. Country: India for gallantry? commands and institutions such as the Param Vir Chakra or PVC is the India’s Status: Active The Param Vir Chakra was designed by a Strategic Forces Command, the Anda- highest military decoration which is Established: 26 January, 1950 female ‘Savitri Khanolkar alias Savitri man and Nicobar Command and the In- awarded for most conspicuous bravery Next (higher award): Bharat Ratna Bai’ of foreign origin and wife of Vikarm tegrated Defence Staff. The President of or some daring or pre-eminent act of Next (lower): Maha Vir Chakra Khanolkar, an officer in the Indian Army. India is the Supreme Commander of the valour or self sacrifice, in the presence 3 November, 1947 to Somnath On the request of Hira Lal Atal, the first Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed of enemy, whether on land, at sea or in First awarded: Sharma Indian Adjutant General, Major General Forces are under the management of the air. It was introduced on 26 January, Last awarded: 6 July, 1999 to Vikram Batra she has designed it. Since 1950, this the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the 1950 on the first Republic Day. It has award is same. None of the changes Government of India. With strength of mostly been awarded posthumously. It Total awarded: 21

have been made in it. over 1.4 million active personnel, it is Param Vir Chakra is a circular bronze the world’s second-largest military medal of 3.49 cm in diameter. The state force and has the world’s largest volun- emblem of the four lions is in the centre teer army. on a raised circle. The all mighty weap- Gallantry Awards are classified on of Lord Indra’s that is the Vajra sur- rounds it on four sides. The words Par- into two Categories am Vir Chakra are embossed in English n Gallantry in the Face of Enemy and Hindi with two lotus flowers be- n Gallantry Other than in the Face of Enemy tween Hindi and the English inscrip- tions. The whole disc is suspended from First Category of Gallantry a suspension bar with a purple ribbon Awards Comprises of the fol- through it. The ribbon is 1.3 inches long. lowing Awards Param Vir Chakra: Riband n Param Vir Chakra (PVC) If any recipient of the Param Vir Chakra n Mahavir Chakra (MVC) shall again perform such an act of brav- n Vir Chakra ery and have made him or her eligible to be recorded by a Bar to be attached to the riband by which the Chakra is sus- Second Category of Gallantry Posthumous awards: 14 is what every army personnel dreams pended. And for every such act of brav- Awards Comprises of the fol- 20 Awards from : Indian Army for. Do you know when Indian army ery, an additional Bar shall be added and lowing Awards Indian Air Force used to work under British Army the One Award from: any such Bar or Bars may also be award- n Ashok Chakra n Shaurya Chakra ed posthumously. Let us tell you that for highest honour or award given for the Param Vir Chakra: Meaning n Kirti Chakra bravery to the soldiers was Victoria every Bar a replica of the ‘Indra Vajra’ is The most supreme gallantry award con- awarded in miniature which shall be Param Vir Chakra was established on Cross? Let us study through this article ferred by India during wartime is the ‘Par- added to the riband when worn alone. 26 January, 1950. It is the highest Gal- in detail about Param Vir Chakra award, www.theopenpage.co.in Back to the roots Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 11

Param Vir Chakra Award is Who got Param Vir Chakra for Forces, of any of the Reserve Forces, dia and is given equally to the brave sol- of the Territorial Army, Militia and of diers of the three wings of the Army. equivalent to: Kargil? any other lawfully constituted There is also no discrimination between Param Vir Chakra is the equivalent 4 Kargil war heroes received the high- Armed Forces. male or female while presenting this award of the Medal of Honour in the est Gallantry award Param Vir Chakra award. United States and the Victoria Cross namely Vikram Batra, Manoj Kumar b. Matrons, Sisters, Nurses and the in the United Kingdom. Pandey, Naib Subedar Yogendra Singh Staff of the Nursing Services and Param Vir Chakra winners Yadav and Rifleman Sanjay Kumar. other Services pertaining to Hospi- Who was awarded with the tals and Nursing, and Civilians of ei- Allowances and Rewards Postage Stamp ther sex serving regularly or tempo- The monthly allowance for Post-Inde- first Param Vir Chakra? rarily under the orders, directions or pendence Param Vir Chakra awardees In 1976, Indian Postal department is- On 3rd November 1947, the first Par- supervision of any of the above- will be Rs 20,000 after an increased al- sued a stamp depicting the Param Vir am Vir Chakra was awarded to Maj. mentioned Forces. lowance with retrospective effect from Chakra medal. In 2000, 4 more were Somnath Sharma posthumously for 1 August, 2017. released depicting various recipients. his exemplary courage. Gallantry award winners do also get On the stamps, the brave soldiers What is the Structure and one-time cash awards from their state were: Lance Naik Karam Singh, Lance Commands of Indian Army? Till now, how many people governments but they vary widely with Naik Albert Ekka, Company Quarter Param Vir Chakra: Persons Eligible are awarded with Param Vir no uniformity. Upon the death of the Master Havildar Abdul Hameed and recipient, the pension is transferred to Chakra in India? Flying officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon. On what basis the Param Vir the spouse until their death or Param Vir Chakra is the rare honour. Not only this, in 1988, a serial on In- Chakra award is given? remarriage. Only 21 people have ever been award- dian Television was made which de- The Param Vir Chakra is awarded for In the case of a posthumous recipient ed. Out of which 20 were from the In- picts various stories of the winners of most conspicuous bravery or some dar- who is unmarried, the allowance is dian Army and one from the Air force. Param Vir Chakra. ing or pre-eminent act of valour or self- paid to their parents. But if the award is The only Indian Air Force of- The following categories of per- sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, being conferred posthumously on a ficer awarded with Param Vir whether on land, at sea, or in the air. It is widow or widower, the allowance is to sons shall be eligible for the announced twice in a year- first on the be paid to their son or unmarried Chakra: Param Vir Chakra occasion of the Republic Day and then daughter. Let us tell you that the pen- Presently, Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon of a. Officers and men and women of all on the occasion of the Independence sion benefits and amount of the award Indian Air Force Flying officer is the ranks of the Naval, Military and Air Day. It is awarded by the President of In- are exempted from income tax. only recipient of Param Vir Chakra.

19 November - International 20 November - Universal 21 November - World Television 26 November - Law Day (India) Men's Day Children's Day Day Television continues to be the single largest source of video consumption. Though screen sizes have changed, and World Children’s Day was first established in people create, 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is post, stream and celebrated on 20 November each year to consume content on different platforms, Law day is also known as Constitution Day promote international togetherness, the number of households with television or Samvidhan Divas. It is observed on 26 awareness among children worldwide, and sets around the world continues to rise. The November to commemorate the adoption improving children's welfare. November interaction between emerging and of the Constitution of India. The Constituent International Men's Day is celebrated on 19 20th is an important date as it is the date in traditional forms of broadcast creates a Assembly of India adopted the Constitution November. This day coincides with the 1959 when the UN General Assembly great opportunity to raise awareness about of India on 26 November, 1949 and it came birthday of the father of Dr. Jerome adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the the important issues facing our communities into effect on 26 January, 1950. Teelucksingh, a doctor from Trinidad and Child. It is also the date in 1989 when the UN and our planet. The United Nations provides Tobago who relaunched the International General Assembly adopted the Convention a suite of multimedia products and services 29 November - International Men's Day in 1999. This day highlights the on the Rights of the Child. Since 1990, World covering the work of the United Nations Day of Solidarity with issues faced by men on a global scale. Children's Day also marks the anniversary of both at Headquarters and around the world, Palestinian People the date that the UN General Assembly to reach audiences and support the work of 19 November - World Toilet Day adopted both the Declaration and the the international news media. Convention on children's rights. 25 November - International 20 November – Africa Day for the Elimination of Industrialisation Day Violence against Women

The General Assembly in 1977 by the adoption of resolution 32/40 B declared 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. On this day, the Assembly adopted resolution 181 (II) on the partition of Palestine in 1947. It is also known as Partition Resolution. World Toilet Day is observed on 19 November annually to inspire people about tackling 30 November - Saint Andrew's the issue of the global sanitation crisis and Africa Industrialisation Day is celebrated on Day to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 20 November to raise worldwide about the (SDG) 6, which promises sanitation for all problems and challenges of industrialisation St. Andrew's Day is celebrated on 30 by 2030. According to WHO and UNICEF This day was established by the UN General November every year in Scotland and in Africa. This day also draws the attention Assembly in 1993. It defines violence against around 60% of the global population that to the governments and other organisations especially in the countries where Saint is approx 4.5 billion people either have no women as an act of gender-based violence Andrew is the patron saint like Barbados, in several African countries to examine ways that results in physical, sexual or toilet at home or one that does not safely to stimulate the industrialisation process of Bulgaria, Columbia, Cyprus, Greece, manage excreta. psychological harm or suffering to women, Romania, Russia, Scotland, and Ukraine. Africa. including threat, etc. www.theopenpage.co.in SPORTS Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 12 Shaw pushes reset button ack after serving six months ban for As such there was no plan when I went kept myself mentally stronger. But each Bdoping, the twenty-year-old takes into bat. I just wanted to put away the day was hard. It kept getting harder first steps towards redemption with a balls that were in my area. In the power- with each passing day,” he says. 63 against Assam play I didn’t get as much strike. Aditya Shaw says that he has learnt some If Prithvi Shaw’s cricketing journey Tare was playing well so I wanted to just tough lessons during this phase. Ac- were to end today, he likely went take a run and give him the strike. He cording to him, “I think this period has through the entire gamut of emotions a had been playing matches continuously been a big learning experience for me. professional sports person could go and was in good form. So, I thought that Obviously, I committed a mistake. I had through. A child prodigy, prolific scorer I should let him take the lead in the no idea what I was consuming. In that in age-group cricket, brilliant start to his power play overs and I will go for my period, I was alone and was trying stay first-class career, a ton in his debut Test shots in the overs 7 to 11. And that plan away from people and their advices. I innings, a much-expected Test tour to worked well.” was telling myself that I can get out of Australia ruined by an injury, alleged this mess and be mentally strong. I trouble with the bottle, a ban for con- ‘Small mistake’ couldn’t have done anything about the suming a banned substance and now a The dope-ban couldn’t have come at a ban. I went to London for a while and comeback bid. worse time. There was news about his trained and practiced there. Then Rahul All this at 20 years and 9 days of age! love for the bottle; he had just recovered Dravid Sir called me to the NCA for Yesterday at Wankhede Stadium, from injury and had played in Indian training. Shaw was playing his first game after Premier League and the Mumbai Pre- There I went through a series of fit- serving a six month ban for consuming mier League and an international come- ness tests like Yo-yo. Under Rahul sir a a cough syrup that contained terbuta- back looked imminent. But then light- lot of focus was on training. I had to line, a prohibited substance. He cele- ning struck. clear all my fitness tests. What also brated his return with a 39-ball 63 that against South Africa but for the ban. Se- How can someone who had spent all helped was that during the practice nets included seven boundaries and two six- lectors threw Rohit Sharma a lifeline by his diaper-less life aspiring to be an in- good bowlers were available like Kul- es. His innings and opening partnership asking them to open and he responded ternational cricketer let it slip? He con- deep Yadav, Bhuvi and Varun Aaron. Ra- of 138 with Aditya Tare (82) helped with two tons and a double hundred. fesses to committing a “small mistake” hul Sir was always there for any Mumbai post 206 for 5. In reply Assam There is no moving him from that posi- with regards to the cough syrup and de- guidance. could only manage123-8, thus losing by tion for atleast the next couple of years sire to make amends. “There obviously “In life ups and downs will be there. 83 runs. but for an injury or a drastic drop in was a period where I was not feeling too My father has stood behind me. In these But the morning was about Shaw and form. well. But then as the day of return came three months he was with me like he Shaw only. Six months can be a long gap Shaw’s wait is going to be a long one. closer I started to get my act together. has been during the U-14 and U-16 days. in international cricket, as Shaw would But yesterday he started in the right Because if I had gone into a shell at that He felt that he needed to be with me. He have realised. He missed Test series’ manner. At the beginning, as could be point of time, I would have felt pressure had stopped coming for the games from against West Indies, South Africa and expected, he was a little rusty. But once during the game. I committed a small the U-19 days but now he is back.” now Bangladesh. And there is little idea that initial phase was over, he showed mistake. Now I will focus on scoring as The road back is going to be long and when he will make his national setup glimpses of what made him such an ex- many runs as possible and win games hard. Shaw looks is ready to push the return. In Australia he would have been citing batsman to watch. Drives, cuts, for the team. restart button. the first-choice opener if not for that in- pulls and flicks. “I had never thought that something Brief scores: Mumbai 206 for 5 (Adi- jury. But Mayank Agarwal grabbed his As he said after the day’s play, “I have like this would happen. I was obviously tya Tare 82, Prithvi Shaw 63, Riyan Parag chance there and now looks been feeling good about my batting upset. For the first 20-25 days after I was 3/30) beat Assam 123 for 8 (Riyan Parag immovable. since I started practice again. I was des- banned, I was not able to make sense of 38, Sibsankar Roy 22, Shivam Dube 2/3) He should have made a comeback perate to play a game for a while now. things. After that I stabilised myself and by 83 runs. Federer braced for another next-gen challenge in 2020 fter dominating the tennis world for World No. 1, who has been World No. Aso long, Roger Federer thinks the 1 all these years, and it’s just crazy sport’s Big Three could face their tough- that it’s always one of us. But we are est challenge yet from a new generation not getting any younger. So chances in 2020. Federer’s 2019 season ended increase not because we are getting with a semifinal loss to Stefanos Tsitsi- worse but because they are getting pas on Saturday at the ATP Finals, hav- better.” ing seen Novak Djokovic and Rafael Na- dal eliminated in the group stage of the New guard is ready tournament this week. Zverev, for his part, is convinced that the Tsitsipas, a 21-year-old Greek who is new guard is ready to compete for playing at the ATP Finals for the first majors. time, is among a handful of up-andcom- “I think next year will bring a new ing talents looking to finally end the un- Grand Slam champion. We’ll see who precedented era of dominance by that that will be, because I think the young trio. Other youngsters at the seasonend- guys are playing incredible tennis,” ing tournament include defending Zverev said after losing to Dominic Thi- champion Alexander Zverev at 22 and US em in the second semifinal at the O2 Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev at 23. a talented crop of youngsters, even the end of the year,” Federer said about Arena. “You know, it can be Daniil, it can though none of them have so far been the new generation. be Stefanos, it can be Dominic. I’m in the Same question able to break the Big Three’s iron grip on “But does it feel like this year might mix, as well, I hope. We’ll see what next However, it’s not the first time that the the sport. be the best year yet? Possibly. . But year brings. But I think for the young 38-year-old Federer has faced talk about “It’s the same question every year at then I look at the list of who finished guys, it’s going to be an exciting year.” To feature your school sports event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] www.theopenpage.co.in SPORTS Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 13

Shivam stars in MPCA win Shivam Tripathi shone with the ball as M’Power Cricket Academy (MPCA) recorded a thumping 10-wicket win City gymnasts shine in CBSE over AMC XI under-17 Verai Junior Premier League. At V-Sun cricket ground, left- arm spinner Shivam ran amok with six wickets while medium-pacer Aakash Jalandhra scalped two more as MPCA National meet bowled out their rivals for 57 runs in 20 overs. vantika Negi and Nandini Bhadani brought laurels to the state with Opener Paras Kotwal then top-scored with 28- A ball 28* while Dev Patel slammed 16-ball 24* as their medalwinning efforts in under-11 MPCA knocked off the runs in just 7.1 overs age category in the recently held CBSE without losing a single wicket. Artistic Gymnastics National Champi- onship in Allahabad. Final heartbreak for Kanj, Avantika, who trains at CN Sports Academy, won the gold medal for her Vivaan in AITA SS performance in balancing beam while academymate Nandini picked a silver medal for her performance in floor sequence. Nandini also picked a silver medal for her all-round show. In all 480 girls from 273 schools from across the tournament took part in the event. In the uneven bars, Hirva Thakkar, Nishi Bhavsar took the top three plac- Trainees shine at KMK Diya Thakore and Soha Parikh swept the es respectively. medals tally picking gold, silver and On the other hand, Nishi and Nan- Meanwhile, the trainees of the acad- bronze medals respectively. dini took the second and third place emy also shone with 10 out of 12 medals Diya and Soha also picked gold and in floor sequence. Diya, Hirva and in the recently held Khel Mahakumbh silver respectively in the vault event. Soha, who also took part in the SGFI State Championship that was held at Meanwhile, in the balancing beam, Nationals, were selected for the Khelo Mot-fofaliya. Nandini Bhadani, Swara Tathod and India camp. It was a final heartbreak for Gujarat’s Kanj Shah and Maharashtra’s Vivaan Karande in the under-12 boys’ doubles in AITA Super Series that was held in Panchgani. In the final, Kanj and Rahul, Shivam Vivaan failed to make most of the advantage of winning the first set to suffer a 6-4, 3-6, 7-10 Om, Krish shine in loss against Maharashtra’s Vedant Bhasin and Karnataka’s Tanussh Ghildiyal. Earlier, after a power AHS win bye in the opening round, Kanj and Vivaan warmed up with a fighting 5-7, 6-2, 10-8 win over ahul Bhutra slammed an impressive Maharashtra’s Swaraj Dhamdhare and Rton while Shivam Brahmbhatt shone State tennis meet Avaneesh Chafle in the quarters. Kanj and in an allround show as Ankur High Vivaan were at their best in the semis where they edged out Karnataka’s Aaradhaya Dwivedi School (AHS) recorded a dominant 97- m Patel shone with double and Lethaeesh Kombila for a 6-3, 6-0 win. run win over Akhandanand Madhyamik Ojoy winning boys under-10 Shala (AMS) in one-day under-19 Inter and under-12 crowns while Krish Harmeet wins Indonesia Open School Tournament. Porwal won the under-16 title in Gujarat State Open Ranking Ten- nis Tournament that was held at SRAG academy. In the under-10 category, top seed Om edged out second sound Heet Kandoria 9-5 for the crown. After a bye in the opening round, Om started his campaign with identical 7-0 wins over Manan B and Nivan Kothari in the second round and quarter-finals respectively. In the semis, he edged out Arhaan Osatwal 8-2. Harmeet Desai added another crown to his tally Asked to bat first, AHS rode on Ra- as he won the men’s singles crown in the ITTF Challenge Indonesia Open that was held in hul’s142-ball117 to post 248 for six in 50 Comeback win Batam. The win made the 26-year-old from overs. Shivam also shone with the bat Seeded fifth in under-12, Om Surat the first Indian to win a pro tour title Asian with a quick-fire 20-ball 32 while Kaid came from being 3-6 down re- soil, according to a message from Gujarat State Saiyed added a cautious 65-ball 31. cord a 9-6 win over Het Thakkar Table Tennis Association. Seeded second in the For AMS, Rahul Giri picked two tournament, Harmeet edged out countrymate in the final. and sixth seed Anthony Amalraj 4-2 in the final wickets. Earlier in the second round, Om defeated Abhu B 7-1 before recording a 7-4 to win the title. win over Rehan Sanghvi in the quarters. Shivam haunts with the ball In the semis, he defeated Heet 8-7 (4) in a closely contested tie. Consistent show Shivam then rolled his arms to pick Harmeet, who made a direct entry into the main four wickets while Rahul’s twin brother Dominant best draw, started his campaign with 4-2 win over Rohan scalped two more as AHS bowled Pang Yew En Koen of Singapore in the round of Krish, meanwhile, was at his dominating best throughout the campaign to beat 32. Harmeet was at his best in the prequarters out their rivals for 151 in 28.3 overs to Harivansh Sharma 9-2 for the under-16 crown. where he blanked 11th seed NG Pak Nam of Hong win the match. The top seed edged out Neil Shah 7-1 in the second round before recording a Kong 4-0. Harmeet then edged out Japan’s For the losing side, Kunal Bhatia top- 7-1 win over Suraj Dhal in the quarters. In the semis, he breezed past Daksh Patel Kizukuri Yuto 4-2 in the quarters before beating scored with 51-ball 59 while Rushi Shah 8-1. fifth seed Lam Siu Hang of Hong Kong 4-2 in the added 62-ball 43. semis. www.theopenpage.co.in current events Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 14

Justice SA Bobde sworn in as EU offers technical assistance political establishment,” show how President Xi Tribal Affairs Department, while Shantiram Jinping gave a series of internal speeches to Mahato has been brought back as the minister 47th Chief Justice of India, suc- to Pakistan for FATF action officials during and after a 2014 visit to Xinjiang for Western Region Development, a notification ceeds Ranjan Gogoi plan implementation following a stabbing attack by Uighur militants issued on Saturday. Following the drubbing the at a train station that killed 31 people. Trinamool Congress received in the Lok Sabha elections, Banerjee had removed Barman, the MLA from Mathabhanga in Coochbehar district, Shiv Sena takes on BJP-led Cen- from the post of Forest minister. The BJP bagged tre, says don’t take revenge on the Coochebehar seat from the TMC. rain-hit farmers Pune sanitation worker spreads awareness on cleanliness

The European Union has offered technical Supreme Court Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde was assistance to Pakistan for the implementation of sworn in on Monday as the 47th Chief Justice of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) action India by President Ram Nath Kovind. Chief Justice plan by the country, according to a media report. SA Bobde, 63, succeeds Chief Justice Ranjan A joint press release issued at the conclusion of Gogoi; he will serve as the leader of the judiciary the 10th session of the European Union-Pakistan till April 23, 2021. Justices NV Ramana, UU Lalit Joint Commission in Brussels on Friday said that Amid power tussle, the Shiv Sena on Monday hit and DY Chandrachud are next in line. Chief Justice the two sides emphasised the importance of the out at its former alliance partner BJP saying the Bobde was on the benches that decided the implementation of FATF action plan by Pakistan. central government shouldn’t indulge in Mahadev Jadhav, a sanitation worker in the Pune Ayodhya land dispute case in 2019, held privacy Global terror financing watchdog FATF last vindictive politics and target rain-it farmers over Municipal Corporation (PMC) has found out a to be a fundamental right in 2017, and clarified in month retained Pakistan on its ‘Grey List’ till the party’s failure to form a government in novel method to educate and create awareness 2015 that no Indian citizen without an Aadhaar February next year for its failure to take adequate Maharashtra. In response to a tweet by Devendra amongst people about waste disposal through card could be denied government services. action against money laundering and terror Fadnavis on Sunday on “maintaining honour and songs. “No one asked me to sing, I sing so that I financing. pride”, the Shiv Sena in an editorial in its can reach out to more people. To create awareness mouthpiece Saamana, said the BJP-led central All roads lead to Putin: Russia among people as to where to put dry and wet government should not take revenge on farmers Leaked Chinese government waste, so the people can be educated about provides mood music for Don- for being unable to return to power. The piece separating dry and wet garbage in order to help documents show details of Xin- came a day after former Maharashtra CM ald Trump impeachment drama the corporation and us workers. jiang clampdown Devendra Fadnavis tweeted a video of Bal Thackeray’s select speeches about maintaining “honour and pride even as money comes and Kuwait’s government resigns goes”. amid parliamentary scrutiny West Bengal: In significant reshuffle, two ministers allotted crucial portfolios

For all the talk about Ukraine in the House impeachment inquiry, there’s a character standing just off-stage with a dominant role in this tale of international intrigue: Russia. As has Atrove of leaked Chinese government documents so often been the case since President Donald reveals details of its clampdown on Uighurs and Trump took office, Moscow provides the mood other Muslims in the country’s western Xinjiang Kuwait’s Premier Sheikh Jaber al-Mubarak al- music for the unfolding political drama. “With region under President Xi Jinping, the New York Sabah resigned on Thursday, days after you, Mr. President, all roads lead to Putin,” House Times reported on Saturday. United Nations lawmakers submitted a no-confidence motion Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared last week, and not experts and activists say that at least 1 million against two ministers over claims of for the first time. The impeachment investigation Uighurs and members of other largely Muslim The Mamata Banerjee cabinet has made a mismanagement. Government spokesman Tareq is centered on allegations that Donald Trump minority groups have been detained in camps in significant reshuffle with two ministers without al-Mizrem told Kuwait News Agency KUNA that tried to pressure Ukraine’s new leader over the Xinjiang in a crackdown that has drawn portfolios being given independent charge of the prime minister presented his resignation to summer to dig up dirt on Trump political rival Joe condemnation from the United States and other some crucial departments. Binay Krishna Barman the country’s emir so that “he may be able to Biden, holding up US military aid to the Eastern countries. The documents, which the newspaper has been given charges of the Backward Classes rearrange the government tasks,” giving no European nation as leverage. said were leaked by “a member of the Chinese Welfare Department and the SC, ST and the further details, Efe news reported. Birthday wishes

Leonardo DiCaprio 11th novemBER 1974 Yusuf Pathan Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio born November 11, 1974 is an American 17th novemBER 1982 actor, producer, and environmentalist. He is drawn to parts in biopics and period films, and playing unconventional roles. As of 2019, his Yusuf Pathan born 17 November 1982 is an Indian International cricketer. Pathan made his debut in first-class cricket in 2001/02. He is a films have earned $7.2 billion worldwide, and he has placed eight right-handed batsman and a right-arm offbreak bowler. His younger times in annual rankings of the world’s highest-paid actors. His brother Irfan Pathan is also an Indian cricketer accolades include an Academy Award and three Golden Globe Awards.

Indira Gandhi Kartik Aaryan 19th novemBER 1917 22nd novemBER 1990 Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi 19 November 1917 – 31 October Kartik Tiwari born 22 November 1990, better known as 1984 was an Indian politician, stateswoman and a central Kartik Aaryan, is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi figure of the Indian National Congress.[2] She was the first films. Born and raised in Gwalior, he relocated to Navi and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India. Indira Mumbai to pursue an engineering degree in biotechnology. Gandhi was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first He simultaneously dabbled in modelling and made prime minister of India. She served as Prime Minister from attempts to start a career in film. After struggling for three January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 years, Aaryan made his acting debut in 2011 with Pyaar Ka until her assassination in October 1984, making her the Punchnama, a buddy film about the romantic tribulations second longest-serving Indian Prime Minister, after her faced by three young men, which was directed by Luv father. Ranjan and co-starred Nushrat Bharucha. www.theopenpage.co.in Competitive Ahmedabad, monday, november 25, 2019 15 Strategy for Managing Board Exams Along With Competitive Exams or many students in class 12th, the thought of Fcompetitive exams makes them nervous because not only do they have to find out all important information about all the competitive exams that are ap- plicable to them, but also find a way to study for them along with preparing for their board examinations. Let’s be honest, no student enjoys the pressure of juggling between competitive exams such as JEE, AIPMT, and AIEEE, etc., and board exams. What makes studying for both different, is that while board exams are designed keeping in mind the intellect of an average student, while entrance exams test for advanced skills in the subject. the difficulty level of both are vastly different. Yet, both are equally important if one wishes to secure admission in the top colleges in the country. Competitive examinations go beyond the scope of board exams and also test students for logical aptitude and reasoning ability. Moreover, even after so much hard work, one cannot be sure of being admitted to their top choice because of the intense competition present. Board examinations are held in March, while entrance examinations start April onwards. This gives students only a month after their boards and so a lot of planning and perseverance is needed to do justice to both. So it is not surprising that so many students are unable to handle the pressure of managing both exams and end up succumbing to stress, anxiety or depression. To help students struggling to manage studying for both types of examinations, we have compiled a list of useful tips that can help you plan and manage their time and preparations better.

If You Fail to Plan, You are Time is the Most Precious Stay Calm and Carry On Planning to Fail Resource of All It is not uncommon to see many bright Having a good plan is half the Since competitive exams begin a month after students goofing up in important exams battle won. A good plan will boards, there isn't enough time to start due to over-confidence or nervousness, help you space your preparing for them only after the boards. This while average students beat them due to preparations in a way that you means that one must make sure that one has a calm attitude which actively are best able to understand, adequately covered the competitive exam participated in reviewing and revising absorb and retain them. syllabus much before the boards even begin. their answers. It is certain that students Without a plan, you will This will allow you to utilise the last month in who leave enough time to revise their undoubtedly find yourself focussed exam preparations like solving answers, end up scoring better than rushing though the curriculum previous year papers and taking mock tests. This those who don't. A calm mind, time at the end, which will greatly will help you become used to the exam format management and final revision are key hamper your memory and and find your weaknesses and gaps. To be able to optimal exam performance. It is retention. Make a plan that set to do this, one must try to stick to the plan and normal to feel slightly nervous, but don’t asides a few hours every day timetable. let it get the better of you. for your school curriculum and another couple of hours for the Healthy Body - Healthy Mind Hope you found these tips competitive exam preparation. Talking about a calm mind, one cannot deny that a healthy helpful and will find a way to Do it Right, the First Time body is necessary to house a healthy mind. Regular exercise inculcate them in your life. In and meditation keeps both the body and the mind case you’re confused about Learn to look at your class work, home work as well as assignments as an functioning at its optimum state. Avoid stress-inducing how many competitive opportunity to revise what you have learned in class and so as a preparation for the activities like too much time on social media or infant of examinations there are after final exams. Instead of seeing board exams as completely separate from entrance the TV. Sneak in some sport and outdoor time in between class 12th, and which ones exams, a better way is to see them with synergy. This means that whatever topic your study sessions. This will help you avoid boredom and apply to you, worry no more. you are preparing for board exams, midterm exams or even class tests, you can give also keep you physically and mentally fit. Don't forget to In the next edition we will it a few extra hours from the perspective of competitive exams by preparing the avoid overly processed, junk food and try to eat nutritious publish a list of all important same topic from advanced reference books as well. Studying for both exams and balanced meals. Lastly, never underestimate the together in this way will save a lot of time and is extremely efficient. Identify and importance of sufficient sleep. It is the single most competitive examinations concentrate on the common topics to cover major chunks of syllabus important think contributing to a sharp and alert mind and their dates to help you simultaneously. which can handle the stress and pressures of life. plan your preparations better.

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tress is the body’s natural response to 5. Stress of bad result Schallenges. The pressure on teenag- Sometimes, even if you have prepared ers to achieve high levels of academic well for an exam, the results unexpectedly success is overriding the joys of educa- turn out to be bad. This is really depressing tion and making them anxious and for any student and if not dealt sincerely, depressed. this may even affect their performance in When a student experiences high future. Students need not stress over their levels of stress, it can adversely affect bad results and keep in mind that there is his/her ability to learn, memorize, always a way to reverse such results. So, if and earn good grades. It also results you receive a bad exam result, don’t get in poor physical, emotional and men- depressed but think of the ways to defeat tal health. So, students and their par- this failure. To get some lucrative tips and ents should be aware about factors get over the stress of bad result. which may trigger stress. They should also know the preventive and cura- 6. Stress over career prospects tive measures which must be taken to It’s the time when students have to start get rid of this disorder which is af- thinking about what kind of career they fecting a student’s mental and physi- want to pursue. They also have to plan cal functioning. the career path for which they need to work on the required stream, best col- Symptoms of stress leges, vocational trainings, etc. Though Stress can be recognized by detecting it’s normal for high school students to a number of alterations occurring in a feel unsure or worried about their fu- student’s routine activities. Though ture is normal. But sometimes thinking older students may have the ability to too much about the future concerns can recognize when they are excessively 1. Examination stress strategies which you can turn into stress which comes with its own side effects so students should try stressed but most of the time, they Exam stress is perhaps the biggest men- 3. Stress of exam result don’t share this with their parent and ace for students especially in case of to avoid this. In case they have some ask for any help. On the other side, board exams. As the exams draw near, Most of the students feel nervous and confusion about their career prospects, the younger students generally lack students start worrying about their stressed for the results, however this is they should approach their parents, el- the insight to recognize stress. So, preparation, incomplete syllabus, exam normal and a little bit of stress can actu- ders, teachers or some counselors to get parents should be able to detect the performance and, fewer marks than the ally help you to get motivated for deal- the right solution. To get some career signs of stress and anxiety in their expectations etc. Such thoughts bring ing with problems and pressure. But deciding tips suggested by experts children. stress in students and hence, hampering too much of stress becomes a matter of their preparation for the exams and if concern. Fear of failure causes anxiety 7. Pressure of tougher Some stress warning signs the stress goes excessive it may adverse- among students which has substantial Academics among high school students ly affect a student’s health which can negative effects on their academic and Every year of high school comes with social success. This pressure can come are: even lead to long term effects. So, timely the increased academic demands. steps should be taken for the prevention from parents and teachers, usually with Even though, students would have n Changes in appetite. of excessive stress and tension. the justification that they need good performed excellent in their middle n Disinterest in games and outings grades to succeed in life. In order to deal school, they get tensed about the new n Social isolation 2. Stress of a bad exam with the increased levels of stress you challenges. Extra classes for the diffi- would experience before the announce- n Irritability and impatience. It happens many times that even after cult subjects and more periods for ment of board exam results. n Sleep problems you prepared hard for an exam, still it practical activities will be introduced n Unusual and unexplained crying spells went bad for you. Actually, leaving an 4. Parental/Societal/Peer in the school timetable due to which exam feeling defeated is an awful feeling they will get little or no time for games n Excessive worry and negative thoughts. pressure n Drop in performance that all students can relate to. This can be or recreational activities. Further on, These are some significant factors help- n Headache really depressing and if not handled sen- they might have to go for coaching sibly, may even affect your performance ing to multiply stress among teenagers. classes not for the core subjects but n Feeling under pressure in future. All you need to keep in mind is Parents indulge their children into high also to prepare for the entrance exams n Feeling tensed and inability to relax that every person may have a crappy day expectations and continuous compari- which they will have to take after class n Feeling mentally drained out now or then and it’s not going to be the sons with their friends and classmates, 12. To tackle all these challenges stu- n Inability to concentrate or complete the task. end of your life. Instead, you need to which may lead to disastrous conse- dents will have to make right plan and Now we will discuss about different come over the situation and make your- quences regarding the overall health strategy. Always remember, not taking factors leading to stress among stu- self stronger and better prepared for this and growth of the child. Similarly, soci- life too seriously can help you live a bet- dents. We will also talk on different as- not to happen again. To shift your mind etal and peer pressure may lead to im- ter and easier life. Just stay positive and pects of each factor and ways to prevent from a bad exam to the success waiting mense stress to the students, disturbing optimistic, keep working hard. Every- the same. ahead, you should follow some tips and their academics and personal life. It’s thing will come to be in your favour. important to understand that every PLEASE GIVE FEEDBACK ON THIS ARTICLE ON [email protected]