February 2015 Newsletter - Nehru Centre
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Nehru Centre Newsletter - February 2015 1
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GLIMPSES OF JHANSI (U.P.), ORCHHA & DATIA (M.P.) STUDY CAMP
Selected works of students, done during the Study Camp will be exhibited.
10th February 2015 to 16th February 2015(AC & Circular Gallery). Also continues in Circular Gallery from 17th to 23rd February 2015
Library
Meet the author - Meet Kashvee R. Barjatya, author of “Lost in the Woods.”
Date: Saturday, 21st February 2015Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 noonVenue : Hall of Harmony
Cultural Wing
A discussion on Marathi Films based on Marathi literature and followed by screening of Marathi film “AanaMdacao JaaD” based on the story of Shri S. N. Navare and produced by Asmita Chitra, Mumbai.
27th February 2015, 6.30 pmNehru Centre Auditorium
Nehru Planetarium
38th Planetarium Anniversary Celebrations – 3rd March 2015
Various competitions are being organised by the Planetarium from 24 February 2015 to 3 March 2015.
(See details inside)
Vol. 16 Issue 2 FEBRUARY 2015
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Rajni Patel Memorial Lecture
January 9, 2015 was the birth
centenary of late Shri Rajni Patel
who was instrumental in the
founding of Nehru Centre. As a
tribute to him the first Memorial
lecture was delivered that day by
Shri Soli Sorabjee, former
Attorney General of India on
‘Fundamental Rights and
Fundamental Duties’.
Following are some excerpts
from his talk:
The demand for guaranteed
rights for the people of India was
ancient and persistent. It was
made as far back as in 1895 in the
Constitution of India Bill, popularly
called the ‘Swaraj Bill’, which was
inspired by Lokmanya Tilak. The
Indian National Congress at its
special session held in Bombay in
1918, after the publication of the
Montague-Chelmsford Report,
demanded that the new Government
of India Act should contain a
“declaration of the Rights of the
People of India’. Mrs. Annie Besant’s
Commonwealth of India Bill also
empahsized a specific declaration of
fundamental rights for every person.
In the Madras Session in 1927, the
contd. on page 2
Seen on the dais are (L to R) Shri I. M. Kadri, General Secretary, Nehru Centre; Shri Soli Sorabjee, Shri R. D. Pradhan, Vice-Chairman, Nehru Centre and Smt. Bakul Patel, Jt. Secretary, Nehru Centre.
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What Nehru said...
TOWARDS SOCIALIST DEMOCRACY
Democracy normally means political democracy, giving each person a vote. The right of voting is good and useful but it is precious little good if it is accompanied by hunger and starvation.
Therefore, the proper way is to have full democracy in the sense of not only political democracy but economic democracy. It should give an opportunity to large numbers of people to profit by the democratic method and to have a more or less equal chances to progress. Political democracy should inevitably lead up to economic democracy.
From speech at a public meeting, Bangalore, February 6, 1962
Indian National Congress laid down
that the basis of a future Constitution
must be a declaration of fundamental
rights. In 1928, the Motilal Nehru
Committee incorporated in its report
a provision for enumeration of
fundamental rights. In 1932, in its
Karachi Session, the Indian National
Congress reiterated its resolve to
regard a written guarantee of
fundamental rights as essential to
any future constitutional set-up in
India. The subject of fundamental
rights figured prominently in the
deliberations of the Sapru Committee
(1944-45). The Sapru Committee was
of the opinion that in the peculiar
circumstances of India, fundamental
rights were necessary not only as an
assurance and guarantee to the
minorities but also for prescribing a
standard of conduct for the
legislatures, governments and the
courts.
On January 26, 1950 India became a
Sovereign Democratic Republic as
contemplated by the Constitution of
India which was adopted by the
Constituent Assembly on November
26, 1949. After three debates in the
Constituent Assembly which spread
over 38 days the Constitution of India
in Part III guaranteed a wide array of
fundamental rights which were also
made justiceable.
The co-relation between rights and
duties has been recognized by our
ancient rishis and sacred texts.
Bhagwad Gita teaches us that “Your
duty is your right. Gandhiji summed
up the matter admirably and said: “I
learned from my illiterate but wise
mother that all rights to be deserved and
preserved come from duty well done.”
Similar thought has been expressed
by other great thinkers. Einstein
stated “Everyday, on hundred
occasions, I remind myself that my
mental and physical life depends on the
toil of other persons, living or dead. So
I must try to repay whatever I have
received and am receiving.” Walter
Lippman, a very famous journalist
and renowned American political
commentator, projected the same
thought when he said: “For every
right that you cherish you have a
duty which you must fulfil. For
every hope that you entertain, you
have a task you must perform. For
every good that you wish could
happen... you will have to sacrifice
your comfort and ease. There is
nothing for nothing any longer”.
Universal Declaration of Human
Rights 1948 (UDHR), which is
regarded as the Magna Carta of
Mankind, recognizes the vital link
b e t w e e n h u m a n r i g h t s a n d
corresponding responsib i l i ty
entailed in the exercise of one’s right.
Article 29 of the Declaraion reads
thus:
1. Everyone has duties to the
community in which alone the free
and full development of his
personality is possible.
It is interesting that the American
Declaration of the Rights and Duties
of Man of May 2, 1948 prescribes in
Chapter 1 Rights and in Chapter 2
prescribes Duties. Curiously one of
the duties prescribed is “the duty to
pay taxes”. The African Charter on
Human and Peoples Rights of June
26, 1981 prescribes along with
guaranteed rights duties one of
which is “very individual shall have
duties towards his family and
society, the State and other legally
recognized communities and the
international community”. Again it is
interesing that Article 29 (6)
prescribes the duty “to pay taxes
imposed by law in the interest of the
society”.
The thinking that every right gives
rise to a corresponding duty has
acquired increasing acceptance. The
Inter-Action Council comprising of
eminent persons proposed to the
United Nations a draft. ‘A Universal
D e c l a r a t i o n o f H u m a n
Responsibilities’ dated 1st September
1997. The basic premise is that
freedom without acceptance of
responsibility can destroy the
freedom itself, whereas when rights
and responsibilities are balanced,
freedom is enchanced and a better
world order can be created.
(to be continued)
NEHRU PLANETARIUM
SKY SHOWS : ‘Ancient Skies & Ancient Mysteries’
Timings
12 noon (Hindi) 1:30 pm (Marathi) 3:00 pm (English) 4:30 pm (Hindi)
MONDAY CLOSED
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An Inquiry based learning of Science and Technology Workshop
An Inquiry based learning of Science and Technology Workshop for Students of standard VII and VIII on Saturday, 13 December 2014 was conducted by Nishith Deodhar, MD of Aplab Ltd, and co-founder of I n q u i s t e a m E d u c a t i o n a l Foundation. We bring you here the summary of this workshop.
Basically the inquiry approach is more focused on using and learning content as a means to develop information-processing and problem-solving skills. The system is tailored for students, with the teacher as a facilitator of learning. There is more emphasis on "how we come to know" and less on "what we know." Students are involved in the construction of knowledge through active involvement. The more interested and engaged students are by a subject or a project, the easier it is for them to construct an in-depth knowledge of it. Learning becomes almost effortless when something fascinates students and reflects their interests and goals.
An inquiry based learning rarely proceeds in a straight line of questions and answers. Close examination of one intriguing phenomenon often leads to new questions and new interest. The Science inquiry workshop lasted for three hours with a rapt audience of 7th and 8th graders. The first session on inquiry into electricity led the discussion from what electricity is, to how it drives our machines, and how it is delivered. The entire group discussed, exchanged ideas, scientifically analyzed and criticized propositions and put forward their own propositions. A variety of subjects were dealt with. For instance, ‘why do birds on an electric wire do not electrocuted? What are electric poles composed of?’ And questions pertaining to Potential Energy like ‘what would happen if I dropped a ball in a tunnel drilled across the diameter of Earth?’ In the second session the students were provided with basic electricity kits to investigate which circuits work with two lamps in series and parallel. Students through experiential learning were able to answer which of the two lamps is brighter when connected in series and parallel, etc. They used their experience from the previous session to "complete the circuit path" for a lamp to be lit. They understood the concept of circuit breakers and how fuses work and how to prevent electrical fires. The group was extremely motivated and wanted to continue "exploring" even after the end of the sessions. Student-focus for durations longer than 40 minutes is rare to see, and their excited involvement for three hours was a pleasure to watch and it was a validation of Inquiry based techniques.
Shri Nishith Deodhar
3 8 t h A n n i v e r s a r y Celebrations – 2015
To celebrate the 38th Anniversary of the Nehru Planetarium (3rd March 2015), the following competitions are being organised by the Planetarium from 24 February 2015 to 3 March 2015.
Astro-Painting Competition
Astro- Elocution Competition
10 am to 1 pm
Astro-Poetry Competition
10 am to 1 pm
Astro-Quiz Competition
10 am to 1 pm
Science Quiz Competition
10 am to 1 pm
For further details contact :
Shri Suhas B. Naik-Satam, Programme Coordinator, Nehru Planetarium on 24964676-80, Fax: 24924133 or email: [email protected] before 20th February 2015.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
For students of standards IV to VII.10 am to 1 pm
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
For students of VIII and IX standards.
Thursday, 26 February 2015
For students of standards V to IX.
Friday, 27 February 2015
For students of standards VIII to IX.
Saturday, 28 February 2015
For students of standards VII and VIII.
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STAR CHART FOR FEBRUARY 2015
Phases of the Moon (timings in IST hh:mm)
Full (Amavasya) (Shukla Paksha Ashtami)
Moon Last Quarter New Moon First Quarter(Poornima) (Krishna Paksha
Ashtami)
04 Feb., 04:39 12 Feb., 09:20 19 Feb., 05:17 25 Feb., 10:45
The map shows slightly more sky than that will be visible from a given location. Thus the map can be used elsewhere in India at 21:00 hrs Indian Time. Hold the chart vertically before your eye sand turn it until the geographical direction you are facing shows at the bottom of the chart.
(Disclaimer: The Indian names of the stars and
planet, given in parenthesis for the purpose to
remind the reader that India has a rich astronomical
tradition. We do not subscribe to astrology.)
This month also we have a chance to see all the planets in one night. This will happen around mid month, however, this month Mercury will be seen above the Eastern horizon in the morning sky. We should mark the second and third week of February for meeting of Moon with the planets. On 13th Moon passes close to Saturn. They would be just about 2 deg from each other. On 17th thin lunar crescent can be seen right next to Mercury. Venus and Mars can be seen close to each other right above the western horizon soon after the sunset.
After the new moon on19th thin lunar crescent can be seen right below the duo and next day it is right above them. Then on 22nd Mars and Venus are closest this year. They are less than half a degree apart. At dusk Jupiter is well above the eastern horizon. On 4th Jupiter, Moon and Regulus (Magha) would make a nice triangle. On 25th nearly half illuminated Moon is right below Hyades cluster, which is a group of stars near Aldebaran (Rohini).
Mercury remains in Capricornus all through this month. Venus moves from Aquarius to Pisces on 17th and then to Cetus 27th. Mars moves from Aquarius to Pisces on 12th. Jupiter moves from Leo to Cancer on 4th. Saturn remains in Scorpius this month. The Sun moves from Capricornus to Aquarius 17th.
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Nehru Centre Newsletter - February 2015
T o c o m m e m o r a t e jaagaitk marazI BaaYaa idvasa, N e h r u C e n t r e i s organizing discussion on Marathi Films based on Marathi literature and followed by screening of
Marathi film “AanaMdacao JaaD” based on the story of Shri S. N. Navare (Shanna) and produced by Asmita Chitra, Mumbai.
T h e d i s c u s s i o n i s dedicated to the memory of senior writer, Late Shri S. N. Navare and senior film producer and actress Late Smt. Smita Talwalkar.
The participants of the discussions are :
Smt. Suhas Joshi, renowned actressShri Purushottam Berde, renowned director Shri Ganesh Matkari, renowned writer and critic& Shri Sanjay Mone, renowned actor and writer
The programme will be co-ordinated and compered by Smt. Uttara Mone.
Date & Time: 27th February 2015, 6.30 pmVenue: Nehru Centre Auditorium
saaih%ya vaOBavaNehru Centre had organized its MUSHAIRA on Saturday, 20th December 2014 at the Nehru Centre Auditorium.
Review: Mushaira
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Entry: Entrance Cards will be available on Tuesday, 24th February 2015 from 10.30 am until availability of entrance cards from Booking Counter of Nehru Centre Auditorium.
The Mushaira was inaugurated by Dr. A. M. Zutshi Gulzar Dehalvi by lighting the traditional Shama along with Shri I. M. Kadri, General Secretary, Nehru Centre and the Shri Shamim Tarique.
Shri Shamim Tarique did the Nizamat and Dr. A. M. Zutshi Gulzar Dehalvi presided over the Mushaira.
The Mushaira was very well attended and appreciated by Urdu scholars and Urdu lovers.
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Programmes forFebruary 2015UDAYRAJ GADNIS
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Udayraj has M.A. degree from University of Bombay majoring in Psychology. He has around fifty solo and twenty group shows to his credit. He has won many state and national awards. His paintings are spiritual subjects. Presently teaching in London.
Tuesday 3rd February 2015 toMonday 9th February 2015
( AC Gallery )
For the last 21 years Nehru Centre Art Gallery has been organizing Study Camp of selected students from the Art Colleges of Maharashtra at various states in India.
This year the 22nd camp was taken to Jhansi in U.P., Orchha and Datia in M.P. The participating students were from Kolhapur, Sangli, Pune, Dombivali, Vasai and Mumbai. Students visited different locations and did water colour paintings on the spot under the guidance of an eminent painter Shri Vikrant Shitole, who also worked with them.
Tuesday 10th February 2015 to Monday 16th February 2015 (AC & Circular Gallery). Also continues in Circular Gallery from 17th to 23rd February 2015
‘Mahavidya - Dhumavati’ - Painting by Udayraj Gadnis
Shri Vikrant Shitole giving live demonstration to the student artists at the camp
Shri Vikrant Shitole giving finishing touches to his painting of ‘Kanchan Ghat’ at Betva river
‘Jhansi Fort’ by Atul Gendle
‘Jahangir Mahal’ by Dinesh Chaudhari‘Laxminarayan Mandir’ by Gajanan Shelke
‘Shiv Mandir’ by Tushar Dange‘Kanchan Ghat at Betva River’ by Paresh Thukrul
‘Raja Mahal’ by Akshay Upase
‘Sawan Bhado Towers’ by Akshay Kashid
The selected works of the camp are being exhibited in both the Galleries.
STUDY CAMP AT JHANSI (U.P.), ORCHHA & DATIA (M.P.)
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SATISH TODKAR . RAJU INGALE . B. R. MESTRI
Satish is from Kolhapur. He specializes in portraits in oils.
Painting by Amalesh DasPainting by Raju Ingale
Painting by Pradip Maiti
Raju does realistic paintings on saints in oils on canvas.
B. R. Mestri also does potraits and realistic paintings on Gods and Shivaji Maharaj.
Tuesday 3rd February toMonday 9th February 2015
(Circular Gallery)
‘BALLERINA’ by PARUL SHAH
Parul is a self-taught artist. She has been painting since last ten years and developed getting expertise in oil pastels. She has won many awards.
Tuesday 17th February 2015 to Monday 23rd February 2015
(AC Gallery)
AMALESH DAS . ATISH MUKHERJEE . PRADIP MAITI . RANJANA MUKHERJEE . SUSMITA GHOSH DAS (A Group from West Bengal)
Amalesh received B.V.A. from Kolkata and M.F.A. from Khairagarh in Fine Arts. He has many exhibitions and awards to his credit. His figurative paintings are in mix media on canvas.
Atish has B.V.A. degree in Fine Arts from Kolkata. He has had many shows in India. His figurative compositions are in Tempera on canvas and board.
Pradip obtained Diploma in Painting & Mural with first class from Kolkata. He has many exhibitions to his credit and won many awards. He is the Founder Member of Rural Child Art Organizat ion. His f igurat ive paintings are in tempera on canvas and board.
Ranjana passed B.V.A. in Visual Art f rom Kolkata and a l so had professional training in Batik design. Her floral compositions are in tempera on board.
Susmita has B.V.A. degree from K o l k a t a a n d M . F . A . f r o m Khairagarh. She has had many solo and group shows and won National Scholarship. Her bold figurative paintings are in acrylic on canvas.
Tuesday 24th February 2015 to Monday 2nd March 2015
(AC Gallery)
MEERA SAWANT . ROHINI SHEKOKAR . KEDAR SHINDE
Meera received B.F.A. & M.F.A. from Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai. She will display Graphics in colours. She has done many exhibitions in India.
Rohini obtained B.F.A. in Fine Arts and M.F.A. in Murals from Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai. Her compositions are in acrylic and mix media on canvas.
Painting by Kedar Shinde
Kedar has AT.D., B.F.A. in Fine Arts and M.F.A. in Mural design from Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai. His paintings are in acrylic and mix media on canvas.
Tuesday 24th February 2015 to Monday 2nd March 2015
(Circular Gallery)
Painting by Parul Shah
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Infopack
Coalition politics and India.
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Meet the author
Meet Kashvee R. Barjatya, one of the youngest published authors in the world as she reads from her book “Lost in the Woods.”
Date: Saturday, 21st February 2015Time: 10.00 am to 12.00 noonVenue : Hall of Harmony
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