Sandur Echo October 2012
No. 53 October 2012 For private circulartion only
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MR. NAZIM SHEIKH, THE ADMINSTRATOR
SANDUR RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL, SANDUR found
the following extract of a School Principal’s speech at a Graduation Ceremony
A Teacher an architect of all possibilities
Quote:
He said "Doctor wants his child to become a doctor.................
Engineer wants his child to become engineer.............
Businessman wants his ward to become CEO...........
BUT a teacher also wants his child to become one of
them..!!!!
Nobody wants to become a teacher BY CHOICE"
Very sad but that's the truth.....!!!
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life.
One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn
from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"
To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?"
Teacher Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, "You want to know what I
make?" (She paused for a second, then began...)
"Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.
I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor winner.
I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can't make them sit for 5 minutes.
without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental."
"You want to know what I make. (She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table)
I make kids wonder.
I make them question.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.
I teach them how to write and then I make them write. Keyboarding isn't everything.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them show all their work in math. They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.
I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know about English while preserv-
ing their unique cultural identity.
I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.
Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they
were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life."
( Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.)
"Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn't everything, I can hold
my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant. You want to know what I make?"
"I MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ALL YOUR LIVES, EDUCATING KIDS AND PREPARING THEM TO
BECOME CEO's, AND DOCTORS AND ENGINEERS.........."
"What do you make Mr. CEO?"
His jaw dropped; he went silent.
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Students : We are extremely privileged to be here
and consider it an honour to interview you, Sir.
Shravan Kumar: Sir, could you please tell us about
your childhood days?
SYG: Going back in time, up to the age of eight or so
I was brought up in Sandur. Surrounded by jungles
and wild animals, I learnt to shoot well and straight,
initially with 0.22 bore rifle and later with
high-caliber rifles. Hunting in those days was a
sport when game was abundant and conservation
had not touched our consciousness. Marbles and
tops were secondary pastime. Holiday in Bombay
or Delhi was not top priority. Being with and
experiencing the splendour of nature in its varied
form was more important.
Modern sports have evolved from these primitive
activities. I am happy that hunting has given way to
shooting with camera (photography) and wars to
competitive sports like Olympic Games. Javelin and
discuss are thrown to break distance records, not to
break heads and hearts. Even then we are not free
from the menace of terrorism and war.
Sanju Kumar: Did you enjoy your school life? How
is schooling different now compared to your
generation?
SYG : I went to school in Bangalore (1948) as an 8yr-
old. Till then I learnt ABC under the guidance of my
brother MYG. Studied in Bishop Cotton Girls
School in the C-Class and first Standard. Please
don’t laugh! The next two standards were at
Lovedale Military School, Ooty, as a boarder. This
didn’t suit me because of the severe cold. I returned
to Cottons, Bangalore, to complete schooling from
IV to IX (later XI Standard).
Participated in all school activities from sports to
essay and elocution competition.
Played all the three team games
Cricket, Football and Hockey
and individual sports like
athletics, gymnastics, boxing
and tennis. Won School Colors
in Cricket and was the tennis
champion from 1956 to 1957.
Awarded Best All Rounder
medal and was Captain of the
School in 1957. Indeed, I
enjoyed my school days, and
was eager to get back to
boarding after each summer holiday.
Students today enjoy more freedom, less corporal
punishment and are better informed, aided by
continuous knowledge flow through the TV and the
internet.
Children today are more self-reliant and confident.
Shreya: What about your family? Tell us about
Mrs. S.Y.Ghorpade, your children and grand
children.
SYG: My wife Yashodhara was always interested in
education. Her innate urge enabled her to complete
the BA degree in first Class as an external student
from Dharwad University after our third child was
born and went on to do her MA (Literature), again
with a first class. She was fully qualified to become
the Principal of SGRS in 1990 in the ‘Year of the Girl
Child’. Even before that, she along with three other
housewives started the Deepayan English Medium
School in the 70’s. This school offering the ISC
course has today reached strength of 1000 students.
We have three sons-Aditya, Dhananjai and Bharat.
The elder two are married and working with
SMIORE. The third is working with my nephew
Karthik (son of MYG). Their wives, Ashwini and
Anuprita are graduates. Ashwini is on the
management committee of Deepayan while
Dr Anuprita is a dentist. We have three grand
children – two granddaughters and one grandson.
Dhananjai’s daughter Akanksha is in Standard VI at
Clarence High School, Bangalore and her brother
just joined her in UKG this year. Manasvi, daughter
of Aditya and Ashwini has joined UKG in Deepayan
School at Hospet.
AN INTERVIEW WITH SRI S.Y. GHORPADE,
CHAIRMAN & MANAGING DIRECTOR, SMIORE
PRESIDENT, SHIVAPUR SHIKSHANA SAMITHI
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Smt & Sri S.Y Ghorpade and Family
Varuni: What inspired you Sir, to take a degree in
metallurgy in U.S.A?
SYG: First of all I was good in Physics, Chemistry
and Maths -three subjects essential for engineering.
Secondly, my father established Sandur Manganese
& Iron Ores Ltd (SMIORE) as a private mining
company in 1954. Plans were afoot to set up a
metallurgical industry using the Sandur ore. This
brought Dr Minoo N Dastur, an eminent
metallurgist, graduated from MIT (Massachusetts
Institute of Technology) in contact with the family
as a consultant. He advised my father and brother
MYG to plan my career prospects. Thus I landed in
Boston preparing to join MIT. But as fate would
have it, I joined the world famous Colorado School
of Mines at Golden Colorado in 1958, soon after
High School.
Shravan Kumar: As Chairman and MD of SMIORE
tell us about the company you led through the
years.
SYG: Actually I joined SMIORE in 1967, after a stint
of three years at TELCO Jamshedpur. This exposed
me to the industrial atmosphere. I was involved in
investigations of material failures in the realm of
physical metallurgy. At SMIORE I was concerned
with extractive metallurgy of metals from raw ores.
In 1968, the Metal and Ferroalloy Plant was set up.
Initially foundry grade pig iron was produced using
iron ore in a 15MVA submerged arc furnace from
Italy.
We specialized in meeting the demand of the
automobile industry looking for quality product.
In 1977 and 1980 we installed two 20-MVA furnaces
from Norway for ferrosilicon with the hope of
Vijayanagar Steel Plant coming up. It took several
decades before the Jindal Steel Ltd was set up in
Torangallu.
Sometime in 1980 we switched from pig iron to
manganese alloy production with power cuts and
cost of power rising.
With continuous increases in power tariffs,
manufacturing ferroalloy became unviable, and had
to close down operations in 1998 and the Company
became sick in Dec 1999. For no fault of ours, we
had to face the indignation of reporting to the BIFR
(Board of Financial and Industrial Reconstruction in
2000).
With all resilience at our disposal, we sprang back
and came out of the BIFR in 2007 with our heads
held high.
About this time, the iron ore demand and prices
were shooting up, driven by the phenomenal
Chinese economic growth. The company was again
able to see light at the end of the tunnel.
Encouraged by this development, the company with
its subsidiaries Star Metallics & Power Pvt Ltd
(SMPPL) set up the 32-MW Coal-based thermal
Power Plant. With this in place, it was possible to
restore ferroalloy production which had remained
dormant since 1998.
Long term Road Maps were prepared for
beneficiation of leaner ores and venturing into steel
making. In-principle approval has been obtained
from GOK for setting up a 0.35 Mt Steel Plant.
All the enthusiasm was suddenly dampened by the
ban on mining of iron ore in Bellary District from 29
July 2012. Although we have been classified in the A
Category with least illegality, revival of operations
will require more time for regulatory compliance.
The company is proud to place on record that it has
protected the interest of its 2000 strong loyal
workers during these hard times by paying full
salary, wages and allowance, unlike those in the
neighbourhood.
Sanju Kumar: SMIORE is known for its welfare
schemes, could you please share your thoughts on
this.
SYG: MYG was conscious that real wages of
workers should be protected. Instead of giving
variable DA, he decided to give subsidized food
grain subsidy at 1972 price. Today, this means
giving subsidy of Rs.1500/m for near 2000 workers.
Interest subsidy of 1-3% on housing loans,
depending on location.
The Arogya Medical Center caters to the needs of
the town and nearby villages. A mobile unit
provides early detection of eye problems and other
ailments.
The Adarsh Community Centre caters to the social
and cultural requirements of the society.
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Shreya: What is your vision about SMIORE?
SYG: Once mining operations commence and we
are able to build up some reserves for another rainy
day, we must take up work on (1) establishing ore
reserves by systematic core drilling, (2) road making
connecting villages surrounding the mines, (3) green
transportation of ore by aerial ropeways,
4) upgrading lean iron ore (55-58%Fe) by
beneficiation. For sustainable mining and value
addition, we have to pursue setting up a mini blast
furnace (MBF) and an Energy Optimizing Furnace
(EOF) for steel making using liquid pig iron and
oxygen instead of costly and unreliable steel scrap
and electricity. If all goes well, we would like to
generate non-conventional energy like solar and
wind. Considerable work has already been done on
photovoltaic modules for solar energy at the Sandur
Laminate Plant.
Varuni: Sir, Can you share an interesting event or
memorable incident in your life?
SYG: In 1958, when I landed in New York’s
International Airport, now Kennedy A.P, I took a
yellow cab (taxi) to switch over to a Domestic AP for
a flight to Boston. After typically chatting for a
while, the driver asked me when I had arrived in the
US. I said one hour ago. He was amazed: ‚My god,
you surely learn English fast!‛, he said. This was a
memorable event since I was not flattered but
surprised at his naive ignorance of India. On the
other hand, seeing 30 inches of record snowfall for
the first time at the age of 17 was itself an awesome
experience for me,
Incidentally, the undergraduate quota for Indian
scholars at MIT was just five in those days.
Shravan Kumar: MYG was source of inspiration to
all of us. Tell us about MYG we all wish to follow.
SYG: His main objective in life was sharing and
caring for those he was associated with. MYG was
deeply concerned with the weaker section of
society. He, therefore, promoted educational,
medical and social centers. Tailoring and handicraft
facilities made it possible for women to be self-
employed. His insistence in setting up English
Lab even at Deogiri was a genuine desire to close
the gap between the children from rural background
and their urban counterparts. Our aim in life should
be to better the lot of someone less fortunate or
privileged than us. This would be emotionally more
satisfying than mere monetary gain.
SYG’s 50th Birthday with YRG & MYG
Sanju Kumar: What are your views on SRS and
SGRS?
SYG : SRS was born in the 1960’s and SGRS in the
90’s. Though separated by a span of 30 years, our
objective is to modernize both schools for centers of
excellence for academic and well-rounded
personality development. Create an atmosphere for
dedicated teachers to give their best in tutoring their
wards. Adopting efficient teaching aids and
effective use of internet.
Shreya: We are told you are good at teaching
fundamentals in mathematics, would you like to
conduct a workshop for teachers to teach basics in
mathematics?
SYG : I must admit that I am not a trained teacher,
but I certainly enjoy giving tips on precision and
conciseness, be in writing or solving mathematical
problems. In any methodology, we must ask the
question: Why? Can it be simplified? The result
should be elegant solution. Today’s texts are well
designed, but there is scope to consider alternative
methods, perhaps in higher classes. In that sense, I
would not mind holding a workshop.
Varuni: What is your message to students of SRS
and SGRS?
SYG: When the Nobel Laureate Einstein was asked
what made him a genius, he characteristically
replied: ‚99% perspiration and 1% inspiration‛.
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How precise he was. Nothing like hard and sincere
work makes for success and satisfaction in life.
Good and ethical behavior makes you a welcome
addition to societal growth. I was highly impressed
long ago by reading a letter by President Abraham
Lincoln to the Headmaster of the school in which
his son was admitted. I would like to pass on the
Xerox for the Sandur Echo and worthy of school
notice boards. I think these values are still relevant
in our times.
SYG was known as skipper at
Colorado School of Mines, U.S.A
Shravan Kumar: Sir, how do you manage to keep
cool and calm in your day to day life?
SYG: Maintaining calm is to analyze the issues
objectively and not emotionally. Setting good
standards of administration and not creating
anomalies that won’t stand the litmus test is
important. A positive and fair outlook helps in such
matters.
Sanju Kumar: Who is your favorite writer or poet
you revere most?
SYG: Favorite authors are Ayan Rand, Eric Fromm,
Desmond Morris, Alwyin Toffler.
Shreya: What is your favorite game?
SYG: When one has participated in several games
during schools and later, one tends to be interested
in all games. With advent of TVs, I am fond of
watching cricket, tennis and golf.
Varuni: Sir, what are your hobbies?
SYG: My hobbies are Reading, Photography, and
Stamp collection. A year back I started collecting
silver stamp ingots, plated with 24-carat gold. These
‚Pride of India Collection‛ stamps, cast with
meticulous precision and diamond-cut perforations,
depict some selective faces of Indian History, life
and culture. These would be a fitting heirloom to
the future generation to know that spirit of
resilience and endeavour of the past. If you call it a
hobby, I like keeping pets. Right from childhood I
have enjoyed the company of dogs-man’s best
friend. Caring for a dog and receiving its affection,
believe me, is a psychological therapy. Interestingly
the British Airways is going to allow pets on flight
for the psychological comfort of the passenger.
Wonder what would be the plight of the co-
passenger. In Norway, Finland, and Sweden dogs
are allowed inside airports and some restaurants.
Shravan Kumar: Which food you relish the most?
SYG: I was never very particular of food as such.
Although I enjoy kheema patties and mashed
potatoes, I am quite satisfied with simple dal and
rice with coconut chutney but well presented.
Perhaps I belong to the category who eat to live and
not the other way.
Sanju Kumar: Sir, you are a dynamic leader. Can
you give us some tips on organizational skills.
SYG: Some things that come to mind are:
Disseminate information down the line. Confer
responsibility with accountability. Hold regular
meetings, review and execute. Quickly standardize
and document routine recurring work. Recognize
efficiency and productivity. Be receptive to new
ideas. Don’t play favourites. Lead by example.
Shreya: What are your likes and dislikes?
I like integrity, discipline, and order. Don’t like
procrastination and deception. Dislike slipshod
work and poor presentation.
Varuni: Sir, what is the philosophy of life according
to you?
SYG : Embrace scientific temper; Shun superstitious
belief, maintain positive attitude.
Students: The interview was quite a learning
experience and we thank you for your precious
time.
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Subjectwise Toppers 2011—12
Toppers in PU II— Bahirji A Ghorpade and Supriya. M being honoured by Shri. Shri. Prabhu Swamiji
at Viraktha Mutt, Sandur on 9th June 2012
Bahirji.A.Ghorpade, 92.8%, PU II Commerce Supriya.M, 89.50% PU II Science
- 1st Position in Bellary District -
% X ICSE 2012 Highest in each subject
English Jayashree .J 86
Kannada Jayashree J 97
Hindi Sheikh Saif Ali 95
Environmental Education Sheikh Saif Ali 96
Hist / Civics / Geography Jayashree.J, Sheikh Saif Ali, J.P.
Chandana
94
Mathematics Sheikh Saif Ali 99
Science Jayashree. J 88
Economics Jayashree .J 100
% PUC II Sci / Com 2012 - Highest in each subject
English Amit S Birdar 93
Kannada Anupama V M 94
Hindi Abhishek Singh 83
Physics Supriya M & Karthik Shinde 96
Chemistry Sharath S J 96
Mathematics Sharath S J 94
Biology Vrishab S 91
Computer Science Supriya M & Sharath S J 100
Business Studies Bahirji A Ghorpade 99
Economics Bahirji A Ghorpade 92
Accountancy Bahirji A Ghorpade & Karthik Sharma 99
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DISTRICT LEVEL TOPPERS OF 2012 BOARD EXAM
X ICSE PU II COMMERCE
Jayashree. J
of SRS, Sandur
93.86%
CLASS TOPPERS FOR SRS ANNUAL EXAMINATION MARCH 2012
Sl. No Name of the Student Class Percentage
1 Ganesh J.M LKG-A 95.30
2 Prabhas Simha.K LKG-B 96.6
3 Keerthana UKG-A 99.6
4 Varshini.S.P UKG-A 99.6
5 Shreyas Shanaboghar UKG-B 98.3
6 Supraja. V.Rao UKG-B 98.3
7 A.J. Afshan I-A 97.6
8 Sana Naaz.S I-B 97.5
9 Shashank.B.R II-A 97.6
10 Abhay V.G II-B 94.17
11 Sy.Md. Amir.T III-A 98.17
12 Sankeert. M.D III-B 95
13 Sudhindra.D IV-A 97.17
14 Netra. T IV-B 92..67
15 Sanjay Kumar.G V-A 94.57
16 Bharath Biradar V-B 95.7
17 Samprita VI-A 96.57
18 Vijay Kumar C.H VI-B 94.14
19 Niranjan.K.Reddy VII-A 96.86
20 Asmitha .G.K VII-B 97.71
21 Rahul.I H VIII-A 93.17
22 Niveditha.G.P VIII-B 92.6
23 Sanju Kumar.K.P IX 91.9
24 Shivapriya.S.H PUC-I Science 92
25 Brunda N.V PUC-I Comm 86.67
Bahirji.A.Ghorpade
of SRS, Sandur
92.83%
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TEACHERS FELICITATION
A PARTY TO REMEMBER…….
Administrator, Mr. Nazim Sheikh hosted a dinner for all SRS teachers on 23rd July 2012
to celebrate 100 percent result in ICSE and PU Board Exam 2011-12.
We thank the Administrator Mr. Nazim Sheikh for the entertainment and sumptuous dinner
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A GRAND WELCOME …………….
New Principal Mrs. Bilquis Soudagar. Vice Principal Mrs. Vijaya .R
. Coordinator (Boarding) —Mrs. Sujatha Joseph Coordinator (English Faculty) —Mrs. Margaret Helen
Newly appointed Teachers
Mr. Javeed, Mrs. Sheba Snehalatha, Mrs. Suma, Mrs. Rafath Sultana, Mrs. Sreedevi and Mrs. Shailaja
(Left to right)
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With Inspiration…….
FORESTS - LUNGS OF EARTH
I wish it were all a dream, but this is not
true. The sky is full of black smoke. Great puffs of
smoke soot and dust. The beautiful white clouds
have turned grey. For a while, I feel as if life is out of
our planet earth. Nature is sacred and every tree is a
temple. But this is attributed only in words today.
Our belief, that nature is next to godliness is slowly
fading away.
In search of better
alternatives, man has
exploited all reserves
and resources of
mother earth. Forests
are lungs of earth.
They absorb carbon-
dioxide and refresh
the atmosphere with oxygen. Forests provide most
of the human needs. Forests keep the air clean and
balance our living biosphere and also plays a vital
role to regulate water cycle which is the main source
of life and its sustainability. Oxygen contributing to
around 20 percent of the air’s composition is a
product of photosynthetic activity. This led to the
evolution of plant and animal kingdoms on the
planet earth. Now forests are cut down for various
reasons. This will affect biodiversity, soil culture
and major ecosystems of the world. Forests also
provide habitats for many plant and animal species
which play a pivotal role in the ecosystem.
Destroying forest will destroy earth’s
stability. What if forests are reduced or eliminated?
Nowadays forest conditions are becoming worse.
The degradation of environment is slow and
gradual and irreversible; such as soil salinity which
renders millions of hectares of land useless for
agriculture. Bio-habitats are reduced because forests
are hacked and chopped. We now see disasters
everywhere, starting from earthquakes, tsunamis,
floods and typhoons, global-warming, erratic rains
and submerged islands, to state a few. Balance of
nature is important to preserve the ecosystems of
the world. The cool breeze of trees, shade and mist
hung over the mountain tops are long gone. No one
enjoys this anymore, even Switzerland and
Greenland is getting polluted.
Environmental education is taught in schools today
to create environmental awareness. It is said that
earth has enough for man’s needs but not enough
for his greed. To preserve the planet the next
generation has to be smarter, wiser and eco-friendly.
Diminishing forest reduce the intensity of water
cycle leading to failure of monsoons. We should
promote afforestation and reduce deforestation. It is
just not the majestic tiger or the huge elephant or the
stately lion that needs to be protected. Nature is all
inclusive and we ought to protect every creature on
this planet for they all have their own role to play in
the ecosystem. Failure of monsoons is now a
consequence of eliminating forests. Catchment areas
to trap clouds into rains have drastically reduced.
As a result fresh water will now dry up in the next
fifty years. It is said that the greatest war between
neighbouring countries in the future will be fought
for fresh water. What a irony, water, water
everywhere not a drop to drink. Will this be true?
Hopefully not!
Anirudh.K
X Standard
CRICKET AN OVERRATED GAME
IN INDIA
A bowler marking his run-up and the
batsmen taking guard, are exciting scenes. The
crowds shout and yell, raising slogan of their
countries. The stadium turns frenzy.
The adrenalin surge through the bodies of
most Indians is high while we watch a cricket match
in the cricket field or on television. Here comes the
bowler catching up pace, known to have injured
two batsman already! India needs a six to win the
match and our heart clutches. At this crucial
point…….if we win it is difficult to hide tears of joy,
while others jump being crazy and celebrate victory.
The game of cricket is like a dark chocolate,
indispensable and irresistible. Most believe it is a
religion in India. It teaches discipline, punctuality
and application, not to mention the name and fame
that the game offers to every national cricketer.
Look at Sachin. He is called God of cricket, popular
next to God. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that India
is all about cricket and excitement. Cricket being
India’s forte, has brought international acclaim and
recognition. Great legends like Sunil Gavaskar have
etched their names on the pages of cricket history
forever. When we watch cricket we are lost in the
game, engrossed, and eyes glued. During the
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twenty over match, the ball crosses the pitch 120
times and every time we cross our fingers, hoping
it’s a six or a four. The heart throbs and the
adrenalin flows at its peak. But hasn’t this game
made us handicapped to some extent? How many
man hours are lost by both the nations in a five day
cricket test match, when we are stuck to the T.V?
Rather difficult to count. Hasn’t it become an
addiction, a weakness to watch cricket on T.V, all
the time knowingly or unknowingly like an
obsession? Cricket has now become an integral part
of our lives. May it be anything; an examination or
an interview, or an important appointment, they all
take backstage. As if cricket is unavoidable and we
will never be able to do without it. Schools, colleges
and offices show lack of attendance and work comes
to a standstill when a cricket match is on.
Every coin has two sides, the game of cricket
has its pros and cons too.
The negative side of the game can be quite
alarming at times. From childhood to adolescence,
most Indian kids are aspiring cricketers, wasting
time in playing cricket on the roads and by lanes.
This often makes one to believe that he has become
Sachin already. Idolizing and fantasizing about
cricket all the time and forgetting the stark realities
of life. Such children often do not spare time for
studies and other creative activities and thus lag
behind in all aspects, only to realize when it is too
late. In cricket, India may be a big player at the
global level, but in hockey, football and other sports
we are desperately trying to carve a niche for
ourselves. When you watch T.V, you find
advertisements in plenty by cricketing stars. Sachin
holding a coca-cola in his hand and the tag line is
‚Yeh pyass hai badi‛. In fact, this ‚pyass‛ is so
‚badi‛ that the coca-cola company promote
consumption of soft drinks to addiction which is not
good for growing children.
Besides this, cricket is eating away our
financial resources to build huge stadiums. India is
still a developing country and we need to rearrange
our priorities. The wealth of ICC and BCCI is hardly
put to national use. Over emphasis on cricket has
led to negligence of other sports. Hockey, though
our national game is forgotten today compared to
cricket. From being a gentleman’s game it is now
boss of all games. It has widened the difference.
Cricket now gets preferential treatment, attention,
concern and care. Infrastructural facilities, prizes,
money, name and fame is much above compared to
other games. No wonder we are still hungry for a
gold at the Olympics. Match fixing, scams, betting
and money laundering have made the game of
cricket vulnerable. All in all, the game, though the
pride of the nation, and a cord that binds us
together, but I still reiterate that cricket is an
overrated game in India. It is high time we pay
more attention to other games and athletics before it
is too late. You may agree or disagree, but the
debate goes on.
Gagandeep, Std X
PLAY A WHILE TO BE HEALTHY
One must believe in the maxim ‚work while
you work, play while you play, that is the way to be
happy and gay‛. But nowadays kids are stuck
indoors playing videogames, doing homework,
watching television and that’s wrong. Kids should
be outside playing games, getting some exercise and
have fun. There are so many reasons why kids
aren’t playing or end up quitting sports. Most
importantly parents don’t want them to play and
get hurt. Some kids feel they are not good at it. The
fear of failure can also be a deterrent. Most kids quit
sports because they don’t like to lose or be on a
losing side. But as Muhammad Ali once said, ‚ I
never thought about losing, but now that’s
happened, the only thing is to do it right‛. Failure
teaches us more than what success can. One must
take both failure and success in life equally. This is
a good mind set, to become a better leader, team
player, or an athlete. A kid should play a sport he
or she likes, just for the joy and exercise. Play
increases appetite, you sleep better when you are
tired, you also look healthy and grow better.
Games and sports widens your horizon to
take victory and defeat in the same stride. You then
become a more wiser person to tackle your life
problems. People who play games are more kind,
considerate, social and forgiving, they are beyond
winning and losing and this helps a person to be
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wholesome . The aim of education is all round
personality development of a student. Unless you
are bodily fit you cannot be mentally competent.
It is said ‚All work and no play, makes Jack a dull
boy‛. An effective and time-tested way to ensure a
sharp mind and healthy body is to make children
take active part in outdoor games and sports.
Athletics and outdoor games inculcate values such
as discipline, teamwork, patience, sense of justice
fair-play, courage, endurance, cooperation and
perseverance. These qualities can be acquired
through games like, football, volley-ball, cricket,
hockey, basketball and tennis, played in school.
Activities like gymnastics, swimming, jogging
improve the intake of oxygen thereby promoting
mental skills, stamina, vitality and physical growth.
Exercise helps to build stronger muscles, bones and
a body that is more resistant to diseases and
ailments. Adventure sports like parachute jumping,
paragliding, mountaineering, river rafting and
skiing train us to face risks and hardships and a
never die attitude.
Involvement in sports increases the ability to
think and plan out various strategies. To rationalize
on available resources and to seek for the best
option. Sports also stimulates intellectual
development resulting in sharper motor skills,
longer attention span and quicker decision making.
Courage, determination, robustness and endurance
are all qualities of a good sportsman. Physical
activities also provide an outlet for surplus energy
and feeling of anger and sports keeps children away
from violence and other undesirable activities.
Sports also help in development of social
skills and character formation. They teach us the art
of leadership, team-spirit, provide emotional and
social growth. This helps in dealing with
depression and increases self-confidence. The
captain wins the heart of his team through
encouragement and love. Teammates earn the true
spirit of sportsmanship, fair-play and better
communication skills. They learn to treat victory
and defeat equally, to smile in the face of failure and
feel proud on success. Children involved in sports
make new friends. They interact with more children
of the same age with similar interest and improve
their social skills for later life, making them better
citizens. Experiences on the sports field helps one in
good stead when approaching other challenges and
obstacles in life. On the other hand children who are
allowed to remain sedentary with television,
computers and video games have a tendency to
become ‘couch potatoes’. Such unfit children have
the risk of obesity in later life, develop low
self-esteem, dislike activity and develop anti-social
attitude. Players and sports persons are more
disciplined, cheerful, optimistic, self-sacrificing, and
co-operative.
Childhood is an impressionable age. Habits and
mental outlook formed during this period last a
lifetime. One must believe in the popular saying
‚All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy‛. This
is possible only when activities in schools and
colleges are judiciously spread to give importance to
both classroom and sports activities.
Jaya Ravi Teja, Std X
THE JOY OF ART
The most important quality of man is to
appreciate beauty and art. It may be a painting, or a
form of sculpture that appeals to our senses. It is a
form of consciousness to produce art or have an
artistic ability. We are all artistic in one way or the
other. All we need is opportunities to bring out
artistic talent. Many consider this ability, a form of
bliss. The wider meaning of art is both concrete and
abstract. The concrete form of art is to produce an
object as a end product something to admire and
appreciate. A painting or sculpture are examples of
concrete art. The abstract form of art may not be
necessarily an object or an end product, it could be
the art of thinking, art of appreciation or the art of
living itself.
Playing a musical instrument at ease, to be
good at a sport or a game such as cricket, chess or
football is equally artistic. One said ‚ Cricket is a
poetry in motion when Sachin bats‛.
Art is all pervasive and one has to learn to
appreciate it in one form or the other. What appeals
to one in art form may not necessarily be so to
another person. More important is how we perceive
and look at things around. What one calls it a mere
stone, is worshiped by another.
Tejaswini, Std 7B
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Without art, the world would taste flat,
insipid and look empty. Our aesthetic sensibilities
grow only with forms of art and literature. Art takes
one to a higher level of imagination. Art gives life
colour, taste, character and beauty in what one does.
To appreciate art one must have knowledge
about it, for example unless you know a little of
music, you cannot appreciate music. One admires
an artist as a role model. We wish to emulate such a
character. Have you noticed? An artist is calm,
composed, sensible and at peace with himself. The
wonder on canvas using colors and brushes
enlightens viewers. Art speaks louder than actions
or words.
Art forms have scope for creativity and
newness. Its expression is realistic or abstract
decorative or impressionistic, general or symbolic.
Black or white art speak beyond the shades of grey.
Like humor, it makes you happy and enriches your
soul. A picture perfect life is full of colors one looks
for. Many may consider art as a waste of time, or an
exercise in futile. Try out an artistic exercise and you
notice the joy and fulfillment it gives. Indulgence in
art can be treated as a hobby or a profession. It is not
a mere time pass activity but an act of satisfaction.
One must be passionate in what he does to fulfill his
desire. The home and school are the first breeding
grounds and play a pivotal role in fostering art in
children. Leisure time activities and pursuits in
creativity can be rewarding.
Manifestation of art is more inclusive in
hobbies and professions. Photography, embroidery,
wood-work, clay, stone and marble carving, pottery,
carpentry, fashion design, modelling, weaving,
fabric painting and jewellery design provide loads
of opportunities to show artistic talent.
Art and culture go together and depict a
time period in history. They go hand in hand in
appreciation. The Ashoka pillar, the Taj Mahal, the
Vijaynagar Empire show monumental architecture
and are examples of splendour of art and
civilization. Last but not the least, the articulation of
art could also be the art of cooking, socializing and
travel. So cultivate and grow this attribute of art to
have an artistic mind.
Mujeeb Ur Rehaman, Std X
WHAT IS LIFE Life has wonderful things
Never know what it brings
Good times and bad times.
Sometimes smiles
Sometimes tears.
Ups and downs, highs and lows
Face it as it comes.
You are destined by God to become
There is no time to love,
Where is time to hate
See how nicely time passes away
Time was wiser it said,
You fool I stay and you pass away
Life is precious make best of it
For this to happen,
Keep your mind, soul fit
That is it that is it. . . .
Life has wonderful things
Never know what it brings
Karthikeya,Std X
COLOURS
Colours, colours you make magic,
From black and white to grey
Every day to God we pray
Adding yellow to blue we get green,
Keep the house neat and clean.
Adding white to red we get pink
Colours of life change in a blink
Grass in garden is wet and green
Should never ever be mean.
Oceans and seas are deep and blue
Be always honest and true
Shades and shades when you mix!
New colours you then fix.
Blending colours make rainbow
When sun sets what a glow!
Beyond black and white you make us think,
When colours put to ink.
Face the colours of day and night
Learn always to be upright
Win or lose take the stride
Always look at brighter side,
Good or bad, right or wrong
This is after all life‘s song
Live life and sing a song.
Madhu Kiran K.S, Std X
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X STANDARD BOYS
Colourful X Standard boys.
Ever ready for action, beaming with joy.
Syed Wajahath is short
But his work is smart.
Sangarsh has broad smile
Always helping deep in Nile
Sangamesh sits silent
One can‘t measure Shravan‘s talent.
If someone is rude or bad
Pavan Krishna is their dad.
Silent Killer Malli.
Over reading is Channa‘s folly.
Nitin stays glued to book.
One smiles at Vinod‘s outlook
Rithesh crazy about cricket.
Sourabh runs like rocket.
Rajesh and Veeresh work like clock
Mallanagowda is hard rock.
Gagandeep Bruce lee of class.
Often in Math he fails to pass.
Anirudh is predator
Niranjan and Sanjay are mediators.
Harish is lovely
But Madhu is double madly.
Afridi famous dancer.
Vinayak gives ‗A‘ Class answer.
Mujeeb the famous artist.
Sanju the good dramatist
Karthik‘s imagination hot,
Purushotham equal to him a lot
Easy going and don‘t have any foes,
Tough time we are commandos;
More over for personal review
Go for individual interview.
If you wish to meet each character
Contact X Contractor.
Pavan Krishna, Std X
SENSE ORGANS With eyes see the world
Get knowledge word by word
See good and bad
To be happy or sad
The world you glance
What wonderful chance
The tongue helps to taste
Do not eat in haste
Bitter, salty, sour and sweet
Tongue helps to chew and eat,
Ears catch every sound
To decipher we go round
Beautiful voices you hear
Melodies far and near.
To smell have upright nose
Organic, inorganic and rose
With trouble in breeze
Nose first to sneeze
Sensitive is skin
Hot, cold or prick of pin.
Niranjan H.M, Std X
TEARS
In and out at every jest,
In and out as pest.
Laugh or cry you are there,
Every moment you bear
Tears you do care
Tears are moments of joy
When happy do cry
Great moments want to fly
Tears say try and try
Tears of sadness
Tears of gladness
Pain at times so bizarre,
Smiles endless miles far.
Tears more and more .
Great lessons to adore.
That happiness I had,
Shed by single tear,
As treasure I keep
Happy though I weep
Tears bliss of life
The spark to shine
The eyes that glow
Thank you life, for tears
You open eyes and ears
Alone in despair
Tears you care, tears you care …..
Ayesha Sidheekha, Std X
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Creativity at its peak - C C A
English Handwriting Competition Book Marker Making Competition
Greeting Card Making Competition
Greeting Card Book Marker Craft work
Toy Making Competition Craft Work Competition
Std First Prize Second Prize Third Prize
IA Karthik.B.R Anil Kumar Keerthana.H.K
Pavithra.S Rakshita.G Shreyas.S
IB Rufaidha .S.V Akhila.M Mohd. Maroof
Supraja.V. Rao Samarth.S Gururaj.H
IC Manikanta Bhavana.M Rajesh.M
Varsha Patil Prabhavathi.G Mohd.Ayub
IIA Afshan A.J Mandira.K.M Santosh.V
IIB Deepthi.V Divya.K Roshini.B
IIIA Umee Habiba Sunitha.B Rashmi.A
IIIB Shreya.S D.ShreeVani Parinika P.G
IVA Sharada.J Shreelatha M.S Bhumika.K
IVB B.Sahil Basha Bhagya.B Lubna Simran
IVC M.Manoj Kumar B.Vinutha Srujana.G.S
Std First Prize Second Prize Third Prize
IVA Kavya.P K.Saniya Vishnuvard-
han Babu
IVB Kavya.B Anjalishree.A Bhagya.B &
Karthik .B
IVC Nithin G Manikanta.S.R Shashank R.S
Std First Prize Second
Prize
Third Prize
IVA Kavya.P &
Sania.K
C.Sahil &
Shreelatha
Saquib Ali S.F &
Apsa. M
IVB M.Bhumika Adithi.HM Varun K.S &
Lubna Simran
IVC T.Keerthana B. Srishail
& Shifa.D
Srujana G.S
Std First Prize Second Prize Third Prize
VA K.B.Tejashwini Nayana H.M
& Deepika
Bhumika &
Mannan
VB Yashaswini Sahana .G J.P. Preethi
VIA Sanjana.R Shwetha Vaishnavi
VIB Ruchitha &
Meghana
Shreya P.J &
Phalguni
Shivali Jothi
Std First Prize Second Prize Third Prize
IIIA Sana.T
K.Summaiya
Takshil Sharma &
B.K Shivamurthy
Usman.S &
S.Y. Sania
IIIB Shreya
Sannidhi
Fathima Husna.H
& Sahana S.J
Hareesh R.S
Shreevani .D
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Young Reporters Competition Elocution Competition
English Spellathon Competition Memory Test Competition
Colouring Competition
Hindi Recitation Competition
Std First Prize Second Prize Third Prize
IX Niveditha &
Poornima
Prajwal &
Raghvendra
Basvaraj & D.Karthik
Rachana & Vennella
X Shravan &
Harish
Sangarsh &
Shahid Afridi
Ritesh & Pavan Krishna
Karthikeya & Sanju Kumar
Std First Prize Second
Prize
Third Prize
VIIIA Jasmine.A Arshitha.S Prithvija.B.V
VIIIB Jyothi B.B Asmitha
Kulkarni
Sony.J
Class First Prize Second Prize Third Prize
IIIA Shridhar.B.P
Shashnak.B.R Sai Raam.P
Arjun G.R
IIIB Shreya.S.
Rudagi
Sai Charan.U Aneesh.R
IVA Sai Krishna.P Shreelatha Sinchana.M
Umee Saleha
IVB Sagar.B Adithi.M.H Sankeerth M.D
IVC K. Asrar Santosh
Kumar.N
Varshita.M
VA Suddhindra R.
Desai
J. Kiran Kumar
&
Bhumika A.R
M. Manjunath
Ch
VB Praveen S.B Suma .H Gondi Nisarga
VIA Bharath .B Satish B.R Shreya P.J
VIB Shifa T.M Chetan Kumar Sanjay
Kumar.G
VIIA Shreevani MS Swathi S.T Anukesh.J
VIIB K. Sim-
rananaaz
Alok G.B Arpitha S.B
Class First Prize Second Prize Third Prize
IIIA Suraj.M.R
Sana.T M.Gaviprakash
Shashank B.R
IIIB Saicharan.U Lavanya.D.S
Sreevani. D
Abhishek.H
IVA Amir.Y Bhoomika.K Shreelatha M.S
IVB Sagar B.J Adithi M.H Seema.M
IVC Srujana G.S Santosh
Kumar. N
Mahesh S.U
Class First Prize Second Prize Third Prize
UKG
A
Md. Faheem.H
& Ananya.B
Lolita &
Md Rihan.I
Karthik.D
&Chetan.M
UKG
B
Soumya M.S
Zainab Zoya
Pranavanth Channabasappa.
Karthik.B &
Sachitha.S.G
IA Rakshitha.G
J.S. Shivkumar
Anil Kumar Pavithra.L
IB Supraja Rao VarshiniS.P Swathi A.S
IC Bhavana.M
Prabhavathi.G
Manikanta Rajendra.D
Class First
Prize
Second Prize Third Prize Class First Prize Second
Prize
Third Prize
VI A-2L Bhargavi Vasanth
Kumar.T
Saba Aaliya.K
& Sai
Harshitha
VI A -3L Abbubakar
Sheikh
Shifa Prajwal CM
& Saniya
VIIA-2L Shreevani K. Sana K. Safiya VI B-3L Veena .B K.Phalguni M.Sameer
VII B-3L K.Simrin.N Sushimtha Nikshitha
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NOT A LOSER
Hari found it difficult, to concentrate on his
lessons. His mother worked very hard. Always
tired, she didn’t spend enough time with him. This
made him fallen and stubborn. ‚What is an
Adjective‛, his teacher asked. ‚Miss…. Don’t
know‛, stammered Hari. He looked down, shuffling
his feet. Then his classmates began giggling, he was
trying hard, to find the answer but his mind drew
blank. The teacher yelled again. ‚I can’t believe, you
don’t know, what is wrong with you‛. Hearing her
booming voice, something snapped inside his head,
and he yelled back. ‚Leave me alone‛. Luckily the
bell rang, signalling the end of the day. Grabbing his
back pack, Hari ran out of the classroom, with the
entire classroom hooting ‘LOSER’ behind him. Hari
was not a bright student. He found it difficult to
memorize, or understand his lessons. To make
matters worse, he began stammering. He scowled
most of the time and was easily angered. He hated
everything and everyone. When he reached home,
his mother added to the confusion, shouted at him.
‚Why have I got yet another complaint from
school?‛. She yelled. ‚You ought to be ashamed of
yourself, I work all day. All you have to do is study.
You can’t even do that. Into your room now‛, she
screamed. Hari fled to his room. He bolted the door,
threw himself on the bed and sobbed.
The next day after school,
Hari walked to a beautiful park
nearby. With nothing to do, he
sketched a few lines, to draw a
picture of nature. Trees are
drying, he tried to tell. He
showed this to his drawing
teacher, she noticed and identified his hidden talent.
She encouraged him, to draw more pictures. With
colours he displayed, more art and beauty. The class
and school showered more praises and his self
esteem grew. Hari was the right student, to
represent the school, at the national level for a
drawing competition. He stood first and his mother
was spell bound. Tears welled down her cheeks. ‚I
never knew you could draw so well‛, she said.
With honours and acknowledgement from his
teachers and fellow friends, he walked with his
head held high. For a while, Hari felt he was on top
of the world. He wasn’t alone anymore. I am not a
loser anymore, he said to himself, carrying with him
the hopes and wishes of his teachers and friends.
The moral of the story is very simple, if you
think you are a loser you are, and if you think you
are a winner you are. To conclude, attitude is more
important than altitude. Be optimistic and keep
trying. Do not lose hope. Belief, hard work and
determination will pay off one day.
Priya M. Shet, Std X
INDIA’S HOPE IN UNO
India is a charter member of the United
Nations and participates in all its specialized
agencies and activities. It contributes to peace
keeping efforts, as and when required by UNO.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit was elected the first woman
President of the UN General Assembly.
As a prominent member of the Non-Aligned
Movement that started in 1961, India has
traditionally represented the interests of developing
nations and supported the struggle against
colonialism and apartheid.
India has been seeking for a permanent seat
at the UNO, since long and has a popular support
from most of the permanent members. If this
happens, it would be the first time, permanent
Security Council status is extended to a South Asian
nation. Supporters of the G4 plan suggest, that this
will lead to a greater representation of developing
nations, rather than the current major powers. India
has made a number of claims to justify its demands.
India has the world’s second largest population and
is the world’s largest liberal democracy. It is the
third largest country in terms of purchasing power
and parity.
Today India has more than a billion people
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representing about 1/6 population of the world.
India, with its ancient civilization, rich heritage,
deep rooted democratic system and growing
economic potential, has credentials to champion the
cause of developing nations, which need proper
representation in the council of United Nations.
Then, why should we be deprived of our rightful
place in the assembly of nations?
We are a great country socially, culturally,
economically and tradition wise. Reforms and
improvements are an intrinsic part of any
organization, which has to serve the needs of the
changing environment and United Nation is no
exception. India has participated, in all the reforms
and restructuring exercises that would enhance the
capacity and credentials of United Nations. As the
founder member of the UN, India stood at the
forefront during the UN’s tumultuous years of
struggle against colonialism and apartheid, ending
of arms race and towards the creation of a more
equitable and international social order. We
represent the aspiration of the developing nations
and the third World Nations. Our Non Aligned
Movement shows the way, Indians think on the
global scale.
The enigma and charm of India has caught
the imagination of endless number of poets,
thinkers, scientists, and philosophers all over the
world. Albert Einstein said ‚We owe the Indians a
lot who taught us how to count, without which no
worthwhile scientific discovery could have been
made‛. India is an economic-super power of the
world whose economy is increasing day by day.
Indian Economy is larger than that of Brazil and
Germany put together. It is bigger geographically
than that of England and France put together who
are permanent members of UNO.
Our conduct is selfless, we inspire for all
noble causes and it is high time, India stands
shoulder to shoulder in equity amongst the
permanent members of UNO to change the political
and social order of the world. Harish, Std X
HUMOUR TO ENHANCE LIFE
The ability to laugh, play and have fun
makes life enjoyable. Laughter is a therapy that can
change your biorhythm and take you to the world of
joy. It is a universal language of emotions that you
can make people laugh, just by an expression or an
action. Timing humour is most important to make
people laugh. Humour helps to connect people and
to socialize better. A witty joke can be an answer to
a puzzle thus solving the problem. Do not carry
yourself on your shoulders and be stiff all the time.
Sometimes it is better to forget and let loose, so stop
worrying and indulge in humour, for a while. To
laugh it out is, to be on the lighter side of life. This
possibly, is the key to good health. It doesn’t take
much to smile, but we often hold it back for obvious
reasons. To be happy is to renew our energies. In
other words it is to recharge our batteries and renew
the vitality of life.
Children are our best teachers
to laugh. Watch them for a
while, you will then observe
that play and laughter comes
so naturally to them. This is because of their
innocence. Children are not conscious of success or
failure. We often have too many roles to play as a
father, mother, uncle, aunt or niece. This produces
inhibitions and we thus wear a mask. The
regimentation, rules and regulations are often too
disciplinary and somewhere in between, the very
fun of life is lost. The if’s, but’s, do’s and don’t’s
force us to be rigid and sometimes we are not what
we are or ought to be.
So the first step is to be natural and believe
that happiness is a journey and not a station to
arrive at. Every moment spent in laughter, makes
us feel better, so learn to take life as it comes. Learn
to be happy without a reason and believe it to be a
state of mind. The laughing club is now gaining
momentum in all big cities. People gather early
morning, especially the elderly, to laugh it out loud
and clear, to let out the steam of frustration, agony
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and this has proved quite a therapy, no wonder it is
said, laugher is the best medicine.
God has bestowed and showered upon us,
this wonderful and unique gift, that is the ability to
laugh or smile. No other creature, other than the
human being, can express this gesture. Laughter is
infectious way to communicate happiness. A hearty
smile or a loud laugh does not cost anything. We are
often too conscious and hold back laughter for
obvious reasons. Laughter triggers biochemical
reactions of the body and improves immune system,
so laugh to be healthy. This boost of energy
diminishes pain to reduce effects of stress. This
priceless gift is fun, free and easy to use. Your
sense of humor is the most powerful tool to decide
your daily mood and emotional state of mind. It is
an antidote for pain, stress and conflict. A good joke
works faster to feel nice and fresh and to restart all
over again. Good humor inspires hope to be more
focused and alert. It acts as a bond to heal
resentment and disagreement. Laughter helps to
unite different people during difficult times.
Laughter and humour in relationship make you
spontaneously acceptable, even amongst strangers.
So shed away defensiveness and inhibitions to make
yourself likable and acceptable. True feelings and
cheerfulness, do count in lasting relationships. Be
careful it tastes sweet to the person who uses it. Our
reason to laugh should not be sour to others.
Negative emotions release negative chemicals
in our body. So replace negative emotions with
positive ones. Handle life with a golden rule ‚Live
for Today‛- do not think of the uncertain tomorrow.
Not to the extent of spoiling your today and making
it miserable. And thinking of yesterday is out of
question, because time once gone cannot come back.
The only thing to be considered is to learn from our
scars for a better tomorrow. Today is very
important, as what we do today will shape our
future. Laughter or a smile can remove boredom in
a situation and make it lively. It can be very
effective in hiding one’s foolishness. Good timely
humour can change a foe to a friend. A gentle
remark can change argumentative conversation into
a lighter discussion. Therefore do not forget to
nurture your best friend, that is the ‘humorous you’.
Remember the language ‚LOL‛ (Laugh Out Loud).
Kavya.M, Std X
THE VIRTUE OF TRUTHFULNESS
The motto of our country is ‘Satyameva
Jayate’, which means truth triumphs. Truth is
always right and has a lasting value. Many years
ago, the great scientist Copernicus said, a scientific
truth that the sun is the centre of our solar system.
People did not believe him and punished him for
his belief. Now centuries have passed, but what
Copernicus discovered still remains true today.
Gandhiji practiced truthfulness and only
then, preached it. Once a person who was very fond
of sweets came to Bapu. He wanted to get rid of his
weakness of liking sweets. He then, asked Bapu for
advise. Bapu told him to come after two weeks. The
person was unhappy for a while, but was sure Bapu
the great, will have an answer. After two weeks,
being restless, the person met Bapu and was eager
to know the answer. Bapu softly said ‚Please add a
little less sugar to your tea each morning‛. The
person was upset and angry and in a harsh tone
replied. ‚Your answer is simple, but Bapu why did
you make me wait for two weeks? You could have
told me so, when I first met you‛. Calm as he was,
Gandhiji gently said, ‚I am also fond of sweets, so I
added a little less sugar each day to my morning
cup of tea to feel the pain. I can preach only if I did
it myself‛. The person was astonished and thanked
Bapu as he left.
According to Guru Nanak the
founder of Sikkism, truth is
important, but more important is
truthful living. Truth and innocence
is inevitably seen in children. They are hardly
pretentious and do not wear a mask. As we grow,
these virtues fade away and just the opposite, we
begin to lie and be wicked. The world today looks at
a truthful person as Mr. Simpleton. Such a person is
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ready to be sinned, than to be a sinner. But in the
worldly sense, no one wants to follow him. Neither
does his simplicity appeal to anybody. People
unnecessarily sympathize with him, or offer him
solace, as if he is a loser. In practical terms, he is no
more a role model in the world of consumerism.
While most treat him as utter failure in life, but if
you ask Mr. Simpleton, what he thinks about
himself, surely he is happy. Being contented, he
does not feel the same, as the world does about him.
Being a Gandhiji type of a person, his wants are few
and prefers a Buddhist type of living. Modest but
affirmative, he is proud of his self.
Now let’s go around to another type of a
person, the so called rich and famous, acclaimed
and a go getter, who has achieved a lot in his life.
Means are more important, than ends for such a
person. But, if he is rich by unfair means and suffers
from guilt, then such a person can buy the best of
foods but not appetite, the best of cozy beds but not
sleep, the best of comforts but not peace of mind.
Such a person may gain, or escape for a while, but
ultimately he will be at a loss in one way or the
other. He may succeed in worldly affairs and
acclaim riches, but sooner or later will perish by the
roots. This is another model, but not a role model.
To conclude, which model would you
choose? The simple and the satisfied type or the rich
and go getter type? The choice is yours. What if one
says, I want both, which means he or she wants to
be rich, but simple. Richness and simplicity do not
go together. This can only be possible, to some
extent if you are ready, to give away your riches for
the cause and welfare of the society and that your
personal demands are few and nominal. More
importantly if this does not happen, you then live in
defeat of the self and falsehood. While the quest for
contentment and happiness based on truth
continues, I quote ‚There is enough for a man’s
need on the planet, but not enough for his greed.
This is enough food for a thought I suppose‛!.
Nitin N Goudar, Std X
SUCCESS OR FAILURE
A THOUGHT PROCESS
As the proverb says, ‚Mind can make hell
out of heaven, and heaven out of hell‛. It means our
mind is so powerful, that it can take us from a
difficult situation to a secured place and on the
other hand, take us to a difficult situation from the
good one. So, we should have control over our mind
and direct it to the right path. We have to use it for a
constructive purpose and not for a destructive one.
We can guide our mind, through the path of
righteousness, with the help of our parents,
teachers, elders and friends. It is said, ‚Mind your
mind and it will mind, all the things for you.‛
One of the ways to be successful in life, is
right companionship. You are known by the
company you keep. Friendship decides the mindset
and mentality of a person. A good friend is a friend
in need, but for the right cause. Sometimes friends
mislead us. So, for success, choose a right friend.
Another attribute for success is discipline
and punctuality, which means to do the right thing,
at the right place and in the right manner. If we
adopt this in our lives, we will never fail, no matter
what the circumstance may be. Discipline helps us
to handle both success and failure. Never be high
headed in success, or be drowned in failure.
Success is failure turned inside out. One should
believe, that a failure is a stepping stone to success.
So, the attitude not to give up, is important which is
a form of discipline. Be humble in victory, because
failure teaches you more than success. Self
discipline, hard work, consistency and belief are
what matters the most, in the long run.
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I would like to narrate an incident, that took place in
the life of Robert Bruce, who was the king of
Scotland. His country fell in the hands of British. He
wanted to free his country from the English. He was
defeated many a times in the battle field. He ran to
the forest and hid himself in a cave.
One day, he was sitting in a pensive mood,
all of a sudden his attention was attracted by a
spider, who had fallen from its cobweb. He decided
to see, what the spider would do? He wanted to
know whether the spider would continue its efforts,
or give it up. It was hanging just by a thread and
was trying to go up the cobweb. It tried many a
times but failed. Robert Bruce thought that the poor
spider would try no more. But this did not happen.
Again and again the spider tried to build its
cobweb and succeeded at last.
Seeing this, a ray of hope shone on his face.
He thought that if the spider could reach its cobweb,
after so many failures, why couldn’t he achieve his
goal. He re-gathered his army and challenged the
British once again, fought a decisive battle, defeated
them and won the cherished freedom for his
country.
So, I conclude success and failure are two
faces of the same coin. One leads to the other, over a
period of time. Both as a process are inevitable, but
do not lose hope. We should learn to take both
success and failures in the stride. Fear and failure is
a dark room, where all negatives are developed. Be
positive and believe that there is light at the other
end of the tunnel. The human mind is like a
parachute which works, only when it is opened and
stops working, when it is closed. So, open your
mind for good things and close it for bad ones to be
a successful human being.
Pooja .A, Std X
BEAUTY OF NATURE
Nature is beautiful, pretty.
To protect it, our duty.
Nature gift of God.
Protect it our thought.
Sunset at dawn of new day.
Just watching melts stress away.
Waterfalls pouring from height
Quite awesome, amazing sight.
Moon stars shining bright
Night, darkness bears no fright
Beach ocean gently roars.
Meditating spirit soars.
Summer flowers in park,
Squirrels running around
Trying to find nut on ground
Nature so beautiful
Appreciate to full.
Mallangouda Patil, Std X
FRIEND
Friend is flower
Love he shower
Friend is river
Which flow forever
Heart has four chambers
One for God, one for teacher
One for mother and one for father
Friend has seat
Found in heart beat.
In happiness, sadness
You are there all time
This is fine, this is fine
Friendship the best ship
With him I go round
For a world trip
For a world trip.
Mallikarjun C, Std X
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LAUGHTER
Laughter bring smile
Biggest word separated by mile
Laughter pleasant sound
Spreads joy around
Young or old, you alike
Because laughter you like
It brings magic to souls
As medicine unfolds
You are down feeling sad.
Laughter makes you glad
You are lighter when you laugh
You are more lighter
When you make others laugh
Laughter makes you cry
Please give it a try
Hearty laugh best for health
To cherish greatest wealth
Upset moods repaired by laughter
Laugh little be happy thereafter.
Manik, B S, Std IX
MOM AND DAD
You teach right and wrong
When I’m sad sing a song
Tell me everything I need to know
With you always I glow.
God cannot be everywhere
So he made mothers
Do you know?
Brothers and sisters
The majesty of tree.
The calm of quiet sea
The beauty of the night
Power of eagle’s flight
God made you dad.
Never to make me sad.
I never said thank you enough when I’m with you
I didn’t say ‘thank you’ most of the time
Today I write down in words that I do care.
My feeling I want to share
For giving me love I needed so much.
Thank you mom and dad
I love you much I love you much.
Channamallikarjuna, Std X
DREAMS
Dreams full of fun,
At times visit fairy land
Sometimes play in the sand
Bright colours and sounds
Enough to scare you around
All places love to travel
Make friends never quarrel
What a chance
To have a glance
Wild animals in forest
To see nature at its best
When it is time to go to school
My mother says get up you fool
I wish dreams come true
It is pleasure through and through.
Prathibha. L, Std X
INDIAN RUPEE
The word ‘money’ is derived from the Latin word
‘Moneta’, which was the surname of the Roman
Goddess of Juno, in whose temple at Rome, money
was coined.
Evolution of Indian Rupee:
Money has become a basic necessity in modern
times. In ancient times, when there was no concept
of money, people used the barter system, but it had
its own difficulties. Gradually with the
development, metals were used to cast coins. In
India, during the rule of slave dynasty, silver coins
known as ‘Takka’ and copper coins known as ‘Jintal’
were introduced. Earlier issue of paper rupee was
by the Bank of Hindustan and Bengal Bank. During
the British rule
and in the first
decade of
Independence,
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rupee was divided into 16 annas. Each anna is
divided into 4 paisa.
Currency system after Independence:
Pre-Decimal issues (1950-57) the first coins
were introduced in 1950’s. They were 1 paisa, 1/2 , 1
and 2 annas, ¼, ½ and 1 rupee denominations.
Decimal Issue (1957-till date), the first
decimal issues of India consisted of 1,2,5,10,25 and
50 paisa along with 1 rupee. In 1964 and 1967
aluminum 1,2,3,5 and 10 paisa was introduced. In
1968 Nickel and Brass 20 paisa was
introduced which was replaced by
aluminum coins in 1982. In 1988
stainless steel 10, 25 and 50 paisa was
introduced followed by 1 Rupee coin in 1992.
Today we have 10 rupees coin.
Bank Notes after Independence:
After Independence, the Government introduced
nine designs in bank notes. In 1970’s 20 and 50
rupee notes were introduced. In 1987, 500 rupee
note was re-introduced followed by 1000 rupee in
2000. The language panel on Indian rupee bank
notes has 15 of the 22 national languages of India.
Rupee Joins Elite Currency Club:
July 15th 2010 turned out to be a historic day, as the
Indian Rupee got the much awaited symbol just like
Dollar, Pound, Euro, Yen. The new symbol is an
amalgamation of Devangiri ‘Ra’ and the Roman ‘R’
without the star. On March 5th 2009 the Government
announced a contest to
create a symbol for the
Rupee inviting entries
for the Rupee symbol,
which would reflect
and capture the Indian
ethos and culture. Over 3000 entries were received
and evaluated by a jury headed by
Deputy Governor of R.B.I. The new
symbol designed by ITI Mumbai,
Post Graduate Shri D. Uday Kumar
won the competition and was
approved by the cabinet on July 15th 2009.
Though the symbol will not be printed or embossed
on currency notes and coins, it would be included in
the Unicode standard. What a travel of the rupee, a
great journey indeed.
Vijaya.R, Vice Principal
COLOURS OF HAPPINESS
Happiness is a feeling of pleasure and
satisfaction. The search for happiness will exist on
the planet for generations to come. Is happiness
directly related to money, or a state of mind? Is
happiness a journey, or a station to arrive at? Do
you think, it is equated only to pleasure or delight?
Is happiness flashy, momentary or permanent? Are
you happy, supposed to be happy, or destined to be
happy? These are some of the questions that boggle
one’s mind. Some say, real happiness is achieved by
giving and not receiving. To be happy, one must
expect nothing. This unconditional approach is a
form to achieve happiness. We do feel hurt, when
we find ingratitude. We do feel unhappy when our
gestures are not reciprocated. Expectation is the root
cause for unhappiness. Happiness is an essence, the
quality of one’s life. It also depends on one’s
perception and attitude. For example, two persons
in similar circumstances are not equally happy or
unhappy. Will one be happy if he or she is rich? Not
necessarily, though happiness and wealth are not
mutually exclusive, it is possible to have both or
neither.
There is no intrinsic happiness in objects.
The same object does not please everybody and
always. We associate happiness with the object, we
desire. But happiness in
nature is the real self of
man, who expresses and
functions through his body,
mind and intellect.
Happiness is, like a
butterfly, beyond our grasp, but if you sit quietly, it
may alight upon you. You are responsible for your
own happiness and to depend upon others for its
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source is a form of foolishness. Hence happiness is
intrinsic and not extrinsic.
Others aren’t responsible, your parents,
spouse or children aren’t responsible. You alone are.
So, if you are not happy, it’s up to you to change
your mindset or attitude. It is said, the process is
more important than the finish. Means are more
important than ends. These shades are very
important, to understand the realm of happiness.
Material goods can be stolen from a person,
but not his real happiness. Real happiness is a
treasure of feelings and cannot be stolen. It contains
infinite memories, that can be recalled and enjoyed.
Materialism or consumerism is not a measure of
happiness. It is said ‚you can buy the best of beds
but not sleep, the best of foods but not hunger‛.
Every person thinks that the other person is happy.
We then begin to envy
such a person, so look
inward to attain
happiness. Compete
with your own self,
than with others.
Is happiness relative, a
fact or an illusion?
Happiness cannot be bought, it has to be felt,
experienced and then shared with others. This is one
attribute that grows with sharing. It has the power
to bind people. The choice is yours, to pick the right
vibrations of the mind. Though happiness has a
cause and effect mechanism, but we must learn to
rise above all persons or incidents. There are lots of
reasons to be happy and many more reasons to be
unhappy. Haves and have nots do decide the degree
of happiness, to some extent, but what is more
important, is to enjoy life as it affords.
Money is a good servant, but a bad master.
Paradoxically more money could mean more
worries, more diseases, more sins and evil deeds.
The best way to be happy is to practice contentment
and enjoy life as it unfolds. Happiness is also
relative, one man’s pain is another man’s pleasure.
All said and done, it is easy to preach, but difficult
to practice.
To conclude, the conquest of happiness will
continue as long as there is man and civilization on
the planet. To reach ultimate happiness is to chase a
shadow, mind over matter. The idea is worth the
thought.
Mrs. Margaret Helen,
English Coordinator
MY HOME
Home, my tidy home,
Not alone, not alone
Father mother all care
Brothers sisters all there
Lovely flowers everywhere
Little brother writes A B C
How beautiful to see
Come home any time
Let us have fun all time.
Amir.T, Std—IVA
SUMMMER
This is summer season
Drink more water
For good reason
To quench thirst
Cool drinks we need first
Cover your head from heat
Under the shadow take seat
Wishing for rain for change
No rain it is strange
Summer brings holidays
Jolly days jolly days.
Shreelatha.M.S, IV- A
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MY SCHOOL
My school, my school
I play in sun
With friends have fun
Learn lessons, be good
Wait for lunch, have food
Many friends I make
No rules I break
I miss school on Sunday
Waiting for Monday.
Kavya.P, Std IV—A
BIRDS
Seven blue birds counted themselves
Each forgot to count himself
They set out to find missing one
Not knowing they missed counting one
Sailed upon the blue seas seven,
Over rainbow with colour seven
Reached big continents seven
Reached over week seven
Found not bird that is seven
They searched wonders seven
Counted themselves again and again
Wait and behold there were seven.
Khushi. J.M - V A
THE PARROT
Parrot is my pet,
In my room, you are set
When grains you eat,
There is cracking beat
What‘s your favourite
I am sure you will get
My dear Parrot
Is it carrot ?
Like leaves you are green
Beautiful you are seen
O bird what majesty
To protect our duty.
Tejashwini, Std V-A
ENGLISH
English very strange
Certain rules cannot change.
The plural of man is men,
Cannot change pan to pen
Great problem is punctuation.
In class what commotion
Indirect and direct speech boring,
Back benchers snoring
Past tense of live is ‗lived‘
Cannot change give to ‗gived‘
Learning past, present or future tense
Needs lots of common sense
English language no rule
Be patience to learn
Do not be fool.
C.M. Prajwal, Std VI—A
CLASS
Class temple of learning
For knowledge I am yearning
Many friends I do make
From friends joy I take
To be good, practice give and take
This is best for God‘s sake
School is best
Where you learn with zest
One can grow
With knowledge you then glow.
j. Kiran Kumar, Std V—A
Tejashwini, - VII-B
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BOOKS
―Come in, come in!‖
Said library door;
I opened it wide
And saw book galore!
Tall skinny books
Up high on shelves
Little fat books
That stood themselves
I opened one with query
And sat down to look;
The pictures told stories;
What a wonderful book!
Bhoomika, Std V—A
SMILE
People wear it,
Anger robs it,
Model sells it,
Photographer cages it,
Actor wears it,
Painter creates it,
Writer describes it,
Happy moments bring it,
Unhappiness sweep it,
But still have it,
Our face should value it,
Keep smiling bit by bit..
Adithi, Std IV—B
SWIM
Swim in free style
To free tensions
Swim in backstroke
To cure back pain
Swim in best stroke
To be best of all
Swim in butterfly
To be fine overall
Swim in swimming pool
To be safe and cool
Swim awful
To be youthful.
Sanjeev Rao.R, Std IX
THE FAMILY OF ENGLISH GRAMMAR
The house of English Grammar is
composed of a small well-knit family, all of whom
are well known to us, but perhaps we are unknown
to them.
Got it! …… No, Then, Come on, let
me introduce you to this family headed by father
‘Noun’ and mother ‘Verb’. They have three little
children, two sons and a daughter. The elder son
plays his part in his father’s absence. So people call
him ‘Pronoun’, whereas the younger one is a pet
named ‘Adjective’ who likes describing things of
beauty and quality. Their sister ‘Adverb’ often talks
and describes her mother ‘Verb’
There is also a servant in their house
called ‘Interjection’. Noun has a distant cousin called
‘Preposition’ who often helps him to show position in
his life.
‘Conjunction’ is their neighbour and a
family friend who often joins them. The grammar
family lives happily in all our prose and poetry.
Shilpa M.P, Std VIII –A
FRIENDSHIP IS GARDEN
A wonderful happy place
Where love on every face
Enjoy it with grace
Go down memory lanes
Open fields and plains
To share moments of happiness
Friends here and there
Happy and sad times to share
A good friend hard to find
Of your kind and mind
Keep searching, anchor your ship
To end up, in good friendship.
Sahana G.S, Std IX
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BOARDER’S TALENT EVENING
A platform to enrich talent for boarders is
nurtured, every Saturday evening. They can sing, dance,
enact, mime to showcase their talent.
BASAVA HOUSE inaugurated the talent
evening with amazing dances and a skit
Tiny tots of TAGORE HOUSE, rocked the stage with
brilliant dance items
KALIDAS HOUSE staged
a couple of skits, a dance
and the programme was
anchored by Ekamber.A.
Ghorpade.
Kannada Skit
MAHALAKSHMI HOUSE staged excellent dances and
a skit. The rhythm of dance to the beat was well
synchronized. A good team work, keep going.
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KABIR HOUSE performed humorous skits and a folk
song.
ASHOKA HOUSE showcased their talent. Their
melodies, acting and dancing talent stole the show.
MAGIC OF MATHEMATICS
1 x 9 + 2 = 11
12 x 9 + 3 = 111
123 x 9 + 4 = 1111
1234 x 9 + 5 = 11111
12345 x 9 + 6 = 111111
123456 x 9 + 7 = 1111111
1234567 x 9 + 8 = 11111111
12345678 x 9 + 9 = 111111111
The Maths of Discipline
D = 4th Letter of the alphabet = 4%
I = 9th Letter of the alphabet = 9%
S = 19th Letter of the alphabet= 19%
C = 3rd Letter of the alphabet = 3%
I = 9th Letter of the alphabet = 9%
P = 16th Letter of the alphabet = 16%
L = 12th Letter of the alphabet = 12%
I = 9th Letter of the alphabet = 9%
N = 14th Letter of the alphabet = 14%
E = 5th Letter of the alphabet = 5 %
The sum of discipline = 100%
So follow discipline to be 100% successful.
MATHEMATICAL JUGGLERY
An illustration
Let us take two different numbers say 4 and 10
then we can write
4 – 4 = 0 (1)
10 – 10 = 0 (2)
Equating the above results we get
4 - 4 = 10-10
(2)2-(2)2 = 5(2-2)
Using the identity a2–b2=(a+b) (a-b)
On the L.H.S we have
(2-2) (2+2) = 5(2-2)
On cancelling the common terms L.H.S and
R.H.S we get
2 + 2 = 5
4 = 5
How can 4 = 5. What went wrong and
how? This is Mathematical Jugglery.
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INVESTITURE CEREMONY
In the month of June, Investiture ceremony was
held, with great enthusiasm.
Students office bearers of the school were honored
with batches and each one took an oath to comply
with school duties, with all sincerity. We wish them
all the best. Lead by self example was the message.
School Head Boy— Rithesh N.M
School Head Girl—Varuni S.P
School Sports Captain Boys— Manohar
School Sports Captain Girls—Chandana K S
Primary Head Monitors—Adithi & Harshavardhan
Monitors
Assistant Monitors
RELEASE OF TEXT BOOK
Std X Environmental Application book,
written by Mrs. Bilquis Soudagar was released by
M.S. Soudagar and Lakshman Rao Ghorpade on
14th July 2012.
It is self study and a student friendly book.
There is no text book published, till date for
Environmental Application for Std X. We thank
Mrs. Soudagar, for her painstaking efforts, to write
the text book. The matter is complied with the help
of internet and other references to cater to ICSE
syllabus.
The author presenting the book to Std X students
STUDENT COUNCIL
House Captain-Boys Captain-Girls
Orange Rakshat Kumar Shetty Megha. M
Blue Manohar M K Chandana K S
Green Madhuchandan. A Shivapriya
Yellow Arjun Aikal Vilasita. K
DID YOU KNOW ?
Our eyes are always the same size from
birth, but our nose and ears never stop
growing.
Fingernails grow nearly four times faster
than toenails.
We all are born without kneecaps. They
don’t appear until we reach 2 to 6 years
of age.