SCHOOL BUZZ
Youth parliamentarians of tomorrow
Smriti Kak

Manav Sthali, Junior Wing, New Rajinder Nagar conducted its first Youth Parliament in the school auditorium. The motto, ‘the achievers of today and grand masters of tomorrow’ was depicted by the young parliamentarians.

The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Dr V K Bhatnagar. The session began with the new ministers being inducted in Parliament.

The participants took part in question hour and sessions on issues, including the security of women and the nexus between politics and the mafia was discussed.

Director Lok Sabha Secretariat, Mr P K Bhandari, Chief Guest on the occasion, applauded the efforts put in by the students. Mr N S Walia and Mr R K Malhotra from the Rajya Sabha were the judges on the occasion.

Rohit Chabbra who enacted the role of Minister of External Affairs was adjudged the best speaker, while Prateek Verma was declared the ‘most convincing speaker’. Playing member of the opposition, Karan Kapoor was declared the best-dressed parliamentarian.

Sadhu Vaswani

Sadhu Vaswani International School for girls celebrates Grandparents Day. It was a day of fun as well as emotional bonding as the students from Nursery and K.G. sections put up a grand show in the auditorium of the school.

The excitement was clearly visible on both the sides, while the children were bubbling with it, the grandparents on their part were anxious to watch their little ones perform.

The effort put in by the teachers was commendable and the doting audience was touched by the tribute they were paid by the kids gyrating through group dances, aerobics and the taekwando display.

Professor C.J. Daswani, the Academic Advisor of the school, was the chief guest and the Chairperson, Mrs. Vimla Datwani and the Vice-Chairman Dada Gogia, were the honoured guests.

The Junior School Student, Incharge delivered the keynote address.

The performance ended with the National Anthem played on the orchestra by the kids.

WWE hero meets kids

World Wrestling Entertainment’s (WWE) hero ‘The EDGE’ visited ActionAid India’s office to interact with the homeless and street children and students of various schools, who had raised funds under School Fundraising Program of Karm Mitra.

The funds raised under school fund-raising programme will be used for creating night shelters and schools for the homeless and street children. Students from the six schools, including New Era Public School, St. John’s School, South Delhi Public School, Hemnani Public School, New Era Public School and Meadow Brook School participated to receive certificates from ‘The EDGE’.

The top three children who collected maximum funds in their school under Karm Mitra School Fundraising Program were handed over ‘Certificates of Appreciation’ by ‘EDGE’. In a one and a half-hour long interactive session between the kids and EDGE, children inquisitively questioned him for all sorts of queries ranging from the secret of his power to the ways he managed studies during his school days.

Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology Ashok Pradhan honouring Mrs Mamta V. Bhatnagar, principal and director, Manav Sthali School.

Excellence award

Mrs Mamta V Bhatnagar, founder principal and director, Manav Sthali School has been honoured with the ‘Arch of Excellence Award 2003’ for her work in education.

The award comprising a gold medal, trophy and a certificate was presented to her by Mr. Ashok Pradhan, Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology.

The award was conferred by the All India Achiever’s Conference on the occasion of ‘Achievers’ Convention’.

Principalspeak
Think before you act…

Once upon a time, a Brahmin was asked by his wife to watch over their sleeping baby girl while she went to fetch water. He adored his little girl and happily sat by her side admiring her beauty. In the meantime, the king’s messenger came to invite him for a meal at the palace.

The dutybound Brahmin did not know what to do. He was thrown into a state of dilemma for he knew he could neither leave the baby unattended, nor could he disobey the royal orders. He decided to let their loyal pet, a mongoose, look after the baby.

He gave all instructions and leaving a note for his wife, he set out for the palace. On his return, he met the mongoose sitting outside with his mouth and paws covered with blood. He was shocked and at once assumed that the wretched animal had killed their baby and devoured it.

Blinded with fury, he battered it to death. With a heavy heart, he then entered the house to apologise and share grief with his wife. He was stunned when he found the mother and child playing and bubbling with joy. His wife, unaware of his action, expressed her greatest admiration for the mongoose and told him about how it had fought and killed a poisonous snake that had tried to attack their child.

The Brahmin sank down and wept bitterly, filled with deep remorse at his impulsive action of having ruthlessly killed his pet. He had not only taken a precious life, which he could not return, but was also guilty of a breach of faith. He had without any basis doubted the undying loyalty of the other.

So, in our daily life we must not follow our impulses and act or say things that we may regret later. We need to exercise restraint and let our discerning faculty and wisdom guide us in our actions. It is a thought-out action that truly bears fruitful results. Words once spoken and actions done cannot be retrieved, at best only rectified and thus remain like a patch on a tear. The fabric cannot be restored to its harmonious weave again.

We must be the masters of our mind and senses. Our intellectual association with our conscience should maintain its superiority over the lower faculties. So, carefully examine the first urges – this is a necessary prerequisite for a successful life.

Whenever you feel disturbed or restless due to some sudden problems or some irrelevant remarks by somebody avoid reacting immediately or coming under sudden provocation. Retain your cool and try to get to the heart of the matter before responding.

Even in the examination, we know that we need to mentally prepare answers before penning them down, or else they lack coherence and depth.

We need to be the drivers of our life and not hand the steering wheel over to impulses, moods and passions. Rational thinking and behaviour are special gifts given only to man by God.

Thus, to be morally free a man must be able to resist instinctive impulses by exercising self-control.

As a student it is crucial to read the instructions and questions carefully before attempting the examination paper. Silly errors are not forgiven.

Therefore, to succeed one needs to be calm, patient and understand the requirements.

Haste makes waste –you may misread questions or leave out some portions and thus spell your own doom. The same philosophy holds good in life too.

We must remember, “He that ruleth his own spirit is greater than he that taketh the city.” Moderation in all things and regulating one’s actions by judgement are essential parts of wisdom.

Madhu Chandra, Principal, Birla Vidya Niketan

Museum depicting heritage of Chandni
Chowk opens
Tribune News Service

New Delhi, February 8
A museum depicting the 350-year-old history of Chandni Chowk was opened to the public today. The museum is a unique place, which reflects the lifestyle, heritage, architecture and composite culture of Chandni Chowk under one roof.

The museum displays old artifacts, rare photographs, Jharokhs, Jaalis, rare objects of Shahjahanabad and pictures of havelis, which find place in a recent book, “The Emperor’s City,” written by Mr Goel.

People in large number turned up to see the museum. The former Union Minister, Mrs Maneka Gandhi, and the Delhi Minister, Mr Haroon Yusuf, who were present on the occasion, appreciated the museum conceived and developed by the Mr Goel.

The Union Minister of State for Youth and Sports, Mr Vijay Goel, has been the moving force behind the development of the museum. He has been liberal with grants from his MPLAD fund. Mr Goel described the museum as a fulfillment of his dream, which would help in restoring the glory of Chandni Chowk.

He expressed confidence that the museum would soon find a respectable place in the tourist map of the national Capital and become an attraction to the visitors and foreign tourists.

Eminent historians, architects, foreign tourists and ambassadors of different countries were present on the occasion. A colourful extravaganza was presented by the ICCR. A food festival offering special cuisine of Chandni Chowk was also organised.

The museum would remain open on all seven days of the week and will have no entry fee. The museum will be illuminated during the night, Mr Goel said.