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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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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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

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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%


P = 16th Letter of the alphabet = 16%

L = 12th Letter of the alphabet = 12%


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.

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