R K Laxman

WHATEVER YOUR STRENGTH POLISH IT AND TAKE IT TO  NEW ..."MUKAAM."

AS .Mr R K LAXMAN...

NEW DELHI: RK Laxman was born in Mysore. His father was a headmaster and Laxman was the youngest of six sons. His older brother is the famous novelist R K Narayan.

Laxman was engrossed by the illustrations in magazines such as The Strand Magazine, Punch, Bystander, Wide World and Tit-Bits, even before he could read. Soon he was drawing on his own, on the floors, walls and doors of his house and doodling caricatures of his teachers at school. Praised by a teacher for his drawing of a peepal leaf, he began to think of himself as an artist in the making.

(Times of India.)

1.     Rasipuram Krishnaswami Laxman was an Indian cartoonist, illustrator, and humorist. He is best known for his creation The Common Man and for his daily cartoon strip, "You Said It" in The Times of India, which started in 1951.Wikipedia

2.     Died: January 26, 2015, Pune

3.     Siblings: R. K. Narayan

4.     Spouse: Kamala Laxman 

5.     Books: The distorted mirror

Republic Day-26 Jan-2015

In India, Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950 replacing theGovernment of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India.

The Constitution was passed by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 but was adopted on 26 January 1950 with a democratic government system, completing the country's transition toward becoming an independent republic. 26 January was selected for this purpose because it was this day in 1930 when the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress.

It is one of three national holidays in India, other two being Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti.

Celebrations

The main Republic Day celebration is held in the national capital, New Delhi, at the Rajpath before the President of India. On this day, ceremonious parades take place at the Rajpath, which are performed as a tribute to India.

In 2015, on the occasion of the 66th Republic Day, US PRESIDENT BARAK OBAMA IS CHIEF GUEST.

Beating Retreat

The Beating Retreat ceremony officially denotes the end of Republic Day festivities. It is conducted on the evening of 29 January, the third day after the Republic Day. It is performed by the bands of the three wings of the military, the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The venue is Raisina Hills and an adjacent square, Vijay Chowk, flanked by the North and South block of the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's Palace) towards the end of Rajpath.

The Chief Guest of the function is the President of India who arrives escorted by the (PBG), a cavalry unit. When the President arrives, the PBG commander asks the unit to give the National Salute, which is followed by the playing of the Indian National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana, by the Army developed the ceremony of display by the massed bands in which Military Bands, Pipe and Drum Bands, Buglers and Trumpeters from various Army Regiments besides bands from the Navy and Air Force take part which play popular tunes like Abide With Me, Mahatma Gandhi's favourite hymn, and Saare Jahan Se Achcha at the end

COURTESY--http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashtrapati_Bhavan...

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WORLD BOOK FAIR 2015

1.  DEAR STUDENTS WORLD BOOK FAIR 2015 WILL BE HELD IN PRAGATI MAIDAN NEW DELHI BY NBT FROM 14 FEB TO 22 FEB.

2. BOOK LOVERS LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS EVENT MUST BE EXCITED.

3. PLEASE PLAN YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE TO HAVE A DEEP INSIGHT.

4. YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY WILL GIFT A BOOK TO THE STUDENTS WHO VISIT THIS FAIR ON ANY DAY AND GIVE A COMMENT ON/ PIC OF  IT ON THIS BLOG.

5. THOSE WHO CAN NOT VISIT BUT WISH TO BUY BOOKS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARY   MAY GIVE THE REQUISITION IN LIBRARY TILL 10 FEB 2015.

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२०१५ वसन्त पञ्चमी पर सरस्वती पूजन

वसन्त पञ्चमी का दिन माँ सरस्वती को समर्पित है और इस दिन माँ सरस्वती की पूजा-अर्चना की जाती है। माता सरस्वती को ज्ञान, सँगीत, कला, विज्ञान और शिल्प-कला की देवी माना जाता है। इस दिन को श्री पञ्चमी और सरस्वती पूजा के नाम से भी जाना जाता है।

भक्त लोग, ज्ञान प्राप्ति और सुस्ती, आलस्य एवं अज्ञानता से छुटकारा पाने के लिये, आज के दिन देवी सरस्वती की उपासना करते हैं। कुछ प्रदेशों में आज के दिन शिशुओं को पहला अक्षर लिखना सिखाया जाता है। दूसरे शब्दों में वसन्त पञ्चमी का दिन विद्या आरम्भ करने के लिये काफी शुभ माना जाता है इसीलिये माता-पिता आज के दिन शिशु को माता सरस्वती के आशीर्वाद के साथ विद्या आरम्भ कराते हैं। सभी विद्यालयों में आज के दिन सुबह के समय माता सरस्वती की पूजा की जाती है।

वसन्त पञ्चमी का दिन हिन्दू कैलेण्डर में पञ्चमी तिथि को मनाया जाता है। जिस दिन पञ्चमी तिथि सूर्योदय और दोपहर के बीच में व्याप्त रहती है उस दिन को सरस्वती पूजा के लिये उपयुक्त माना जाता है। इसी कारण से कुछ वर्षो में वसन्त पञ्चमी चतुर्थी के दिन पड़ जाती है। हिन्दू कैलेण्डर में सूर्योदय और दोपहर के मध्य के समय को पूर्वाह्न के नाम से जाना जाता है। 

ज्योतिष विद्या में पारन्गत व्यक्तियों के अनुसार वसन्त पञ्चमी का दिन सभी शुभ कार्यो के लिये उपयुक्त माना जाता है। इसी कारण से वसन्त पञ्चमी का दिन अबूझ मुहूर्त के नाम से प्रसिद्ध है और नवीन कार्यों की शुरुआत के लिये उत्तम माना जाता है।

वसन्त पञ्चमी के दिन किसी भी समय सरस्वती पूजा की जा सकती है परन्तु पूर्वाह्न का समय पूजा के लिये श्रेष्ठ माना जाता है। सभी विद्यालयों और शिक्षा केन्द्रों में पूर्वाह्न के समय ही सरस्वती पूजा कर माता सरस्वती का आशीर्वाद ग्रहण किया जाता है।

Innovation

Andheri Raat Main Deepak Jalaye Kon Baitha Hai.?

                   Source.Madhurima..Danik Jagran.

Vision 2020

A career  programme by showing a short film on great visionaries of our country like JRD Tata, APJ Abdul Kalam, etc was held in vidyalaya library to appreciate the vision 2020 of class 12th students  with the help of Amity University repersentatives. Students were then asked to pen down their own vision for year 2020

One boy student Mast Tarun Yadav Xii B and one girl student Miss Ananya  Xii c were given away the prizes (4GB pendrive) for having great  aspirations for 2020.

AEP

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JANUARY ACTIVITY

(POSTER MAKING)
 PAPER SIZE -  A 3 

last date..28.01.2014

THEME-PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE MISUSE

SUB THEME-

1. Reason for increased vulnerability of young people to substance misuse.

2. Prevention of substance misuse.

3. Consequences of substance misuse.

link

http://www.aeparc.org/resources/prevention-of-substance-misuse

RESULT

1st      DIVYA BHARTI     IX A

2nd     JYOTI                     IX A

3rd     RAJITHA                IX  A

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FEBRUARY ACTIVITY

( ROLE PLAY )

13.02.2014

THEME- PREVENTION OF HIV / AIDS

SUB THEME

1. Modes of HIV transmission

2. Means of prevention

3. zero stigmatization

link

http://www.aeparc.org/resources/prevention-of-hiv-aids

All the students of classes VIII TO XI have to participate in POSTER MAKING activity of A E P 

FOR ROLE PLAY..CONTACT..NODAL TEACHERS

GARDENS OF CHANDIGARH

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The Reading Room.....Link

https://m.facebook.com/thereadingroomonline

YUVA DVIVASH....12 JAN 2015

Dear students.

Win a book from 12  JAN  2015 on-wards.

Its  birth anniversary  of  Swami Vivekananda on 12 Jan 2014 ( Yuva Divash)

Give a very good Speech of 5 minutes  from 12 Jan 2015  to 31 Jan 2014 during morning assembly and win a book on the spot.

Register by sending your  Name, Class, House in the comment box.
Also tell your friends about this.
Every good speaker will be rewarded.


Topic....

Swami Vivekananda and his life.

Or

Why Swami Vivekananda inspires me even today?

Amol yadav (x) emerged as one of the best who gave a very very good speech on viveka and his life.....
A book titled "ARISE AWAKE AND KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS"...was given away on the spot by Principal Mam  in the morning assembly......
Other good speakers were also given a book on the spot ......some of them are..... sneh... aditi.. navneet.. ...komal..Vandana...neha...

Links for content collection


http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swami_Vivekananda

https://www.advaitaashrama.org/home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Nmvbm4WYM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA0hRF5imzU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCXPFLjAFwQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebs-FZVmaeE

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"LEADERSHIP AND PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT"
A quiz competition on SAFALTA KE SOPAN /WAY TO SUCCESS on 21 Jan 2014
Three best students to be selected... contact Mr. H S Yadav / Mr. Uma Shanker

21.01.2015...Result

1st.  Ankit  Yadav      ix a
2nd. Sneh                   ixa
3rd.  Dinesh Yadav    ixb

National Parks and sanctuaries of India

India's wildlife is both rich and diverse. More than 4% of India's land is under forest cover- there are at least 90 national parks and 482 wildlife sanctuaries. 

Jim Corbett National Park

Established in 1936, Corbett national park covers an area of about 520 sq. Kms whish includes, the vast reservoir formed by the Kalagarh dam across the river Ramganga. It is India's first national park and the first sanctuary to come under Project Tiger. The first ever National Park in India and Asia is also known for its breathtaking landscapes and the thick cover of Sal forests surrounding the park. The Corbett National Park is spread in two districts of Uttaranchal - Nainital and Pauri - in north India. It is famous for its wild population of Tigers, Leopards and Elephants.

Ranthambore National Park

The home of Royal Bengal tigers, Ranthambore National Park is just 14 kms from Sawai Madhopur in Eastern Rajasthan. The Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and as a National Park in 1980. Ranthambore has a wide variety of dazzling landscape to offer. It has a magnificent 10th century fort. Apart from the tiger, the tourists can also observe Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Chinkara, Porcupines and Jackals, Leopard, Jungle Cat, Marsh Crocodile, Sambhar, Chital, Nilgai, Gazzelle, Boars, Mongoose, Indian Hare, Monitor Lizards and a large number of birds. Most of these wild animals can be spotted near the lakes and water holes during the evening. A good time to visit between November and May.

Keoladeo National Park

Bharatpur bird sanctuary was given the status of national park in 1981. It is one of the finest bird parks in the world. It is a best place to watch variety of migratory birds. The major tourist attractions of the park include the numerous migratory birds from Siberia and Central Asia, who spend their winters in Bharatpur bird sanctuary. The other migratory birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary include several species of Cranes, Pelicans, Geese, Ducks, Eagles, Hawks, Warblers, Wheatears, Flycatchers, Buntings, Larks, Shanks, Stints, Wagtails and Pipits, etc. Keoladeo Ghana was created by one of the Maharajas of Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

Bandhavgarh National Park

Extended to an area of 437 sq. km, Bandhavgarh National Park is located in the Vindhya Hills, in Madhya Pradesh. Dominated by a large fort, Bandhavgarh is famous for its tigers. The fort and the adjacent hills have a large number of caves belonging to the pre-historic period. It was declared a National Park in 1968. 

Sariska Tiger Reserve

The reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1958 and came under the "Project Tiger" as a tiger reserve in 1979. It covers a large area of 800 sq km in total, with a core area of approximately 500 sq km. It is located in the contemporary Alwar district. The landscape of Sariska Tiger Reserve comprises of hills and narrow valleys of the Aravali hill range. The Sariska Tiger Reserve is home to a number of carnivores including Leopard, Wild Dog, Jungle Cat, Hyena, Jackal, and Tiger. The herbivore category in Sariska includes Sambhar, Chitel, Nilgai, Chausingha, Wild Boar and Langur. Sariska wildlife sanctuary is also known for its large population of Rhesus Monkeys. 

Panna National Park

Panna National Park is 32 km away from Khajuraho. The region is rich in wildlife and its highlights are Leopards, Wolves, Gharials, Wild Boars, Sloth Bears, Cheetals, Chowsinghas, Indian Foxes and Porcupines. On the road to Panna are the spectacular Padav Falls. Due to the hot summers, this national park remains close from June to October. Alternate picnic sites are Benisagar Dam, Raneh Falls and Ranguan Lake, while interesting trips can be made to Rajgarh Palace, now being converted into a Heritage Hotel, and Dhubela Museum. Further away is Bandhavgarh National Park and tranquil Chitrakoot. 

Ken Gharial Sanctuary

24 km from Khajuraho, Ken Gharial sanctuary is the best place to see the crocodiles with long-snouts living in their natural home. The Sanctuary is at the confluence of the Ken and Khudar rivers further down Raneh Falls and Nature Trail. 

Kaziranga National Park

The Kaziranga National Park in India located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River encompassed by a large part of Mikir Mountain Ranges; it is covered with tall elephant grass, marshes, and dense tropical forests in the state of Assam. It covers an area of 430-sq-kms making an ideal habitat for the Indian One-Horned Rhino. The Kaziranga National Park was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1940 and in 1974 it was given the status of a national park. The national park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. 

Kanha National Park

Located in the Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, Kanha national park cum Tiger reserve extends over an area of over 1,940-sq-kms. The national park is the sole habitat of the rare species of barasingha. There are 175 varieties of birds in Kanha National Park. It has the honour of being one of the well-maintained National Parks in Asia. Bamni Dadar, the popular Sunset Point is the most beautiful section of the park to view the dusk. The ideal time to visit Kanha National Park is in the months of April - June and November - January. The park is closed from July - Mid-November i.e. the monsoon season. 

Gir National Park

Gir National Park is the only remaining habitat of the Asiatic lion, which has been confined to this forest, since 1884. Located in the south-west fringes of the Saurashtra Peninsula, The Gir National Park is a haven to about 300 Asiatic Lions which is their last surviving population. The chinkara, wild boar, striped hyena, jackal, common langur, porcupine, hare, black buck, are the other animals, that can be found in this sanctuary. There are over 200 bird species including the peafowl, grey partridge, Bonelli's eagle, crested serpent eagle, jungle bush quail, painted sandgrouse, common green pigeon and several species of doves.

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary

The Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary covers an area of 777 sq km, out of which 360 sq km is under thick and dense evergreen forests. Surrounded by the dense forests, it is quite popular for the Periyar Lake. An ideal home for Indian Elephant, you can see this mighty herbivore living in accord with the wild carnivore - Tiger - in the national park. Besides the elephant and tiger, the other animals commonly seen in the Periyar National Park are Gaur, Wild Pigs, Sambhar, Barking Deer, Mouse Deer, Dole and Indian Wild Dog. The best season to visit Periyar wildlife sanctuary is from the months of October and June. 

The Sundarbans Wildlife Sanctuary

The Sundarbans Wildlife Sanctuary, the world's largest estuarine sanctuary is really worth a visit. With a series of densely forested islands and saline water channels, Sundarbans is home to 270 Royal Bengal Tigers along with the spotted deers, wild pigs, monkeys, herons, kingfishers and white-bellied eagles. The Park is also famous for its conservation of the Ridley Sea Turtles. The other wild animals found in the Sundarbans National Park are estuarine terrapins, Olive Ridley turtles, estuarine crocodiles, Ganges dolphins, water monitors and a wide variety of birds, fish and crustaceans. One of the major tourist attractions is the Sajnekhali Visitors' Centre, which has a crocodile enclosure, a shark pond, a turtle hatchery, and a Mangrove Interpretation Centre. 
Sources... Internet

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INDIAN DANCE FORMS

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   Some Indian Dance forms.....

   Among the various dance forms in vogue in India are Bharatanatyam, Chakiarkoothu Kathak, Kathakali, Krishnanattam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Odissi, Ottanthullal and Yakshagana .Beside there are umpteen numbers of folkdances peculiar to various regions and sub-cultures. 
   
   
   

   Bharat Natyam

   Bharat Natyam is poetry in motion. Tracing its its hoary origins in the Natya Shastra, written by the great sage, Bharat, it is a highly traditional and stylized dance form. Crystallized in the cast-iron mould of Bhararata s technique, this art form grossily disallows new-fangled innovations or gimmicks except in repertoire and forms of presentation. Emerging far back in the labyrinthine twists of ancient history (as information for the date conscious, 4000 B.C. is the ascribed date to the Natya Shastra), Bharatnatyam has been immortalized in successive generations, as much by the sensuous grace of great dancers as by the nimble fingers of renowned sculptors who have demonstrated the perfection of Bharata's technique in the flowing lines of temple sculptures.
   
   Its present form was evolved by the Tanjore quartet namely Poniah Pillai and brothers. Earlier variedly known as Dasi attam and Sadir, it was practised by Devadasis of the South Indian temples. It went into disrepute due to economic and social conditions and it was Rukmini Devi who gave it new life and respectability. Its format consists of Alarippu (invocation), jathi Swaram (note combinations), Shabdam (notes and lyrics), Varnam (a combination of pure dance and abhinaya), lighter items like Padams and Javalis (all erotic) and finally the thillana (again pure dance). On par with Rukmini Devi, there was Bala Saraswati, the queen of Bharata Natyam.
   
   
   

   Chakiarkoothu

   This form is believed to have been introduced to Kerala by the early Aryan immigrants and is performed only by the menbers of the Chakiar caste. A highly orthodox type of entertainment, it can be stged inside temples only and witnessed by the Hindus of the higher castes. The theatre is known as Koothambalam. The story is recited in a quasidramatic style with emphasis on eloquent declarations with appropriately suggestive facial expressions and hand gestures. The only accompaniments are the cymbals and the drum known as the miazhavu, made of copper with a narrow mouth on which is stretched a piece of perchment.
   
   Folk Dances of India vary according to the region and have no specfic grammar. They fit in with the scheme of festivals in each region. 
   
   
   

   Kathak

   It has its root in Katha story. A band of story tellers who were attached to temples in North India, Narrated stories from epicsw, Later, they added mime and gesture to their recitation. The next stage in its evolution came in the 15th and 16th centuries A.D. with the popularisation of the Radha-Krishna legend. With the advent of the Muslim rule, it was taken out from the temples to the courts. Jaipur, Lucknow and Benaras became the centres. While Jaipur gave predominace to pure dance with emphasis on rhythm, the Lucknow one drifted into erotics.
   Benaras also stuck to pure dance but it provided for the sensuous aspect by delineating episodes from the Radha-Krishna legend. The patron King of the Lucknow style was Wajid Ali Shah who spent extravagantly on art. The place of women in Kathak was of different order. They were known as nach-walis who adorned the courts of the Mughals. Apart from this, they were used for entertainment of the pleasure seeking rulers and their fawning toadies. Eventually they came to be categorised as women of easy virtue. The Kathak dance goes through a regular format mostly concentrating on rhythm, variously called Tatkar, Paltas, Thoras, Amad and Parans. Binda Din Maharaja, Kalkdin, Aachan Maharaja, Gopi Krishna and Birju Maharaha are but a few maestros in this line. 
   

   Kathakali

   Kathakali is the most refined, the most scientific and elaborately defined dance form of Kerala. As it is obtained today it is not only complete control of practically every fibre of the artistes body, but also intense senstivity of emotion.
   
   The stories for attakathas (the verse text for a Kathakali piece) are selected from epics and mythologies and are written in a highly Sanskritisied verse form in Mlayalam. The actor does not speak, but expresses himself through highly complicated and scientifically ordained mudras and steps, closely following the text being sung from the background of the stage.
   
   
   

   Bhavi

   One of the state´s mose spectacular performances, it consists of veiled women dancers balancing up to seven or nine brass pitchers as they dance nimbly, pirouetting, and then swaying with the soles of their feet perched on top of a glass, or on the edge of a sword. There is a sense of cutting edge suspense to the performace, and even though some of the hotel performers use only papier mache pots that are stuck together, the feat is still one of amazing dexterity. 
   

   Ghoomar

   A community dance of the Rajputs, performed by the women of the house and traditionally out of bounds for men, it uses simple, swaying movements to convey the spirit of any auspiciousoccassionn. There is, however, an amazing grace as the skirts flare slowly while the women twirl in circles, their faces covered by the veil. Traditionally, all women, whether old or young, participate in the dance, which can continue for hours into the night. A new bride, on being welcomed to the home of her husband, too is expected to dance the ghoomar as one of the rituals of the new marriage. 
   
   
   

   Chari

   Dancers choreograh deft patterns with their hands while balancing brass pots on their heads. The performance is made more picturesque with the flames from cotton seeds set a alight, so that the bobbing heads create streaks of illuminated patterns as they move effortlessly around the floor. 
   
   
   

   Drum Dance

   Put a naked sword in the mouth of a man, and give him three swords to juggle with his hands while avoiding causing an injury to himself. This to the accompaniment of his troupe that consists of musicians holding aloft drums around their necks and cymbals in their hands. A stirring performance from a martial race. 
   
   
   

   Fire Dance

   If there is divine protection to be offered, the Jasnaiths of Bikaner and Churu must be responsible for cornering most of it. These dancers perform on a large bed of flaming coals, their steps moving to the beat of drums that rises in crescendo till the dancers appear to be in a near hypnotic state. And no,they'ree not likely to have any blisters to show for it. These devotional performances are usually to be seen late on a winter´s night.
   
   

   Gair

   There are several variations to this picturesque dance form that is performed by both men and women. The men wear long, pleated tunics that open out into full-length skirts as they move first in clockwise then in anti-clockwise direction, beating their sticks to create the rhythm when they turn. Originally a Bhil dance, and performed at the time of Holi, its variations are the Dandia Gair in the Marwar region and Geendad in the Shekhawati region.
   

   Kachhi Ghodi

   Originated from the bandit regions of Shekhawati, the dance is performed for the entertainment of a bridge groom´s party. Dancers wear elaborate costumes that resemble them riding on dummy horses. A vigorous dance, it uses mock-fights and the brandishing of swords, nimble sidestepping and pirouetting to the music of fifes and drums. A ballad singer usually sings the exploits of the bandit Robin Hoods.
   
   
   

   Sapera Dance

   A tradition of puppeteering has long existed in Rajasthan. A travelling form of entertainment, it uses the ballads, retold in the voice of the puppeteer who is assisted by his family in erecting a make-shift stage. Puppets are strung on the stage and recount historic anecdotes, replay tales of love, and include much screeching and high-pitched sounds as the puppets twirl and move frenetically. 
   
   
   

   Kathputli

   One of the most sensuous dance forms of Rajasthan, performed by the Kalbeliya snake-charmer´s community, the sapera dancers wear long, black skirts embroidered with silver ribbons. As they spin in a circle, their body always acrobatically, so that it is impossible to believe that they are made of anything other than rubber. As the beat increases to such a pitch that it leaves the viewer as exhausted as the dancer.