Times of India
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WORLD LAUGHTER DAY
As people all over the world celebrate “World Laughter Day” today on May 4
World Laughter Day takes place on the 1
Ruchi Varshney says the celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter. Its popularity has grown exponentially with that of the Laughter yoga movement now counting 1000’s of laughter clubs in more than 72 countries. The “laughter” is physical in nature, and does, not necessarily involve
T.v. shows on comedy nights with Kapil have become very popular as it suceeds in tickling the funny bones of the audience which is the most difficult task. Nitin Gupta a child artist who performs comedy shows shares that “the safest art practised by me is laughing at my ownself like joker mera naam. He said that we might appear to do our acts with effortless ease, but there is lots of research and long hours of practice involve before we go for the final laughter shows. The latest topics are picked up so that the audience is able to related to them. A practising homeopath by profession, Dr. Chakresh Kumar, has recently started a laughter club in his locality, after reading about the benefits of laughter therapy.
The club has about 18 members, who enjoy morning walk, jogging, Ramdev’s yoga exercises all out in the open company Bagh. In the end we all laugh aloud continuously for a minute or two. By doing so, we have a dual benefit, one is of reducing tension and the other is that our cardiovascular and respiratory systems get rejuvenated.
“Humour is not just an opposite of distress, but also its antidote”, says doctor Chandni Kapoor. She further added that by secreting mood enhancing hormones such as serotonin and nor adrenaline, a good laugh contributes to the feeling of wellbeing and happiness. After all, it is well known that the art of medicine consists of amusing the patient, while nature cures the diseases.”
“Laughter is the best medicine”.
WORLD LAUGHTER DAY
As people all over the world celebrate “World Laughter Day” today on May 4
World Laughter Day takes place on the 1
Ruchi Varshney says the celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter. Its popularity has grown exponentially with that of the Laughter yoga movement now counting 1000’s of laughter clubs in more than 72 countries. The “laughter” is physical in nature, and does, not necessarily involve
T.v. shows on comedy nights with Kapil have become very popular as it suceeds in tickling the funny bones of the audience which is the most difficult task. Nitin Gupta a child artist who performs comedy shows shares that “the safest art practised by me is laughing at my ownself like joker mera naam. He said that we might appear to do our acts with effortless ease, but there is lots of research and long hours of practice involve before we go for the final laughter shows. The latest topics are picked up so that the audience is able to related to them. A practising homeopath by profession, Dr. Chakresh Kumar, has recently started a laughter club in his locality, after reading about the benefits of laughter therapy.
The club has about 18 members, who enjoy morning walk, jogging, Ramdev’s yoga exercises all out in the open company Bagh. In the end we all laugh aloud continuously for a minute or two. By doing so, we have a dual benefit, one is of reducing tension and the other is that our cardiovascular and respiratory systems get rejuvenated.
“Humour is not just an opposite of distress, but also its antidote”, says doctor Chandni Kapoor. She further added that by secreting mood enhancing hormones such as serotonin and nor adrenaline, a good laugh contributes to the feeling of wellbeing and happiness. After all, it is well known that the art of medicine consists of amusing the patient, while nature cures the diseases.”
“Laughter is the best medicine”.
GANGA SNAAN FESTIVAL FAIR AT MORADABAD
Brij Ghat and Tigri Ghat of Ganga River at the distance of about 65 km from Moradabad citiy on national high way 24, are full of capacity with devotees from far and near by villages of the district . A bathing fair is being held here on the full- moon day of kartika in the month of November every year when about seventy lakh devotees come to have a dip in the river Ganga which is considered the Holy River of Hindus. At the time of Fair the entire region of breach becomes a city of tents. It fascinates a lot the people to stay there for some days in the light of moon. The series of stalls are arranged for essential commodities , toys, cosmetic goods etc . The historical Garh Ganga Fair is being sponsored by Zila Parishad At Garhmukteshwar. The name of the place is derived from the great temple of Mukteshwar Mahadeva, dedicated to the goddess Ganga who is worshipped here in four temples. One of the temple is situated on top of the hill it is dedicated to Ganga Maiya and Lord Brahma. Once Ganga used to flow here. Thus Garhmukteshwar is very ancient place of Ganga Snaan whose description comes in Vedas and Mahabharat . The Ganga Devi Temple is situated near the road side. The devotees reach the temples early in the morning , in the clear and luminous light of the morning sun , they worship Goddess Ganga . The ‘ Aarti’ is performed by waving buring camphor and sandalwood around the images in circular movements. The Pundits, blow their conch-shells, ring their bells and perform the ‘Puja’ prayer service by reciting verses from the Holy Scriptures. Devotees offer flowers, fruits , sweets and milk.
Tigri Ganga Snaan fair has been inaugurated on 10.11.2013 by Panchayati Raaj state Minister Shree Kamal Akhtar in presence of District Magistrate Shri Bhavnath and Smt. Kamlesh Arya, president Zila Panchayat. The State Minister has declared that Brij Ghat and Tigri Ghat of Ganges shall be developed and designed as the Ghat at Haridwar with suitable facilities for devotees. The Pilgrims from Moradabad come to perform rituals in groups of family members and relatives singing in folk the song of devotions (Bhajan) . They install tents for number of days and worship Ganaga Maiya performing Deepdan (floating Deepak) in Ganges Stream while taking bathe. There is a popular belief that the longer the camphor burns on the betel leaves , the sooner the wishes are granted. Devotees believe that wishes made faithfully and sincerely on this day in Ganga ,are fulfilled by the river Goddess, who is kind to her worshippers. They usually observe a fast on this day, abstaining from taking anything with salt until noon. Although the older generations continue to offer prayers and perform ritual ceremonies in the Ganga stream every day of their stay there beginning since early morning till evening ; the festival it self is a joyous occasion for collective picnicking and merry making for children. Cultural programmes are organised for the entertainment of the people . Ganga Snaan is now celebrated as an occasion for a family outing as much as for its religious significance.
Ganga Snaan is adopted as a festival of faith, tradition and trust in Hindu Culture which goes beyond the individual and embraces the entire human race. It does not include simply bathing in the River to clean the body, but bathing with the purpose to purify mind and the soul. This purification of Soul takes place by offering prayers, by sacrifices, by giving charity , by having good and noble thoughts for friends and foes equally. Mythological story goes like that The River Ganga came down on the earth to purify sinners’ souls. Since human life is full of errors and sins, but to continue living in sin is wrong and reprehensible. The festival of Ganga Snaan comes to remind us of the need for sincere repentance and fresh resolution for the same. The river Ganges is known as Mother Ganga as the sacred river of India . As Mother fosters her children, same way the Ganga Maiya nurture the devotees. On the day of Kartik Purnima when devotees take bathe , they vow not to be influenced by evils in life. Those who have committed errors, must take a vow not to repeat their mistakes. The ‘Puranas “ (sacred Texts of Hindus) declare that the sight, the name and the touch of Ganga washes away all sins; and that bathing in Ganga bestows spiritual blessings of the high order. The ‘Gangajal’ the water of Ganga river is held so sacred that with this in hand no Hindu would dare commit a sin or speak a lie. The belief goes that the Ganga river is the imagery of crossing from the world of common mortals---the world of ignorance – to the World of Enlightenment. It represent a state of transition for the soul. By taking a dip in Ganga water the devotees symbolically wash away their old selves and are born anew, fresh and enlightened. It is believed to provide salvation to mortals.
SWARN LATA SHARMA
K.V. MORADABAD
MOB. 09412322038
GANGA SNAAN FESTIVAL FAIR AT MORADABAD
Brij Ghat and Tigri Ghat of Ganga River at the distance of about 65 km from Moradabad citiy on national high way 24, are full of capacity with devotees from far and near by villages of the district . A bathing fair is being held here on the full- moon day of kartika in the month of November every year when about seventy lakh devotees come to have a dip in the river Ganga which is considered the Holy River of Hindus. At the time of Fair the entire region of breach becomes a city of tents. It fascinates a lot the people to stay there for some days in the light of moon. The series of stalls are arranged for essential commodities , toys, cosmetic goods etc . The historical Garh Ganga Fair is being sponsored by Zila Parishad At Garhmukteshwar. The name of the place is derived from the great temple of Mukteshwar Mahadeva, dedicated to the goddess Ganga who is worshipped here in four temples. One of the temple is situated on top of the hill it is dedicated to Ganga Maiya and Lord Brahma. Once Ganga used to flow here. Thus Garhmukteshwar is very ancient place of Ganga Snaan whose description comes in Vedas and Mahabharat . The Ganga Devi Temple is situated near the road side. The devotees reach the temples early in the morning , in the clear and luminous light of the morning sun , they worship Goddess Ganga . The ‘ Aarti’ is performed by waving buring camphor and sandalwood around the images in circular movements. The Pundits, blow their conch-shells, ring their bells and perform the ‘Puja’ prayer service by reciting verses from the Holy Scriptures. Devotees offer flowers, fruits , sweets and milk.
Tigri Ganga Snaan fair has been inaugurated on 10.11.2013 by Panchayati Raaj state Minister Shree Kamal Akhtar in presence of District Magistrate Shri Bhavnath and Smt. Kamlesh Arya, president Zila Panchayat. The State Minister has declared that Brij Ghat and Tigri Ghat of Ganges shall be developed and designed as the Ghat at Haridwar with suitable facilities for devotees. The Pilgrims from Moradabad come to perform rituals in groups of family members and relatives singing in folk the song of devotions (Bhajan) . They install tents for number of days and worship Ganaga Maiya performing Deepdan (floating Deepak) in Ganges Stream while taking bathe. There is a popular belief that the longer the camphor burns on the betel leaves , the sooner the wishes are granted. Devotees believe that wishes made faithfully and sincerely on this day in Ganga ,are fulfilled by the river Goddess, who is kind to her worshippers. They usually observe a fast on this day, abstaining from taking anything with salt until noon. Although the older generations continue to offer prayers and perform ritual ceremonies in the Ganga stream every day of their stay there beginning since early morning till evening ; the festival it self is a joyous occasion for collective picnicking and merry making for children. Cultural programmes are organised for the entertainment of the people . Ganga Snaan is now celebrated as an occasion for a family outing as much as for its religious significance.
Ganga Snaan is adopted as a festival of faith, tradition and trust in Hindu Culture which goes beyond the individual and embraces the entire human race. It does not include simply bathing in the River to clean the body, but bathing with the purpose to purify mind and the soul. This purification of Soul takes place by offering prayers, by sacrifices, by giving charity , by having good and noble thoughts for friends and foes equally. Mythological story goes like that The River Ganga came down on the earth to purify sinners’ souls. Since human life is full of errors and sins, but to continue living in sin is wrong and reprehensible. The festival of Ganga Snaan comes to remind us of the need for sincere repentance and fresh resolution for the same. The river Ganges is known as Mother Ganga as the sacred river of India . As Mother fosters her children, same way the Ganga Maiya nurture the devotees. On the day of Kartik Purnima when devotees take bathe , they vow not to be influenced by evils in life. Those who have committed errors, must take a vow not to repeat their mistakes. The ‘Puranas “ (sacred Texts of Hindus) declare that the sight, the name and the touch of Ganga washes away all sins; and that bathing in Ganga bestows spiritual blessings of the high order. The ‘Gangajal’ the water of Ganga river is held so sacred that with this in hand no Hindu would dare commit a sin or speak a lie. The belief goes that the Ganga river is the imagery of crossing from the world of common mortals---the world of ignorance – to the World of Enlightenment. It represent a state of transition for the soul. By taking a dip in Ganga water the devotees symbolically wash away their old selves and are born anew, fresh and enlightened. It is believed to provide salvation to mortals.
SWARN LATA SHARMA
K.V. MORADABAD
MOB. 09412322038
International Day of Older Persons
International Day of Older Persons falls on October 1, 2015 and focuses on the challenges faced by senior citizens in our society. Radios, televisions or newspapers publish interviews with them on various issues such as contributions they made to create a better community. TP talks to the young people as well as the older persons at Moradabad on contemporary issues related to inter-generational cooperation and facilities to them.
In many countries the proportion of older people is steadily increasing. With the development of technology and medical caring facilities, people now enjoy an extended expectancy of life. The percentage of persons with above 60 years of age has been enhanced dramatically which is as a direct result of longevity and social supports to them. This trend is not only restricted to urban areas, but also in rural areas where infrastructure is still missing. However, what aging population brings to us still remains more talked about. In some families these aged persons are seen taking responsibility of looking after young ones including sending and picking up kids from schools, arranging for their meals and other housework. Thus their contribution towards the family or the society as a whole can never be neglected. Hence UN General Assembly propagated theme for this year as ‘sustainability and Age inclusiveness in the urban environment. It focuses on the impact the senior people they have on the urban areas and in return the positive outcome of the environment for them.
The elderly persons in India account for more than 9 percent of the total population as per the census in 2011. This demographic situation seems to point out a very unstable condition for the older persons in terms of their ability to enjoy the right to life with dignity. They could be expected to lead a fairly healthy life and perform their moral duties giving care to others. The people of the 80 plus age group would require critical social and medical healthcare support including formal and informal care. The growing incidence of elder abuse and severe splits in the multigenerational household has forced many of elder persons to abandon their family homes. Some of them become shelter less due to a nuclear family pattern.
A new way of life “peer group participation” is being developed by the old persons and it appears to be taking place in many parts of urban India; Old Age Homes of various types are preferred by alternative option for many old persons with or without survival resources. In the Vedic Vradh Ashram at BudhiVihar, one can find old persons who belong to middle class families. Moreover the vision of alternate shelter for older persons is also developing as Group housing for them with no physical barriers to mobility, health care and nutritional support, recreational services, easy and safe accessibility to shopping complexes, parks etc.
Anand Sharma , practicing advocate says, “As the cases of elder person’s abuse are raising more in the rural than urban areas; the Maintenance and Welfare Act for Senior Citizens 2007 is yet to percolate to the last person. Therefore, a commission should be formed at national level which can define the roles to be played by NGOs, local police for redressing of their complains at priority.” Getting older is an inevitable fact in human life. Obviously, one of the most significant virtues is that we should show the gratitude and thankfulness for parent’s upbringing when we are matures enough. No doubt, our old parents devoted themselves for upbringing next generation and brought about a better standard of life for us by toiling hard. In return, it is significant to understand that they too deserve an equal care and support at this juncture when they become physically weak due to old age infirmities.
Silpi Shahu, an officer in Bank says, “The very grand people are so frail and weak even the crossing a road can become impossible for them without support. In the olden days, most people would not move too far off from their birthplaces. Therefore, their families usually put together. Today the family unit is splitting separately because its young ones travel far and wide in search of better jobs. So the chances are that the old folks will be left alone and aloof, deserted. Sometimes they are not wanted by their job seeker children along with. They are luckier ones who may have a child or two living along with them. On the other hands, the less fortunate people who may have to pine for their lives away in an old folks’ home or in their own empty house that was once full with the laughter of kids. This abandon is a very real problem in our society"
Some schools started to have as Grand-Parents Day. Manisha Agarwal, teacher of Primary Classes tells that declaration of Grand Parents Day has infused more thrills among children. We honour them through various activities such as giving gifts, greeting cards, story-telling by children etc in our special assembly programs. Students take this chance to express their earnest love and affection for them. Government of India has introduced National Policy on Senior Citizens 2011. Even the well-being of senior citizens is mandated in the constitution of India under Article 41. Various pension schemes, are running in different states with a view to assist them financially for example Indira Gandhi National Old age Pension Scheme (IGNOAPS). Rebate and Relief schemes are implement for senior citizens by different department such as Income Tax Department, Public Distribution Systems, Railways and Roadways, District Hospitals etc. However the need is felt do more for them. We call upon NGOs, Clubs, Private Hospitals, schools to organize free health check up camps for them at regular intervals.
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Swarn Lata Sharma
EASTER CELEBRATIONS
On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. It is typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for Christian churches, Christian
As part of the Easter season, the death of Jesus Christ by crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday, always the Friday just before Easter. Through his death, burial & resurrection, Jesus paid the penalty for sin, thus purchasing for all who believe in him, eternal life in Christ Jesus.
Alice crafted an Easter Card with a message that was so simple, yet so true & meaningful. It said, ‘Easter brings hope, love & joy. May everybody have all the three Happy Easter!’
Easter celebrations are never complete without Easter crafts featuring bunnies, eggs & bonnets. Christian families see Easter as an opportunity to spend time with each other & making Easter crafts is a great way to do this.
“When I was young, we’d have an Easter
Philip’s mother explained him that Eggs in general play an important role in the circle of life- they represent new life & hope. Easter is all about Jesus
Another great idea for filling baskets is to choose organic chocolates & sweets. Choosing products that are organic, ensure no pesticides & chemicals were sprayed on the crops during the growth & production of the crops from which the food was made.
As a Great-Grandmother I want my Easter basket to be
My kids are grown now so I didn’t want to give them baskets which would eventually be tossed. For my daughter, a pretty serving platter pilled high with “girl gifts” (makeup
Hot cross Buns
Career Confusion
Although “Career Confusion” is a common
Mukund Mehra, a school teacher is of the opinion that “To select the right career path it’s important to first access one’s skills and interests, keeping in mind what you enjoy, what you are good at,what kind of personality you are, and the values you hold”.He further added that after taking a good look at oneself it becomes easier for one to decide on the direction one wishes to take. Of course the next step can be to find out what kinds of opportunities are there(prevailing).
Nidhi Chauhan, a mother of daughter pursuing education as a air hostess opines that once the decision is made regarding one’s choice of career, it becomes important for him or her to develop a career plan. The information regarding the kind of training, education and skills required to achieve the career goal can be easily gathered with some assistance. In this context, speaking to career advisors and recruitment specialists and employers can be of great help anyway. Even books can be a good source of information for choosing a career. The books often help out to get one thinking about the issues one needs to consider.
Sanjay Kapoor, a counsellor suggests that “for those who are not sure about the kind of career they want, and yet desire a qualification it will be best for them to learn skills that will be useful for the job”.Monika Kapoor , a mother of college going son says “The parents play a vital role in preparing their child to make a sound career decision”. Several studies indicate that parents are ranked as the number one influence over their child’s career choices.As a parent, one would do well to leave the final decision to the child. Of course, one may mention factors to be considered, such as, job market demand, salary ranges, long-term opportunities, skills required etc.Ridhima Khanna, a professor says, “There is no point in pushing the child towards an occupation for which he has no aptitude or motivation just because it is popular at a given time. It may not be the case a decade later.
Rajesh Sharma,an academic councellor says, “When one comes to making the decision about which career to embark upon these would be some of the issues to be reflected upon. The career is not just for himself but, also, for his family, community and his country.
According to Gaurav Bansal, an IAS, “the various factors to be considered are whether the job in question is appealing, interesting, satisfying- emotionally and financially and whether it can contribute substantially to his general well being. “One would also do well and strengths in the backdrop of a highly competitive milieu, and the pressures and demands of the chosen career.
Apt counselling may be sought from qualified counsellors on various career choices suitable to one’s aptitude. A career, which is compatible with one’s interests and aptitudes, should also provide one with a comfortable living. Dead-end careers should be avoided at all cost. One should hunt out information about the different career choices available that have good future prospects.
The process of integrating (exploring) the information one collects about oneself and career options can certainly be a challenge. Once you’ve identified your strong preferences you will be able to strike off from your list jobs which seem uninteresting to you. Whatever it is that you learn about yourself, remember that you are making important discoveries that will help you choose the right career when the time comes.
There was a time when anyone scoring above 95% was looked at with wonder and awe. Today, that level of respect is reserved only for 98 percenters.
It is the supply-demand mismatch that threatens to destroy many promising future’s. We are a country of bright minds. There is a pressing need to set up more world class universities to accommodate all deserving candidates.
“Confusion and anxiety have been the only words in my dictionary over the past few months” says Ashima Khanna. She further added excited over the board results, nervous about the cut-offs and confused about the course, college and the admission process, we are releaved to some extent with the return of the 3 year format and re-introduction of the program. The admission list are like a shocker for most aspirations while a delight for the rest.The career loses its direction when the admission is denied by the colleges and universities.
In such a scenario, there are many students who may be thinking of other options such as taking up professional courses or may also consider going abroad for further studies
SWARN LATA SHARMA
MORADABAD.
GOLDEN ERA OF SMT. SWARN LATA SHARMA
Emerging star in the field of education and National Award Winner for 2013, Smt.
In 1987, she joined kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, the biggest educational organization in our country under Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India as Trained Graduate Teacher for Mathematics. Since then she had been working in various states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. She travelled all across the country and could acquire the access to seven languages including Telugu, Kannad, Tamil, Hindi, English, Sanskrit and Malayalam.
A veteran with more than 28 years of teaching experience of class room situations, she has constructively contributed to the organisation, K.V.S. She believes in the principle, “Service before Self”. Soft spoken and affectionate, she takes up assigned duties with progressive zeal and missionary approach. Her exemplary qualities are showcased endlessly in cultivating good habits in children, writing educational articles in National News Papers, Editing in books of NCERT, innovative and experimental practices in teaching and learning in schools (selected for National Innovation Award 2007), her audio visual works as video lectures broadcasted at DD-1 channel, GyanBharti, NROER e-portal sponsored by CIET/MHRD ,development of e-content study material in udia language. Her academic and leadership qualities along with her social commitments have made her place remarkable in teaching and learning community of India.
Her consistent focus on removing Mathematics Phobia from students’ mind made her compose mathematical poems , stories, rhythms on formulae which she recited during her interview at NDTV, Akashwani Rampur also. Her book on Mathematics Quiz was recently released by Dy. Commissioner, KVS Dehradun Region. Her wonderful mathematical lab activities made her popular among the schools of District Moradabad, Rampur and J.P. Nagar. By virtue of her maturity in modern pedagogical trends and Master Trainer, she has been imparting trainings under “One Day Capacity Building Programmes For Teachers” to about 1000 teachers from CBSE Schools on Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation pattern introduced by CBSE Board.
No doubt, with hard work, persistent dedication and constant focus on innovative support, she has made intensive deployment of the educational tools in all-around development of students. Myriad variety of approaches and teaching practices, meticulous maintenance of records and a mountain of patience make her a prized possession of every Kendriya Vidyalaya she works with. She keeps herself abreast of the latest principles and techniques of teaching and incorporates technology in her classroom teaching. Her wholehearted participation and contribution in the academic, cultural, literary and social fields has earned her a respectable place in the society. She loves cooking, painting, reading and gardening in her leisure hours. She maintains a herbal garden with numerous medicinal plants in her kitchen garden at Dr. Ramswaroop Colony, Moradabad (U.P.)
Mrs Sharma has been an exceptional and dynamic educator who carries out very enthusiastically many informative and innovative activities in the Vidyalaya on various occasions with help of beloved students. She always confirms the belief that children learn best by doing, and that the education imparted during the formative years of childhood should be interesting and joyful, as well educative and productive. Being moved with the instinct, she has introduced the concept based learning in her classes through brainstorming sessions, discussions, simple improvised models, teaching aids, video lectures etc. She has been closely working with children with learning disabilities and has also helped many such children achieve excellence in their area of work. Her beloved son Abhinav Sharma and sweet daughter Aanchal Sharma, both of them are B.Tech Graduates with IT and Electronic and Communication skills respectively .She feels fortunate to have an intellectual, understanding and industrious life partner Shri. Raj kumar Sharma who is employed in Bank Of India.
Her Golden Achievements.
1. National Teacher Award by President Shri. Pranab Mukherjee on 5
2. National Incentive award in 2002 by Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, New Delhi.
3. National Award for Innovative Practices and Experiments in Education 2007 by KVS, New Delhi.
4. National Award at Art Exhibition by KVS, Hyderabad Region( Gold Medal)
5. Award of Honour by Rotary International Club.
6. Award of Appreciation by Inner Wheel Club for social work.
7. Honoured by NCERT at National Meets for Research Paper Presentations.
8. Honoured by IIT Mumbai at TIME conference.
9. Honoured by HBCSE, Mumbai (Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education) for the Research Paper Presentation.
10. Selected as an academic Counsellor by IGNOU.
11. Contributed as subject expert and resource person at NCERT for the development of text book content, teaching and training material for teachers etc.
12. Recorded video lectures at CIET, NCERT New Delhi for Senior Secondary Mathematics classes which are being telecasted by DD1 channel and e-portal NROER.
13. Selected as a master trainer for “Capacity building Programme for CBSE teachers on CCE”.
14. Articles published in International and National Journals.
15. Publication of books authored by her in Mathematics.
16. 370 Articles published in Newspapers like Times of India, Hindustan Times etc.
17. Certificates of appreciation from Ambassadors of Austria, Sweden and Switzerland.
18. Selected as member of Academic Advisory Committee at Regional level.
19. Honoured by C.M.of UP,Sri.Akhilesh Yadav ji for Women Empowerment
20.Recorded maths lab activities at DESM<NCERT,NEW DELHI
Smt. Swarn Lata Sharma shares with the members of the editorial board, “Goals are nothing but our dreams with deadlines. Once we believe in our dream strongly and passionately, we aspire to fulfil it and thus set a goal. Every dream can be transformed into reality provided the person truly believes in it and desperately wants to achieve the same.” She awakens students to dream for future and set the goals in tune with global standard of learning --------------------
“ SAJNA HAI MUJHE SAJNA KE LIYE”
LONG LIVE MY HUSBAND!
Karwa Chauth is a festival of great importance for all married women as it adds to a strong foundation of love and care, between a husband and wife. TP explores the emotions and feelings of young modern females for this festival.
Karwa Chauth festival falls on the Kartik ki Chauth which means the fourth day of the wanning moon or dark fortnight of Hindu month of Kartik. This is an auspicious occasion which pays tribute to the institution of marriage as this fast is for the longevity of husband’s life and for continued marital bliss. The important aspect of Karwa Chauth is that a dawn to dusk fast is undertaken by the married or would be married women and finally break the fast after sighting the moon. The fast is unique in itself because nowhere in this whole world does a wife go without food or water just to pray for the long life and well being of her husband. This festival has deep spiritual and religious significance.
Pragati Pandey recently married says this occasion is more important for all newly wed couples. I experienced on my first Karwa Chauth recently that I was made to feel very special by my relatives and immediate family members on this day. I was showered with blessings for a blissful married life and loads of Karwa Chauth gifts. It was an exciting experience to be without food and water the whole day long but I am extremely thankful to my very understanding mother in law who offered me a glass of milk after evening puja keeping in view the odd circumstances I may have to face in future either due to illness or when I will be on my family way.
According to Chandni Kapoor, a dentist “this event is growing bigger and bigger with each passing day and each passing year. In modern days, we notice that this big fashion festival has turned into a full fledged event. Previously only the sweet shops, mehndi and bangle shops were found traditionally busy on this auspicious Karwa Chauth festival. But, in recent times the beauticians at beauty parlours , the event planners and restaurant managers are joining the celebrations thus making the occasion more grand and enjoyable. One can find special eateries for the day of Karwa Chauth are gearing up in town. Most of the restaurants have special menus for this very special day. No wonder, almost all eating points in the city are offering plenty of attractive options to choose from .Different clubs have planned to organise many special events on this festival with interesting couple games, stalls and even dance competitions.
Barkha Khanna a business women says, “ with so much feasting and fun added to it fasting had never been so amazing and exciting before.” The gifts offered on this occasion by mother of the daughter like sargi and baya reflect joy, splendour, brightness and happiness of a married life.
Shivi Taneja says ,”it is exciting to see the markets flooded with all the symbols that reflect the marriage status of a women such as jewelry, bangles, heena, sarees, lengas choli, beauty products, fashionable clothes and many other traditional gifts and one is tempted to purchase all the items of one’s choice by seeing the systematic display.”
Henna application is an age old tradition that symbolizes luck and prosperity no wonder each women takes interest in applying exclusive designs and patterns. Decorating hand and feet by creating intricate designs with henna is one of the most common tradition on this occasion . It is believed that woman who get dark colour will get a loads of love and caring from her groom. No doubt,the fast observed on Karwa Chauth adds to the rich values of self-sacrifice, social and moral principles.
Newly married Karishma Gupta says ,”in the evening after completing all the rituals, she received exquisite Karwa chauth gift from her other half.”She further adds, in loving approbation of my day long Karwa Chauth fast for him, my husband presented me with Karwa Chauth gift this year also. The gift that I received on my first Karwa Chauth last year was also grand and it become a possession for lifetime. I feel the day of Karwa Chauth develops a special kind of bond between the wife and her husband.Though we pray every day for their well being but Karwa Chauth is exclusively observed and so it has a lot of significance and importance.It is one of the most awaited gala event of every year as it generates more intimacy and develops a strong bond between the couple to enjoy the married life.
SWARN LATA SHARMA
MORADABAD
TEACHER
A teacher models and teaches good character
She gives the child the freedom he needs
to make choice on his own
So he learns to become more responsible
and is able to stand alone.
He’s taught to be strong and think for himself
As his soul and spirit heal.
And the puzzle that’s taking shape inside
has a much more positive feel.
The child discovers the joy that comes
from learning something new
and his vision grows as he begins
to see all the things he can do.
A picture is formed as more pieces fit
an image of the child within
with greater strength and confidence
and a belief that yes he can win
All because a hero was there
in the heart of a teacher who cared
enabling the child become much more
than he ever imagined or ever dared.