Martyrs Day 30 January

 Mahatma Gandhi's life and methods of struggle impact people now also. The greatness of a man is realized when his life influences people to change for the better, and so was Mahatma Gandhi's life. After decades of his death, after reading about him, people drastically changed their lives for the better. Let's have a look at Mahatma Gandhi's life, movements, famous quotations written by him, etc. Find out about him this Martyr's Day

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi or Mahatma Gandhi was a renowned freedom activist and an authoritative or powerful political leader who played an essential role in India's struggle for Independence against British rule of India. He was also considered the father of the country. No doubt, he also improved the lives of India's poor people. His birthday is celebrated every year as Gandhi Jayanti. His ideology of truth and non-violence influenced many and was also adopted by Martin Luther and Nelson Mandela for their struggle movement.

Mahatma Gandhi Biography

Full Name: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Born: 2 October, 1869

Place of Birth: Porbandar, Gujarat

Death: 30 January, 1948

Place of Death: Delhi, India

Cause of Death: Shot by Gun or assassination

Father: Karamchand Gandhi

Mother: Putlibai Gandhi

Nationality: Indian

Spouse: Kasturba Gandhi

Children: Harilal Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Ramdas Gandhi and Devdas Gandhi

Professions: Lawyer, Politician, Activist, Writer

In South Africa for about 20 years, Mahatma Gandhi protested against injustices and racial discrimination using the non-violent method of protests. His simplistic lifestyle won him, admirers, both in India and the outside world. He was popularly known as Bapu (Father).

Republic Day 2024

 Republic Day is one of three Indian national holidays and it commemorates the enactment of the constitution of India, which occurred on January 26, 1950. 

India had achieved independence from Britain on August 15, 1947 (which is celebrated as a separate national holiday), but for its first three years the country remained governed largely by the colonial Government of India Act of 1935.

Shortly after independence was declared, a constituent assembly elected by provincial assemblies went about drafting a constitution that would govern the newly independent nation. 

After more than two years, the constitution of India was completed and solidified the establishment of India’s independent democratic government. January 26 was chosen as the official enactment date as a nod to the Purna Swaraj (complete self-rule) declaration of independence by the Indian National Congress in 1930 — considered the first concrete step toward independence from Britain. 

 With the 1950 constitution, the country was officially known as the Republic of India — a “sovereign socialist secular democratic republic” that “secures all its citizens justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity,” according to its preamble.

Parakram Diwas

 Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti is celebrated every year on 23 January to commemorate the birth anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose, one of India's most prominent freedom fighters. The day is celebrated as 'Parakram Diwas' or Courage Day. This year marks the 127th Birth Anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. From establishing and leading the Indian National Army to forming alliances against the British during World War II, he was among the key figures to lay the foundation for the modern Indian state. 

Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897 in Cuttack, Odisha. He was the ninth child of Janakinath Bose and Prabhavati Devi. Growing up, Subhas Chandra Bose was a bright student who completed his BA in Philosophy from the Presidency College in Calcutta (today known as Kolkata). His father also sent him to England to appear for the Civil Services Examination. He scored the highest marks in English and placed fourth overall. 

It was in 1921 that he resigned from the Indian Civil Service and returned to India. His frequent run-ins with the authorities earned him notoriety as a rebel by the then-British government in India.

Netaji worked under the mentorship of prominent Congress leader Chittaranjan Das who, along with Motilal Nehru, left the Congress Party to form the Swaraj Party in 1922. He started a newspaper called Swaraj and even served as editor of the Forward, a newspaper started by Chittaranjan Das.

In 1923, Netaji was elected the President of the All India Youth Congress Committee and the Secretary of the Bengal State Congress. He briefly served as the mayor of Calcutta in 1930 as well.

In 1942, he formed the Indian National Army in Southeast Asia with the help of Japan, comprising of Indian soldiers the British Indian army captured in war. Netaji established a provisional government of Free India or Azad Hind in 1943 in Andaman and Nicobar, then captured by Japanese forces. 

Subhas Chandra Bose is believed to have died in a plane that crashed shortly after take-off. Due to the mystery surrounding the circumstances of his death, the Government of India has since set up a number of committees to investigate the case. 

Notably, the title 'Netaji', which means 'Revered Leader' in Hindi, was given to Subhas Chandra Bose by German and Indian officials at the Special Bureau of India in Berlin. 

Now, on the occasion of Netaji's birth anniversary, here are some inspirational quotes by Subhas Chandra Bose: 

"Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom!"

"Soldiers who always remain faithful to their nation, who are always prepared to sacrifice their lives, are invincible."

"Freedom is not given, it is taken."

"It is our duty to pay for our liberty with our own blood. The freedom that we shall win through our sacrifice and exertions, we shall be able to preserve with our own strength."

"One individual may die for an idea, but that idea will, after his death, incarnate itself in a thousand lives."

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024

 Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti 2024

सिख धर्म में गुरु गोबिंद सिंह का महत्वपूर्ण योगदान माना जाता है। गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी महाराज ने सिख धर्म के लिए कई नियम बनाए, जिसका पालन आज भी किया जाता है। उन्होंने गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब को गुरु के रूप में स्थापित किया किया और सामाजिक समानता का पुरजोर समर्थन किया।

* शौर्य और साहस के प्रतीक गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी सिख धर्म के दसवें गुरु थे।

* इन्होंने ही बैसाखी के दिन खालसा पंथ की स्थापना की थी।

* गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी ने ही खालसा वाणी, 'वाहे गुरु की खालसा, वाहेगुरु की फतेह' दिया था। खालसा पंथ की स्थापना के पीछे इनका उद्देश्य धर्म की रक्षा करना और मुगलों के अत्याचारों से मुक्ति दिलाना था। 

*कहा जाता है कि सिखों के लिए पांच चीजें- बाल, कड़ा, कच्छा, कृपाण और कंघा धारण करने का आदेश गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी ने ही दिया था। 

*इन चीजों को 'पांच ककार' कहा जाता है, जिन्हें धारण करना सभी सिखों के लिए अनिवार्य होता है। कहा जाता है कि गुरु गोबिंद सिंह एक महान योद्धा होने के साथ कई भाषाओं के जानकार और विद्वान महापुरुष थे। 

*इन्हें पंजाबी, फारसी, अरबी, संस्कृत और उर्दू समेत कई भाषाओं की अच्छी जानकारी थी।

पौष माह की सप्तमी तिथि पर सिखों के दसवें गुरु, गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी की जयंती मनाई जाती है। इस साल आज यानी 17 जनवरी को गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी की जयंती मनाई जा रही है। गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी सिख धर्म के दसवें और आखिरी गुरु थे। वे सिख धर्म के 9वें गुरु तेगबहादुर के पुत्र थे। सिख धर्म में गुरु गोबिंद सिंह का महत्वपूर्ण योगदान माना जाता है। गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी महाराज ने सिख धर्म के लिए कई नियम बनाए, जिसका पालन आज भी किया जाता है। उन्होंने गुरु ग्रंथ साहिब को गुरु के रूप में स्थापित किया किया और सामाजिक समानता का पुरजोर समर्थन किया। गुरु गोबिंद सिंह जी अपने जीवनकाल में हमेशा दमन और भेदभाव के खिलाफ खड़े रहे, इसलिए वे लोगों के लिए एक महान प्रेरणा के रूप में उभरे।

Makarsakranti Diwas 15 January 2024

 

Indian Harvest Festivals: India as a diverse country is full of many festivals that celebrate many events and are a reflection of various mythological stories. Harvest Celebrations are One of these celebrations that can be seen, are the harvest festivals in different States of India.

 Due to different climates and cropping patterns, India celebrates these Harvest festivals at different times of the year. India being an agrarian economy, with the majority of its population dependent on agriculture owes their growth and prosperity to Mother Earth and nature. Hence they celebrate harvest festivals. Some of the popular festivals are Bihu, Pongal, Lohri, Makar Sankranti, etc.

 Harvest festivals are a moment to celebrate the food that has been cultivated. Different states, communities, and religions with great zeal and enthusiasm celebrate these harvest festivals. It’s a way through which farmers express their gratitude for their abundance of crops and seek blessings from nature and the almighty

76th Army Day 15 January 2024

Every year on January 15, soldiers mark the highlights and achievements of Field Marshal Cariappa and the Indian Army.

The Indian Army, established in 1895, did not have its first Army chief until 1949. On this day, back in 1949, Field Marshal KM Cariappa became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after India received independence.

The country witnessed communal rights after the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, prompting soldiers to come forward to maintain peace in the country. It was the right time to take over command of the Indian Army from the Britishers. Thus, Field Marshal Cariappa took over charges from General Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief.

National Youth Day 12 January 2024

National Youth Day, also known as Vivekananda Jayanti, is celebrated on 12 January, being the birthday of a Hindu monk, Swami Vivekananda. In 1984, the Government of India declared this day as National Youth Day and since 1985 the event is celebrated in India every year. It was a decision of the Government of India taken in 1984 to celebrate the birthday of great Swami Vivekananda, i.e. 12 January, as National Youth Day every year. The Government That 'the philosophy of Swamiji and the ideals for which he lived and worked could be a great source of inspiration for the Indian Youth Day.  The National Youth Day is observed all over India at schools and colleges, with processions, speeches, music, youth conventions, seminars, Yogasanas, presentations, competitions in essay-writing, recitations and sports on 12 January every year.

 Swami Vivekananda's lectures and writings, deriving their inspiration from Indian spiritual tradition and the broad outlook of his Master Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa. These were the source of inspiration and have motivated numerous youth organizations, study circles and service projects involving the youth.

Library Rules

All students and staff of the school are members of the library.

A student can borrow only two books at a time for a period of two weeks.

A staff member can borrow maximum five books at a time for a period of one month.

Books will be issued to the students, during the library periods. No book will be issued or returned during the teaching hours.

Marking, underlining or writing on library books, periodicals, and newspapers is strictly forbidden.

Reference books and current periodicals will not be issued to any member. These can be consulted only in the library.

If the books are not returned within the specified time it will be viewed seriously and fine will be charged as per rules.

The Librarian may call for a book at any time, even if the normal period of loan has not expired.

In case of book is misused, wrongly handled or lost the person concerned will have to replace the book or pay the current market price of the book.

After reading, make sure that the books, periodicals and newspapers are kept back at their respective places.

The members should take good care of library furnishings and equipment. Make sure the library looks as good when you leave as it did when you came in.

Drink and food are not allowed in the Library.

Library computers are for academic purpose only. Do not tamper with the computer settings. Follow the internet safety guidelines.

A ‘No Dues Certificate’ by each student is to be obtained from the Librarian while his/her transfer/withdrawal from the school.

Strict order and silence shall be maintained in the library and speak softly if needed.

Opening Hours

The library is open every school day from 08:00 a.m. to 03:00 p.m.

Library Periods

Every class from VI-IX is allotted one library periods per week. The students can use the library, read newspapers and magazines, consult reference books and issue the books during their library periods. The books can be returned to the library at any time. Besides the students may utilise the library during their free time provided no other class is having a library period at that time.

Issue of Books

Normally two books will be issued to a student for a period of 14 days. 

Staff members can have a maximum of 5 books for a period of 30 days.

Reference Books

Reference books like encyclopedias and dictionaries will not be issued. These can be consulted in the library during the library periods. However, for the purpose project work and special assignments the students may get these books issued on request from the teacher concerned.

Magazines/Periodicals

Latest issues of the magazines will not be issued. The old issues of magazines and periodicals can be issued.

Library Overdue Fine

No overdue fine will be charged from students.

Class Libraries

For the Primary section, a separate Junior Library is developed. The primary classes will be provided with books from Junior Library to maintain Class Libraries.