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Deferment of new education rules gives boost to school enrollment drive Sonepat, April 22 And perhaps for the first time, the teachers of government schools have also started efforts to increase the enrolment in government schools. The authorities of the Education Department have reportedly instructed its staff to ensure that children in the age group of 6 to 11 are compulsorily enrolled. The District Primary Education Officer, Shanti Dahiya, claimed that the efforts of the teachers had resulted in the increase in enrolment of students by nearly 13,000 last year. She hoped that similar efforts this year would further increase the enrolment in government schools. “We are trying to provide all kinds of facilities in the primary schools and improve the teaching standard so that maximum students in rural areas get the benefits of education, she told the NCR Tribune. The improvement in the standard of education in the government schools is the need of the hour in the rural areas, she added. Meanwhile, teachers from private schools can be seen pleading with parents to enroll their children in their schools by highlighting the facilities available and their academic achievements. Often, they carry the comparative statements of fees and other charges of other schools with the aim to convince the parents of the utility of enrolling in their schools. It is pertinent to point out that the government announcement to enforce the new School Education Rules, 2003, from this academic session had created panic among the private school owners as it laid down stringent conditions for recognition and affiliation of private schools. It would have been extremely difficult for the private schools to meet the stringent conditions for recognition and affiliation under the new scheme. The Lok Sabha elections has provided relief to such private schools as the state government has deferred the implementation of the new School Education Rules, 2003. |
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Municipal schoolkids
to get textbooks by April 30 New Delhi, April 22 He said that the MCD gave textbooks free of charge to all 9.5 lakh students, enrolled in the corporation schools. The new textbooks have been prepared by the State Council of Education Research and Training Centre (SCERT) this year in place of NCERT. In all, 51.38 lakh books under 28 titles will be distributed by the corporation this year. Of these, 24 lakh books have already been procured and provided to the zonal store heads for distribution to the schools in their respective zones. The remaining books will be distributed amongst zonal chiefs within this week. The Mayor said that the total expenditure on procuring these textbooks amounting to more than Rs 6 crore has already been paid in advance to the Delhi Bureau of Textbooks. It is for the first time that the textbooks are being distributed to the students before the vacation. |
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Gallery Espace presents ‘The Margi and The Desi: Between Tradition and Modernity’, a group show curated by Alka Pande at Rabndra Bhawan, Lalit Kala Akademi from April 20 to 26. Fifteen artists are participating in the show. The artists are: J. Swaminathan, Manjit Bawa, Jogen Chowdhury, Madhvi Parekh, Amit Ambala, Nilima Sheikh, Ghulam Sheikh, Latika Katt, Meera Mukherjee, Ravinder Reddy, Laloo Prasad Shaw, Laxman Goud, Mrinalini Mukherjee, Kalam Patua and Ravi K. According to the show’s curator, Dr Alka Pande, the term desi-margi has been chosen from the musical vocabulary. Desi means folk traditions transgressing on to the nuances of tribal iconography. Margi is a more formal, structured trajectory. The title has been chosen with a great deal of thought. The musical genre suited the modes of addressing the dichotomies present in the contemporary discourse on tradition and modernity. In India, tradition and modernity coexist creating an inherent duality. Attempting to place strict categories within which to place artists is a problematic one. India has its own unique history where the indigenous and the contemporary flourish side by side. This is an accepted fact. Now, we attempt to place this dialogue between the local and the global, the indigenous and the international within the global context. “The artists in this exhibition have been chosen with some thought. Each one approaches the dichotomy inherent in our present debate from a different position using either themes, materials or styles as their choice from which to engage in the tradition vs modern discourse. None of them claim to be either/or but realise their art in the contemporary realm without a violent disclaimer of the past, recognising the debt we owe to our traditions,” claim the organisers. In their works, they cross several boundaries. They all display and acknowledge an affinity with the art of the past, drawing on a range of influences from miniatures to murals, craft to folk art. As they come from different parts of the country and have studied at different art schools at different times, they clearly point to the ongoing multiplicity of the margi-desi discourse.
Quest for the truth “Fine Arts” Gallery at Lado Sarai ‘Heart and Soul’ here presents paintings and graphics by Shiladitya. The exhibition will continue till May 2. “Through these works, I have tried to represent my dreams and non-dreams in a graphical manner. The numerous questions arising in my mind at every point of passing time. The questions themselves represent the quest for the unknown. A never-ending quest for the truth, which I know, resides within me, and I also know, that it shall always be with me. Through my works, I have just found one more way, apart from many other ways, to express my love and admiration for someone...My creations are just my dreams and are a step taken by self to convert them into non-dreams,” says Shiladitya.
Expressions ‘Expressions’, a solo exhibition of paintings by Ludmilla Chakrabarty, is on at PBC Art Gallery. Ludmilla Chakrabarty was born in Russia. Though she began painting early, but took it up as a profession while she was working as a lecturer in English at University of Yver, Russia. After a series of solo and group shows in Russia, she has held few shows in Delhi. Her inspiration has been India’s diverse culture, picturesque landscape and vibrant colours. She mainly uses oil and acrylics for her paintings. Her deep involvement, as an artist, creative designer and practitioner has left an indelible mark in the art world. Executed in diversified medium, her paintings are marked by experimental techniques vivifying new ideas. |
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play time Sakha presented ‘Chunaav Ek Murga Beeti’, a humorous, musical satire on Election and Voting at the India Habitat Centre, Stein Auditorium. ‘Chunaav Ek Murga Beeti’, is a satire on the corrupt Indian value system. The whole story revolves around two central characters a Murga and a Murgi. They are living their life peacefully and sharing their moments of joy with each other. The whole story takes a u-turn when they came across a poster that says “Murge Ko Vote Do”. Keeping elections as the backdrop of the entire story, the playwright introduces many different characters to justify the real situation and exposes the corrupt Indian value system. In the play, there is the innocent ‘Murga’ who is the election symbol of a corrupt politician and in the end becomes his victim. The entire play is full of humour and wit. All the characters and situations are presented in a comic manner. Hence, this play becomes comedy within tragedy - a complete satire on our so-called liberal modern society. This humorous musical satire on election and voting talks about how our leaders are sacrificing common people for their own gains. Sakha was launched in June 2002 with a promise to enlighten the society on different issues related to humanity. Since its inception, Sakha has raised many issues like global terrorism, dowry etc. by using theatre and entertainment as a tool. All these efforts have been well-received. Motivating the youth to contribute towards society by associating with different social causes is one of the primary objectives of Sakha. In the current context, when the world is shrinking, Sakha aims to provide a friendly environment and a platform from where a common man can raise its concern for issues that are a part and partial of your everyday life. |
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music zone The resonating voice of legendary Pakistan folk singer Reshma captivated the audience of ‘Reshma Live in Concert’ hosted by HelpAge India this weekend at Radisson Hotel Delhi. Reshma was specially flown down by HelpAge India for the fundraising evening, which was presented by the Radisson. The associate sponsor was Max New York Life and the travel partner was Indian Airlines. It was indeed after a ‘Lambi Judaai’ that Delhi had the occasion to listen to Reshma singing ‘Dum-a-dum mast kalandar”, which she first sang in 1965. Her rendition of “Bulle Shah”, “Heer”, and “Mand” left the audience asking for more. Requests poured in and she willingly obliged, effortlessly moving from one genre to another. Touched by the response of the crowd, an overwhelmed Reshma said, “I am singing in Delhi after seven years. I had, in fact, virtually given up singing for a while. But I have come down specially for HelpAge India because their cause is close to my heart.” She also took the opportunity to talk about peace between India and Pakistan, calling herself a harbinger of peace and her music a way of joining the people of the two countries. While regaling the crowd with her own experiences, Reshma said she had invoked the blessings of her elders before she left Lahore, since she was undertaking a noble mission. “I want everybody to support the elderly and help them regain the respect they deserve.” The event was attended by the well-known and well-heeled of Delhi, among them Chief Election Commissioner T. S. Krishnamurthy, actress Nandita Das, politician Jaya Jaitley, Mexican ambassador Alexandra Foesler, and former lieutenant-governors of Delhi Tejendra Khanna and D. R. Kohli. The proceeds from the event will be utilised for various service projects implemented by the HelpAge India for the benefit of disadvantaged older persons. |
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